CIT v. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd.

313 ITR 340High Court2009#10 most cited

What is CIT v. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. authority for?

Where an assessee claims that investments were made out of own funds, interest disallowance under Section 14A read with Rule 8D may not apply if the assessee demonstrates the availability of sufficient interest-free funds to cover such investments.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. · Section 14A · Rule 8D · interest free advances · disallowance of interest expenditure · own funds · interest-free funds

Also reported as

178 Taxmann 13513 DTR 237178 Taxmann.com 135284 CTR 414

Sections most often in play

Section 14ASection 36(1)(iii)Section 143(3)Section 115JBSection 8DSection 10(34)Section 143(2)Section 37(1)

Issues it is cited on

interest free advancesdisallowance of interest expendituresection 36(1)(iii)disallowance under section 14acommercial expediencydisallowance u/s 14asection 14abook profitssection 115jsection 36(1)section 36section 115jb

Judgments citing CIT v. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd.

ACIT, Chennai vs. M/S. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1561/CHNY/2025[2016]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…, the presumption is that its lending or advances are out of such funds, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise. This principle has been upheld by various judicial pronouncements, viz.. 6.5.6 In the case of CIT vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bombay HC), the Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that where an assessee has both interest-free funds and borrowed funds, a presumption must be drawn that advances were made from interest- free funds unless the AO proves otherwise. 6.5.7 In the case of CIT vs. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Co. Ltd. (2014) 361 ITR 192 (Gujarat HC) the Hon’ble…

Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, Chennai vs. DCIT, Central Circle-2(3), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1312/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…, the presumption is that its lending or advances are out of such funds, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise. This principle has been upheld by various judicial pronouncements, viz.. 6.5.6 In the case of CIT vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bombay HC), the Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that where an assessee has both interest-free funds and borrowed funds, a presumption must be drawn that advances were made from interest- free funds unless the AO proves otherwise. 6.5.7 In the case of CIT vs. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Co. Ltd. (2014) 361 ITR 192 (Gujarat HC) the Hon’ble…

Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, Chennai vs. DCIT, Cent. Circle-2(3), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1311/CHNY/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…, the presumption is that its lending or advances are out of such funds, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise. This principle has been upheld by various judicial pronouncements, viz.. 6.5.6 In the case of CIT vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bombay HC), the Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that where an assessee has both interest-free funds and borrowed funds, a presumption must be drawn that advances were made from interest- free funds unless the AO proves otherwise. 6.5.7 In the case of CIT vs. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Co. Ltd. (2014) 361 ITR 192 (Gujarat HC) the Hon’ble…

DCIT, Chennai vs. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1274/CHNY/2025[2017]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…, the presumption is that its lending or advances are out of such funds, unless there is evidence to prove otherwise. This principle has been upheld by various judicial pronouncements, viz.. 6.5.6 In the case of CIT vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bombay HC), the Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that where an assessee has both interest-free funds and borrowed funds, a presumption must be drawn that advances were made from interest- free funds unless the AO proves otherwise. 6.5.7 In the case of CIT vs. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Co. Ltd. (2014) 361 ITR 192 (Gujarat HC) the Hon’ble…

ACIT Circle-1, Dhanbad vs. M/S Bharat Cooking Coal Ltd, Dhanbad

ITA 302/RAN/2017[11-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi06 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.291,293,294/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacb 7934 M Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.300 & 302/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10 & 2011-12) Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Vs. M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M & Cross Objection Nos.09 & 11/Ran/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.300&302/Ran/2017) (A.Y :2009-10 & 2011-12) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती 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 : 06/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 06/01/2026 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 20.09.2017 & 19.09.2017 For The Assessment Years 2009-10, 2011- 12 & 2012-13, Respectively. The Assessee Has Also Filed Cross Objections Arising Out Of Appeals Of Revenue For A.Y.2009-2010 & 2011-2012. 2. First, We Shall Take Up The Appeals Of The Revenue Filed For A.Y.2009- 2010 & 2011-2012. Ld. Ar, At The Outset, Filed A Chart Specifying The Issues Involved In The Appeals Of The Revenue, Which Reads As Follows :- Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Dhanbad Pan: Aaacb7934M Additions Disputed In Appeal Before Hon'Ble Itat - By It Department Si No.

