CIT v. HDFC Bank Ltd.

366 ITR 505High Court2014#34 most cited

What is CIT v. HDFC Bank Ltd. authority for?

When an assessee possesses interest-free funds sufficient to cover investments yielding tax-free income, it is presumed that such investments were made from these interest-free funds, precluding disallowance of interest expenditure under Section 14A.

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CIT v HDFC Bank Ltd · 366 ITR 505 · Section 14A disallowance · interest expenditure · exempt income · interest-free funds · own funds · presumption · sufficiency of funds · dividend income · Rule 8D

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Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. HDFC Bank Ltd.

Welspun Steel Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 3(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be partly allowed

ITA 6759/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Jan 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.6759/Mum/2017 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) M/S. Welspun Steel Limited बिधम/ Dcit, Central Circle-3(3) B-Wing, Trade World, 9Th Air India Building, 19Th Vs. Floor, Kamala Mill Floor, Nariman Point, Compound, S. B. Marg, Mumbai-400021. Lower Parel, Mumbai- 400013. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacw5308G (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Farrokh Irani Revenue By: Shri Awungshi Gimson (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 02/12/2019 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 17/01/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 24.10.2017 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -39, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2013- 14. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds: -

For Appellant: Shri Farrokh IraniFor Respondent: Shri Awungshi Gimson (DR)
Section 115JSection 143(2)Section 14ASection 210Section 234BSection 271(1)(c)

…epresentative of the assessee has argued that the assessee’s own funds is more than investment, therefore, in the said circumstances, no disallowance is required in view of the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT Vs. HDFC Bank Ltd. (2014) 366 ITR 505 (Bom). It is also argued that the no disallowance is required in view of the provisions u/s 36(1)(iii) in respect of investment in view of the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT-III Pune Vs. Sharda Erectors P. Ltd. (2016) 76 taxmann.com 107 (Bom) and in view of the decision of 3 A.Y.2013-14 Hon’ble ITAT in ITA. No.837/Chd/20…

Hira T. Jhamtani, Mumbai vs. ACIT 18(1), Mumbai

ITA 7388/MUM/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai15 Jan 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Hon’Ble & Shri Pawan Singh, Hon’Ble] I.T.A. No. 7388/Mum/2016 Assessment Year: 2012-13 Hira T. Jhamtani……...........…...…………..…...............................................................................Appellant 19, Tulips Union Part, 4Th Floor, Pali Hill Khar (W), Mumbai – 400 052. [Pan: Adapj 8790 R] Vs. Acit 18(1), Mumbai……………….......…..…………………....…................................................Respondent Mumbai. Appearances By: None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Rajesh Kumar Mishra, Addl. Cit Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : November 11, 2019 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 15, 2020 Order

Section 14ASection 37

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI ‘K’ BENCH, MUMBAI [BEFORE SHRI SHAMIM YAHYA, HON’BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER & SHRI PAWAN SINGH, HON’BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER] I.T.A. No. 7388/Mum/2016 Assessment Year: 2012-13 Hira T. Jhamtani……...........…...…………..…...............................................................................Appellant 19, Tulips Union Part, 4th Floor, Pali Hill Khar (W), Mumbai – 400 052. [PAN: ADAPJ 8790 R] Vs. ACIT 18(1), Mumbai……………….......…..…………………....…................................................Respondent Mumbai. Appearances by: None appeared on behalf of the Assessee. Shri Rajesh…

DCIT 14(2)(1), Mumbai vs. Hindustan Construction Ltd, Mumbai

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

ITA 2432/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Jan 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy () & Shri N.K. Pradhan () Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hindustan Construction Co. Assistant Commissioner Of Ltd.,Hincon House, L.B.S. Vs. Income Tax-14(2)(1), Marg, Vikhroli (West), 4Th Floor, Aayakarbhavan, Mumbai-400083. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. Pan No. Aaach0968B Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2011-12 The D.C.I.T.-14(2)(1), Hindustan Construction 432, Aayakarbhavan, 4Th Vs. Co. Ltd.,Hincon House, 11Th Floor, M.K. Marg, Floor,247 Park, L.B.S. Mumbai-400020. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Aaach0968B Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. Mahajani / Ms. Shweta Mahadik, ARsFor Respondent: Mr. Anand Mohan, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “K” MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI VIKAS AWASTHY (JUDICIAL MEMBER) AND SHRI N.K. PRADHAN (ACCOUNTANT MEMBER) Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hindustan Construction Co. Assistant Commissioner of Ltd.,Hincon House, L.B.S. Vs. Income Tax-14(2)(1), Marg, Vikhroli (West), 4th floor, AayakarBhavan, Mumbai-400083. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. PAN No. AAACH0968B Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2011-12 The D.C.I.T.-14(2)(1), Hindustan Construction 432, AayakarBhavan, 4th Vs. Co. Ltd.,Hincon House, 11th floor, M.K. Marg, Floor,247 Park, L.B.S. Mumbai-400020. Marg, Vikhroli (West),…

Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd, Mumbai vs. Asst CIT 14(2)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 2351/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Jan 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy () & Shri N.K. Pradhan () Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hindustan Construction Co. Assistant Commissioner Of Ltd.,Hincon House, L.B.S. Vs. Income Tax-14(2)(1), Marg, Vikhroli (West), 4Th Floor, Aayakarbhavan, Mumbai-400083. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. Pan No. Aaach0968B Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2011-12 The D.C.I.T.-14(2)(1), Hindustan Construction 432, Aayakarbhavan, 4Th Vs. Co. Ltd.,Hincon House, 11Th Floor, M.K. Marg, Floor,247 Park, L.B.S. Mumbai-400020. Marg, Vikhroli (West), Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Aaach0968B Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. H.P. Mahajani / Ms. Shweta Mahadik, ARsFor Respondent: Mr. Anand Mohan, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “K” MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI VIKAS AWASTHY (JUDICIAL MEMBER) AND SHRI N.K. PRADHAN (ACCOUNTANT MEMBER) Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hindustan Construction Co. Assistant Commissioner of Ltd.,Hincon House, L.B.S. Vs. Income Tax-14(2)(1), Marg, Vikhroli (West), 4th floor, AayakarBhavan, Mumbai-400083. New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020. PAN No. AAACH0968B Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2011-12 The D.C.I.T.-14(2)(1), Hindustan Construction 432, AayakarBhavan, 4th Vs. Co. Ltd.,Hincon House, 11th floor, M.K. Marg, Floor,247 Park, L.B.S. Mumbai-400020. Marg, Vikhroli (West),…

Mansh Pannalal Bagdia, Jalna vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Jalna

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

ITA 1210/PUN/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune08 Jan 2020AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Anil Chaturvedi, Am & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm आयकर अपीऱ सं. / Ita No.1210/Pun/2017 नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2012-13 Manish Pannalal Bagdia, Bagadia Palace, Rajendra Prasad Road, Jalna-431203 Pan :Ahopb0111E .......अऩीऱाथी / Appellant बिाम / V/S.

For Appellant: Shri Akshay AgrawalFor Respondent: Shri S.P. Walimbe
Section 133ASection 139Section 143(3)Section 14A

…आयकर अपीऱीय अधिकरण “ए” न्यायपीठ पुणे में । IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A” BENCH, PUNE BEFORE SHRI ANIL CHATURVEDI, AM AND SHRI PARTHA SARATHI CHAUDHURY, JM आयकर अपीऱ सं. / ITA No.1210/PUN/2017 नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year : 2012-13 Manish Pannalal Bagdia, Bagadia Palace, Rajendra Prasad Road, Jalna-431203 PAN :AHOPB0111E .......अऩीऱाथी / Appellant बिाम / V/s. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Jalna Circle, Jalna ……प्रत्यथी / Respondent Assessee by : Shri Akshay Agrawal Revenue by : Shri S.P. Walimbe सुनवाई की तारीख / Date of Hearing : 07.01.2020 घोषणा की तारीख / Date of Pronouncement : 08.01.…

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)

…curities and, therefore, it can be presumed that the investments in shares and securities is made out of own and interest free funds available with the assessee. The case of assessee is squarely covered by the following decisions :- i) CIT vs HDFC Bank Ltd., 366 ITR 505 (Bom.) ii) CIT vs Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd., 313 ITR 340 (Bom.) Since the issue is squarely covered by the decisions of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, we, therefore, are inclined to set aside the order of CIT(A) on this issue and direct the Assessing Officer to delete the disallowance. Since we have allowed the relief to the assessee on th…