CIT v. ESPN Software India P. Ltd.

301 ITR 368High Court2008#3019 most cited

What is CIT v. ESPN Software India P. Ltd. authority for?

A business commences with the first purchase of stock-in-trade, and the date of the first sale is immaterial. For manufacturing, business commences with the first activity undertaken to produce finished products.

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CIT v. ESPN Software India P. Ltd. · commencement of business · first purchase of stock-in-trade · date of first sale · manufacturing · first activity

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184 Taxmann 452

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Judgments citing CIT v. ESPN Software India P. Ltd.

M/S. COASTAL ENERGEN PRIVATE LIMITED,EGMORE, CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CORPORATE CIRCLE-1(2), , CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 507/CHNY/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai12 Jun 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 505, 506 & 507/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years:2012-2013, 2013-2014 & 2014-2015. M/S. Coastal Energen Private The Assistant Commissioner Of Limited, V. Income Tax No. 5, Buhari Building, Central Circe 1(1) Moores Road, Egmore, Chennai Chennai 600 006. ( Previously The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle 1(2) Pan: Aadcc 0886G Chennai.) (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.A. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri N. Balakrishnan, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14.03.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 12.06.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri N. Balakrishnan, IRS, CIT
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 44A

…TR 545 (Delhi), it has been observed that the date of setting up of business and date of commencement of business may be two separate dates. This decision in the case of L.G. Electronics (supra) has been followed in CIT Vs. ESPN Software India P. Ltd., [2008] 301 ITR 368 (Delhi) wherein it has been held that a business will “commence” with the first purchase of stock-in-trade and the date on which the first sale is made is immaterial. Similarly, for manufacturing, several activities in order to bring or produce finished products have to be undertaken, but business commences when the first of such activities is ta…

M/S. COASTAL ENERGEN PRIVATE LIMITED,EGMORE, CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CORPORATE CIRCLE-1(2), , CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 506/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai12 Jun 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 505, 506 & 507/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years:2012-2013, 2013-2014 & 2014-2015. M/S. Coastal Energen Private The Assistant Commissioner Of Limited, V. Income Tax No. 5, Buhari Building, Central Circe 1(1) Moores Road, Egmore, Chennai Chennai 600 006. ( Previously The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle 1(2) Pan: Aadcc 0886G Chennai.) (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.A. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri N. Balakrishnan, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14.03.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 12.06.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri N. Balakrishnan, IRS, CIT
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 44A

…TR 545 (Delhi), it has been observed that the date of setting up of business and date of commencement of business may be two separate dates. This decision in the case of L.G. Electronics (supra) has been followed in CIT Vs. ESPN Software India P. Ltd., [2008] 301 ITR 368 (Delhi) wherein it has been held that a business will “commence” with the first purchase of stock-in-trade and the date on which the first sale is made is immaterial. Similarly, for manufacturing, several activities in order to bring or produce finished products have to be undertaken, but business commences when the first of such activities is ta…

M/S. COASTAL ENERGEN PRIVATE LIMITED,EGMORE, CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CORPORATE CIRCLE-1(2), , CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 505/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai12 Jun 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 505, 506 & 507/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years:2012-2013, 2013-2014 & 2014-2015. M/S. Coastal Energen Private The Assistant Commissioner Of Limited, V. Income Tax No. 5, Buhari Building, Central Circe 1(1) Moores Road, Egmore, Chennai Chennai 600 006. ( Previously The Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Corporate Circle 1(2) Pan: Aadcc 0886G Chennai.) (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.A. ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri N. Balakrishnan, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14.03.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 12.06.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri B. Ramakrishnan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri N. Balakrishnan, IRS, CIT
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 44A

…TR 545 (Delhi), it has been observed that the date of setting up of business and date of commencement of business may be two separate dates. This decision in the case of L.G. Electronics (supra) has been followed in CIT Vs. ESPN Software India P. Ltd., [2008] 301 ITR 368 (Delhi) wherein it has been held that a business will “commence” with the first purchase of stock-in-trade and the date on which the first sale is made is immaterial. Similarly, for manufacturing, several activities in order to bring or produce finished products have to be undertaken, but business commences when the first of such activities is ta…

ECI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD., HYD,HYDERABAD vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-2(2), HYD, HYDERABAD

