CHENNIYANGIRI PALANISAMY,ERODE vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 1, ERODE, ERODE

ITA 3867/CHNY/2025Status: DisposedITAT Chennai20 May 2026AY 2020-2111 pages
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What were the facts?

The assessee claimed exemption for compensation received for the cutting of coconut and banana trees on his agricultural land for the installation of power transmission towers. The Assessing Officer disallowed the exemption, treating it as taxable income, which was upheld by the CIT(A).

What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the compensation received was directly linked to the assessee's agricultural activities and the loss of agricultural produce. Therefore, it retains the character of agricultural income and is exempt from tax.

What were the issues?

Whether compensation received for the destruction of agricultural trees due to the laying of power transmission lines constitutes agricultural income and is exempt from tax.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 2(1A),Section 10(1)

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘B’ BENCH: CHENNAI

Before: SHRI ABY T. VARKEY & SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA

Hearing: 26.03.2026Pronounced: 20.05.2026

PER ABY T. VARKEY, JM: This is an appeal preferred by the assessee against the order of the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/NFAC, (hereinafter referred to as “the Ld.CIT(A)”), Delhi, dated 16.10.2025 for the Assessment Year (hereinafter referred to as "AY”) 2020-21. 2. The main grievance of the assessee is against the action of the Ld.CIT(A) upholding the action of the AO disallowing the exemption Chenniyangiri Palanisamy claimed by the assessee in respect of

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