CIT v. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd.

278 ITR 337High Court2005#2259 most cited

What is CIT v. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. authority for?

A provision for warranty liability, even if quantified on an estimated basis, is considered a definite and certain business liability, qualifying for deduction under Section 37(1) of the Income-tax Act, and is not a contingent liability.

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CIT v. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. · Vinitec Corporation · 278 ITR 337 · Section 37(1) · provision for warranty · warranty claims · contingent liability · definite and certain liability · estimated liability · business expenditure deduction

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Judgments citing CIT v. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd.

ACIT, NEW DELHI vs. M/S. THHYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR (INDIA) PVT. LTD.,, DELHI

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA 3015/Del/2017 is

ITA 3658/DEL/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Feb 2026AY 2011-12

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaltk Elevator Private Limited Vs Deputy Commissioner Of (Earlier Known As Income Tax, Circle- 25(1), Thyssenkrupp Elevator C. R. Building, New Delhi (India) Pvt. Ltd.) Plot No. 429, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi Pan: Aabct6921F Appellant Respondent Assistant Commissioner Of Vs Tk Elevator Private Limited Income Tax, Circle- 25(1), (Earlier Known As Room No. 192A C. R. Thyssenkrupp Elevator Building, New Delhi (India) Pvt. Ltd.) Plot No. 429, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi Pan: Aabct6921F Appellant Respondent Assessee By Ms. Shashi M. Kapila, Adv& Sh. Sushil Kumar, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing 08/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 11/02/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144Section 144C(3)Section 234ASection 92C

…by drawing erroneous conclusions on the facts. 2.2. That the learned CIT(A) has erred in not following the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in Rotork Control v. CIT [2009] 180 Taxman 422 (SC) and Hon'ble Delhi High Court in CIT v. Vinitec Corp Pvt Ltd (2005) 278 ITR 337, on same facts. 3. That the learned CIT(A), based on erroneous observations and irrelevant considerations, has erred in confirming the addition amounting to Rs. 2,20,05,000 on account of transfer pricing adjustment in respect of the assessee's international transaction with regard to payment of Corporate Mark Fee to its associated enterprise. nam…

THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR (INDIA) PVT. LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. DCIT, NEW DELHI

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA 3015/Del/2017 is

ITA 3015/DEL/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Feb 2026AY 2011-12

Bench: Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwaltk Elevator Private Limited Vs Deputy Commissioner Of (Earlier Known As Income Tax, Circle- 25(1), Thyssenkrupp Elevator C. R. Building, New Delhi (India) Pvt. Ltd.) Plot No. 429, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi Pan: Aabct6921F Appellant Respondent Assistant Commissioner Of Vs Tk Elevator Private Limited Income Tax, Circle- 25(1), (Earlier Known As Room No. 192A C. R. Thyssenkrupp Elevator Building, New Delhi (India) Pvt. Ltd.) Plot No. 429, Functional Industrial Estate, Patparganj, Delhi Pan: Aabct6921F Appellant Respondent Assessee By Ms. Shashi M. Kapila, Adv& Sh. Sushil Kumar, Adv Revenue By Sh. S. K. Jadhav, Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing 08/01/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 11/02/2026

Section 143(3)Section 144Section 144C(3)Section 234ASection 92C

…by drawing erroneous conclusions on the facts. 2.2. That the learned CIT(A) has erred in not following the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in Rotork Control v. CIT [2009] 180 Taxman 422 (SC) and Hon'ble Delhi High Court in CIT v. Vinitec Corp Pvt Ltd (2005) 278 ITR 337, on same facts. 3. That the learned CIT(A), based on erroneous observations and irrelevant considerations, has erred in confirming the addition amounting to Rs. 2,20,05,000 on account of transfer pricing adjustment in respect of the assessee's international transaction with regard to payment of Corporate Mark Fee to its associated enterprise. nam…

ROYAL SUNDARAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, LTU, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the assesse and Revenue are dealt as under:-

ITA 92/CHNY/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Jan 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Insurance Company Limited, Large Tax Payer Unit, Vishranthi Melaram Towers, Chennai. No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.491, 492, 493, 494, 495 & 496 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Large Tax Payer Unit, Insurance Company Limited, Chennai. Vishranthi Melaram Towers, No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Shri Vikaram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri A.Sanjay For Ms V.Pushpa, Sr.Standing Counsel For It Dept. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 15.10.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08.01.2025