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 968/HYD/2016[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad15 May 2023AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarassessment Year: 2006-07 The Asst. Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Eci Engineering & Income Tax, Construction Co., Ltd., Circle 17(1), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. Pan : Aaace74411G (Appellant) (Respondent) Ita 968/Hyd/2016 Assessment Year 2006-07 M/S. Eci Engineering & Vs. The Asst. Commissioner Of Construction Co., Ltd., Income Tax, Hyderabad. Circle 2(2), Hyderabad. Pan : Aaace74411G (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri K.C. Devdas Revenue By: Shri K.P.R.R. Murthy. Date Of Hearing: 27.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 15.05.2023 O R D E R Per Laliet Kumar, J.M. These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee & The Revenue, Respectively, Are Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) – 5, Hyderabad Dated 30.03.2016 For The Assessment Year 2006-07. 2. The Abridged Grounds Raised By The Assessee In Ita No.968/Hyd/2016 Read As Under : “1. The Order Of Ld.Cit(A) - 5 Is Erroneous In Law In Facts & In Law. 2. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Upholding The Decision Of The Ld.Ao In Treating Sale Of Partly Paid Up Shares As Fully Paid & Confirming The Addition Of Rs.50,14,625/- As Long Term Capital Gain. 3. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Rs.27,69,422/- Towards Difference In Interest. 4. Further, The Ld.Cit(A) Failed To Observe That The Notes To Financial Statements Clearly Mentioned The Interest Income Which Pertained To The Previous Year & Accordingly Erred In Upholding The Action Of The Ld.Ao In Assessing The Difference In Interest Of Rs.27,69,422/-. 5. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Difference Of Prior Period Income Of Rs.1,26,71,371/-.”

For Appellant: Shri K.C. DevdasFor Respondent: Shri K.P.R.R. Murthy
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 40

….L.S.Cable(P) Ltd. 88 taxmann.com 616 (Del.HC) ii.Reliance Gems & Jewels Ltd. vs. DCIT3(3), Mumbai (ITA No.3855/Mum/2013) dated 28.10.2015(ITAT,Mumbai) iii.CIT vs. E-Funds International India(2007) 162 Taxman 01(del.) iv. CIT vs. ESPN Software India Pvt.Ltd. (301 ITR 368) (Del.HC) v. CITvs. Aspentech India(P.) [2010] 187 taxman 25(Delhi) vi. Bombay Steam Navigaiton co.Pvt Ltd. (56 ITR 52) (SC) vii. Empire Jute Co.Ltd. vs. CIT (124 ITR 1) (SC) 17. The ld. DR on the other hand heavily relied on the orders of the AO and CIT(A). So far as the validity of reassessment is concerned, he submitted that the AO in the orig…

DCIT, CIRCLE-17(1), HYD, HYDERABAD vs. ECI ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD., HYD, HYDERABAD

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 930/HYD/2016[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad15 May 2023AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarassessment Year: 2006-07 The Asst. Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Eci Engineering & Income Tax, Construction Co., Ltd., Circle 17(1), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. Pan : Aaace74411G (Appellant) (Respondent) Ita 968/Hyd/2016 Assessment Year 2006-07 M/S. Eci Engineering & Vs. The Asst. Commissioner Of Construction Co., Ltd., Income Tax, Hyderabad. Circle 2(2), Hyderabad. Pan : Aaace74411G (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri K.C. Devdas Revenue By: Shri K.P.R.R. Murthy. Date Of Hearing: 27.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 15.05.2023 O R D E R Per Laliet Kumar, J.M. These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee & The Revenue, Respectively, Are Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) – 5, Hyderabad Dated 30.03.2016 For The Assessment Year 2006-07. 2. The Abridged Grounds Raised By The Assessee In Ita No.968/Hyd/2016 Read As Under : “1. The Order Of Ld.Cit(A) - 5 Is Erroneous In Law In Facts & In Law. 2. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Upholding The Decision Of The Ld.Ao In Treating Sale Of Partly Paid Up Shares As Fully Paid & Confirming The Addition Of Rs.50,14,625/- As Long Term Capital Gain. 3. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Rs.27,69,422/- Towards Difference In Interest. 4. Further, The Ld.Cit(A) Failed To Observe That The Notes To Financial Statements Clearly Mentioned The Interest Income Which Pertained To The Previous Year & Accordingly Erred In Upholding The Action Of The Ld.Ao In Assessing The Difference In Interest Of Rs.27,69,422/-. 5. The Ld.Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Difference Of Prior Period Income Of Rs.1,26,71,371/-.”

