MAHARASHTRA SCOOTERS LIMITED,PUNE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE - 9, PUNE
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal noted that a similar issue for preceding years was restored to the AO with specific directions. Following the precedent, the Tribunal set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter back to the AO.
What were the facts?
The assessee earned exempt dividend income and did not offer any disallowance under Section 14A. The AO invoked Rule 8D and made a disallowance of Rs. 52,86,109. The CIT(A) confirmed this disallowance.
What were the issues?
Whether the disallowance made under Section 14A read with Rule 8D for expenses incurred in relation to exempt dividend income was justified.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, PUNE BENCH “SMC”, PUNE
Before: SHRI R.S. SYAL
आदेशानुसार आदेशानुसार/ BY ORDER, आदेशानुसार आदेशानुसार
// True Copy // Senior Private Secretary आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण ,पुणे / ITAT, Pune
ITA No.3059/PUN/2017 Maharashtra Scooters Ltd.,
Date 1. Draft dictated on 14-11-18 Sr.PS 2. Draft placed before author 15.11.18 3. Draft proposed & placed before the - second member 4. Draft discussed/approved by Second - Member. 5. Approved Draft comes to the Sr.PS/PS 6. Kept for pronouncement on 7. File sent to the Bench Clerk 8. Date on which file goes to the AR 9. Date on which file goes to the Head Clerk. 10. Date of dispatch of Order.
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