Legislative Intent as prescribed by CBDT


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This judgement from the Karnataka High Court concerns the interpretation of legislative intent, specifically in relation to directives from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The court examined how such intent should be applied in tax matters, considering the arguments presented by both the Income Tax Department and the taxpayer, M/s. Goldman Sachs Services Pvt. Ltd. The ruling clarifies the weight and application of CBDT's pronouncements in judicial review.

Court :
High Court of Karnataka

Brief :
Appeal filed under section 260A of Income Tax Act,1961

Citation :
I.T.A. NO.29 OF 2019

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2021 PRESET-THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SATISH CHANDRA SHARMA AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NATARAJ RANGASWAMY I.T.A. NO.29 OF 2019 
BETWEEN:  
1. THE PR. COMMISSIONER CF INCOME TAX, 5TH FLOOR, BMTC BUILDING, SO FEET ROAD, KORMANGALA, BENGALURU-560095 
2 . THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(2), PRESENT ADDRESS KIT, SP. RANGE-3, ROOM NO.228, 2ND FLOOR, BMTC BUILDING, 6TH BLOCK, BO FEET ROAD, KORMANGALA, BENGALURU-560095. 
APPELLANTS 
(BY SRI. ARAVIND K.V., ADVOCATE) 
AND:  
M/S. GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES PVT. LTD., CRYSTAL DOWNS, EMBASSY GOLF LINKS, BUSINESS PARK, OFF INTERMEDIATE RINK ROAD, BENGALURU-560071. PAN: AACCG 2435N RESPONDENT 
(BY SRI. T. SURYANARAYANA, ADVOCATE) 

Please find attached the enclosed file for the full judgement.

 

FAQ :

The judgement primarily deals with the interpretation of legislative intent as prescribed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in the context of tax law.

The parties were the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax (appellants) versus M/s. Goldman Sachs Services Pvt. Ltd. (respondent).

The directives from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) were under consideration.

The judgement was delivered by the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru on the 10th of June, 2021.

 
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