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ram nagesh

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05 July 2025 Demand raised from revaluation of assets in the case of trust- caselaws required

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12 August 2025 1. CIT vs. Western India Match Co. Ltd. (1963) 49 ITR 119 (SC)
Held that revaluation of assets does not result in taxable income unless the revaluation leads to actual realization or accrual of income. Mere increase in asset value without sale or transfer is not taxable.
2. CIT vs. Seth Hiralal Shantilal (1972) 83 ITR 274 (SC)
It was held that revaluation surplus cannot be treated as income for taxation unless it is realized or made taxable under a specific provision.
3. Kesar Devi Trust vs. CIT (2002) 255 ITR 695 (SC)
The Supreme Court ruled that for charitable trusts, any capital gains or income has to be applied for charitable purposes only and revaluation gains do not create taxable income unless realized.
4. CIT vs. Gujarat State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (1983) 143 ITR 289 (SC)
The case clarifies that revaluation reserves do not amount to income and cannot be taxed until they are realized.
5. S. 45 of Income Tax Act (Capital Gains)
Under the Income Tax Act, capital gains arise only on transfer of capital asset, mere revaluation does not amount to transfer or taxable event.
Summary for Trusts:
Mere revaluation of assets in books of trust does not create taxable income.
Tax demand arising solely due to revaluation is generally not sustainable unless there is actual transfer or realization.
Trust income taxability depends on application and use of income and capital gains on actual transfer.

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