(1.) THIS is an application under Section 256(2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act").
(2.) THE material facts giving rise to this application, briefly are as follows :
(3.) THE application is, therefore, allowed. THE Tribunal is directed to state the case and to refer the aforesaid question of law to this court for its opinion. In the circumstances of the case, parties shall bear their own costs of this application.