For Appellant: Shri K.C. DevdasFor Respondent: Shri K.P.R.R. Murthy
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 40

….L.S.Cable(P) Ltd. 88 taxmann.com 616 (Del.HC) ii.Reliance Gems & Jewels Ltd. vs. DCIT3(3), Mumbai (ITA No.3855/Mum/2013) dated 28.10.2015(ITAT,Mumbai) iii.CIT vs. E-Funds International India(2007) 162 Taxman 01(del.) iv. CIT vs. ESPN Software India Pvt.Ltd. (301 ITR 368) (Del.HC) v. CITvs. Aspentech India(P.) [2010] 187 taxman 25(Delhi) vi. Bombay Steam Navigaiton co.Pvt Ltd. (56 ITR 52) (SC) vii. Empire Jute Co.Ltd. vs. CIT (124 ITR 1) (SC) 17. The ld. DR on the other hand heavily relied on the orders of the AO and CIT(A). So far as the validity of reassessment is concerned, he submitted that the AO in the orig…

DCIT 8(3)(2), MUMBAI vs. VODAFONE INDIA LTD, MUMBAI

In the result, appeal by the assessee is partly allowed in the terms aforesaid

ITA 5598/MUM/2017[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं. 5598/मुं/2017 ("न.व. 2005-06) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax – 8(3)(2), Room No.615, 6Th Floor, Aaykarbhavan, M.K.Road, ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Mumbai – 400 020 बनाम Vs. M/S. Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly Vodafone Essar Ltd.) Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpat Rao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Pan: Aaach-5332-B आअसं. 5078/मुं/2017 ("न.व. 2005-06) M/S. Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly Vodafone Essar Ltd.) Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpat Rao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan: Aaach-5332-B बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax – 8(3)(2), Room No.615, 6Th Floor, Aaykarbhavan, M.K.Road, ...... ""तवाद"/Respondent Mumbai – 400 020 Revenue By : S/Shrianand Mohan&Ajay K.R.Kesari Assessee By :S/Shri Salil Kapoor, Ketanved & Ms. Soumya Singh

For Appellant: S/Shri Salil Kapoor, KetanVed and Ms. Soumya SinghFor Respondent: S/ShriAnand Mohan&Ajay K.R.Kesari
Section 114Section 143(3)Section 263Section 801ASection 80I

…ivities clearly indicate that the business of assessee commenced in period relevant to Assessment Year 1995-96. The ld. Departmental Representative placed reliance on the following decisions to support his argument: (i) CIT vs. ESPN Software India Pvt. Ltd. 301 ITR 368 (Delhi); (ii) CIT vs. Saurashtra Cement & Chemical Inds. Ltd., 91 ITR 170 (Guj); (iii) CIT vs. E Funds International India, 162 Taxaman 1 (Delhi); and (iv) Jcdecaux Advertising India (P) Ltd. vs. DCIT, 49 taxmann.com 149 (Del-Trib.) 4.8 The ld.Departmental Representative without prejudice to his primary submissions made alternate submission, th…

VODAFONE INDIA LTD,MUMBAI vs. DCIT 8(3)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal by the assessee is partly allowed in the terms aforesaid

ITA 5078/MUM/2017[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Nov 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं. 5598/मुं/2017 ("न.व. 2005-06) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax – 8(3)(2), Room No.615, 6Th Floor, Aaykarbhavan, M.K.Road, ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Mumbai – 400 020 बनाम Vs. M/S. Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly Vodafone Essar Ltd.) Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpat Rao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Pan: Aaach-5332-B आअसं. 5078/मुं/2017 ("न.व. 2005-06) M/S. Vodafone India Ltd. (Formerly Vodafone Essar Ltd.) Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpat Rao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013. ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan: Aaach-5332-B बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax – 8(3)(2), Room No.615, 6Th Floor, Aaykarbhavan, M.K.Road, ...... ""तवाद"/Respondent Mumbai – 400 020 Revenue By : S/Shrianand Mohan&Ajay K.R.Kesari Assessee By :S/Shri Salil Kapoor, Ketanved & Ms. Soumya Singh