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 300Section 32(2)

…ported in [2014] 366 ITR 505 (Bombay), CIT Vs. Hero Cycles Ltd. reported in [2010] 323 ITR 518 (Punjab & Haryana), CIT Vs. Walfort Share & Stock Brokers (P.) Ltd. reported in [2010] 326 ITR 1 (SC) and CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. reported in [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bombay). Considering these facts and the ratio laid down in the various decisions, we are inclined to uphold the order of Ld. CIT(A) wherein it has held that no disallowance is required under rule 8D(2)(ii) by dismissing the ground no. 2 raised by the Revenue. 9. We considered the rival submissions. As it is noticed that the issues was fairly co…

ACIT Cir-1, Dhanbad vs. M/S Bharat Cooking Coal Ltd, Dhanbad

ITA 300/RAN/2017[09-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi06 Jan 2026

Bench: Hon'Ble Itat - By It Department Si No.

Section 1Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 32(2)

…ported in [2014] 366 ITR 505 (Bombay), CIT Vs. Hero Cycles Ltd. reported in [2010] 323 ITR 518 (Punjab & Haryana), CIT Vs. Walfort Share & Stock Brokers (P.) Ltd. reported in [2010] 326 ITR 1 (SC) and CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. reported in [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bombay). Considering these facts and the ratio laid down in the various decisions, we are inclined to uphold the order of Ld. CIT(A) wherein it has held that no disallowance is required under rule 8D(2)(ii) by dismissing the ground no. 2 raised by the Revenue. 9. We considered the rival submissions. As it is noticed that the issues was fairly co…

M/S Bharat Cooking Coal Ltd, Dhanbad vs. ACIT Cir-1, Dhanbad

ITA 294/RAN/2017[12-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi06 Jan 2026

Bench: Hon'Ble Itat - By It Department Si No.

Section 1Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 32(2)

…ported in [2014] 366 ITR 505 (Bombay), CIT Vs. Hero Cycles Ltd. reported in [2010] 323 ITR 518 (Punjab & Haryana), CIT Vs. Walfort Share & Stock Brokers (P.) Ltd. reported in [2010] 326 ITR 1 (SC) and CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. reported in [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bombay). Considering these facts and the ratio laid down in the various decisions, we are inclined to uphold the order of Ld. CIT(A) wherein it has held that no disallowance is required under rule 8D(2)(ii) by dismissing the ground no. 2 raised by the Revenue. 9. We considered the rival submissions. As it is noticed that the issues was fairly co…

M/S Bharat Cooking Coal Ltd, Dhanbad vs. ACIT Cir-1, Dhanbad

ITA 293/RAN/2017[11-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi06 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.291,293,294/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacb 7934 M & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.300 & 302/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10 & 2011-12) Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Vs. M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M & Cross Objection Nos.09 & 11/Ran/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.300&302/Ran/2017) (Α.Υ :2009-10 & 2011-12) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धारिती 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 : 06/01/2026 : 06/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 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 20.09.2017 & 19.09.2017 For The Assessment Years 2009-10, 2011- 12 & 2012-13, Respectively. The Assessee Has Also Filed Cross Objections Arising Out Of Appeals Of Revenue For A.Y.2009-2010 & 2011-2012. 2. First, We Shall Take Up The Appeals Of The Revenue Filed For A.Y.2009- 2010 & 2011-2012. Ld. Ar, At The Outset, Filed A Chart Specifying The Issues Involved In The Appeals Of The Revenue, Which Reads As Follows :- Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Dhanbad Pan: Aaacb7934M Additions Disputed In Appeal Before Hon'Ble Itat - By It Department Si No.

