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2010 (11) TMI 1045
Issues involved: Appeal against deletion of addition made by Assessing Officer of Rs. 74,17,895/- on protective basis u/s 'capital gain'.
Summary:
Issue 1: Background and Assessment by AO
- The assessee, a co-operative society managing common affairs of 14 societies, filed return showing income from property, business, and other sources for AY 2004-05.
- AO found society's role was to manage common lands, collect funds, and incur common expenses.
- AO considered amount received for transfer of plot as capital gains in assessee's hands, despite society's claim that it was received for 14 member societies.
Issue 2: CIT(A)'s Decision
- CIT(A) noted conveyance deed between Police Officers' society and 14 society members for Rs. 77,14,920/-.
- After deducting expenses, balance of Rs. 74,17,895/- was credited to 14 societies' accounts.
- CIT(A) held that if cost of acquisition as of 1.4.1981 was considered, there would be a net capital loss.
- Deleted addition of capital gains on protective basis in assessee's assessment.
Issue 3: Appeal by Revenue
- Revenue contended that assessee practically owned the plot and should be assessed for capital gains.
- Assessee argued it was not the owner of the plot and no transfer occurred, hence no capital gains should be assessed.
Issue 4: Tribunal's Decision
- Tribunal upheld CIT(A)'s decision, stating the plot was owned by 14 housing societies, not the assessee.
- Byelaws and documents supported that the assessee was managing the plot on behalf of the societies.
- No ownership transfer to the assessee was found, and accounting entries reflected distribution of sale proceeds to 14 societies.
- Tribunal affirmed CIT(A)'s decision for different reasons and dismissed revenue's appeal.
In conclusion, the Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision to delete the addition of capital gains on a protective basis in the assessment of the co-operative society, as it was found that the society was managing the plot on behalf of the 14 member societies and did not have ownership rights over the property.
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2010 (11) TMI 1044
Issues involved: Penalty imposed u/s 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Summary:
Issue 1: Penalty u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act
The appellant, a company engaged in manufacturing automobile spare parts, filed a return of income showing a loss for the year. The Assessing Officer disallowed an amount under section 43B(e) of the Act related to outstanding interest to a scheduled bank, resulting in a penalty of Rs. 13,06,365 being imposed. The appellant contended that the penalty was not justified as the disallowance was due to inadvertence by the auditor, the directors were not aware of legal provisions, and there was no intention to evade taxes. The appellant cited relevant case laws to support their argument. The Revenue argued that the penalty was rightly confirmed as the bonafides of the claim were not established. The Tribunal noted that making an unsustainable claim does not automatically lead to a penalty under section 271(1)(c) of the Act.
Issue 2: Merits of the case
The Tribunal found that the disallowance made under section 43B(e) of the Act was a result of the appellant's error in not applying the provision and making the disallowance in the return of income. The appellant's explanation regarding the omission was considered, including the lack of awareness of legal provisions by the directors. Despite the disallowance, the assessed income remained a loss. The Tribunal concluded that the explanation provided by the appellant was bonafide, and the disallowance did not amount to concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income under section 271(1)(c) of the Act.
Decision:
The Tribunal upheld the appellant's argument and set aside the penalty imposed under section 271(1)(c) of the Act, directing the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty amounting to Rs. 13,06,365.
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2010 (11) TMI 1043
Issues Involved:
1. Entitlement to claim registration u/s 12A of the Income Tax Act.
2. Compliance with the Education Act and maintenance of books of accounts.
3. Misappropriation of funds and personal benefit from trust funds.
4. Nature of activities and whether they qualify as charitable under the Act.
Summary:
1. Entitlement to Claim Registration u/s 12A:
The primary issue was whether the Tribunal was correct in holding that the assessee was entitled to claim registration u/s 12A of the Income Tax Act, despite the Commissioner's findings that the assessee was not entitled due to various violations. The assessee had filed an application for registration u/s 12A, which was rejected by the Director of Income Tax (Exemption) on the grounds that the trust had not obtained prior registration u/s 12A before transferring its assets and liabilities, and that donations were received in violation of section 11A(I)(d) of the Act.
2. Compliance with the Education Act and Maintenance of Books of Accounts:
The Director (Exemption) found that the institution was making profits by collecting donations against the Education Act and was not maintaining proper books of accounts. The Tribunal, however, held that the assessee was imparting education and carrying out charitable activities, and thus should be granted registration. The Tribunal's decision was challenged by the Revenue, arguing that the assessee was not maintaining regular books of accounts and was not filing returns on time.
