CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd.

19 ITR 191Supreme Court of India1951#597 most cited

What is CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd. authority for?

The assessee bears the burden of proving necessary facts to claim deductions. If the assessee fails to establish these facts, the deduction is not admissible.

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CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd. · Section 37(1) · onus of proof · deduction · admissibility of claim · business expenditure · burden of proof on assessee · legal expenses · business expediency

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd.

DCIT, Central Circle 2(2), Chennai vs. N Ramasamy, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 128/CHNY/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Dec 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Manjunatha.Gआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A Nos.127 & 128/Chny/2019 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. Shri. N. Ramasamy, Income Tax, No.14/19, Saraswathi Street, Central Circle 2(2), Mahaingapuram, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 034. [Pan Adupr 8003P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit. ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18.12.2023. घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.12.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh:

For Appellant: Shri. Nilay Baran Som, IRS, CITFor Respondent: Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate
Section 143Section 143(3)

…he burden of proof lies on the assessee to establish the genuineness of expenditure as well as that the expenditure has been incurred for business purposes. 5.4. Having regard to the Hon'ble Supreme Court's decision in the case of CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd. (19 ITR 191) to the effect that the burden of proving that an amount contended to be an expenditure, falls under section 37 (1), is on the assessee’’. 15. Brief facts of the case are that assessee claimed expenditure under the following heads:- 1. Boarding and Lodging Rs.2,63,518/- 2. Commission paid Rs.15,00,000/- 3. Office building maintenance Rs.11,63,000…

DCIT, Central Circle 2(2), Chennai vs. N Ramasamy, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 127/CHNY/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Dec 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Manjunatha.Gआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A Nos.127 & 128/Chny/2019 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2015-2016 & 2016-2017 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. Shri. N. Ramasamy, Income Tax, No.14/19, Saraswathi Street, Central Circle 2(2), Mahaingapuram, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 034. [Pan Adupr 8003P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit. ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18.12.2023. घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.12.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Mahavir Singh:

For Appellant: Shri. Nilay Baran Som, IRS, CITFor Respondent: Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate
Section 143Section 143(3)

…he burden of proof lies on the assessee to establish the genuineness of expenditure as well as that the expenditure has been incurred for business purposes. 5.4. Having regard to the Hon'ble Supreme Court's decision in the case of CIT v. Calcutta Agency Ltd. (19 ITR 191) to the effect that the burden of proving that an amount contended to be an expenditure, falls under section 37 (1), is on the assessee’’. 15. Brief facts of the case are that assessee claimed expenditure under the following heads:- 1. Boarding and Lodging Rs.2,63,518/- 2. Commission paid Rs.15,00,000/- 3. Office building maintenance Rs.11,63,000…

M/S A J Coal Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. ITO 6 (1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 7289/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Jul 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal () Assessment Year: 2009-10 Ito-6(1)(1), M/S A.J. Coal Pvt. Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, 24A, Coal Depot, Sewree (E), Vs. Room No. 503, 5Th Floor, M.K. Mumbai-400015. Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. Pan No. Aabca 0386 M Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2009-10 M/S A.J. Coal Pvt. Ltd., Ito-6(1)(1), C/O M/S Jayesh Sanghrajka & Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. 503, Co. Llp, 405, Hind Rajasthan Vs. 5Th Floor, M.K. Road, New Marine Centre, Ds Phalke Road, Dadar Lines, Mumbai-400020. (East), Mumbai-400014. Pan No. Aabca 0386 M Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. Shubham Shah, ARFor Respondent: Ms. Indira Adakil, DR
Section 148Section 151

…nt Payment 400000 1004599 1004599 15.12.2008 Payment Payment 1004599 0 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the deduction or allowance is always on assessee.…

