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The assessee was allotted a Contessa car as the first prize under the National Savings Scheme. The Assessing Officer treated the prize as winnings from lotteries within the meaning of section 2(24) (ix), 1961, and subjected to the special rate u/s. 115BB. The Tribunal held that the prize won by the assessee was not covered by section 2(24)(ix) and allowed the assessee’s appeal.
On appeal by the Revenue, the Madras High Court upheld the decision of the Tribunal and held as under:
“The car won by the assessee on draw of lots under the incentive scheme of the National Savings Scheme was not a lottery and was not liable to tax.”