3. Misappropriation of Funds and Personal Benefit from Trust Funds:
The Director (Exemption) observed that the funds of the trust were used for the personal benefit of the chairman, which constituted a violation of Section 13 of the Act. The Tribunal did not address these findings adequately, leading to the Revenue's appeal. The High Court noted that the Director (Exemption) had provided sufficient evidence of misappropriation and non-compliance with the trust deed's provisions regarding account maintenance.
4. Nature of Activities and Whether They Qualify as Charitable:
The High Court emphasized that post the deletion of Section 10(22) from the Act, the assessee needed to demonstrate that their educational activities qualified as charitable. The Tribunal failed to consider this aspect and the detailed findings of the Director (Exemption) regarding the non-charitable nature of the activities. The High Court concluded that the Tribunal erred in setting aside the Director's order without adequately addressing these issues.
Conclusion:
The High Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the Tribunal's order and restoring the Director (Exemption)'s order dated 28.6.2002. The Tribunal was found to have erred in holding that the assessee was entitled to claim registration u/s 12A of the Act, as the activities were not proven to be charitable, and there were significant violations of the Act and trust deed provisions.
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2010 (11) TMI 1042
Levy of service tax - Information technology software service - "maintenance or repair" services - taxable u/s 65(105)(zzg) r/w Section 65(64) - invoking extended period of limitation u/s 73(1) - penalties u/s 76 to 78 - HELD THAT:- We hold that the maintenance charges collected by the appellant from their customers during the period from 09.07.2004 to 31.01.2006 are not liable to be subjected to levy of Service Tax under the head 'maintenance or repair service' u/s 65 (105) (zzg) read with Section 65 (64) of the Finance Act, 1994. The services rendered by the appellant to their customers are in the nature of information technology software service which was made taxable w.e.f. 16.05.2008 only. Such service is not to be subjected to levy of Service Tax under any other entry. Therefore, the demand of Service Tax and the connected penalties are only liable to be set aside.
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2010 (11) TMI 1041
Issues involved: Compliance with pre-deposit order u/s 35F of the Central Excise Act, financial difficulties leading to non-compliance, appeal for extension of time for pre-deposit dismissed by the Hon'ble High Court.
Compliance with pre-deposit order: The Appellate Tribunal directed the appellant to pre-deposit Rs. 3 crores u/s 35F of the Central Excise Act within 12 weeks. Instead of complying, the appellant filed appeals before the Hon'ble High Court, which were disposed of with an order directing the appellant to deposit the amount within 12 weeks. The High Court's order stated that failure to comply would result in the appeals being deemed rejected. The appellant failed to deposit the amount within the stipulated time, leading to the dismissal of the appeals for non-compliance with Sec. 35F of the Central Excise Act.
Financial difficulties and extension plea: The appellant cited financial difficulties as the reason for non-compliance and proposed to deposit Rs. 1 crore within a week and the balance within 4 weeks. However, the High Court had already dismissed the appellant's application for an extension of time for pre-deposit, stating that no case was made out for relief. The Tribunal, therefore, dismissed the appeals in accordance with the High Court's order, emphasizing the importance of compliance with Sec. 35F of the Central Excise Act for Service Tax appeals.
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2010 (11) TMI 1040
Issues involved: Disallowance of depreciation on project assets being road and bridge in assessment years 2002-03, 03-04, and 04-05.
Depreciation Disallowance Issue:
The Department raised common grounds challenging the allowance of depreciation on project assets at a rate of 10% applicable to buildings. The Assessing Officer disallowed the depreciation claim, stating the assessee was not the owner of the project assets and thus ineligible for depreciation. However, considering the cost borne by the assessee and the recovery through toll fees, the Assessing Officer issued notices u/s 148 for excessive depreciation claims. The ld. CIT(A) allowed the appeals, citing similarities with a previous case and directing depreciation allowance based on a jurisdictional ITAT decision. The Department appealed, arguing against the depreciation allowance, but failed to show any reversal of the ITAT decision by the High Court. Consequently, the Tribunal upheld the ld. CIT(A)'s orders, dismissing the appeals of the Revenue for all four years.
Amortization Issue:
As the depreciation issue was decided in favor of the assessee, the question of amortization of project cost became irrelevant and was dismissed for statistical purposes.