For Respondent: Shri A.Sanjay for Ms V.Pushpa
Section 143(3)Section 148

…ly when actual claims may arise and that the assessee would not be justified in estimating a warranty liability. 17. While dealing with this aspect, the Court observed:- "14. We may take note of a decision of this Court in CIT Vs. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. 278 ITR 337 which is referred by the Tribunal also. In that case the assessee had claimed deduction under Section 37 of the Act, inter alia, on the provision made by it in the year against future claims by customers under the warranty clause which was part of the sale. The AO disallowed the claim on the ground that it was a contingent liability. The Tribunal…

ROYAL SUNDARAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTD,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, LTU, CHENNAI

ITA 87/CHNY/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Jan 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ष /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Limited, Vishranthi Melaram Towers, No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Large Tax Payer Unit, Chennai. आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.491, 492, 493, 494, 495 & 496 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ष /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Large Tax Payer Unit, Insurance Company Limited, Chennai. Vishranthi Melaram Towers, No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri Vikaram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri A.Sanjay For Ms V.Pushpa, सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : Sr.Standing Counsel For It Dept. 15.10.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08.01.2025 आदेश / Order Per Bench: The Following Appeals Have Been Raised By The Appellant Assessee & Appellant Revenue Contesting Assessment / Appellate Orders For Ays 2008-09 To Ay 2014-15. As The Grounds Of Appeal In Respective Appeals Of Assessee & Revenue Are Largely Common, All The Appeals Are Adjudicated Through This Common Orders. S. No. Appeal Nos. Ays Appellate Cit(A) Order Details Revenue A B C D E F 1 2 3

For Appellant: Shri Vikaram Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri A.Sanjay for Ms V.Pushpa
Section 148

…nly when actual claims may arise and that the assessee would not be justified in estimating a warranty liability. 17. While dealing with this aspect, the Court observed:-"14. We may take note of a decision of this Court in CIT Vs. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. 278 ITR 337 which is referred by the Tribunal also. In that case the assessee had claimed deduction under Section 37 of the Act, inter alia, on the provision made by it in the year against future claims by customers under the warranty clause which was part of the sale. The AO disallowed the claim on the ground that it was a contingent liability. The Tribunal…

DCIT LTU 1, CHENNAI vs. M/S ROYAL SUNDARAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the assesse and Revenue are dealt as under:-

ITA 495/CHNY/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Jan 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Insurance Company Limited, Large Tax Payer Unit, Vishranthi Melaram Towers, Chennai. No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.491, 492, 493, 494, 495 & 496 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Large Tax Payer Unit, Insurance Company Limited, Chennai. Vishranthi Melaram Towers, No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Shri Vikaram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri A.Sanjay For Ms V.Pushpa, Sr.Standing Counsel For It Dept. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 15.10.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08.01.2025

For Respondent: Shri A.Sanjay for Ms V.Pushpa
Section 143(3)Section 148

…ly when actual claims may arise and that the assessee would not be justified in estimating a warranty liability. 17. While dealing with this aspect, the Court observed:- "14. We may take note of a decision of this Court in CIT Vs. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. 278 ITR 337 which is referred by the Tribunal also. In that case the assessee had claimed deduction under Section 37 of the Act, inter alia, on the provision made by it in the year against future claims by customers under the warranty clause which was part of the sale. The AO disallowed the claim on the ground that it was a contingent liability. The Tribunal…

DCIT LTU 1, CHENNAI vs. M/S ROYAL SUNDARAM GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the assesse and Revenue are dealt as under:-

ITA 494/CHNY/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Jan 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 & 93 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Insurance Company Limited, Large Tax Payer Unit, Vishranthi Melaram Towers, Chennai. No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.491, 492, 493, 494, 495 & 496 /Chny/2018 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S.Royal Sundaram General Large Tax Payer Unit, Insurance Company Limited, Chennai. Vishranthi Melaram Towers, No.2/319, Rajiv Gandhi Salai(Omr), Karapakkam, Chennai-600 097. [Pan: Aabcr7106G] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Shri Vikaram Vijayaraghavan, Advocate अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri A.Sanjay For Ms V.Pushpa, Sr.Standing Counsel For It Dept. सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 15.10.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08.01.2025

For Respondent: Shri A.Sanjay for Ms V.Pushpa
Section 143(3)Section 148

…ly when actual claims may arise and that the assessee would not be justified in estimating a warranty liability. 17. While dealing with this aspect, the Court observed:- "14. We may take note of a decision of this Court in CIT Vs. Vinitec Corporation (P) Ltd. 278 ITR 337 which is referred by the Tribunal also. In that case the assessee had claimed deduction under Section 37 of the Act, inter alia, on the provision made by it in the year against future claims by customers under the warranty clause which was part of the sale. The AO disallowed the claim on the ground that it was a contingent liability. The Tribunal…

