M/S. ASHOK LEYLAND LTD.,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, NCC-8(1), LTU-II, CHENNAI

ITA 2379/CHNY/2024Status: DisposedITAT Chennai12 February 2025AY 2012-13Bench: SHRI ABY T. VARKEY (Judicial Member), SHRI AMITABH SHUKLA (Accountant Member)1 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the assessee's own funds were significantly higher than its investments, and therefore, the presumption that interest-free funds were utilized for interest-free investments, as per established case law, was applicable. Consequently, the disallowance under Section 14A read with Rule 8D(2)(ii) was not justified.

What were the facts?

The assessee offered a disallowance of Rs. 33,15,155 under Section 14A. The AO rejected this and computed a higher disallowance of Rs. 8,69,24,028 under Rule 8D. The Ld. CIT(A) confirmed the AO's action. The assessee argued that its own funds were significantly higher than its investments, citing various High Court and Supreme Court decisions.

What were the issues?

Whether the disallowance of expenses under Section 14A read with Rule 8D is justified when the assessee has substantial own funds exceeding its investments in tax-free securities.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 14A

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘B’ BENCH: CHENNAI

Before: SHRI ABY T. VARKEY & SHRI AMITABH SHUKLA

Hearing: 04.12.2024Pronounced: 12.02.2025

PER ABY T. VARKEY, JM: This appeal has been preferred by the assessee-company against

the order of the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/NFAC,

(hereinafter referred to as ‘Ld.CIT(A)‘), Delhi dated 19.07.2024 for the Assessment Year (hereinafter referred to as ‘AY‘)2012-13. 2. Ground No.1 raised by the assessee is general in nature, which was therefore not pressed by the Ld. AR and is therefore dismissed.

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