Construction was funded through borrowed money, and assessee sought to utilize the account funds to repay the debt. However, Department denied the request to close the account and release funds citing incomplete construction, use of borrowed funds, non-filing of returns for the relevant assessment years, and non-compliance with Section 54F conditions.
Kerala High Court held that correction of Basic Tax Register from nilam to purayidam based on re-survey conducted prior to enactment of Act 28 of 2008 are valid. Accordingly, writ appeals of department are dismissed.
Kerala High Court held that reliefs sought in writ cannot be entertained as debit of penalty from amount receivable could only be treated as dispute arising from contract entered between petitioner and department. However, dispute arising out of a contract cannot be resolved in writ petition of this nature.
Kerala High Court held that exemption from building tax u/s. 3(1)(b) of the Kerala Building Tax Act, 1975 granted as building is used for providing free accommodation to aged and disabled person rendering their services to the charitable/ religious institutions.
Kerala High Court quashes a Section 154 rectification order and demand against Kerala State Welfare Corp. for violating natural justice by ignoring the assessee’s timely filed objection.
Kerala High Court restores penalty appeal after condoning 525-day delay, citing ITAT’s relief for the linked assessment appeal, ensuring merits-based hearing when the core tax demand is disputed.
Kerala High Court held that taxpayers unable to file stay petitions online due to lack of facility must be given an opportunity to do so, with the petition considered within three months and proceedings paused in the meantime.
The Kerala High Court ruled that taxpayers must first challenge the validity of a reassessment notice lacking a Document Identification Number (DIN) with the Assessing Officer.
Kerala High Court has dismissed Vimala Hospital’s appeal, ruling that an error in a tax return cannot be corrected through a rectification plea if a revised return was not filed within the statutory timeframe. The court upheld the lower authorities’ decision, stating that the hospital’s voluntary declaration of anonymous donations in its return was binding.
High Court ruled that Section 281B provisional attachment lapses after six months unless extended, directing village officers to restore assessee’s property rights.