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2010 (11) TMI 1039
Issues involved: Appeal against deletion of penalty u/s. 271D and 271E for violation of Section 269SS and 269T of the Income Tax Act.
Summary:
Issue 1: Time-barred appeals
The revenue's appeals were initially time-barred, but the delay was condoned as the appeals were filed together within the stipulated time with one forwarding letter only. The ITAT found reasonable cause for the delay and proceeded to dispose of the appeals on merits.
Issue 2: Penalty imposition under Section 269SS and 269T
The Assessing Officer imposed penalties u/s. 271D and 271E for cash transactions allegedly violating Section 269SS and 269T. The Ld. CIT(A) deleted the penalties, leading to the revenue's appeals. The revenue argued that the penalties were justified, while the assessee contended that they were unwarranted due to the nature of the transactions.
Issue 3: Decision and reasoning
After considering the arguments and case laws cited, the ITAT upheld the Ld. CIT(A)'s decision to delete the penalties. The ITAT noted that the transactions were between sister concerns, not loans or deposits, and were advances without interest or stipulated return time. Citing relevant case laws and CBDT Circulars, the ITAT found no need to interfere with the Ld. CIT(A)'s order and dismissed the revenue's appeals.
In conclusion, the ITAT upheld the decision to delete the penalties, emphasizing the nature of the transactions between sister concerns and the absence of contrary material from the revenue authorities. The appeals filed by the revenue were dismissed, and the order was announced on 16.11.2010.
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2010 (11) TMI 1038
Issues involved:
The judgment involves the issue of exemption of income u/s 80P (2)(a)(iii) for marketing of agriculture produce of its members.
Details of the judgment:
1. The Tribunal initially decided against the assessee regarding the exemption of income u/s 80P (2)(a)(iii) based on previous orders. The CIT (A) and the Departmental Representative also rejected the claim citing precedents. The appeal of the assessee was dismissed following earlier tribunal orders and a High Court decision.
2. The assessee appealed to the Punjab & Haryana High Court, which allowed the appeal based on a Full Bench decision in favor of the assessee. The High Court set aside the Tribunal's order and remanded the matter for a fresh decision in accordance with the law.
3. Subsequently, the appeals were scheduled for hearing, and the matter was adjourned until both parties were heard on the issue.
4. Referring to a similar case, the Chandigarh Bench of the Tribunal decided in favor of the assessee regarding the deduction u/s 80P. The Assessing Officer had denied the deduction, but the Tribunal upheld the stand of the assessee based on the Full Bench judgment of the High Court.
5. Following the High Court's decision in the assessee's case, the Tribunal decided in favor of the assessee on the issue of deduction u/s 80P, as no other issues were raised before the High Court. The Tribunal dismissed the departmental appeal on this issue, aligning with the High Court's decision.
6. The Tribunal maintained its original order on all other issues, passing the current order to comply with the High Court's findings.
7. Ultimately, both cross-appeals were allowed for statistical purposes, in line with the Tribunal's previous order from 2004.
The judgment was pronounced in the open court on 19.11.2010.
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2010 (11) TMI 1037
Issues involved: Interpretation of export obligation under advanced license - Pre-deposit requirement u/s para 13 of the impugned order.
The judgment by the Appellate Tribunal CESTAT NEW DELHI, delivered by Mr. D. N. Panda, Judicial Member, and Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Technical Member, addressed the issue of export obligation under advanced license. The appellant failed to appear despite notices, leading to a decision without their presence. The Revenue argued that the export obligation was quantity-based, while the appellant claimed it was value-based. The Commissioner's observations and subsequent analysis concluded that the obligation was quantity-based, justifying the demand raised under para 13 of the order. After hearing the Revenue and reviewing the records, the Tribunal found no merit in the appellant's arguments and upheld the pre-deposit requirement. The appellant was directed to comply with the demand within four weeks from the date of the judgment.
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2010 (11) TMI 1036
Issues involved: The main issue involved is regarding the allowability of deduction u/s. 80-IB in respect of scrap sales. Additionally, for the assessment year 2003-04, an additional ground is taken regarding the deduction u/s. 80IB(4) in respect of interest on bank fixed deposits.
Assessment Year 2003-04:
The assessee raised grounds related to the treatment of interest received on Bank Fixed Deposits as "Business Income" and the allowance of deduction u/s. 80IB(4) for the same. The Assessing Officer treated the interest under the head income from other sources, disallowing the claim under section 80-IB(4), which was confirmed by the CIT(A).
