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The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Income Tax Department regarding notices issued to a committee assisting the court in sealing residential premises used for commercial purposes. The court also summoned the concerned tax officer for an explanation. Justices AS Oka and Pankaj Mithal on Monday gave the directions after considering a report filed by the three-member committee headed by Bhure Lal. The three-member panel also comprising former bureaucrat Vijay Chhibber and Major Gen
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FAQ :
The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Income Tax Department regarding notices issued to a committee that assists in sealing residential premises used for commercial purposes.
The three-member committee is headed by Bhure Lal.
No, the committee informed the court that it does not earn any revenue. Fees charged for de-sealing properties are remitted directly to the Supreme Court registry.
The court has summoned the concerned tax officer for an explanation and is seeking action against them for issuing the notices.
The committee has clarified that the funds held are not taxable income but are meant to be transferred to the Supreme Court, where they are placed in a fixed deposit account. They have stated they are not liable for taxes under Section 133(6) of the Income Tax Act.
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