SC Requests Income Tax Department's Response to Notices Sent to Panel Assisting in Property Sealing



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The Supreme Court has directed the Income Tax Department to respond to notices issued to a committee that assists in sealing commercial properties. The court also summoned the tax officer responsible for these notices. The committee, which does not earn revenue and remits fees to the Supreme Court registry, clarified that the funds are not taxable income. The court has ordered the committee to continue making quarterly deposits and awaits the tax department's explanation.

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
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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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