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1. Inclusion of Rs. 15,000 under section 10 of the Estate Duty Act. 2. Inclusion of Rs. 5,225 as the value of the deceased's share in the goodwill of the firm. Analysis: Issue 1: Inclusion of Rs. 15,000 under section 10 of the Estate Duty Act The deceased had gifted Rs. 15,000 to his son, who later contributed it as capital in a partnership firm where the deceased was a partner until his death. The Department contended that since the deceased continued to benefit from the gifted amount, section 10 applied. However, the authorized representative of the accountable person argued that the benefit derived by the deceased was not referable to the gift, citing relevant court decisions. The Supreme Court's interpretation emphasized that the benefit must be directly linked to the gift for section 10 to apply. The court analyzed previous cases to determine the applicability of section 10 in the current scenario. Ultimately, the court held that the benefit enjoyed by the deceased was not referable to the gift, thus justifying the deletion of Rs. 15,000 from the assessment. Issue 2: Inclusion of Rs. 5,225 as the value of the deceased's share in the goodwill of the firm The Assistant Controller included Rs. 5,225 as the deceased's share in the firm's goodwill based on certain calculations. The authorized representative of the assessee contended that the firm had no goodwill, which was rejected considering the firm's long-standing business in stationery goods. The Appellate Controller directed the valuation of goodwill after deducting interest and managerial remuneration. The Department raised concerns about the resulting negative figure due to these deductions. The court, after evaluating the circumstances, determined the value of the deceased's share in the goodwill of the firm as Rs. 3,000, thereby allowing the appeal in part. This judgment delves into the intricate application of the Estate Duty Act concerning the inclusion of gifted amounts and the valuation of goodwill in a partnership firm. Through a detailed analysis of relevant legal precedents and the specific circumstances of the case, the court provided a comprehensive decision on each issue raised, ensuring a fair and just outcome based on the principles of law and established interpretations by higher courts.
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