Decision on Interest Income:
The Tribunal did not find a reason to interfere with the CIT(A)'s order based on the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Liberty India. The Court clarified that section 80IB allows deduction for profits and gains derived from the eligible business, emphasizing that the term "derived from" has a narrow connotation. Therefore, the grounds raised by the assessee regarding interest income were dismissed.
Scrap Sales Issue:
The Assessing Officer disallowed the assessee's claim under section 80IB for scrap sales from Unit I and Unit II, stating that scrap does not form part of business income derived from the industrial undertaking. The CIT(A) upheld this decision, noting that the industrial units' business was not focused on generating and selling scraps.
Tribunal's Analysis on Scrap Sales:
The Tribunal considered that the income from scrap sales was included in the profit and loss account, indicating it was assessable as business income. The issue was whether the scrap was derived from the industrial undertaking as required by section 80IB. Referring to the Supreme Court's decision in Liberty India, the Tribunal highlighted that the generation of profit, not ownership, attracts incentives u/s. 80IB. The Tribunal directed the AO to verify the direct nexus of the scrap with industrial operations for eligibility under section 80IB.
Final Decision:
The Tribunal allowed ground No. 3 for A.Y. 2003-04 and ground No. 1 for A.Ys. 2004-05 and 2005-06 for statistical purposes, restoring the issue of scrap sales to the AO for verification. The appeals were allowed for statistical purposes.
This judgment addressed the issues of deduction u/s. 80-IB for scrap sales and interest income on bank fixed deposits, providing clarity on the interpretation of the law and directing further verification for specific claims.
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2010 (11) TMI 1035
Issues involved: Appeal by revenue against deletion of addition made u/s 40A(2)(b) for excessive salary paid to Chief Executive.
Summary:
Assessment Year 2006-07:
The revenue appealed against the deletion of an addition of Rs. 9.00 lakhs made by the AO for excessive salary paid to Shri Anil Gupta, Chief Executive and father of the partner. The AO considered the salary excessive as Shri Anil Gupta lacked the required qualification and experience for the position. The ITAT noted that no specific assignment was given to Shri Anil Gupta, and his salary was not commensurate with his qualifications. The AO quantified the excessive salary at Rs. 9.00 lakhs.
Assessment Year 2007-08:
Similar disallowance of Rs. 6.00 lakhs was made by the AO for excessive salary paid to Shri Anil Gupta, along with salaries paid to other employees. The AO considered a salary of Rs. 50,000/- p.m. to be reasonable and invoked section 40A(2)(b) for the disallowance.
Decision:
The CIT(A) deleted the additions for both years, noting that Shri Anil Gupta was assessed at the maximum marginal tax rate and the firm derived substantial income. The ITAT found that no evidence was presented to show the fair market value of services rendered by Shri Anil Gupta was less than the actual amount paid. As a result, the appeals by the revenue were dismissed.
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2010 (11) TMI 1034
Issues involved: Jurisdiction of review committee u/s 129A of the Customs Act, interpretation of relevant notifications, authority to review orders passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals).
Summary:
1. The appeal was filed by a Deputy Commissioner of Customs challenging an order passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals), Mumbai-II regarding the import of goods covered by a bill of entry at Customs House, Nhava Sheva. The jurisdictional issue arose as to whether the review committee constituted under section 129A of the Customs Act was correctly constituted.
2. The appellant contended that the review committee was correctly constituted subject-wise, while the Revenue argued that the appellate Commissioner exceeded his jurisdiction in setting aside the Deputy Commissioner's order. The jurisdictional issue was further analyzed in light of relevant notifications and the allocation of functions to Customs officers.
3. The Tribunal found that the jurisdiction of the review committee must be determined from the relevant notification issued by the Board, specifically notification no. 40/05-Cus (N.T). It was established that the committee of Commissioners of Customs constituted under this notification was for areas falling within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners of Customs (Appeals). Therefore, the appeal against the order passed by the Commissioner of Customs (Appeals), Mumbai-II should have been reviewed by the jurisdictional committee of Commissioners.
4. The appeal was deemed not maintainable as the orders for review were conducted by authorities lacking jurisdiction over the matter falling within the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Customs (Imports), Nhava Sheva. The Tribunal dismissed the appeal and the miscellaneous application.
Separate Judgement: No separate judgement was delivered by the judges in this case.