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 1Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 32(2)

…ported in [2014] 366 ITR 505 (Bombay), CIT Vs. Hero Cycles Ltd. reported in [2010] 323 ITR 518 (Punjab & Haryana), CIT Vs. Walfort Share & Stock Brokers (P.) Ltd. reported in [2010] 326 ITR 1 (SC) and CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. reported in [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bombay). Considering these facts and the ratio laid down in the various decisions, we are inclined to uphold the order of Ld. CIT(A) wherein it has held that no disallowance is required under rule 8D(2)(ii) by dismissing the ground no. 2 raised by the Revenue. 9. We considered the rival submissions. As it is noticed that the issues was fairly co…

M/S Bharat Cooking Coal Limited, Dhanbad vs. ACIT Cir-1, Dhanbad

In the result, both appeals of revenue and the cross objections of the assessee are dismissed and appeals of assessee in ITA No

ITA 291/RAN/2017[09-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi06 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.291,293,294/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10, 2011-12 & 2012-13) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aaacb 7934 M & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.300 & 302/Ran/2017 (A.Y :2009-10 & 2011-12) Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Vs. M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M & Cross Objection Nos.09 & 11/Ran/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.300&302/Ran/2017) (A.Y :2009-10 & 2011-12) M/S Bharat Coking Coal Ltd, Vs. Acit, Circle-1, Dhanbad Finance Directorate, Koyla Bhawan, Koyla Nagar, P.O.Bccl, Township, Dhanbad-826005 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Acb 7934 M (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 : 06/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 06/01/2026 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 20.09.2017 & 19.09.2017 For The Assessment Years 2009-10, 2011-

For Appellant: Shri M.K.ChowdharyFor Respondent: Shri Rajib Jain, CIT-DR
Section 32(2)

…ported in [2014] 366 ITR 505 (Bombay), CIT Vs. Hero Cycles Ltd. reported in [2010] 323 ITR 518 (Punjab & Haryana), CIT Vs. Walfort Share & Stock Brokers (P.) Ltd. reported in [2010] 326 ITR 1 (SC) and CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities & Power Ltd. reported in [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bombay). Considering these facts and the ratio laid down in the various decisions, we are inclined to uphold the order of Ld. CIT(A) wherein it has held that no disallowance is required under rule 8D(2)(ii) by dismissing the ground no. 2 raised by the Revenue. 6 M/s Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. 9. We considered the rival submissions. As it is notice…

ACIT, Mumbai vs. Reliance Power Ltd, Mumbai

ITA 3989/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am Acit-15(3)(1), Aayakar Bhavan, Room No. 460, 4Th Floor, M.K. Road, Mumbai-400020. Vs. Revenue-अपीलार्थी / Appellant Assessee By Revenue By Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement

Section 115JSection 14Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 37(1)

…free funds as compared to the investments made by the assessee, no disallowance of interest expenses can be made, and in this regard, Hon'ble ITAT had relied upon the decisions of Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Reliance Utilities and Power Limited (313 ITR 340) and CIT vs. HDFC Ltd. (330 ITR 212). The appellant referred to the decision of Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of Reliance Utilities and Power Limited (313 ITR 340), wherein it was held that if there are funds available, both interest free and overdraft and / or loans taken, then a presumption can be drawn that the investments would be out…

Dodla Dairy Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT Circle -8(1), Hyderabad

ITA 466/HYD/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad26 Nov 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Us:

For Appellant: Shri Aashik Shah, C.AFor Respondent: Ms. U. Mini Chandran
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 80Section 801BSection 80J

…, no disallowance of any part of the interest expenditure was called for in its case. The Ld. AR, to buttress his aforesaid claim, had relied upon the judgment of the Hon’ble High Court of Bombay in the case of CIT Vs. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bom). 40. Apropos the disallowance of the assessee's claim of deduction u/s 80JJAA of the Act of Rs. 48,32,390/-, the Ld. AR submitted that the assessee company's entitlement for deduction u/s 80JJAA of the Act amounted to Rs. 58,77,544/-, viz. (i). deduction pertaining to A.Y 2017-18 (being the second year of deduction): Rs. 35,67,060/-; and (…

DCIT 2(3)(2), Mumbai vs. Icici Bank Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, ground no. 3 of appeal of

ITA 1550/MUM/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Girish Agrawal(Physical Hearing) Icici Bank Limited, Dcit, 2(3)(2), Mumbai, Icici Bank Towers, North East Wing, Vs Aayakarbhavan, 1St Floor, Bandrakurla Complex, Mumbai – 400020. Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051. [Pan No. Aaaci1195H] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue (Physical Hearing) Dcit, 2(3)(2), Mumbai, Icici Bank Limited Aayakar Bhavan, Vs Icici Bank Towers, North East Wing, 1St Floor, Bandrakurla Complex, Mumbai – 400020. Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051. [Pan No. Aaaci1195H] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue

