CBDT Instruction- specifying monetary limits for filing appeals has prospective effect

Brief of the Case: In the case of CIT vs. Suman Dhamija, the Supreme Court held that CBDT Instruction specifying monetary limits for filing appeals applicable only to appeals filed after that date and not to pending appeals. Facts of the Case: The appeals and review petitions preferred by the department before the High Court, were disposed of on the basis of the instructions issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes dated 9.2.2011. On aggrieved, the Revenue preferred appeal before the Supreme Court. Contention of the Revenue: Nil Contention of the Assessee: Nil Held by the ...