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2021 (12) TMI 1289 - AT - Income TaxEmployees’ contribution to PF and ESI which has been deposited beyond the due date prescribed under relevant Act and deposited within due date by filing the return on u/s 139(1) - DR contention is that as per sec.43B(b) of the Income-tax Act and explanatory notes to Finance Act 1983, that Employees’ Contribution was never intended to be covered by sec.43B - scope of amendment - HELD THAT:- We find no merit in the argument of the DR since the explanation as provided in Finance Act 2021 prescribes that the amendment in both sec.36(va) as well as 43B by inserting corresponding explanation that although impugned PF comes in the form of provision and the same is applicable from 1/4/2021 onwards only. In the present case we are concerned with the asst. year 2017-18 and the amended provision could not be applied retrospectively as it is only applicable w.e.f 1/4/2021. Being so no disallowance could be made by the AO in respect of PF/ESI paid within the due date of filing return of income. Though, it was beyond the date mentioned in the respective Act. - Decided in favour of assessee.
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