CIT v. Woodward Governor India Pvt. Ltd.

312 ITR 254Supreme Court of India2009#45 most cited

What is CIT v. Woodward Governor India Pvt. Ltd. authority for?

Foreign exchange fluctuations, whether gains or losses, are inextricably linked to the underlying business transaction and must be accounted for under the mercantile system. The Supreme Court also affirmed the standard accounting principle of valuing stock at cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

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CIT v. Woodward Governor · 312 ITR 254 · Section 37(1) · Section 43A · Section 145(3) · foreign exchange fluctuation · mercantile system of accounting · stock valuation · closing stock · revenue expenditure

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Woodward Governor India Pvt. Ltd.

M/S. Biocon Limited, Bengaluru vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Ltu, Bengaluru

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed on the legal issue raised in ground no

ITA 1858/BANG/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore09 Jun 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2010-11 The Joint M/S. Biocon Ltd., Commissioner Of 20Th Km, Hosur Road, Income-Tax, Electronic City, Large Tax Payers Bangalore – 560 100. Unit [Ltu], Pan: Aaacb7461R Vs. Bangalore. Appellant Respondent : Shri Padam Chand Khincha, Assessee By Ca Revenue By : Shri Pradeep Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 20-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 09-06-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against The Order Dated 28.03.2018 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-3, Bangalore For A.Y. 2010-11 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “The Grounds Mentioned Herein Below Are Independent & Without Prejudice To The Other Grounds Preferred By The Appellant. 1. That On Facts & Circumstances Of The ' Case & In Law, The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax Appeals ["Cit(A)"] Dated March 28, 2018 Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 ("The Act") For Ay 2010-11 To The Extent Prejudicial To The Appellant, Is Bad In Law & Facts & Liable To Be Quashed. 2. Scope Of Re-Assessment Proceedings

For Respondent: Shri Padam Chand Khincha
Section 147Section 250Section 35

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Assessment Year : 2010-11 The Joint M/s. Biocon Ltd., Commissioner of 20th KM, Hosur Road, Income-tax, Electronic City, Large Tax Payers Bangalore – 560 100. Unit [LTU], PAN: AAACB7461R Vs. Bangalore. APPELLANT RESPONDENT : Shri Padam Chand Khincha, Assessee by CA Revenue by : Shri Pradeep Kumar, CIT DR Date of Hearing : 20-04-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 09-06-2022 ORDER PER BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Present appeal is filed by assessee against the order dated 28.03…

M/S. Model Infra Corporation Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle- 1(1), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 11/BANG/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore01 Jun 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2009-10 M/S. Model Infra Corporation Pvt. Ltd., The Assistant No. 6, Second Floor, Smk Commissioner Of Chambers, Income Tax, First A Main Road, Circle – 1(1), Yelahanka New Town, Vs. Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 064. Pan: Aadcm7125J Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Nitish Ranjan, Ca : Shri Priyadarshi Mishra, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 29-03-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 01-06-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Arises Out Of Order Dated 25.10.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-4, Bangalore For A.Y. 2009-10 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: Tax Effect Relating Grounds Of Appeal To Each Ground Of Appeal The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income- 1. Tax (Appeals) Is Opposed To Law, Facts & Na - Circumstances Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri Nitish Ranjan, CA
Section 36Section 36(2)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘B’ BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI. CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Assessment Year : 2009-10 M/s. Model Infra Corporation Pvt. Ltd., The Assistant No. 6, Second Floor, SMK Commissioner of Chambers, Income Tax, First A Main Road, Circle – 1(1), Yelahanka New Town, Vs. Bangalore. Bangalore – 560 064. PAN: AADCM7125J APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri Nitish Ranjan, CA : Shri Priyadarshi Mishra, Revenue by Addl. CIT (DR) Date of Hearing : 29-03-2022 Date of Pronouncement : 01-06-2022 ORDER PER BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER Present ap…

The Dy.Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. Adani Petronet( Dahej) Port Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue for AY 2014-15 and CO of the assessee for AY 2013-14 are treated as partly allowed

ITA 1792/AHD/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 May 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap, Vice- & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalassessment Year : 2012-13 Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port The Dy. Commissioner Of Pvt. Ltd., Vs Income-Tax, 9Th Floor, Shikhar Building, Circle 1(1)(1), Nr. Mithakali Circle, Ahmedabad Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 Pan: Aaeca 5046 R Assessment Year : 2012-13 The Dy. Commissioner Of Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Income-Tax, Vs Pvt. Ltd., Circle 1(1)(1), Ahmedabad-380009 Ahmedabad Pan: Aaeca 5046 R

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Chokshi, AR &For Respondent: Shri Mudit Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 14A

