CIT v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd.

115 ITR 659High Court1978#2525 most cited

What is CIT v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. authority for?

Sponsorship expenditure, when akin to advertisement expenses, constitutes revenue expenditure and is allowable as a business deduction under the Income-tax Act.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills · 115 ITR 659 · Section 37(1) Income Tax Act · sponsorship expenses · advertisement expenses · revenue expenditure · capital expenditure · allowable business deduction · test of enduring benefit

Sections most often in play

Section 14ASection 234ASection 234BSection 35ESection 37(1)Section 115JBSection 35(2AB)Section 37

Issues it is cited on

section 35esection 145(2)dividend distribution taxtest of enduring benefitenduring benefitsection 31intangible assetsopening wdvmanagement feescapital expenditurerevenue expenditureprohibited by law

Judgments citing CIT v. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd.

DCIT Cir-1, Ranchi vs. M/S Ccl, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 172/RAN/2017[06-07]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…al High Court in assessee’s own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee’s own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the ld. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 25 M/s Centra…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 170/RAN/2017[12-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…al High Court in assessee’s own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee’s own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the ld. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 25 M/s Centra…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. Additional CIT RG-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 169/RAN/2017[11-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…al High Court in assessee’s own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee’s own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the ld. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 25 M/s Centra…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir01, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 168/RAN/2017[10-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…al High Court in assessee's own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee's own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the Id. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 54. Next issue…

Ccl, Rnchi vs. ACIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 167/RAN/2017[09-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…al High Court in assessee's own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee's own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the Id. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 54. Next issue…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. ACIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 166/RAN/2017[08-09]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 Per Bench : आदेश / Order These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…al High Court in assessee's own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee's own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the Id. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 54. Next issue…

Ccl, Ranchi vs. DCIT Cir-1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 165/RAN/2017[07-08]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 172, 173, 174, 175, 176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (Α.Υ:2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay: 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.Κ.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / Order Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Id.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017, 30.01.2019, 21.12.2023, 19.02.2024, 20.02.2024 & 30.01.2024 For The

For Appellant: Shri M.Κ.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 14ASection 234ASection 35E

…al High Court in assessee's own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee's own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the Id. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 54. Next issue…

Ccl, Rnachi vs. Additional CIT, RG -1, Ranchi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 164/RAN/2017[06-07]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi05 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.164,165,166,167,168,169,170&266/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.32/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 & 191/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.119, 120, 74/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Vs. Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.172,173,174,175,176,177,178 & 235/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.37/Ran/2018 (Ay : 2014-2015) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.174 & 175/Ran/2019 (Ay:2015-16 & 2016-17) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.47, 203, 204, 128/Ran/2024 (Ay: 2017-2018, 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21) Addl.Cit, Range-1, Ranchi Vs. M/S Central Coalfields Limited, Darbhanga House, Office Of Gm Finance-A, Opp. Governor House Ranchi-834001 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacc 7476 R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri M.K.Chowdhary & Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocates राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Rajib Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/01/2026 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench : These Are The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Cit(A), Ranchi/Nfac, Delhi, Dated 12.04.2017, 26.04.2017, 25.04.2027, 28.04.2017, 08.11.2017

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR

…al High Court in assessee’s own case passed in Tax Appeal No.17 of 2001 & 18 of 2001 dated 01.11.2012, wherein the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court following the decision of the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Delhi Cloth & General Mills, reported in 115 ITR 659 (Delhi-HC) has held the issue in favour of the assessee. Respectfully following the decision of the Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court in assessee’s own case for the assessment year 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 in Tax Appeal No.17 & 18 of 2001, the findings of the ld. CIT(A) stands confirmed. Thus, this issue is held against the revenue. 25 M/s Centra…

Sandhar Technologies Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle Ltu-1, New Delhi

In the result, both appeals of the assesses are partly allowed

ITA 7169/DEL/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं.7168 और 7169/िद"ी/2019(िन.व. 2015-16 और 2016-17)

For Appellant: S/Shri Salil Kapoor, Tarun Chanana, Utkarsa Gupta &For Respondent: Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 10Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 35

