Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. v. CIT

343 ITR 270Supreme Court of India2012#235 most cited

What is Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

For a bad debt deduction under Section 36(1)(vii), the debt must be actually written off as irrecoverable in the assessee's accounts, distinct from merely making a provision for bad and doubtful debts. The assessee bears the onus to satisfy the conditions under both Section 36(1)(vii) and Section 36(2) of the Income-tax Act.

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Judgments citing Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. v. CIT

Sadhana Sahakari Bank Ltd, Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Pune

In the result, all the three appeals of assessee are partly allowed

ITA 1204/PUN/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Mar 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Raviआयकर अपीऱ सं. / Ita Nos.1204 To 1206/Pun/2017 नििाारण वषा / Assessment Years : 2011-12 To 2013-14 Sadhana Sahakari Bank Ltd., Shivam Complex, Pune-Solapur Road, Hadapsar, Pune – 411028 Pan: Aabas2204G .......अऩीऱाथी / Appellant बिाम / V/S. The Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle – 14, Pune ……प्रत्यथी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri Kishor Phadke Revenue By : Shri S.P. Walimbe

For Appellant: Shri Kishor PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri S.P. Walimbe
Section 14ASection 36(1)Section 36(1)(viia)Section 37(1)

…ction 36(1)(viia) of the Act does not apply when the assessee does not have rural branches / rural advances. For this proposition, the Assessing Officer relied on the Hon'ble Supreme Court judgment in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. Vs. CIT, reported in 343 ITR 270 (SC). 4. The CIT(A) vide the discussion in para 8.5 of his order approved AO's order on this issue. He not only relied on the Hon'ble Supreme Court‟s judgment in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. Vs. CIT (supra) but also relied on CBDT Circular No.258, dated 14.06.1979 explaining the said amended provisions of said clause (viia). He also rel…

Jt. CIT -(OSD)-2(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Central Bank of India, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 3673/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jan 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm Central Bank Of India Vs. The Deputy Commissioner 4Th Floor, Of Income Tax – 2(1) Chandermukhi Building Aayakar Bhavan Nariman Point Mumbai – 400 020 Mumbai – 400 021 Pan/Gir No.Aaacc2498P (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Jt. Cit (Osd)-2(1)(2) Vs. Central Bank Of India R.No.561, 5Th Floor 4Th Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, M.K.Road Chandermukhi Building Mumbai – 400 020 Nariman Point Mumbai – 400 021 Pan/Gir No.Aaacc2498P (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Nitesh Joshi Revenue By Shri V. Sreekar Date Of Hearing 16/01/2020 Date Of Pronouncement 29/01/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per M. Balaganesh (A.M): These Cross Appeals In Ita Nos.3739/Mum/2018 & 3673/Mum/2018 For A.Y.2012-13 Arises Out Of The Order By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-3, Mumbai In Appeal No.Cit(A)-3/Dcit2(1) It- 44/Tr.4/16-17 Dated 30/01/2018 (Ld. Cit(A) In Short) Against The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As Act) Dated 25/03/2014 By The Ld. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax -2(1), Mumbai (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. Ao).

Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 14A(2)

…ders relied upon by the parties and impugned orders. We find from the record the co-ordinate Bench of the Tribunal that an identical issue has been decided in assessees case in the earlier years by following the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in (2012) 343 ITR 270 (SC). For the sake of convenience, we reproduce the operative part of the judgement as under: "41. To conclude, we hold that the provisions of Sections 36(1)(vii) and 36(1)(viia) of the Act are distinct and independent items of deduction and operate in their respective fields. The bad debts written off in debts, other than those for which the pro…

M/S. Industrial Develop, Ment Bank of India, Mumbai vs. The Dy CIT RG 3(1), Mumbai

ITA 3371/MUM/2004[1998-1999]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Jan 2020AY 1998-1999

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Sri Rajesh Kumar, Am Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3371/Mum/2004 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 1998-99) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3372/Mum/2004 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 1999-00) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3373/Mum/2004 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2000-01) Industrial Development Bank Of The Dy. Commissioner Of Income India, Taxation Cell, 3 Rd Floor, Tax, Range 3(1), 6 Th Floor, Room Vs. Idbi Tower, Wtc Complex, No. 623, Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Cuffe Parade, Mumbai-400 005 Road, Mumbai-400 020 .. (P`%Yaqaai- / Respondent) (Apilaaqai- / Appellant) स्थामी रेखा िं./Pan No. Aaaci1105R Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 4744/Mum/2005 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2001-02) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 5962/Mum/2008 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2002-03) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3907/Mum/2009 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2003-04) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3908/Mum/2009 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2004-05) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3909/Mum/2009 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2005-06) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 2488/Mum/2010 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2006-07) Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 13/Mum/2011

Section 143(3)

…ections to the Assessing Officer to grant deduction to assessee under Section 36(1)(viia) of the Act in respect of provision for bad and doubtful debts in view of the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. vs CIT, Thrissur, 343 ITR 270 (SC) in which the Hon'ble Supreme Court has held that debt written off by urban branches of banks need not be adjusted against the provision for bad and doubtful debts in respect of rural branches under Section 36(1)(viia) of the Act. Accordingly, the ld. AR prayed before the Bench that assessee is entitled to claim both bad debts under Section 3…

