Tax Implications of Share Transfer Under ITA Section 2(47): Substance Over Form in Amalgamated Company Transactions.

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....Capital gain - Transfer of shares u/s 2(47) - assessee gets shares of Amalgamated Company in lieu of shares of amalgamating company - The taxable event is not just a matter of entries made in the account books of the assessee but is essentially one of substance and of the real nature of what transpired in the transaction. The income generated from the transaction has to be charged to Income tax as per provisions of law.The fundamental principle to be followed is that the basic substance for the transaction has to be separated from the form and the taxing statue has to be applied accordingly. - HC....