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2010 (11) TMI 1033
Issues involved: Disallowance of transportation charges u/s.40(a)(ia) of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Issue 1: Disallowance of transportation charges
The assessee contested the disallowance of Rs. 15,76,351 as transportation charges paid to truck owners in March'2005, arguing that tax was deducted and deposited before the due date u/s.139(1) of the IT Act, 1961. The amended sec.40(a)(ia) effective from 1.4.2005 specifies the timeline for tax deduction and payment. The Assessing Officer and CIT(A) misunderstood the payment date, as TDS was deducted in March'2005 and deposited on 25.4.2005, before the due date for filing returns u/s.139(1).
Issue 2: Non-consideration of evidence
The appellant provided details of transportation charges payments for February 2005 made in March 2005, but both the Assessing Officer and CIT(A) failed to consider this evidence before disallowing the amount, which was deemed unjust and against natural justice principles.
Issue 3: Interpretation of law
The appellant argued that the amendment aimed to alleviate hardships for assessees following the mercantile system of accounting, allowing them to pay deducted amounts before the due date u/s.139(1). The law was amended to permit payment of outstanding deductions before filing returns, applicable to the entire amount, not partially.
Issue 4: Legal interpretation
The Departmental Representative contended that the rectification under u/s.154 raised a debatable legal issue, emphasizing that expenses claimed in February could not include tax deducted and deposited after 31st March of the Assessment Year.
Judgment:
After considering the arguments and evidence, the Tribunal concluded that the mistake in record needed rectification in its entirety to prevent misinterpretation of legislative intent. The retrospective amendment clarified that deductions should be paid under the mercantile system until the due date for filing returns, allowing the assessee to claim the entire expense in the Assessment Year. The claim was deemed justifiable under Section 154, directing the Assessing Officer to allow the deduction u/s.40(a)(ia) as requested by the assessee. The CIT(A)'s order was overturned, and the assessee's appeal was upheld, resulting in the allowance of the appeal.
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2010 (11) TMI 1032
Issues involved:
The judgment involves issues related to the condonation of delay in filing an appeal u/s 154 of the Act, calculation of tax effect for appeal u/s 80IB(10), and denial of deduction on interest income and disallowed amounts u/s 40(a)(ia).
Condonation of Delay in Filing Appeal u/s 154:
The appeal u/s 154 of the Act was time-barred by 742 days, but the delay was condoned by the tribunal after considering the technical nature of the delay and the explanation provided by the Departmental Representative.
Calculation of Tax Effect for Appeal u/s 80IB(10):
The tribunal dismissed the argument that the tax effect for appeal u/s 80IB(10) was less than the prescribed limit, stating that the tax effect should be calculated after considering the rectifications made u/s 154 of the Act.
Denial of Deduction on Interest Income u/s 80IB(10):
The tribunal held that interest income received from bank deposits cannot be considered as profits derived from the business activity of developing and building housing projects, as required by section 80IB(10). Citing legal precedent, the tribunal set aside the order of the CIT (A) and restored the assessing officer's decision on this issue.
Denial of Deduction on Disallowed Amounts u/s 40(a)(ia):
The tribunal disagreed with the Departmental Representative's argument that disallowances made u/s 40(a)(ia) cannot be treated as income derived from business activity. It upheld the CIT (A)'s decision that deductions u/s 80IB(10) are allowable on disallowed amounts under section 40(a)(ia) as they are related to the business activity of the assessee.
In conclusion, the tribunal partly allowed one appeal and dismissed the other, pronouncing the judgment on 22nd November 2010.
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2010 (11) TMI 1031
Issues involved:
The judgment involves issues related to the interpretation of provisions u/s 148 of the IT Act, 1961, jurisdiction of the assessing officer in reassessment proceedings, and the scope of reassessment beyond the reasons recorded for reopening the assessment.
Revenue's Grounds:
The Revenue contended that u/s 148 of the IT Act, the assessing officer has the liberty to verify any point during assessment proceedings, even if not included in the reasons recorded. The CIT(A) erred in restricting the provisions of u/s 148 only to the grounds on which the proceedings were initiated.
Assessee's Cross Objection:
The assessee argued that once it was proven that the reasons recorded for reopening the assessment were incorrect, the assessing officer should have dropped the proceedings u/s 147/148 at the threshold. The assessee also challenged the insertion of Explanation (3) to Section 147, stating that if the basic reason for reopening was unsustainable, no addition for other issues should be made.