DCIT Ltu-2, Chennai vs. Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Revenue for the assessment year

ITA 1895/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri M. Balaganeshआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1879, 1880 & 1881/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2012-13) Indian Overseas Bank, Vs The Acit Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Ltu – 1, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09 & 2012-13) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs Indian Overseas Bank, Income Tax, Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Large Taxpayer Unit – 2, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai – 34. 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri C. Naresh, CA
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

….T.A. Nos. 1879 to 1881, 1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 bad debts written off U/s.36(1)(vii) of the Act. This issue was decided in favour of the assessee by the Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank 323 ITR 166. The Apex Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd 343 ITR 270 also decided in favour of the assessee. We heard Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Ld. Departmental Representative also. We find merit in the alternate claim of the assessee. In view of the Judgments of the Apex Court in Vijaya Bank and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd supra, this Tribunal is of the considered opinion that the bad debts in respect of non-rural…

DCIT Ltu-2, Chennai vs. Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Revenue for the assessment year

ITA 1894/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2019AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri M. Balaganeshआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1879, 1880 & 1881/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2012-13) Indian Overseas Bank, Vs The Acit Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Ltu – 1, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09 & 2012-13) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs Indian Overseas Bank, Income Tax, Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Large Taxpayer Unit – 2, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai – 34. 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri C. Naresh, CA
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

….T.A. Nos. 1879 to 1881, 1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 bad debts written off U/s.36(1)(vii) of the Act. This issue was decided in favour of the assessee by the Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank 323 ITR 166. The Apex Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd 343 ITR 270 also decided in favour of the assessee. We heard Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Ld. Departmental Representative also. We find merit in the alternate claim of the assessee. In view of the Judgments of the Apex Court in Vijaya Bank and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd supra, this Tribunal is of the considered opinion that the bad debts in respect of non-rural…

Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai vs. ACIT Ltu 1, Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Revenue for the assessment year

ITA 1881/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri M. Balaganeshआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1879, 1880 & 1881/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2012-13) Indian Overseas Bank, Vs The Acit Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Ltu – 1, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09 & 2012-13) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs Indian Overseas Bank, Income Tax, Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Large Taxpayer Unit – 2, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai – 34. 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri C. Naresh, CA
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

….T.A. Nos. 1879 to 1881, 1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 bad debts written off U/s.36(1)(vii) of the Act. This issue was decided in favour of the assessee by the Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank 323 ITR 166. The Apex Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd 343 ITR 270 also decided in favour of the assessee. We heard Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Ld. Departmental Representative also. We find merit in the alternate claim of the assessee. In view of the Judgments of the Apex Court in Vijaya Bank and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd supra, this Tribunal is of the considered opinion that the bad debts in respect of non-rural…

Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai vs. ACIT Ltu 1, Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Revenue for the assessment year

ITA 1880/CHNY/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri M. Balaganeshआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1879, 1880 & 1881/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2012-13) Indian Overseas Bank, Vs The Acit Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Ltu – 1, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09 & 2012-13) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs Indian Overseas Bank, Income Tax, Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Large Taxpayer Unit – 2, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai – 34. 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri C. Naresh, CA
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

….T.A. Nos. 1879 to 1881, 1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 bad debts written off U/s.36(1)(vii) of the Act. This issue was decided in favour of the assessee by the Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank 323 ITR 166. The Apex Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd 343 ITR 270 also decided in favour of the assessee. We heard Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Ld. Departmental Representative also. We find merit in the alternate claim of the assessee. In view of the Judgments of the Apex Court in Vijaya Bank and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd supra, this Tribunal is of the considered opinion that the bad debts in respect of non-rural…

Indian Overseas Bank, Chennai vs. ACIT Ltu 1, Chennai

In the result the appeal of the Revenue for the assessment year

ITA 1879/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Jul 2019AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri M. Balaganeshआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1879, 1880 & 1881/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09, 2009-10 & 2012-13) Indian Overseas Bank, Vs The Acit Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Ltu – 1, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessments Year: 2008-09 & 2012-13) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs Indian Overseas Bank, Income Tax, Tax Compliance & Payment Cell, Large Taxpayer Unit – 2, Balance Sheet Management Department, Chennai – 34. 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Pan: Aaaci1223J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri C. Naresh, CA
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

….T.A. Nos. 1879 to 1881, 1894 & 1895/Chny/2017 bad debts written off U/s.36(1)(vii) of the Act. This issue was decided in favour of the assessee by the Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank 323 ITR 166. The Apex Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd 343 ITR 270 also decided in favour of the assessee. We heard Shri Clement Ramesh Kumar, Ld. Departmental Representative also. We find merit in the alternate claim of the assessee. In view of the Judgments of the Apex Court in Vijaya Bank and Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd supra, this Tribunal is of the considered opinion that the bad debts in respect of non-rural…