DCIT v. Varun Developers

440 ITR 354High Court#9794 most cited

What is DCIT v. Varun Developers authority for?

A builder and developer is not bound by Accounting Standard 7 (Construction Contracts) and can opt for the project completion method of accounting, rather than the percentage completion method, for recognising income.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,005 Indian tax judgments — from 2022 to 2025.

Also referred to as

DCIT v. Varun Developers · 440 ITR 354 · Accounting Standard 7 · contractors vs builders · project completion method · percentage completion method · income recognition · business income

Sections most often in play

Section 131Section 133ASection 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 43CASection 50CSection 56

Issues it is cited on

section 2(7)section 132(2)section 132(1)(a)section 145(1)section 153(a)(1)section 250(1)section 45(2)section 211project completion methodpercentage completion methodsection 145(2)jda

Judgments citing DCIT v. Varun Developers

DCIT, Central Circle-1(3), Mumbai vs. Amardeep Constructions, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the revenue bearing ITA No

ITA 3202/MUM/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri. Vikram Singh Yadav & Shri. Anikesh Banerjeedcit, Central Circle -1(3), Mumbai Amardeep Constructions Room No. 903, 9Th Floor, Pratishtha 7/08, Patidar Complex, Vs. Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai Kannamwar Nagar No. 2, Near 400020 Vikas High School Vikhroli East, Mumbai 400083 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaufa3513A (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्ााररतीकीओरसे/ Assessee By: Shri. J.P. Bairagra& Ms. Rupa Nanda /Revenue By: Shri. Surendra Mohan (Sr. Dr)

For Appellant: Shri. J.P. Bairagra& Ms. Rupa NandaFor Respondent: Shri. Surendra Mohan (SR. DR)
Section 131Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 250Section 43C

…of occupancy certificate from Bombay Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the total profit on the same will be declared as income in the AY 2025-26. 7. The Ld. AR respectfully relied on the decision of High Court of Karnataka in the case of CIT v. Varun Developers 440 ITR 354 wherein it has been held that: "Revenue was of view that as per provisions of Accounting Standard 7, assessee was required to follow percentage computation method - Whether Accounting Standard 7 titled construction contract is applicable only in case of contractors and it does not apply to case of builders and developers Held, yes Whether, furth…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Sahara India Power Corporation Ltd., Pune

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue for the AY 2005-06 in I

ITA 5067/DEL/2013[2005-06]Status: PendingITAT Delhi28 Apr 2023AY 2005-06

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar & Shri Yogesh Kumar Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay VohraFor Respondent: Shri Kanv Bali

…so answered against the revenue and in favour of the assessee.” 57. In the case of SN Builders & Developers 739 of 2018 dated 20.1.2018 (Karn) wherein followed the earlier judgement in 431 ITR 241 cited (supra). 58. In the case of DCIT Vs. Varun Developers (440 ITR 354) (Karn.) 4. We have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The first three substantial questions of law are answered in favour of the assessee for the reasons assigned by learned Senior counsel for the assessee in the judgments referred to supra. So far as fourth substantial question of la…

Sahara India Power Corporation Ltd, Pune vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue for the AY 2005-06 in I

ITA 1155/DEL/2009[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Apr 2023AY 2004-05

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar & Shri Yogesh Kumar Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay VohraFor Respondent: Shri Kanv Bali

…so answered against the revenue and in favour of the assessee.” 57. In the case of SN Builders & Developers 739 of 2018 dated 20.1.2018 (Karn) wherein followed the earlier judgement in 431 ITR 241 cited (supra). 58. In the case of DCIT Vs. Varun Developers (440 ITR 354) (Karn.) 4. We have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The first three substantial questions of law are answered in favour of the assessee for the reasons assigned by learned Senior counsel for the assessee in the judgments referred to supra. So far as fourth substantial question of la…

Sahara India Power Corporation Ltd., Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue for the AY 2005-06 in I

ITA 109/PUN/2007[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Apr 2023AY 2003-04

Bench: Dr. B.R.R. Kumar & Shri Yogesh Kumar Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay VohraFor Respondent: Shri Kanv Bali

…so answered against the revenue and in favour of the assessee.” 57. In the case of SN Builders & Developers 739 of 2018 dated 20.1.2018 (Karn) wherein followed the earlier judgement in 431 ITR 241 cited (supra). 58. In the case of DCIT Vs. Varun Developers (440 ITR 354) (Karn.) 4. We have considered the submissions made by learned counsel for the parties and have perused the record. The first three substantial questions of law are answered in favour of the assessee for the reasons assigned by learned Senior counsel for the assessee in the judgments referred to supra. So far as fourth substantial question of la…

M/S. Corporate Leisure & Property Development Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru vs. DCIT, Central Circle-2(1)(1), Bengaluru