…ith regard to sponsorship expenditure Rs. 6,00,000/-, the ld. Counsel submits that sponsorship expenses are akin to advertisement expenses which are allowable in accordance with the decision rendered in the case of CIT vs. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. 115 ITR 659 (Del.) and decision in the case of CIT vs. Lake Place Hotels and Motels P. Ltd. 293 ITR 281 (Raj.). 3.3. The ld. Counsel made a statement at Bar that he is not pressing ground no. 10 and 11 assailing disallowance u/s. 14A of the Act under normal provisions. 3.4. With regard to disallowance u/s. 14A as part of book profit u/s. 115JB of the Act ass…

Sandhar Technologies Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle Ltu-1, New Delhi

In the result, both appeals of the assesses are partly allowed

ITA 7168/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं.7168 और 7169/िद"ी/2019(िन.व. 2015-16 और 2016-17)

For Appellant: S/Shri Salil Kapoor, Tarun Chanana, Utkarsa Gupta &For Respondent: Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 10Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 35

…ith regard to sponsorship expenditure Rs. 6,00,000/-, the ld. Counsel submits that sponsorship expenses are akin to advertisement expenses which are allowable in accordance with the decision rendered in the case of CIT vs. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. 115 ITR 659 (Del.) and decision in the case of CIT vs. Lake Place Hotels and Motels P. Ltd. 293 ITR 281 (Raj.). 3.3. The ld. Counsel made a statement at Bar that he is not pressing ground no. 10 and 11 assailing disallowance u/s. 14A of the Act under normal provisions. 3.4. With regard to disallowance u/s. 14A as part of book profit u/s. 115JB of the Act ass…

Poineer Property Management Ltd., Kolkata vs. ACIT, Cir. 7(2), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 467/KOL/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata07 Jun 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice-(Kz) & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A. No. 467/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-2014 Pioneer Property Management Limited,…….Appellant 1St Floor, 10A, Rowdon Street, Kolkata-700017 [Pan:Aaccp5904H] -Vs.- Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax,..…Respondent Circle-7(2), Kolkata, Aayakar Bhawan, P-7, Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-700069 Appearances By: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Ankur Goyal, Jcit, Sr. D.R. Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing : May 30, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : June 07, 2024 O R D E R

…irit and we are not expected to add any words' or phrases' in the Circular. 11. An identical issue came up for consideration before a Division Bench of the High Court of Punjab in the case of CIT Vs. Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co. Ltd. [reported in (1966) 59 ITR 152] wherein one of the questions, which was framed for consideration, was as to whether the assessee company therein was rightly assessed under section 9 in respect of its income from buildings or lands appurtenant thereto, of which, it was the owner and which had been let to its own employees or wage earners. The Court, after referring to the Circul…

M/S. United Breweries Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle-7(1)(1), Bengaluru

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1020/BANG/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 Jan 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Respondent: Shri K R Vasudevan &
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…n incurred year after year by the assessee group with a view to get visibility, that it was in nature of some kind of advertisement expenditure, that same should be allowed as revenue expenditure. Referring to the case of Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co.Ltd.(115 ITR 659) of the honorable Delhi High Court, the FAA allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. 3.1.a. With regard to management fee, the FAA observed that there was no doubt about the genuineness of expenditure, that the expenditure was incurred for availing infrastructure facilities administrative support, like manpower recruitment, HR services, uses of…

M/S Sanofi India Ltd (Formerly Known As Aventis Pharma Ltd, Mumbai vs. The ACIT RG 8(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1606/MUM/2007[2003-2004]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2023AY 2003-2004

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy, Hon’Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

Section 271(1)(c)

…aju's case (supra). On the other hand, Mr. G.C. Sharma, senior counsel for the assessee, in seeking to support the view taken by the Tribunal, has submitted that in view of the two decisions of this Court in CIT vs. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. (1966) 59 ITR 152 (Del) and New Bank of India's case (supra), no fault can be found with the order of the Tribunal. 5. To appreciate the rival contentions, it is necessary to analyse the relevant provisions of the Act. Chapter IV of the Act contains various provisions for computation of total income under different heads, classified under s. 14. One of the heads, s…