Key Findings:
The assessing officer reopened the assessment to tax income related to an investment in a cooperative society, but later found the investment amount to be lower than initially stated. The subsequent additions made in the assessment order were related to capital gains from the sale of flats, not connected to the investment issue.
CIT(A)'s Decision:
The CIT(A) held that the reassessment covered income beyond the reasons recorded, and as no addition was made on the grounds for reopening, the assessing officer lacked jurisdiction to assess the capital gains. The CIT(A) annulled the reassessment order citing various judicial pronouncements.
Judicial Precedents:
The CIT(A) relied on judgments like CIT Vs. Shri Ram Singh and others, emphasizing that the assessing officer's jurisdiction is limited to the issues for which reasons were recorded for reopening. The Bombay High Court's decision in CIT Vs. Jet Airways supported the view that the assessing officer cannot assess income beyond the reasons for reopening.
Final Decision:
The ITAT upheld the CIT(A)'s order, stating that the assessing officer had no jurisdiction to assess the capital gains unrelated to the reasons for reopening. As a result, the Revenue's appeal was dismissed, rendering the assessee's Cross Objection infructuous.
Conclusion:
The appeal of the Revenue and the Cross Objection by the assessee were both dismissed, affirming the CIT(A)'s decision on the jurisdictional issues in the reassessment proceedings.
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2010 (11) TMI 1030
The Bombay High Court quashed and set aside an order by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, restoring the matter to the Assessing Officer to decide issues in accordance with a previous court decision. The appeal was disposed of accordingly. Key questions were related to the allocation of expenditure to dividend income and the retrospective application of certain sections. The case referenced a decision involving Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd.
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2010 (11) TMI 1029
Issues Involved:
The judgment involves two appeals filed by the revenue for Asst. Year 2003-04. The first appeal concerns the deletion of an addition made on account of disallowance of a specific amount in purchases. The second appeal pertains to the cancellation of a penalty under section 271(1)(c) of a certain amount.
Issue 1: Deletion of Addition in Purchases:
The Revenue contended that the ld. CIT(A) erred in deleting the addition made by the AO on account of disallowance of a specific amount in purchases. The AO had disallowed 25% of the total purchases based on suspicion arising from statements of certain parties. However, the ld. CIT(A) found that the purchases were reflected in the closing stock and relied on a decision of the Hon. Gujarat High Court to support the deletion of the addition.
The ld. DR argued that the purchases were bogus as the parties were only issuing bills without actual sales. On the other hand, the ld. AR contended that payments were made through cheques, parties were identifiable, and the department should have summoned the parties for cross-examination. The ld. AR also highlighted the improved trading results of the assessee.
The Tribunal held that suspicion alone cannot justify an addition to total income. Once the assessee provided primary documents and evidence of payments, the onus shifted to the Revenue to disprove the genuineness of the purchases. The Tribunal emphasized that the AO should investigate and summon suspicious parties, and in the absence of direct evidence against the assessee, the purchases were deemed genuine.
Issue 2: Cancellation of Penalty under Section 271(1)(c):
The second appeal concerned the cancellation of a penalty under section 271(1)(c) by the ld. CIT(A) in relation to the quantum addition. The AO had levied a penalty of 300% of the tax sought to be evaded, which was subsequently cancelled by the ld. CIT(A) due to the deletion of the addition in the quantum appeal.
The Tribunal noted that penalty cannot be levied if the quantum addition is deleted, citing judgments that support this principle. Referring to a case from Hon. Punjab & Haryana High Court, it was established that the basis for penalty is the returned income, and if additions are deleted in quantum proceedings, penalty cannot be imposed. Therefore, the Tribunal confirmed the cancellation of the penalty under section 271(1)(c) based on the deletion of the quantum addition.
In conclusion, both appeals filed by the Revenue were dismissed by the Tribunal, upholding the decisions of the ld. CIT(A) in both instances.
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2010 (11) TMI 1028
Issues involved: Setting off of brought forward long term capital loss against long term capital gain u/s 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961; Disallowance u/s 14A of the Act.