In the result, the appeal fails and is hereby dismissed

ITA 1053/BANG/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore27 Feb 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri George George K.Assessment Year: 2013-14

For Appellant: Shri Prashanth G.S., A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sankarganesh K., D.R

…tions P, Ltd. reported in 425 ITR 673. Reliance is further placed on the decisions of various courts in the following cases in support of the contention of the assessee: • CIT vs. Prestige Estate Projects Pvt Ltd, 440 ITR 343 (Kar) • CIT vs. Varun Developers, 440 ITR 354 (Kar) • CIT vs. S. N. Builders & Developers. 431 ITR 241 (Kar) • DCIT vs. Esteem Classic, ITA No.842 of 2018 dated 22.03.2021 (Kar) M/s. Corporate Leisure & Property Development Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Page 8 of 32 5.9 The ld. A.R. submitted that the authorities below failed to appreciate that whether the income from sale of flats determined by fol…

M/S. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle-2(2), Bengaluru

In the result, assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

ITA 109/BANG/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Nov 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri George George K.

For Appellant: Shri A. Shankar, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Manjunath Karkihalli, D.R
Section 250

…ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K., JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 Assessment Year: 2016-17 to 2018-19 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Deputy Commissioner Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. of Income-tax No.2/55/1, Outer Ring Road Central Circle-2(2) Opp. Lumbini Garen, Veeranna Bengaluru Vs. Palya Nagavara, Bengaluru 560 045 PAN NO : AADCT3672P APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by : Shri A. Shankar, Senior Advocate Responde…

M/S. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle-2(2), Bengaluru

In the result, assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

ITA 108/BANG/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Nov 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri George George K.

For Appellant: Shri A. Shankar, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Manjunath Karkihalli, D.R
Section 250

…ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K., JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 Assessment Year: 2016-17 to 2018-19 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Deputy Commissioner Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. of Income-tax No.2/55/1, Outer Ring Road Central Circle-2(2) Opp. Lumbini Garen, Veeranna Bengaluru Vs. Palya Nagavara, Bengaluru 560 045 PAN NO : AADCT3672P APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by : Shri A. Shankar, Senior Advocate Responde…

M/S. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle-2(2), Bengaluru

In the result, assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

ITA 107/BANG/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Nov 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri George George K.

For Appellant: Shri A. Shankar, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Manjunath Karkihalli, D.R
Section 250

…ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “B’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI GEORGE GEORGE K., JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.107 to 109/Bang/2022 Assessment Year: 2016-17 to 2018-19 M/s. Trishul Buildtech & Deputy Commissioner Infrastructures Pvt. Ltd. of Income-tax No.2/55/1, Outer Ring Road Central Circle-2(2) Opp. Lumbini Garen, Veeranna Bengaluru Vs. Palya Nagavara, Bengaluru 560 045 PAN NO : AADCT3672P APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by : Shri A. Shankar, Senior Advocate Responde…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circel-2(1), Bangalore vs. Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the COs filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 544/BANG/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore07 Nov 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Appellant: Shri H. Nagin Khincha &For Respondent: Shri M. Mathivanan, D.R
Section 131Section 132(4)Section 153CSection 45(2)

…ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 & CO Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “C’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam Gokula House, ACIT M.S. Ramaiah Main Road Central Circle-2(1) Vs. Mathikere Bangalore Bangalore 560 054 PAN NO : AGDPS5886M APPELLANT RESPONDENT C.O. Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 (Arising out of ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021) Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathiker…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circel-2(1), Bangalore vs. Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the COs filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 543/BANG/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore07 Nov 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Appellant: Shri H. Nagin Khincha &For Respondent: Shri M. Mathivanan, D.R
Section 131Section 132(4)Section 153CSection 45(2)

…ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 & CO Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “C’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam Gokula House, ACIT M.S. Ramaiah Main Road Central Circle-2(1) Vs. Mathikere Bangalore Bangalore 560 054 PAN NO : AGDPS5886M APPELLANT RESPONDENT C.O. Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 (Arising out of ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021) Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathiker…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circel-2(1), Bangalore vs. Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the COs filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 542/BANG/2021[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore07 Nov 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

For Appellant: Shri H. Nagin Khincha &For Respondent: Shri M. Mathivanan, D.R
Section 131Section 132(4)Section 153CSection 45(2)

…ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 & CO Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam, Bangalore IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “C’’ BENCH: BANGALORE BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SMT. BEENA PILLAI, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021 Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathikere Ramaiah Seetharam Gokula House, ACIT M.S. Ramaiah Main Road Central Circle-2(1) Vs. Mathikere Bangalore Bangalore 560 054 PAN NO : AGDPS5886M APPELLANT RESPONDENT C.O. Nos.17 to 19/Bang/2021 (Arising out of ITA Nos.542 to 544/Bang/2021) Assessment Year: 2014-15 to 2016-17 Sri Mathiker…

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