CIT v. Sarkar Builders

375 ITR 392Supreme Court of India2015#1442 most cited

What is CIT v. Sarkar Builders authority for?

An assessee should not be prejudiced by differences in accounting treatment if accounting principles are duly followed and the issue is revenue neutral, as hypothetical income cannot be subjected to tax.

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CIT v. Sarkar Builders · Sarkar Builders Supreme Court · accounting treatment · revenue neutral · hypothetical income · prejudice to assessee · income tax assessment · section 29 · section 80IB(10) · accounting principles · differences in accounting

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Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Sarkar Builders

Harshvardhan Constructions, Mumbai vs. ITO 23(1)(5), Mumbai

ITA 5225/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jul 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Ravish Soodharshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D (Appellant) (Respondent) Income Tax Officer Vs. Harshvardhan Construvctions Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor , 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D Harshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, A.RFor Respondent: Shri S.C Tiwari, CIT D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 80I

…sue in hand, it would be relevant to briefly cull out the reasons which had led the legislature to make available the definition of the term ―built-up area‖ in the statute. As observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Sarkar Builders (2015) 375 ITR 392 (SC), prior to insertion of Section 80IB(14)(a), in many of the rules and regulations of the local authority approving the housing project ―built-up area‖ did not include projections and balconies. Probably, taking advantage of this fact, builders provided large balconies and projections making the residential units far bigger than as stipulated…

ITO 23(1)(5), Mumbai vs. Harshvardhan Constructions, Mumbai

ITA 5912/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jul 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Ravish Soodharshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D (Appellant) (Respondent) Income Tax Officer Vs. Harshvardhan Construvctions Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor , 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D Harshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, A.RFor Respondent: Shri S.C Tiwari, CIT D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 80I

…sue in hand, it would be relevant to briefly cull out the reasons which had led the legislature to make available the definition of the term ―built-up area‖ in the statute. As observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT Vs. Sarkar Builders (2015) 375 ITR 392 (SC), prior to insertion of Section 80IB(14)(a), in many of the rules and regulations of the local authority approving the housing project ―built-up area‖ did not include projections and balconies. Probably, taking advantage of this fact, builders provided large balconies and projections making the residential units far bigger than as stipulated…

Vikram Developers & Promoters, Pune vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 2796/PUN/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune14 Nov 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2795 & 2796/Pun/2016 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Vikram Developers & Promoters, 19, Shrikrishna Heights, Ganeshkhind Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aagfv4298R बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Central Circle-2(1), ……""यथ" / Respondent Pune. Assessee By : Shri Kishor Phadke Revenue By : Shri Milind Chahure सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 17.10.2019 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 14.11.2019 आदेश / Order Per D. Karunakara Rao, Am: There Are Two Appeals Under Consideration Filed By The Assessee Against The Common Orders Of The Cit(A)-12, Pune Dated 08.09.2016 For The Assessment Years 2012-13 & 2013-14 Respectively. Preliminary Issue - Condonation Of Delay – Both Appeals 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Both The Appeals Could Not Be Filed In Time & The Said Appeals Were Filed With The Delay Of 01 Day. In This Regard, Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Delay Is Unintentional & Prayed For Condoning The Same. 3. After Hearing Both The Sides & Considering The Smallness Of Delay In Filing Of Both The Appeals, We Condone The Delay & Proceed To Adjudicate The Appeals Of The Assessee In The Following Paragraphs. 4. The Facts & Grounds Are Common In Both The Appeals, Therefore, Both The Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Composite Order. Accordingly, The Appeal-Wise Adjudication Is Taken Up In The Following Paragraphs.

