ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd.

165 ITD 27Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2017#55 most cited

What is ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd. authority for?

No disallowance under section 14A can be made while computing book profits under section 115JB unless the expenditure is debited to the profit and loss account and satisfies clause (f) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2).

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ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd. · Section 14A disallowance · Section 115JB book profits · MAT computation · expenditure for exempt income · Explanation 1 to Section 115JB(2)(f) · debit to profit and loss account · Vireet Investment Special Bench

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Judgments citing ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd.

Tml Drivelines Limited ( Since Merged With Tata Motors Limited), Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax(Ltu) 2, Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by department is dismissed

ITA 1198/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Dec 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am M/S. Tata Motors Ltd., Vs. Addl. Commissioner Of (Successor To Tml Drivelines Income Tax-2(1) Ltd.) Aayakar Bhavan 1St Floor, Bombay House Mumbai – 400 020 24, Homi Mody Street Hutatma Chowk Mumbai – 400 001 Pan/Gir No.Aaach7625P (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Tata Motors Ltd., Income Tax (Ltu-2) (Successor To Tml Drivelines 29Th Floor, Center-1, Ltd.) 3Rd Floor, Tata Motors, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai Nanavati Mahalaya, 18 Homi Mody Street Mumbai – 400 001 Pan/Gir No.Aaach7625P (Appellant) .. (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 14A

…provisions of the Act amounting to Rs.12,55,853/- was considered verbatim for disallowance while computing the book profits u/s.115JB of the Act also by the ld. AO. We find that the Special Bench of Delhi Tribunal in the case of Vireet Investments reported in 165 ITD 27 had already held that the computation mechanism provided in Rule 8D(2) of the Rules cannot be applied for the purpose of disallowance of expenses under Clause ‘f’ of Explanation to Section 115JB (2) of the Act. However, certain expenses need to be disallowed as per Clause ‘f’ of Explanation to Section 115JB (2) of the Act. Hence, we hold that the…

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-14 (1)(2), Mumbai vs. Godrej Properties Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed and appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 6486/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Nov 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am Dy. Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Godrej Properties Income Tax, Circle-14(1)(2) Limited Mumbai Ground Floor Room No.475, 4Th Floor Phirojshanagar, Aayakar Bhavan Eastern Express Highway, M.K.Road, Vikhroli East Mumbai – 400 020 Mumbai – 400 079 Pan/Gir No. Aaacg3995M (Appellant) .. (Respondent) M/S. Godrej Properties Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Limited Tax, Circle-14(1)(1) Esplande House Mumbai 2Nd Floor Room No.404, 4Th Floor 29, Hazarimal Somani Aayakar Bhavan Marg, Fort, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 001 Mumbai – 400 020 Pan/Gir No. Aaacg3995M (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Revenue By Shri V. Vinodkumar Assessee By Shri Farooq V. Irani Date Of Hearing 29/10/2020 Date Of Pronouncement 11/11/2020 M/S. Godrej Properties Ltd.

Section 143(3)Section 14A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL (VIRTUAL COURT), ‘G‘ BENCH MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, JM & SHRI M.BALAGANESH, AM Dy. Commissioner of Vs. M/s. Godrej Properties Income Tax, Circle-14(1)(2) Limited Mumbai Ground Floor Room No.475, 4th Floor Phirojshanagar, Aayakar Bhavan Eastern Express Highway, M.K.Road, Vikhroli East Mumbai – 400 020 Mumbai – 400 079 PAN/GIR No. AAACG3995M (Appellant) .. (Respondent) M/s. Godrej Properties Vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Limited Tax, Circle-14(1)(1) Esplande House Mumbai 2nd Floor Room No.404, 4th Floor 29, Hazarimal Somani Aayakar Bhavan Marg, Fort, M.K.Road, Mumbai…

Damayanthi Finance & Properties P Ltd, Chennai vs. ITO, Corporate Ward - 1(4), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1/CHNY/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Oct 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Vice- & Shri G.Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.1/Chny/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S. Damayanthi Finance & Vs The Income Tax Officer, Properties P.Ltd., Corporate Ward-1(4), Chennai-600 034. 6, Mulla Sahib Lane, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 079. Pan:Aaacd2393L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. AR.V.Sreenivasan
Section 115Section 115JSection 14A

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, ‘’डी’’ "याय पीठ, चे"नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL , ‘D’ BENCH, CHENNAI "ी महावीर "संह, उपा"य" एवं "ी जी.मंजुनाथ , लेखा सद&य के सम" BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VICE-PRESIDENT AND SHRI G.MANJUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.1/Chny/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/s. Damayanthi Finance & Vs The Income Tax Officer, Properties P.Ltd., Corporate Ward-1(4), Chennai-600 034. 6, Mulla Sahib Lane, Sowcarpet, Chennai-600 079. PAN:AAACD2393L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Mr. S.Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ" क" ओरसे/ Appellant by : Mr. AR.V.Sreenivasan , ""यथ"…

Grt Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, Central Cir 3(3), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 814/CHNY/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai07 Oct 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 814/Chny/2019 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Grt Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd., The Deputy Commissioner Of No. 136, Usman Road, T. Nagar, Vs. Income Tax, Central Circle 3(3) Chennai 600 017. Chennai 600 034. [Pan:Aaacg3608B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri B. Ramachandran, Ca ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 21.09.2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 07.10.2020 आदेश /O R D E R Per Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 19, Chennai, Dated 10.01.2019 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2014-15. In The Grounds Of Appeal, The Assessee Has Challenged Confirmation Of The Disallowance Made Under Section 14A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short] As Well As Confirmation Of Disallowance Of Expenses On Ad-Hoc Basis.

