OCEAN SPARKLE LIMITED,HYDERABAD vs. DCIT., CIRCLE-5(1), HYDERABAD

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ITA 744/HYD/2025Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad07 November 2025AY 2020-2133 pages

In favour of the assessee: the assessee's appeal was allowed. From the AI summary of this appeal.

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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the PCIT erred in initiating proceedings under Section 263. The Tribunal found that the assessee had appropriately bifurcated expenses between Tonnage and Non-Tonnage divisions, and the Assessing Officer had accepted the explanations provided. The PCIT's direction to the AO to re-verify the bifurcation was deemed unnecessary.

What were the facts?

The assessee company, M/s. Ocean Sparkle Limited, involved in port services, filed its return of income. The PCIT initiated proceedings under Section 263, alleging the Assessing Officer's order was erroneous and prejudicial to revenue regarding certain 'Other Expenses'. These expenses included provision for loss allowance, advances written off, and investments written off.

What were the issues?

Whether the PCIT was justified in initiating proceedings under Section 263 for alleged erroneous assessment regarding the bifurcation and allowability of 'Other Expenses'. Whether the assessee's allocation of expenses between Tonnage and Non-Tonnage divisions based on turnover was acceptable.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 263,Section 143(3),Section 144B,Section 37(1),Section 115V,Section 115VZC,Section 14A

AI-generated summary — verify with the full judgment below

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad ‘A‘ Bench, Hyderabad

For Respondent: Shri A.V. Raghuram, Ms. U. Mini Chandran
Pronounced: 15.10.2025

आदेशकी प्रनतनलनप अग्रेनर्त/ Copy of the order forwarded to:-

1. 1. निर्धाररती/The Assessee : M/s. Ocean Sparkle Limited, Plot No.128, Srinagar Colony, Khairatabad, Hyderabad – 500073. 2. रधजस्व/ The Revenue : The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 5(1), Hyderabad.

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