DCIT CEN CIR 1(2), MUMBAI vs. SEARS CONSTRUCTION P.LTD, MUMBAI
The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed
ITA 6975/MUM/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Jul 2018AY 2012-13
Bench: Shri Joginder Singh & Shri N.K. Pradhanassessment Year: 2012-13 Dcit, M/S. Sears Construction Central Circle-1(2), बनाम/ Pvt. Ltd. Room No.906, Pratishtha 514, Dalamal Towers, Vs. Bhavan, 10Th Floor, Old 211, Nariman Point, Cgo Building Annexe, Mumbai-400020 Mumbai-400020 (राज"व /Revenue) ("नधा"रती /Assessee) P.A. No. Aaacs5289E
…ng about the assessment of interest income earned during construction period. In support of this proposition about commencement of business, the Ld A.R placed reliance on the decision rendered by Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT Vs. Ralliwolf Ltd (121 ITR 262). He further submitted that an identical issue was considered by the SMC bench of Tribunal in the case of M/s Gamma Constructions P Ltd (ITA No.530/Mum/2012 dated 25.5.2012) and the SMC bench held that the interest earned on short term deposits has nexus with the business of the assessee and hence the same cannot be assessed under the head Income…