18/09/2021
*Taxation*
It is remarkable that a mere existence of a dispute as to the title of the property, even when a suit has been filed, cannot of itself hold up assessment Proceedings. In such a case, the Income Tax Officer has power to decide whether or not the assessee is the owner of the property and his decision will continue to be operative until the suit is disposed of or the dispute is settled.
--------------------------------------------------------------------...Keshardeo Chamaria V. C.I.T., 1939 P.C.
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Note : In such a case, usually the person who receives the income from the house property is asked to pay income-tax in respect of the income derived.