Amount received on retirement by a partner of firm was not subject to income tax

Shri James P. D’Silva Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai)

Conclusion: Amount paid to a partner upon retirement after taking accounts and upon deduction of liabilities did not involve an element of transfer within meaning of section 2(47) and not chargeable to income tax.

Held: Assessee was in the business of real estate and film production. Assessee conducting the business as a proprietary concern and various other concerns including the firm M/s. BC which was con

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