2010 (7) TMI 642 - ITAT, MUMBAI

Depreciation - Whether routers and switches can be classified as computer entitled to depreciation at 60% or have to be classified as general plant and machine entitled to depreciation only at 25% - Section 32, which grants depreciation allowance, does not define the word ‘Computer - As per the General Clauses Act, 1897, if a particular word is not defined in the Central statute then meaning given to such expression under General Clauses Act may be considered for guidance and adoption in the former enactment - Thus in order to determine whether a particular machine can be classified as a computer or not, the predominant function, usage and common parlance understanding, would have to be taken into account - In the case of ITO Vs. Samiran Majumdar [(2006) 280 ITR (AT) 74 (Kol.)] ITAT, Kolkata Bench - Held that when a device is used as part of the computer in its functions, then it would be termed as a computer - In the result, both the appeals stands dismissed