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of <h1>Court Quashes Tax Notices; No Further Assessment Needed Due to Fixed Income and State Agent Status for Specific Years.</h1> <h3>City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 15 (1) (2), Mumbai & Ors.</h3> City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 15 (1) (2), Mumbai & Ors. - TMI Issues involved:The judgment involves challenges to initial notices and orders issued under the Income Tax Act for different assessment years. The main issues include the validity of the notices, the petitioner's status as an agent of the State Government, and the income amount subject to taxation.Writ Petition No. 1840 of 2023:The petitioner contested an initial notice, an order, and a subsequent notice issued under the Income Tax Act for Assessment Year 2013-2014. Grounds raised include the limitation of the notice, change of opinion basis, and the petitioner's status as an agent of the State Government.Writ Petition (L) No. 20417 of 2023:This petition challenged similar documents for Assessment Year 2019-2020, raising concerns about the validity of the notice issued under the Act.Writ Petition (L) No. 20462 of 2023:The petitioner disputed documents for Assessment Year 2016-2017, questioning the legality of the notice issued under the Act and the subsequent order.Court's Analysis and Decision:The court considered the petitioner's status as an agent of the State Government based on previous judgments and ITAT findings. It was noted that the ITAT had accepted the petitioner's status as an agent and determined the fixed income at Rs. 5,00,000 per annum. The court emphasized that the petitioner's income did not warrant further assessment as it had been consistently accepted at the fixed amount.Disposition:Given the conclusive findings regarding the petitioner's status and income, the court quashed the impugned notices and orders, disposing of the petitions. However, it clarified that if future proceedings alter the petitioner's status or income, the Revenue would be permitted to take appropriate action in accordance with the law, reserving judgment on such potential developments.
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