For Appellant: S/Shri Salil Kapoor, KetanVed and Ms. Soumya SinghFor Respondent: S/ShriAnand Mohan&Ajay K.R.Kesari
Section 114Section 143(3)Section 263Section 801ASection 80I

…ivities clearly indicate that the business of assessee commenced in period relevant to Assessment Year 1995-96. The ld. Departmental Representative placed reliance on the following decisions to support his argument: (i) CIT vs. ESPN Software India Pvt. Ltd. 301 ITR 368 (Delhi); (ii) CIT vs. Saurashtra Cement & Chemical Inds. Ltd., 91 ITR 170 (Guj); (iii) CIT vs. E Funds International India, 162 Taxaman 1 (Delhi); and (iv) Jcdecaux Advertising India (P) Ltd. vs. DCIT, 49 taxmann.com 149 (Del-Trib.) 4.8 The ld.Departmental Representative without prejudice to his primary submissions made alternate submission, th…

M/S MARUTI INSSURANCE BROKING PVT. LTD.,,NEW DELHI vs. DCIT, NEW DELHI

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

ITA 6442/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi10 Feb 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri K. Narasimha Charyassessment Year: 2012-13 Maruti Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd., Vs Dcit, Plot No.1, Nelson Mandela Road, Circle-16(1), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi. New Delhi. Pan: Aagcm8887L (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. Advocate, Ms Tejasvi Jain, Ca, Ms Somya Jain, Ca Revenue By : Ms Rakhi Bimal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 11.11.2019 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.02.2020 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 18Th October, 2016 Of The Cit(A)-6, Delhi, Relating To Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is A Company & Is Engaged In The Business Of Soliciting Motor Insurance Business. It Was Incorporated On 24.11.2010 & Applied For Grant Of Direct Broker Licence To Irda, Vide Application Dated 01.12.2010 & Was Awarded Licence As A Direct Broker Of Irda In February, 2012. It Filed Its Return Of Income On 29Th September, 2012 Declaring An Income Of Rs.23,750/- & Claiming Current Year Loss Of Rs.2,78,22,376/-.

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Rakhi Bimal, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)

…tment were kept on pay roll, the assessee paid for Provident Fund, ESI, etc., indicates that business of the assessee was set up. Accordingly, the deduction claimed was held to be allowable. He also relied on the following decisions:- 1. CIT v. ESPN Software: 301 ITR 368 (Del.) 2. CIT vs. Hughes Escort Communications: 311 ITR 253 (Del.) 3. Western India Vegetable Products Ltd. v. CIT: 26 ITR 151 (Bom.) 4. Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (P.) Ltd vs. DCIT: 416 ITR 343 (Mad) 5. CIT vs. Franco Tosi Ingegneria: 241 ITR 268 (Mad.) 6. Religare Macquarie Wealth Management Ltd v. ACIT: 2396/Del/2013 (Del. Trib.) 7. DCI…

DCIT CORPORATE CIRCLE 1 (2), CHENNAI vs. M/S BHARATIYA NABHIKIYA VIDYUT NIGAM LTD, CHENNAI

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

ITA 1304/CHNY/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Oct 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Inturi Rama Rao] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 1304/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2013-2014. The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Bharatiya Nabhikiya Income Tax, Vidyut Nigam Ltd, No.51, 1St Floor, Corporate Circle 1(2) Chennai 600 034. Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. [Pan Aaccb 3460C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri. V.M. Mahidar, IRS, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. Y. Sridhar, C.A
Section 143(3)Section 35D

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, ‘बी’ "यायपीठ, चे"नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘ B’ BENCH : CHENNAI "ी एन.आर.एस. गणेशन, "या"यक सद"य एवं "ी इंटूर" रामा राव, लेखा सद"य के सम" [BEFORE SHRI N.R.S. GANESAN, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER] आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 1304/CHNY/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment year : 2013-2014. The Deputy Commissioner of Vs. M/s. Bharatiya Nabhikiya Income Tax, Vidyut Nigam Ltd, No.51, 1st floor, Corporate Circle 1(2) Chennai 600 034. Montieth Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. [PAN AACCB 3460C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant by :…

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