Section 10(15)Section 14ASection 254(1)Section 92CSection 92C(3)(c)

…nd rule 8D(2)(iii) ICICI Bank Limited ITA No. 1550/Mum/2016 (AY 2009-10) respectively. On appeal before ld. CIT(A), the disallowance of interest expenses was deleted on the basis of decision of jurisdictional High Court in Reliance Utilities and Power Lt. 313 ITR 340 by taking view that investments were made from interest available with the assessee-bank. The administrative disallowance of Rs. 33.49 crores was sustained. Thus, both the parties have challenged the action of ld. CIT(A). The revenue has challenged the action of ld. CIT(A) in deleting the interest disallowances of Rs. 523.72 crores. On the othe…

Icici Bank Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 2(3)(2), Mumbai

In the result, ground no. 3 of appeal of

ITA 4418/MUM/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Nov 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Girish Agrawal(Physical Hearing) Icici Bank Limited, Dcit, 2(3)(2), Mumbai, Icici Bank Towers, North East Wing, Vs Aayakarbhavan, 1St Floor, Bandrakurla Complex, Mumbai – 400020. Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051. [Pan No. Aaaci1195H] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue (Physical Hearing) Dcit, 2(3)(2), Mumbai, Icici Bank Limited Aayakar Bhavan, Vs Icici Bank Towers, North East Wing, 1St Floor, Bandrakurla Complex, Mumbai – 400020. Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400051. [Pan No. Aaaci1195H] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue

Section 10(15)Section 14ASection 254(1)Section 92CSection 92C(3)(c)

…nd rule 8D(2)(iii) ICICI Bank Limited ITA No. 1550/Mum/2016 (AY 2009-10) respectively. On appeal before ld. CIT(A), the disallowance of interest expenses was deleted on the basis of decision of jurisdictional High Court in Reliance Utilities and Power Lt. 313 ITR 340 by taking view that investments were made from interest available with the assessee-bank. The administrative disallowance of Rs. 33.49 crores was sustained. Thus, both the parties have challenged the action of ld. CIT(A). The revenue has challenged the action of ld. CIT(A) in deleting the interest disallowances of Rs. 523.72 crores. On the othe…

Durga Prasad Sharma, Jaipur vs. I.T.O. Ward 1(1), Jaipur

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1038/JPR/2025[A.Y. 2018-19]Status: HeardITAT Jaipur20 Nov 2025

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member), SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI (Accountant Member)

For Appellant: Sh. G. M. Mehta, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Ghanshyam Meena, JCIT
Section 115BSection 148Section 2Section 69C

…by actual transactions, they can be disallowed under section 69C despite banking transactions. The appellant also relied on certain decisions including CIT v. Sunrise ToolingSystems (2014) 361 ITR 206 (Del) and Pr. CIT v. Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. (2020) 423 ITR 220 (Bom), which are distinguishable on facts. Those cases involved parties where the suppliers were traceable, transactions were verified, and books were not rejected. In contrast, here the supplier is a proven entry operator, and the appellant has not furnished sufficient material to verify the identity or authenticity of the supplier. In light of…

M/S. Thiruvalluvar Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Rasipuram vs. ACIT, Central Circle-1(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for A

ITA 1737/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

For Appellant: Shri. Y.Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 11

…raises presumption that its own funds were utilized for making interest-free advance or investment in its subsidiary M/s.TNMPL . For such a preposition, we rely on the following Hon’ble High Courts decisions: • CIT v. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bom) • CIT v. Hotel Savera (1999) 239 ITR 795 (Mad) • CIT v. TIN. Box Co. (2003) 260 ITR 637 (Del) 11. The ratio laid by the Hon’ble High Courts (supra) been concurred by the Hon’ble Apex Court in CIT (LTU) v. Reliance Industries Ltd., reported in 410 ITR 466 (SC) wherein it was held by their Lordships ‘ …… when interest-free funds was availabl…

