(1.) This is a reference by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Madras Bench, under S.66(2) of the Indian Income Tax Act, 1922. The question referred is:
(2.) The registration sought was in respect of the assessment year 1960-61. The accounting period concerned was the twelve months from 1-4-1959 to 31-3-1960.
(3.) Annexure A to the Statement of the Case is the deed of partnership. It begins by saying: