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TMI BlogFailure to deduct TDS and Disallowance of expenses: Supreme Court Clarifies Retrospective Application of Section 40(a)(ia) AmendmentsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... concerning the retrospective application of amendments to Section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (IT Act). The crux of the matter was whether the amendment made by the Finance Act, 2010, which allowed for more lenient treatment of tax deducted at source (TDS) compliance, could be applied retrospectively to the Assessment Year 2005-06. This judgment holds substantial implications for the int ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... upported their argument by citing precedents where curative amendments were given retrospective effect, emphasizing the need for a purposive interpretation of the law. Court's Analysis Section 40(a)(ia) Pre and Post-Amendment 2005 Amendment and Resulting Issues Section 40(a)(ia) of the IT Act, introduced in 2005, disallowed deductions for certain expenses if the corresponding TDS was not d ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ever, taxpayers still faced challenges, as many had genuinely deposited TDS as per the 2005 provisions but were penalized under the stricter regime before the 2008 amendment. 2010 Amendment and Comprehensive Relief The Finance Act, 2010, further amended Section 40(a)(ia) to extend the time frame for depositing TDS for all twelve months of the financial year to the due date for filing the return ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... (3) TMI 9 - SUPREME COURT, the Supreme Court held that amendments intended to remedy unintended consequences and provide relief should be applied retrospectively. Similarly, in COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX VERSUS M/S. ALOM EXTRUSIONS LIMITED - 2009 (11) TMI 27 - SUPREME COURT, the Court reiterated that provisions intended to mitigate genuine hardship should be construed retrospectively. Conclusion ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... mary of the Judgement The Supreme Court addressed whether the 2010 amendment to Section 40(a)(ia) of the IT Act, which extended the time for depositing TDS to the due date for filing returns, was retrospective. The Court held that the amendment was curative and should apply retrospectively from April 1, 2005, aligning with the legislative intent to alleviate taxpayer hardship and ensure complianc ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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