CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.

348 ITR 302Supreme Court of India2012#119 most cited

What is CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd. authority for?

Goodwill, whether arising from an amalgamation or a slump sale, is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1) of the Income-tax Act. While the assessee must prove the existence and valuation of such goodwill, it is recognized as a depreciable asset.

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Smifs Securities Ltd. · depreciation on goodwill · Section 32(1) · intangible asset · goodwill on amalgamation · slump sale · business acquisition · commercial rights · Section 32(1)(ii) · excess consideration · Section 43(1) · CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.

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24 Taxmann.com 222210 Taxmann 42813 SCC 488252 CTR 233

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.

M/S. Te Connectivity India Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle- 2, Ltu, Bangalore

In the result, all these appeals are partly allowed

ITA 2593/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore23 Sept 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri.Chandra Poojariit(Tp)A Nos. & Appellant Respondent Assessment Year 2593/Bang/2019 M/S. Te Connectivity India Private Limited, Acit, 2015-16 Te Park, 22B, Doddenakundi Corporation, Circle – 2, 2Nd Phase, Industrial Area, Large Taxpayer Unit, Whitefield Road, Bengaluru Bengaluru – 560 048. Pan: Aabct 7374 C 372/Bang/2021 -Do- -Do- 2016-17 200/Bang/2022 -Do- Dcit, Ltu, 2017-18 Circle – 2, Bengaluru. 716/Bang/2022 -Do- Acit, 2018-19 Circle – 7(1)(1), Bengaluru. Assessee By : Shri Sriram Seshadri, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Sumer Singh Meena, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 21.09.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2022 O R D E R Per N. V. Vasudevan:

For Appellant: Shri Sriram Seshadri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 92Section 92ASection 92F

…eciation claimed on goodwill in computation of income should not be disallowed as per the Act. The Assessee provided the required information and submitted that as per the judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court's in the case of CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd. [2012] 348 ITR 302 (SC) and other judicial precedents, the difference paid between the fair value of assets less liabilities i.e., networth and the consideration paid for transfer was to be regarded as goodwill on which Assessee can claim depreciation. The AO rejected the contention of the assessee and disallowed the claim of depreciation by invoking explanation 3…

Metallurgical Services P. Ltd., Mumbai vs. Pr. CIT-6, Mumbai

In the result, the impugned order is set-aside and the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 835/MUM/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Sept 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri G. S. Pannu & Shri Vikas Awasthyआअसं. 835/मुं/2021 (िन.व. 2015-16) Metallurgical Services Private Limited, Mehta House, Ashok Silk Mills Lane, Opp. Damodar Park, Off Lbs Marg, Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai 400 086 Pan: Aafcm-5665-D ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Mumba-6, Room No.501, 5Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai-400020 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent अपीलाथ" "ारा/ Appellant By : S/Shri Siddesh Chougule & Ajit Jain "ितवादी "ारा/Respondent By : S/Shri Amol Kirtane & Mehul Jain सुनवाई की ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 17/06/2022 घोषणा की ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 13/09/2022 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: S/Shri Siddesh Chougule & Ajit JainFor Respondent: S/Shri Amol Kirtane & Mehul Jain
Section 263Section 92BSection 92B(1)

…include existing contracts of purchases, maintenance, vendor contract, etc., transfer of technical expertise employees as well. The assessee in order to substantiate his contentions placed reliance on the following decisions: (i) CIT vs Smifs Securities Ltd., 348 ITR 302 (SC); (ii) DCIT vs Toyo Engineering India Ltd. vs. DCIT, 18 ITR(T) 159 (Mumbai); & (iii) Triune Energy Services Pvt. Ltd. vs DCIT, 237 Taxman 230 (Delhi) The PCIT after considering the submissions of the assessee concluded that depreciation on goodwill as claimed cannot be allowed to the assessee and restored the issue to Assessing Officer to ex…

The DCIT, Circle-1, Bharuch vs. M/S. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Bharuch

In the result, this ground of appeal is also dismissed

ITA 432/SRT/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr Arjun Lal Sainiआ.अ.सं./Ita No.431/Srt/2018 (Ay 2007-08) & (Hearing In Virtual Court) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Bharuch, Fertilizers & Chemicals Vs Above Bank Of Baroda, Ltd. Station Road, Bharuch- P.O. Narmada Nagar, 320001 Dist. Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent आ.अ.सं./Ita No.432/Srt/2018 & ""या"ेप/C.O. No.12/Srt/2021 [A/O Ita No.432/Srt/2018] (Ay 2012-13) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Vs Bharuch, Above Bank Of P.O. Narmada Nagar, Dist. Baroda, Station Road, Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q Bharuch-320001 अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent/Co- Objector

Section 143(3)Section 254(1)

…urt. The treatment of cancellation of shares held by amalgamated company in the assessee was approved by Hon'ble jurisdictional High Court. The assessee also relied upon the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Smifs Securities Ltd. (2012) 348 ITR 302 (SC), wherein it was held that pursuant to an amalgamation of another company with the assessee, the difference between the consideration paid 9 ITA No.431-432/SRT/2018 & CO 12/SRT/2021 (A.Ys 07-08 & 12-13) M/s Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. and the net value of assets of the amalgamating company was treated as “goodwill” a…

The DCIT, Circle-1, Bharuch vs. M/S. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd., Bharuch

In the result, this ground of appeal is also dismissed

ITA 431/SRT/2018[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2022AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr Arjun Lal Sainiआ.अ.सं./Ita No.431/Srt/2018 (Ay 2007-08) & (Hearing In Virtual Court) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Bharuch, Fertilizers & Chemicals Vs Above Bank Of Baroda, Ltd. Station Road, Bharuch- P.O. Narmada Nagar, 320001 Dist. Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent आ.अ.सं./Ita No.432/Srt/2018 & ""या"ेप/C.O. No.12/Srt/2021 [A/O Ita No.432/Srt/2018] (Ay 2012-13) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Vs Bharuch, Above Bank Of P.O. Narmada Nagar, Dist. Baroda, Station Road, Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q Bharuch-320001 अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent/Co- Objector

Section 143(3)Section 254(1)

…urt. The treatment of cancellation of shares held by amalgamated company in the assessee was approved by Hon'ble jurisdictional High Court. The assessee also relied upon the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Smifs Securities Ltd. (2012) 348 ITR 302 (SC), wherein it was held that pursuant to an amalgamation of another company with the assessee, the difference between the consideration paid 9 ITA No.431-432/SRT/2018 & CO 12/SRT/2021 (A.Ys 07-08 & 12-13) M/s Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. and the net value of assets of the amalgamating company was treated as “goodwill” a…