D.C.I.T., CIRCLE 3(1), MUMBAI vs. ICICI BANK LTD., MUMBAI
Facts
The appeals by the revenue and the assessee are against the order of the CIT(A) for AY 2006-07. The assessee, a banking company, claimed exemption under Section 10(23G) for income from infrastructure investments and also claimed depreciation on leased assets and deduction for bad debts. The revenue contested these claims.
Held
The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision to allow exemption under Section 10(23G) for the assessee, holding that a banking company investing in infrastructure is eligible. Depreciation on leased assets was also allowed based on previous year's rulings. The disallowance of business loss and club membership fees were also upheld. The issue of bad debts was restored to the Assessing Officer for fresh consideration.
Key Issues
Eligibility for exemption under Section 10(23G) for a banking company's infrastructure investments, allowability of depreciation on leased assets, deduction for bad debts, and treatment of business losses and club membership fees.
Sections Cited
10(23G), 14A, 36(1)(vii), 41(4), 115JB, 36(2), 10(15), 10(34), 10(35), 234B, 234D, 37
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “C” BENCH, MUMBAI
Before: SHRI NARENDRA KUMAR BILLAIYA, HON’BLE & SHRI RAJ KUMAR CHAUHAN, HON’BLE
आदेश की �ितिलिप अ�ेिषत /Copy of the Order forwarded to : अपीलाथ� / The Appellant 1. ��थ� / The Respondent 2. संबंिधत आयकर आयु� / Concerned Pr. CIT 3. 4. आयकर आयु� अपील ( ) / The CIT(A)- िवभागीय �ितिनिध ,आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण, मुंबई /DR,ITAT, Mumbai, 5. 6. गाड� फाई/ Guard file.
आदेशानुसार/ BY ORDER, TRUE COPY
Assistant Registrar आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण ITAT, Mumbai