M/S. Thiruvalluvar Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Rasipuram vs. ACIT, Central Circle-1(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for A

ITA 1736/CHNY/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Nov 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

For Appellant: Shri. Y.Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 11

…raises presumption that its own funds were utilized for making interest-free advance or investment in its subsidiary M/s.TNMPL . For such a preposition, we rely on the following Hon’ble High Courts decisions: • CIT v. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bom) • CIT v. Hotel Savera (1999) 239 ITR 795 (Mad) • CIT v. TIN. Box Co. (2003) 260 ITR 637 (Del) 11. The ratio laid by the Hon’ble High Courts (supra) been concurred by the Hon’ble Apex Court in CIT (LTU) v. Reliance Industries Ltd., reported in 410 ITR 466 (SC) wherein it was held by their Lordships ‘ …… when interest-free funds was availabl…

M/S.Thiruvalluvar Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Rasipuram vs. ACIT, Central Circle-1(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for A

ITA 1735/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Nov 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

For Appellant: Shri. Y.Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 11

…raises presumption that its own funds were utilized for making interest-free advance or investment in its subsidiary M/s.TNMPL . For such a preposition, we rely on the following Hon’ble High Courts decisions: • CIT v. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bom) • CIT v. Hotel Savera (1999) 239 ITR 795 (Mad) • CIT v. TIN. Box Co. (2003) 260 ITR 637 (Del) 11. The ratio laid by the Hon’ble High Courts (supra) been concurred by the Hon’ble Apex Court in CIT (LTU) v. Reliance Industries Ltd., reported in 410 ITR 466 (SC) wherein it was held by their Lordships ‘ …… when interest-free funds was availabl…

M/S. Thiruvalluvar Textiles Pvt. Ltd., Rasipuram vs. ACIT, Central Circle-1(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for A

ITA 1734/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Nov 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

For Appellant: Shri. Y.Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 11

…raises presumption that its own funds were utilized for making interest-free advance or investment in its subsidiary M/s.TNMPL . For such a preposition, we rely on the following Hon’ble High Courts decisions: • CIT v. Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. (2009) 313 ITR 340 (Bom) • CIT v. Hotel Savera (1999) 239 ITR 795 (Mad) • CIT v. TIN. Box Co. (2003) 260 ITR 637 (Del) 11. The ratio laid by the Hon’ble High Courts (supra) been concurred by the Hon’ble Apex Court in CIT (LTU) v. Reliance Industries Ltd., reported in 410 ITR 466 (SC) wherein it was held by their Lordships ‘ …… when interest-free funds was availabl…

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax- CC 3(4), Mumbai vs. Pasha Finance Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 4317/MUM/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri Girish Agrawal

For Appellant: Shri Devendra Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, Sr. DR
Section 10(34)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 36(1)(ii)Section 36(1)(iii)

…see own case in Assessment Year 2009-10 in ITA No. 2851/M/2014, order dated 06.10.2016 wherein on similar set of facts, by applying the principles laid down by Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court of Bombay in the case of Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bom) and Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Reliance Industries Ltd. [2019] 410 ITR 466 (SC), relief was granted to the assessee. The law laid down in these judicial precedents is that there is legal presumption about interest free advances are made out of interest free funds available with the assessee. Ld. CIT(A) placed reliance on t…

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax- CC 3(4), Mumbai vs. Pasha Finance Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, both the appeals by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 4316/MUM/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Oct 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri Girish Agrawal

For Appellant: Shri Devendra Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Virabhadra Mahajan, Sr. DR
Section 10(34)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 36(1)(ii)Section 36(1)(iii)

…see own case in Assessment Year 2009-10 in ITA No. 2851/M/2014, order dated 06.10.2016 wherein on similar set of facts, by applying the principles laid down by Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court of Bombay in the case of Reliance Utilities and Power Ltd. [2009] 313 ITR 340 (Bom) and Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Reliance Industries Ltd. [2019] 410 ITR 466 (SC), relief was granted to the assessee. The law laid down in these judicial precedents is that there is legal presumption about interest free advances are made out of interest free funds available with the assessee. Ld. CIT(A) placed reliance on t…