ITO 6 (1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S A J Coal Pvt Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the In the result, both the appeals of the assessee and the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5718/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Jul 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal () Assessment Year: 2009-10 Ito-6(1)(1), M/S A.J. Coal Pvt. Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, 24A, Coal Depot, Sewree (E), Vs. Room No. 503, 5Th Floor, M.K. Mumbai-400015. Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. Pan No. Aabca 0386 M Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2009-10 M/S A.J. Coal Pvt. Ltd., Ito-6(1)(1), C/O M/S Jayesh Sanghrajka & Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. 503, Co. Llp, 405, Hind Rajasthan Vs. 5Th Floor, M.K. Road, New Marine Centre, Ds Phalke Road, Dadar Lines, Mumbai-400020. (East), Mumbai-400014. Pan No. Aabca 0386 M Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. Shubham Shah, ARFor Respondent: Ms. Indira Adakil, DR
Section 148Section 151

…nt Payment 400000 1004599 1004599 15.12.2008 Payment Payment 1004599 0 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s 16. As per decisions of Hon. Supreme Court's in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s Calcutta Agency Ltd. 19 ITR 19. and that in CIT v/s SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the SmtIndiramaniJatia 35 IT 298, burden of proof regarding the deduction or allowance is always on assessee.…

Cpi Gera Realty India Pvt. Ltd., Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 1(3), Pune

The appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 65/PUN/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.64 & 65/Pun/2023 ननधधारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 & 2015-16 Gera Reality India Pvt. Ltd., 200, Gera Plaza, Boat Club Road, Pune – 411 001 Pan : Aaccg6818R . . . . . . . अपऩलधथी / Appellant बनधम / V/S. Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(3), Pune . . . . . . . प्रत्यथी / Respondent द्वारा / Appearances Assessee By : Shri S. K. Tyagi & Ramesh Soniminde Revenue By : Shri Keyur Patel सपनवधई की तधरऩख / Date Of Conclusive Hearing : 28/03/2023 घोषणध की तधरऩख / Date Of Pronouncement : 28/03/2023 आदेश / Order Per G. D. Padmahshali, Am; By The Present Twin Appeals, The Assessee Challenges The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 11, Pune [For Short “Cit(A)”] Dt. 23/12/2022 Passed U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [For Short “The Act”].

For Appellant: Shri S. K. Tyagi & Ramesh SonimindeFor Respondent: Shri Keyur Patel
Section 132Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 250

…omputing the taxable income becomes inherent and which cannot be faulted with in view of ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 Gera Reality India Pvt. Ltd., ITA No 64 &65/PUN/2023 AY: 2013-14 &2015-16 the Hon’ble Apex Court decision in ‘CIT Vs Calcutta Agency’ reported at 19 ITR 191 (SC) and ‘CIT Vs Indian Molasses’ reported at 78 ITR 474 (SC), and “I. H. Sugar Factory & oil Mils Pvt Ltd Vs CIT” reported at 125 ITR, 293 (SC). 9. In the light of aforestated discussion and in the absence of any deprecative material brought to our notice, we countenance the action of both the tax authorities below being faultless. 2. Resultant…

Cpi Gera Realty India Pvt. Ltd., Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle 1(3), Pune

The appeals of the assessee are DISMISSED

ITA 64/PUN/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune01 May 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.64 & 65/Pun/2023 ननधधारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 & 2015-16 Gera Reality India Pvt. Ltd., 200, Gera Plaza, Boat Club Road, Pune – 411 001 Pan : Aaccg6818R . . . . . . . अपऩलधथी / Appellant बनधम / V/S. Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Central Circle -1(3), Pune . . . . . . . प्रत्यथी / Respondent द्वारा / Appearances Assessee By : Shri S. K. Tyagi & Ramesh Soniminde Revenue By : Shri Keyur Patel सपनवधई की तधरऩख / Date Of Conclusive Hearing : 28/03/2023 घोषणध की तधरऩख / Date Of Pronouncement : 28/03/2023 आदेश / Order Per G. D. Padmahshali, Am; By The Present Twin Appeals, The Assessee Challenges The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 11, Pune [For Short “Cit(A)”] Dt. 23/12/2022 Passed U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [For Short “The Act”].