ROTOMAG MOTORS AND CONTROLS PRIVATE LIMITED,ANAND vs. THE ACIT, ANAND CIRCLE, ANAND

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 666/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Aug 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 666/Ahd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18) िनधा"रण वष" बनाम बनाम/ बनाम बनाम Rotomag Motors & Assistant Commissioner Controls Private Of Income Tax Vs. Limited Anand Circle Phase Iv, 2102-3, B/H. R K Metal, V.U. Nagar, Anand – 388121, Gujarat "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacr9061K (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Shri Shailesh J. Shah, C.A. अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Smt. Trupti Patel, Sr. Dr 22/08/2024 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement 30/08/2024

For Respondent: Smt. Trupti Patel, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 37Section 37(1)

…cial precedents to support assessee’s claim that the provision for warranty expenses, even when made for the first time, is admissible if based on reasonable and scientific estimation. Notable cases cited include: • CIT v. Vinite Corporation Pvt. Ltd. [2005] 278 ITR 337 (Del): The court allowed the provision for warranty expenses based on reasonable estimation. • Rotork Controls India Ltd. v. CIT [2009] 314 ITR 62 (SC): Hon’ble Supreme Court allowed a provision for warranty expenses where it was based on past data and made using a reliable estimation method. • Bharat Earth Movers vs. CIT [2000] 245 ITR 428 (SC):…

MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. DCIT, NEW DELHI

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

ITA 961/DEL/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Feb 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Kul Bharat[Assessment Year : 2010-11] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Vs Dcit, Plot No.1, Nelson Mandela Road, Circle-16(1), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. New Delhi. Pan-Aaacm0829Q Appellant Respondent [Assessment Year : 2010-11] Dcit, Vs Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Circle-16(1), Plot No.1, Nelson Mandela Road, New Delhi. Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. Pan-Aaacm0829Q Appellant Respondent Appellant By Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr.Adv., Shri Neeraj Jain, Adv. & Ms. Tejasvi Jain & Ms. Somya Jain, Ca Respondent By Shri G.C.Srivastava, Adv., Shri Kalrav Mehrotra, Adv. & Shri Mayank Patawari, Ca Date Of Hearing 11.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 09.02.2023

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(5)Section 43Section 43B

…tingent liability is deductible business expenditure. He placed reliance on the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Rotork Controls India Ltd.v s CIT 314 ITR 62; judgement of Hon’ble High Court in the case of CIT vs Vinitex Corporation (P.) Ltd. 278 ITR 337; judgement of Hon’ble Madras High Court in the case of CIT vs Beema Mfrs (P) Ltd. 130 Taxman 400. He further submitted that the issue is otherwise covered in favour of the assessee by the judgement of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in assessee’s own case in ITA Nos. 991 & 992/2011 for the AYs 1998-99 and 1997-98 vide order dated 01.09.2011. Further, he…

DCIT, NEW DELHI vs. M/S. MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD., NEW DELHI

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

ITA 1507/DEL/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Feb 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya & Shri Kul Bharat[Assessment Year : 2010-11] Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Vs Dcit, Plot No.1, Nelson Mandela Road, Circle-16(1), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. New Delhi. Pan-Aaacm0829Q Appellant Respondent [Assessment Year : 2010-11] Dcit, Vs Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Circle-16(1), Plot No.1, Nelson Mandela Road, New Delhi. Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070. Pan-Aaacm0829Q Appellant Respondent Appellant By Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr.Adv., Shri Neeraj Jain, Adv. & Ms. Tejasvi Jain & Ms. Somya Jain, Ca Respondent By Shri G.C.Srivastava, Adv., Shri Kalrav Mehrotra, Adv. & Shri Mayank Patawari, Ca Date Of Hearing 11.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 09.02.2023

Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(5)Section 43Section 43B

…tingent liability is deductible business expenditure. He placed reliance on the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Rotork Controls India Ltd.v s CIT 314 ITR 62; judgement of Hon’ble High Court in the case of CIT vs Vinitex Corporation (P.) Ltd. 278 ITR 337; judgement of Hon’ble Madras High Court in the case of CIT vs Beema Mfrs (P) Ltd. 130 Taxman 400. He further submitted that the issue is otherwise covered in favour of the assessee by the judgement of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in assessee’s own case in ITA Nos. 991 & 992/2011 for the AYs 1998-99 and 1997-98 vide order dated 01.09.2011. Further, he…

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