(1.) This appeal is filed by the Revenue being aggrieved by the order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore Bench 'B' (hereinafter called the ITAT) in ITA No. 1820/Bang/2004 dated 26-4-2006 for the assessment year 1996-97, dismissing the appeal filed by the revenue. This appeal has been admitted on 14-9-2007 to consider the following substantial questions of law which arise for determination in this appeal:
(2.) The material facts leading up to this appeal giving rise to the abovesaid three questions of law are as follows:
(3.) We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the appellant and learned counsel appearing for the respondent.