…t that foreign exchange loss arising from such transactions are not in revenue nature but M2M losses have been disallowed treating it as contingent and unascertained losses. However, Hon'ble Supreme court in the case of CIT v. Woodward Governor India P. Ltd. (312 ITR 254) has treated such M2M losses as actual loss and not contingent loss. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has held as under: From the Head Notes: "BUSINESS EXPENDITURE—MERCANTILE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING — LOAN TAKEN FOR REVENUE PURPOSES — ADDITIONAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF FLUCTUATION IN RATE OF EXCHANGE — ALLOWABLE IN YEAR OF INCREASE IN RATE—INCOME-TAX ACT…

The Dy.Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. Adani Petronet( Dahej) Port Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue for AY 2014-15 and CO of the assessee for AY 2013-14 are treated as partly allowed

ITA 1470/AHD/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 May 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap, Vice- & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalassessment Year : 2012-13 Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port The Dy. Commissioner Of Pvt. Ltd., Vs Income-Tax, 9Th Floor, Shikhar Building, Circle 1(1)(1), Nr. Mithakali Circle, Ahmedabad Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 Pan: Aaeca 5046 R Assessment Year : 2012-13 The Dy. Commissioner Of Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Income-Tax, Vs Pvt. Ltd., Circle 1(1)(1), Ahmedabad-380009 Ahmedabad Pan: Aaeca 5046 R

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Chokshi, AR &For Respondent: Shri Mudit Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 14A

…t that foreign exchange loss arising from such transactions are not in revenue nature but M2M losses have been disallowed treating it as contingent and unascertained losses. However, Hon'ble Supreme court in the case of CIT v. Woodward Governor India P. Ltd. (312 ITR 254) has treated such M2M losses as actual loss and not contingent loss. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has held as under: From the Head Notes: "BUSINESS EXPENDITURE—MERCANTILE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING — LOAN TAKEN FOR REVENUE PURPOSES — ADDITIONAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF FLUCTUATION IN RATE OF EXCHANGE — ALLOWABLE IN YEAR OF INCREASE IN RATE—INCOME-TAX ACT…

Adani Petronet( Dahej) Port Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The Dy.Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue for AY 2014-15 and CO of the assessee for AY 2013-14 are treated as partly allowed

ITA 1398/AHD/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 May 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap, Vice- & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalassessment Year : 2012-13 Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port The Dy. Commissioner Of Pvt. Ltd., Vs Income-Tax, 9Th Floor, Shikhar Building, Circle 1(1)(1), Nr. Mithakali Circle, Ahmedabad Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 Pan: Aaeca 5046 R Assessment Year : 2012-13 The Dy. Commissioner Of Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Income-Tax, Vs Pvt. Ltd., Circle 1(1)(1), Ahmedabad-380009 Ahmedabad Pan: Aaeca 5046 R

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Chokshi, AR &For Respondent: Shri Mudit Nagpal, CIT-DR
Section 14A

…t that foreign exchange loss arising from such transactions are not in revenue nature but M2M losses have been disallowed treating it as contingent and unascertained losses. However, Hon'ble Supreme court in the case of CIT v. Woodward Governor India P. Ltd. (312 ITR 254) has treated such M2M losses as actual loss and not contingent loss. The Hon'ble Supreme Court has held as under: From the Head Notes: "BUSINESS EXPENDITURE—MERCANTILE SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING — LOAN TAKEN FOR REVENUE PURPOSES — ADDITIONAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF FLUCTUATION IN RATE OF EXCHANGE — ALLOWABLE IN YEAR OF INCREASE IN RATE—INCOME-TAX ACT…

M/S Harman Connected Services Corporation India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore vs. DCIT, Bangalore

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 705/BANG/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore23 May 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri B. R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No.705/Bang/2016 Assessment Year : 2011-12 Dcit, M/S. Harman Connected Services Vs. Circle – 3(1)(2), Corporation India Private Limited, Bengaluru. (Formerly Known Symphony Teleca Corporation India Private Limited), Plot No.3 & 3A, Eoiz Industrial Area, Sy. No.85 & 86, Sadaramangala Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bengaluru – 560 066. Pan: Aabcg 5658 E Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Advocate Revenue By : Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 22.02.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 23.05.2022 O R D E R Per B. R. Baskaran:

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 10ASection 143(3)Section 40Section 40A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A” BENCH : BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI N. V. VASUDEVAN, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI B. R. BASKARAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER IT(TP)A No.705/Bang/2016 Assessment Year : 2011-12 DCIT, M/s. Harman Connected Services Vs. Circle – 3(1)(2), Corporation India Private Limited, Bengaluru. (formerly known Symphony Teleca Corporation India Private Limited), Plot No.3 and 3A, EOIZ Industrial Area, Sy. No.85 and 86, Sadaramangala Village, Krishnarajapuram Hobli, Bengaluru – 560 066. PAN: AABCG 5658 E APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessee by : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Advocate Revenue by : Shri. Sumer Singh Meen…