ACIT- 3(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Mm/S Sanofi India Limited (Formerly Known As Aventis Pharma Ltd)., Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1302/MUM/2007[2003-2004]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2023AY 2003-2004

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy, Hon’Ble & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman, Hon'Ble

Section 271(1)(c)

…aju's case (supra). On the other hand, Mr. G.C. Sharma, senior counsel for the assessee, in seeking to support the view taken by the Tribunal, has submitted that in view of the two decisions of this Court in CIT vs. Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd. (1966) 59 ITR 152 (Del) and New Bank of India's case (supra), no fault can be found with the order of the Tribunal. 5. To appreciate the rival contentions, it is necessary to analyse the relevant provisions of the Act. Chapter IV of the Act contains various provisions for computation of total income under different heads, classified under s. 14. One of the heads, s…

M/S. United Breweries Limited, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 7(1)(1), Bangalore

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 308/BANG/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Aug 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Appellant: Shri Ankur Pai, A.R. a/wFor Respondent: Shri Saravanan B., DR
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 14ASection 250Section 92C

…IT(TP)A No.345/Bang/2021 & M/s. United Breweries Ltd., Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “C’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(TP)A No.345/Bang/2021 Assessment Year: 2016-17 M/s. United Breweries Limited UB City, UB Tower, Level 4 JCIT No.24, Vittal Mallya Road Special Range-7 Vs. Bangalore 560 001 Bangalore PAN NO : AAACU6053C APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessment Year: 2017-18 M/s. United Breweries Limited UB City, UB Tower, Level 4 No.24, Vittal Mallya Road DCIT Vs. Bangalore 560 001 Circle-7(1)(1) Bangalore PAN NO : AAACU6…

United Breweries Limited, Bangalore vs. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, Special Range- 7, Bangalore

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 345/BANG/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Aug 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Appellant: Shri Ankur Pai, A.R. a/wFor Respondent: Shri Saravanan B., DR
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 14ASection 250Section 92C

…IT(TP)A No.345/Bang/2021 & M/s. United Breweries Ltd., Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “C’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER IT(TP)A No.345/Bang/2021 Assessment Year: 2016-17 M/s. United Breweries Limited UB City, UB Tower, Level 4 JCIT No.24, Vittal Mallya Road Special Range-7 Vs. Bangalore 560 001 Bangalore PAN NO : AAACU6053C APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessment Year: 2017-18 M/s. United Breweries Limited UB City, UB Tower, Level 4 No.24, Vittal Mallya Road DCIT Vs. Bangalore 560 001 Circle-7(1)(1) Bangalore PAN NO : AAACU6…

M/S United Spirits Limited, Bangalore vs. Joint Commissioner of Income Tax Special Range-7, Bangalore

In the result, ground 7 is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 3091/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore22 Nov 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu, Am It(Tp)A No.3091/Bang/2018 : Asst.Year 2014-2015 M/S.United Spirits Limited The Joint Commissioner Of 6Th Floor, Ub Towers, Income-Tax, Special Range-7 V. Bangalore. # 24 Vittal Mallya Road Bangalore – 560 001. Pan : Aaccm8043J. (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Sri.Percy Pardiwala, Senior Counsel and Sri.Ankur Pai, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri. Manjunath Karkihalli, CIT –DR
Section 115PSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 234BSection 36(1)(iii)Section 92C

…n incurred year after year by the assessee group with a view to get visibility, that it was in nature of some kind of advertisement expenditure, that same should be allowed as revenue expenditure. Referring to the case of Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co.Ltd.(115 ITR 659) of the honorable Delhi High Court, the FAA allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. 3.1.a. With regard to management fee, the FAA observed that there was no doubt about the genuineness of expenditure, that the expenditure was incurred for availing infrastructure facilities administrative support, like manpower recruitment, HR services, uses of…

M/S United Breweries Ltd, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-7(1)(1), Bangalore

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

ITA 481/BANG/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore11 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am

For Appellant: Sri.K.R.Vasudevan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.K.Sankar Ganesh, JCIT –DR
Section 115JSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 40Section 43B