For Appellant: Shri S. K. Tyagi & Ramesh SonimindeFor Respondent: Shri Keyur Patel
Section 132Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 250

…omputing the taxable income becomes inherent and which cannot be faulted with in view of ITAT-Pune Page 9 of 10 Gera Reality India Pvt. Ltd., ITA No 64 &65/PUN/2023 AY: 2013-14 &2015-16 the Hon’ble Apex Court decision in ‘CIT Vs Calcutta Agency’ reported at 19 ITR 191 (SC) and ‘CIT Vs Indian Molasses’ reported at 78 ITR 474 (SC), and “I. H. Sugar Factory & oil Mils Pvt Ltd Vs CIT” reported at 125 ITR, 293 (SC). 9. In the light of aforestated discussion and in the absence of any deprecative material brought to our notice, we countenance the action of both the tax authorities below being faultless. 2. Resultant…

DCIT, Corporate Circle-1(1), Bhubaneswar vs. Gridco Limited, Bhubaneswar

In the result, appeal of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 36/CTK/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack20 Feb 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Before S/Shri George Mathan, Judicial & Arun Khodpia & Arun Khodpia & Arun Khodpiaassessment Year : 2013-14 Assessment Year : 2014-15 Dcit, Dcit, Corporate Circle Corporate Circle - Vs. Grid Corporation Of O Grid Corporation Of Orissa 1(1), Bhubaneswar. 1(1), Bhubaneswar. Ltd., Ltd., Janapath, Janapath, Bhubanesw Bhubaneswar. Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Aabcg 5398 P (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : S/Shri Ved Jain/P. Venugopal Rao, Ars Venugopal Rao, Ars Revenue By : Shri M.K.Gautam, M.K.Gautam, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 20/0 02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 20/0 /02/2023 O R D E R Per Bench

For Appellant: S/Shri Ved Jain/P. Venugopal Rao, ARsFor Respondent: Shri M.K.Gautam

…d ambit of the words 'wholly and exclusively' occurring in section 37(1), the test of which has to be satisfied. The primary onus to prove its return, and thus the claim,/s preferred thereby, is only on the assessee (refer: CIT vs. Calcutta Agency Ltd. [1951] 19 ITR 191 (SC)). What, therefore, the assessee is being called upon to satisfy is the condition of section 37(1). Any other reading of the law would, besides defeating its clear mandate per section 37(1), make the use of the words 'wholly and exclusively' therein otiose. An assessee could book any sum of expenditure, and which may have serious implication o…

DCIT, Corporate Circle-1(1), Bhubaneswar vs. M/S. Gridco Limited, Bhubaneswar

In the result, appeal of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 346/CTK/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack20 Feb 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Before S/Shri George Mathan, Judicial & Arun Khodpia & Arun Khodpia & Arun Khodpiaassessment Year : 2013-14 Assessment Year : 2014-15 Dcit, Dcit, Corporate Circle Corporate Circle - Vs. Grid Corporation Of O Grid Corporation Of Orissa 1(1), Bhubaneswar. 1(1), Bhubaneswar. Ltd., Ltd., Janapath, Janapath, Bhubanesw Bhubaneswar. Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Aabcg 5398 P (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : S/Shri Ved Jain/P. Venugopal Rao, Ars Venugopal Rao, Ars Revenue By : Shri M.K.Gautam, M.K.Gautam, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 20/0 02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 20/0 /02/2023 O R D E R Per Bench

For Appellant: S/Shri Ved Jain/P. Venugopal Rao, ARsFor Respondent: Shri M.K.Gautam

…d ambit of the words 'wholly and exclusively' occurring in section 37(1), the test of which has to be satisfied. The primary onus to prove its return, and thus the claim,/s preferred thereby, is only on the assessee (refer: CIT vs. Calcutta Agency Ltd. [1951] 19 ITR 191 (SC)). What, therefore, the assessee is being called upon to satisfy is the condition of section 37(1). Any other reading of the law would, besides defeating its clear mandate per section 37(1), make the use of the words 'wholly and exclusively' therein otiose. An assessee could book any sum of expenditure, and which may have serious implication o…