Tarun Tahiliani
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Tarun Tahiliani is a noted India
n fashion designer.
In 2010, Tahiliani claimed an exemption as an artist on his income tax
for his design work under section 80 RR of the Indian Income Tax Act
. An order by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal granting status as an artist was contested by the Income Tax (I-T) department, who do not consider Tahiliani an artist.
. On returning to India, in 1987 he opened the first fashion boutique in India, 'Ensemble'.
Tarun also worked with Save the Children
India to urge the government to increase the health budget to 3 per cent ahead of the budget announcement.
His father, Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani
, served as the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
between 1984 and 1987 and as the Governor of Sikkim between 1990 and 1994.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n fashion designer.
In 2010, Tahiliani claimed an exemption as an artist on his income tax
Income tax in India
The government of India imposes an income tax on taxable income of individuals, Hindu Undivided Families , companies, firms, co-operative societies and trusts and any other artificial person. Levy of tax is separate on each of the persons. The levy is governed by the Indian Income Tax Act, 1961...
for his design work under section 80 RR of the Indian Income Tax Act
Indian Income Tax Act, 1961
The Income-tax Act, 1961 is the charging Statute of Income Tax in India. It provides for levy, administration, collection and recovery of Income Tax. The Income Tax Act is the most complex statute in India. It is also subject to many criticism. This is because the Act has lost it original structure...
. An order by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal granting status as an artist was contested by the Income Tax (I-T) department, who do not consider Tahiliani an artist.
Biography
Tarun Tahiliani studied at the Doon School and then went on to obtain a degree in Business Management from the Wharton Business School, University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
. On returning to India, in 1987 he opened the first fashion boutique in India, 'Ensemble'.
Tarun also worked with Save the Children
Save the Children
Save the Children is an internationally active non-governmental organization that enforces children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries...
India to urge the government to increase the health budget to 3 per cent ahead of the budget announcement.
His father, Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani
Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani
Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani is a retired Indian Navy admiral who served as the 13th Chief of the Naval Staff from December 1, 1984 until November 30, 1987. His prior commands included those as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, FOC-IN-C of the Southern Naval...
, served as the Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
between 1984 and 1987 and as the Governor of Sikkim between 1990 and 1994.