For Appellant: Shri Kishor PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chahure
Section 132Section 68Section 80I

…not be applied to the projects cleared by the local authorities in earlier year i.e. in 2007 as in the case of the assessee. The relevant parts of the legal submission made by the ld. AR for the Assessee are extracted as under :- “1. CIT vs. Sarkar Builders – 375 ITR 392 (SC) 17) Thereafter, significant amendment, with which we are directly concerned, was carried out by Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 with effect from 1.4.2005. This amendment has already been noted above. The Legislature made substantial changes in sub-section (10). Several new conditions were incorporated for the first time, including the condition men…

M/S. Vikram Developers & Promoters, Pune vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 2795/PUN/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune14 Nov 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2795 & 2796/Pun/2016 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Vikram Developers & Promoters, 19, Shrikrishna Heights, Ganeshkhind Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aagfv4298R बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Central Circle-2(1), ……""यथ" / Respondent Pune. Assessee By : Shri Kishor Phadke Revenue By : Shri Milind Chahure सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 17.10.2019 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 14.11.2019 आदेश / Order Per D. Karunakara Rao, Am: There Are Two Appeals Under Consideration Filed By The Assessee Against The Common Orders Of The Cit(A)-12, Pune Dated 08.09.2016 For The Assessment Years 2012-13 & 2013-14 Respectively. Preliminary Issue - Condonation Of Delay – Both Appeals 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Both The Appeals Could Not Be Filed In Time & The Said Appeals Were Filed With The Delay Of 01 Day. In This Regard, Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Delay Is Unintentional & Prayed For Condoning The Same. 3. After Hearing Both The Sides & Considering The Smallness Of Delay In Filing Of Both The Appeals, We Condone The Delay & Proceed To Adjudicate The Appeals Of The Assessee In The Following Paragraphs. 4. The Facts & Grounds Are Common In Both The Appeals, Therefore, Both The Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Composite Order. Accordingly, The Appeal-Wise Adjudication Is Taken Up In The Following Paragraphs.

For Appellant: Shri Kishor PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chahure
Section 132Section 68Section 80I

…not be applied to the projects cleared by the local authorities in earlier year i.e. in 2007 as in the case of the assessee. The relevant parts of the legal submission made by the ld. AR for the Assessee are extracted as under :- “1. CIT vs. Sarkar Builders – 375 ITR 392 (SC) 17) Thereafter, significant amendment, with which we are directly concerned, was carried out by Finance (No.2) Act, 2004 with effect from 1.4.2005. This amendment has already been noted above. The Legislature made substantial changes in sub-section (10). Several new conditions were incorporated for the first time, including the condition men…

Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Panvel vs. M/S. Sai Homes, Navi Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1198/PUN/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune26 Aug 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1198/Pun/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2012-13 Dcit, Panvel Circle, .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Panvel. बनाम / V/S. M/S. Sai Homes, 310/313, 3Rd Floor, Persipolis Co-Op. Society, Plot No.74-A, Sector-17, Vashi, New Mumbai-400703. ……""यथ" / Respondent Pan : Abafs3226K Revenue By : Shri Vilas Munde Assessee By : Shri Nikhil Pathak सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 20.08.2019 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 26.08.2019 आदेश / Order Per D. Karunakara Rao, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Cit(A)-2, Thane Dated 28.02.2017 For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Issue Raised In This Appeal Relates To The Granting Of Proportionate Deduction U/S 80Ib(10) Of The Act When There Is Violation To The Conditions Specified In The Clauses (C) & (F) I.E. Merger Of Flats & Sale Of Flats To Relatives Of Section 80Ib(10) Of The Act In Respect Of Certain Flats As Well As The On-Money Receipts In Respect Of Few Flats.

For Appellant: Shri Nikhil PathakFor Respondent: Shri Vilas Munde
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 69Section 80I

…the persons and also perusal of the documents seized during the course of search were based upon by the Assessing Officer for coming to the said conclusion. However, the issue is now settled by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in CIT Vs. Sarkar Builders reported in 375 ITR 392 (SC), wherein it has been held that in respect of projects which were sanctioned prior to 01.04.2005, the area of balcony and terrace is to be excluded from the area of units for working out the total area of the flats, which is eligible for deduction under section 80IB(10) of the Act. The amendment brought in by insertion of 80IB(14) of the Act…