COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX vs. CG ACTARIS ELECTRICITY MANAGEMENT PVT LTD

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ITA - 1437 / 2010HC Delhi23 September 20101 pages
For Petitioner: PL BANSAL
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What did the High Court hold?

The High Court admitted the appeal on two substantial questions of law. The first question concerns the correctness of the ITAT's deletion of an addition of ₹55,13,801/- made by the AO to the book profit for provision for doubtful debts/advances, under clause (c) of the Explanation to Section 115JB. The second question delves into whether a provision made to cover diminution in the value of debtors can be added back by the AO while computing book profit under the same Explanation. The judgment does not provide the ITAT's decision or the High Court's findings on these issues, as it only records the admission of the appeal and the framing of the substantial questions of law. Therefore, the specific findings, reasoning, ratio, and operative directions are not available in the provided text. No issue was expressly left undecided, as the judgment is at the admission stage.

What were the facts?

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appellant) filed an appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, against an order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The appeal concerns the assessment year(s) not explicitly stated in the provided text. The core dispute involves the deletion of an addition of ₹55,13,801 made by the Assessing Officer (AO) to the book profit of CG Actaris Electricity Management Pvt Ltd (Respondent). This addition was made in respect of a provision for doubtful debts/advances, invoking clause (c) of the Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act. The procedural history indicates that the High Court admitted the appeal on specific substantial questions of law.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal was correct in law in deleting the addition of ₹55,13,801/- made by the AO to the book profit in respect of provision for doubtful debts/advances, invoking clause (c) of Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act? (Question of law) 2. Whether provision to cover-up diminution in value of debtors could be added by the AO under Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act while making computation of book profit? (Question of mixed law and fact) Assessee's Contentions: The judgment does not record any specific contentions made by the assessee (Respondent). The appeal is admitted on the questions of law framed, implying the ITAT's decision was against the Revenue. Revenue's Contentions: The Revenue (Appellant) contends that the addition made by the AO to the book profit in respect of provision for doubtful debts/advances was justified under clause (c) of the Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act. They argue that such provisions to cover diminution in the value of debtors should be added back while computing book profit.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 260A,Section 115JB

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI . ITA 1437/2010 . COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX ..... Appellant Through Mrs. Prem Lata Bansal, Standing Counsel. versus . CG ACTARIS ELECTRICITY MANAGEMENT PVT LTD ..... Respondent Through None . CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANMOHAN . O R D E R 23.09.2010 . . . The present appeal preferred under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (for brevity ?Act?) is admitted on the following substantial questions of law :- v) Whether the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal was correct in law in deleting the addition of ` 55,13,801/- made by the AO to the book profit in respect of provision for doubtful debts/advances, invoking clause (c) of Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act? . . ITA 1437/2010 Page 1 of 2 . vi) Whether provision to cover-up diminution in value of debtors could be added by the AO under Explanation to Section 115JB of the Act while making computation of book profit? . Issue notice to respondent. Filing of paper book stands disposed of. . . CHIEF JUSTICE . . MANMOHAN, J SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 rn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ITA 1437/2010 Page 2 of 2 #6

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