…n incurred year after year by the assessee group with a view to get visibility, that it was in nature of some kind of advertisement expenditure, that same should be allowed as revenue expenditure. Referring to the case of Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co.Ltd.(115 ITR 659) of the honorable Delhi High Court, the FAA allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. 3.1.a. With regard to management fee, the FAA observed that there was no doubt about the genuineness of expenditure, that the expenditure was incurred for availing infrastructure facilities administrative support, like manpower recruitment, HR services, uses of…

Asstt. CIT, Cir- 7, Nagpur vs. M/S. Newquest Corporation Ltd., Chandrapur

ITA 328/NAG/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur28 Jun 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am Assessment Year: 2008-2009 The Acit Vs. M/S.Newquest Corporation Ltd. Circle-7, (Now Known As M/S. Avantha Nagpur Holding Ltd. Ballalrpur Paper Mills P.O. Ballarpur, Distt. Chandrapur Pan No.:Aabcb 6134 E Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri K.P. Dewani (Adv.)For Respondent: ShriPiyushKolhe (CIT-DR)
Section 40

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, NAGPUR BENCH, NAGPUR BEFORE SHRI SANDEEP GOSAIN, JM & SHRI ARUN KHODPIA, AM Assessment Year: 2008-2009 The ACIT Vs. M/s.Newquest Corporation Ltd. Circle-7, (now known as M/s. Avantha Nagpur Holding Ltd. Ballalrpur Paper Mills P.O. Ballarpur, Distt. Chandrapur PAN No.:AABCB 6134 E Appellant Respondent ITA No. 329 & 330/NAG/2014 Assessment Year: 2009-2010 & 2010-11 The ACIT Vs. M/s. Avantha Holdings Ltd Circle-7, (earlier known as Nagpur Newquest Corporation Ltd) Ballalrpur Paper Mills P.O. Ballarpur, Distt. Chandrapur PAN No.:AABCB 6134 E Appellant Respondent Revenue by :Shri…

M/S. United Spirits Limited, Bengaluru vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-7(1)(1), Bengaluru

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

ITA 2701/BANG/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore04 Apr 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George George K, Jm & Ms.Padmavathy S, Am It(Tp)A No.2701/Bang/2017 : Asst.Year 2013-2014 M/S.United Spirits Limited The Deputy Commissioner Of Ub Towers, Income-Tax, Circle 7(1)(1) V. No.24 Vittal Mallya Road Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 001. Pan : Aaccm8043J. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Sri.Percy Pardiwala, Senior Advocate Respondent By : Sri.Pradeep Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Pronouncement : 05.04.2022 Date Of Hearing : 24.03.2022 O R D E R Per George George K, Jm : This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against Final Assessment Order Dated 12.10.2017 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13) Of The I.T.Act. The Relevant Assessment Year Is 2013-2014. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Follows: The Assessee Is A Company Engaged In The Manufacture & Sale Of Alcoholic Beverage. The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2013-2014 On 28.11.2013 Which Was Selected For Scrutiny Assessment. During The Course Of Assessment, The Assessee’S Case Was Also Referred To The Transfer Pricing Officer (Tpo). The Tpo Vide Order Dated 26.10.2016, Recommended Transfer Pricing Adjustments. The A.O., Thereafter, Passed A Draft Assessment Order Dated 30.12.2016. 2 It(Tp)A No.2701/Bang/2017 M/S.United Spirits Limited.

For Appellant: Sri.Percy Pardiwala, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri.Pradeep Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 234BSection 234CSection 36(1)(iii)

…n incurred year after year by the assessee group with a view to get visibility, that it was in nature of some kind of advertisement expenditure, that same should be allowed as revenue expenditure. Referring to the case of Delhi Cloth and General Mills Co.Ltd.(115 ITR 659) of the honorable Delhi High Court, the FAA allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. 3.1.a. With regard to management fee, the FAA observed that there was no doubt about the genuineness of expenditure, that the expenditure was incurred for availing infrastructure facilities administrative support, like manpower recruitment, HR services, uses of…