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramachandran, CAFor Respondent: Shri AR.V. Sreenivasan, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…only those investments for computing average value of investment which yielded exempt income during the year under consideration as per Rule 8D(2)(iii) in view of the Delhi Special Bench of the Tribunal in the case of ACIT v. Vireet Investment (P) Ltd. (2017) 165 ITD 27 (Delhi)(SB) and to pass detailed order on both counts. Accordingly, the ground raised by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. 5. With regard to the disallowance on account of ad-hoc basis, the Assessing Officer observed that the assessee has debited various expenses to profit and loss account, which are supported by self-made voucher…

Kolur Sreenivasan Kamalakannan, Dindigul vs. ITO Corporate Ward 4(4), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2533/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Oct 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2533/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2013-14 Shri Kollur Sreenivasan Kamalakannan, The Income Tax Officer, Vs. No. 1, Nagalakshmi Illam, Corporate Ward 4 (4), Seelapadi Village, Chennai. Dindigul 624 005. [Pan: Aacpk5960F] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri N. Arjunraj, C.A. For Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 29.07.2020 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 05.10.2020 आदेश /O R D E R Per Duvvurul Rl Reddy: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 8, Chennai Dated 07.09.2017 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2013-14. The Effective Ground Raised In The Appeal Of The Assessee Relates To Confirmation Of Disallowance Of ₹.29,75,079/- On The Application Of Section 14A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri N. Arjunraj, C.A. for Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri AR.V. Sreenivasan, Addl. CIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

…y those investments for computing average value of investment which yielded exempt income during the year under consideration 5 as per Rule 8D(2)(iii) in view of the Delhi Special Bench of the Tribunal in the case of ACIT v. Vireet Investment (P) Ltd. (2017) 165 ITD 27 (Delhi)(SB) and to pass detailed order on both counts. Accordingly, the ground raised by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes. 5. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced on the 5th October, 2020 at Chennai. (S JAYARAMAN) JUDICIAL MEMBER Chennai, Dated, the 05.10.202…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax-14(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Citicorp Finance (I) Limited, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is partly allowed and cross objection of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 4471/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Sept 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri M. Balaganesh, Hon'Bledy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax V. M/S. Citicorp Finance (India) Ltd., Circle - 14(1)(2) 5Th Floor, Plot C-61 Room No. 475, 4Th Floor Bandra Kurla Complex, G-Block Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 079 Mumbai – 400 020 Pan: Aabca3223B (Appellant) (Respondent) Co.No. 172/Mum/2019 [Arising Out Of Ita No. 4471/Mum/2018 (A.Y: 2012-13)] M/S. Citicorp Finance (India) Ltd., V. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax 5Th Floor, Plot C-61 Circle - 14(1)(2), Bandra Kurla Complex, G-Block Room No. 475, 4Th Floor Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400 079 Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Road Mumbai – 400 020 Pan: Aabca3223B (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Madhur Agarwal
Section 115JSection 14A

…on this issue are dismissed. 5. In so far as, disallowance u/s. 14A while computing book profits u/s.115JB of the Act is concerned, Ld.CIT(A) following the decision of Hon'ble Special Bench of Delhi in the case of ACIT v. Vireet Investments Private Limited [165 ITD 27] deleted the disallowance. The Hon'ble Special Bench of Delhi in the case of ACIT v. Vireet Investments Private Limited (supra) held that the computation under clause (f) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2) is to be made without resorting to the computation as contemplated u/s. 14A r.w. Rule 8D of the I.T Rules, 1962. Therefore, respectfully foll…

Mirah Hospitality & Food Solutions P.Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 2(1), Mumbai

ITA 4693/MUM/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Sept 2020AY 2008-09

Bench: The Itat In These Cases Against A Common Order Of Learned Cit(A) For A.Y. 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2010-11 Dated 28.5.2018. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is Engaged In The Business Of “Hotels & Resorts”, Filed The Return Of Income For The Ay 2009-2010 Declaring The Total Loss Of Rs.43,15,534/- After Set Off Of Ltcg Of Rs. 1,31,36,082/-. Assessee Is A Group Concern Of M/S. Twinkle Group. There Was A Search & Seizure Action On The Said M/S. Twinkle Group U/S 132 Of The Act. Accordingly, In Response To The Notice U/S 153A Of The Act, Assessee Filed The Return Of Income Declaring The Same Total Loss (Rs. (-) 43,15,334/-). Ao Completed The Assessment U/S 143(3) R.W.S 153A Of The Act Determining The Total Loss Of Rs. 3,82,977/- Which Include Certain Disallowances & Rs. 27,68,422/- Is One

Section 115JSection 132Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 153A

…stment should be considered which have yield exempt income. We find that though this issue is not the subject matter of remanded by the ITAT, the same is covered in favour of the assessee by the Special bench of the Tribunal in the case of Vireet Investments (165 ITD 27)(SB-Del). 15. Now we deal with the additional ground raised by the assessee that no adjustment can be done u/s. 115JB with regard to section 14A disallowance. 16. For this proposition learned Counsel of the assessee has placed reliance upon catena of decisions as referred above. We find that the additional ground is a legal ground and goes to th…