ACIT, CHENNAI vs. KANISHK STEEL INDUSTRIES LTD., CHENNAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the assessee is entitled to additional depreciation on the windmill as the electricity generated was used for captive consumption in its manufacturing business. The Tribunal relied on the Madras High Court's judgment in CIT v. VTM Ltd.
What were the facts?
The assessee claimed additional depreciation on a windmill used for captive consumption in its manufacturing activities. The Assessing Officer disallowed the claim, stating that electricity generation is not the production of an article or thing. The CIT(Appeals) allowed the claim.
What were the issues?
Whether electricity generated by a windmill for captive consumption in manufacturing activities qualifies for additional depreciation under Section 32(1)(iia) of the Income-tax Act.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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- CIT v. VTM Ltd.49 citing319 ITR 336 · 2009 · HC
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘D’ BENCH, CHENNAI
Before: SHRI N.R.S. GANESAN & SHRI A. MOHAN ALANKAMONY
PER N.R.S. GANESAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER:
This appeal of the Revenue is directed against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-II, Chennai, dated
2014 and pertains to assessment year 2006-07. 2 I.T.A. No.2955/Mds/14
Dr. B. Nischal, the Ld. Departmental Representative,
submitted that the assessee claimed additional depreciation on the windmill. The assessee e
The order continues below.
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