Setting off of brought forward long term capital loss against long term capital gain u/s 10(38) of the Income Tax Act, 1961:
The appeal pertains to the setting off of brought forward long term capital loss against long term capital gain for the assessment year 2005-06 u/s 10(38) of the Income Tax Act. The Assessing Officer adjusted the brought forward losses against the income from long term capital gain, despite the latter being exempt u/s 10(38). The contention was that the losses should not be adjusted against the exempt profit on sale of shares. The Mumbai Bench's decision in G.K. Ramamutry Vs. JCIT was cited, emphasizing that exempt income should not be set off against losses. The Tribunal held that once income is exempt u/s 10(38), it does not form part of the total income for computation, and thus, the brought forward losses should not be adjusted against it. The Tribunal allowed the appeal, directing the Assessing Officer not to adjust the losses against the exempt income.
Disallowance u/s 14A of the Act:
The second issue raised was regarding the disallowance made u/s 14A of the Act. The Assessing Officer disallowed an expenditure of &8377; 2,09,953, stating it was incurred for earning exempt income. However, the Tribunal found no merit in the disallowance, as there was no evidence to support that the expenditure was incurred for earning exempt income. Therefore, the Tribunal allowed the claim of the assessee and deleted the addition of &8377; 2,09,953 made on an estimate basis.
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2010 (11) TMI 1027
Issues Involved:
1. Disallowance u/s 14A.
Summary:
1. Disallowance u/s 14A:
1.1. The CIT(A) erred in confirming the disallowance of interest u/s 14A.
1.2. The CIT(A) ought to have considered that the shares are held as stock-in-trade and not as investment.
1.3. The CIT(A) ought to have considered that the entire borrowings made by the Appellant were for the purpose of business.
1.4. The CIT(A) erred in not appreciating the fact there is no provision for proportionate distribution of expenses between taxable income and tax-free income.
Facts and Observations:
- The assessee-company is in the business of trading pharmaceutical products.
- The assessee earned dividend income of Rs. 13,39,322/-, which was exempted income.
- The Assessing Officer (AO) disallowed expenses attributable to the exempted income by invoking the provisions of section 14A of the Act.
- The AO observed that the shares were recorded as investments and not as stock-in-trade.
- The AO calculated the disallowance using a specific formula: Interest expenses on borrowed capital X (Total investment in shares / Current assets, loans, and advances including investment in shares).
First Appellate Authority:
- The CIT(A) confirmed the addition based on the orders of his predecessors in the assessee's own case, noting no change in facts or law.
Tribunal's Analysis:
- The Tribunal noted that the AO had not followed the past method of calculation and failed to establish the nexus of utilization of borrowed interest-bearing funds towards investment in debentures.
- The Tribunal referred to the Hon'ble Bombay High Court's decision in the case of Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. vs. Dy. CIT, which upheld the constitutional validity of section 14A and directed the AO to determine if the assessee incurred any expenditure in relation to exempt income.
- The Tribunal emphasized the need for the AO to provide a reasonable opportunity to the assessee to produce relevant material.
- The Tribunal also referred to other case laws, including Daga Capital Management Pvt. Ltd. and Wal Fort Shares and Stock Brokers Ltd., which discussed the applicability of section 14A and the necessity of establishing a proximate cause for disallowance.
Conclusion:
- The Tribunal found that the AO had not enquired into the issue in light of the legal pronouncements and guidelines.
- The Tribunal restored the appeals for re-adjudication, directing the AO to compute the correct disallowance after providing an adequate opportunity of hearing to the assessee.
Result:
- Both appeals for Assessment Years 2001-02 and 2002-03 were restored for re-adjudication and treated as allowed for statistical purposes.
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2010 (11) TMI 1025
Issues involved: Appeal by Revenue against deletion of addition for unexplained sources.
Summary:
The appeal was filed by the Revenue against the order of the CIT(A) deleting the addition of Rs. 1,50,00,000 on account of unexplained sources. The Revenue contended that additional evidence was not admitted and the impugned order was disputed. The assessee defended the order, stating that the investment was made by Tajendra Singh & Sons as per a joint venture agreement. The brief facts revealed that the assessee purchased agricultural land jointly with another individual and entered into a joint venture agreement with Tajendra Singh & Sons for development. The impugned amount was invested by Tajendra Singh & Sons for construction, not by the assessee. The joint venture agreement clearly outlined the terms, with the cost of construction to be borne by Tajendra Singh & Sons. The assessee's ownership and the agreement details were supported by various documents and statements. The Tribunal found no infirmity in the impugned order and dismissed the appeal of the Revenue.
In conclusion, the Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision to delete the addition for unexplained sources, as the investment was made by Tajendra Singh & Sons as per the joint venture agreement, and there was no evidence to suggest otherwise.
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