Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT

332 ITR 602Supreme Court of India2011#1721 most cited

What is Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

Compensation received for a non-compete covenant or for not carrying on a specific business activity is a capital receipt and not liable to tax as business income.

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Also referred to as

Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT · non-compete fee · capital receipt · not liable to tax · Section 28(va) · Section 37 · business income · restrictive covenant · intangible asset · depreciation on non-compete fee

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Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT

The Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax, Vapi Circle, Vapi vs. M/S. Mitsu Limited, Daman

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3510/AHD/2016[2000-01]Status: DisposedITAT Surat04 May 2020AY 2000-01

Bench: Shri Sandip Gosain & Shri O. P. Meenav. ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं././././I "नधा"र अपीलाथ" Appellant S .T.A No. ण N वष"/A Y: 1 1671/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 2 1371/Ah 2002- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 03 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Co.No.1 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant 3 84/Ahd/ 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of 2006 Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 4 1672/Ah 2003- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 04 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 5 1764/Ah 2003- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 04 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q 6 1000/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2016 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 7 3510/Ah 2000- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2016 01 Commissioner Of Page 2 Of 83 Mitsu Ltd. V. Acit- Vapi/I.T.A. No.1671-1371,Co-184,1672-1764,1614 &1000/Ahd/2006/A.Y.02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 Income Tax-Vapi 304/2, Iind Phase, Circle, Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q

Section 143

….02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 income. The Ld. Counsel filed a Paper book relying upon the decision of ITAT in the case of Mrs. Hami Aspi Balsara (supra), ACIT v. Savita Mandhana in ITA No. 3900/Mum/2010, Dr. B.V. Raju (supra), Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT [2011] 332 ITR 602/198 Taxman 78 (SC) and John D'Souza. The learned counsel for the assessee further submitted that similar ant held to be capital receipt in the case of the assessee by the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in Tax Appeal No.1151 and 1188 of 2008 and 800 of 2013 dated 04.07.2016[ PB-61 to 68] wherein after considering the decision of Hon`ble Supreme C…

M/S. Mitsu Private Limited, Vapi vs. The ACIT, Vapi Circle, Vapi

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1000/AHD/2016[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Surat04 May 2020AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri Sandip Gosain & Shri O. P. Meenav. ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं././././I "नधा"र अपीलाथ" Appellant S .T.A No. ण N वष"/A Y: 1 1671/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 2 1371/Ah 2002- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 03 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Co.No.1 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant 3 84/Ahd/ 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of 2006 Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 4 1672/Ah 2003- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 04 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 5 1764/Ah 2003- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 04 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q 6 1000/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2016 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 7 3510/Ah 2000- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2016 01 Commissioner Of Page 2 Of 83 Mitsu Ltd. V. Acit- Vapi/I.T.A. No.1671-1371,Co-184,1672-1764,1614 &1000/Ahd/2006/A.Y.02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 Income Tax-Vapi 304/2, Iind Phase, Circle, Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q

Section 143

….02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 income. The Ld. Counsel filed a Paper book relying upon the decision of ITAT in the case of Mrs. Hami Aspi Balsara (supra), ACIT v. Savita Mandhana in ITA No. 3900/Mum/2010, Dr. B.V. Raju (supra), Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT [2011] 332 ITR 602/198 Taxman 78 (SC) and John D'Souza. The learned counsel for the assessee further submitted that similar ant held to be capital receipt in the case of the assessee by the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in Tax Appeal No.1151 and 1188 of 2008 and 800 of 2013 dated 04.07.2016[ PB-61 to 68] wherein after considering the decision of Hon`ble Supreme C…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. Mr. Francis Wacziarg, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 4728/DEL/2012[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Jul 2019AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Kuldip Singhassessment Year: 2007-08 Dcit, Vs Francis Wacziarg, Circle-11(1), A-58, Nizamuddin East, Cr Building, New Delhi. New Delhi. Pan: Aaepw9332M (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ved Jain, Advocate, S/Shri Rishabh Jain, Manoj Piyush & Hardik Arora, Cas Revenue By : Ms Ashima Neb, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 17.07.2019 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.07.2019 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11Th June, 2012 Of The Cit(A)-13, New Delhi, Relating To Assessment Year 2007-08. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & Derives Income From Salary, Business & Other Sources. He Filed His Return Of Income On 12Th October, 2007 Declaring The Total Income Of Rs.73,06,002/-. The Return Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act. Subsequently, The Assessing Officer Reopened The Assessment

For Appellant: Shri Ved Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Ashima Neb, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 2(14)

…vi) Abhay Kumar S. Maskara vs. ITO, ITA No.3706/Mum/2012; (vii) Kurush N. Jungalwala vs. ITO, ITA No.2398/Mum/2008; (viii) Renu Roy vs. ITO, ITA Nos.491-496/Kol/2012; (ix) ACIT vs. Suresh Sethi, ITA No.763/Kol/2012; and (x) Guffic Chem (P) Ltd. vs. CIT (2011) 332 ITR 602 (SC). 10. He accordingly submitted that since the ld.CIT(A) has passed the order deleting the addition which is in consonance with the judicial precedents, therefore, the same should be upheld and the grounds raised by the Revenue should be dismissed. 11. We have considered the rival arguments made by both the sides and perused the orders of the…

DCIT 10(1), Mumbai vs. Music Broadcast P.Ltd, Mumbai

In the result appeal filed by the revenue is hereby Dismissed

ITA 3532/MUM/2013[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Jan 2017AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri G.S.Pannu, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकरअपीलसं/I.T.A. No.3532/Mum/2013 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) Dcit 10(1) बनाम/ M/S. Music Broadcast Pvt. 455, Aayakar Bhavan, Ltd. Vs. 4Th Floor, M. K. Marg, 5Th Floor, Mumbai - 400020 Rna Corporate Park, Opp. Western Express Highway, Kalanagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051 C.O. No.143/Mum/2014 (I.T.A. No. 3532/Mum/2013) (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) M/S. Music Broadcast Pvt. बनाम/ Dcit 10(1) Ltd. 455, Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. 5Th Floor, 4Th Floor, M. K. Marg, Rna Corporate Park, Mumbai - 400020 Opp. Western Express Highway, Kalanagar, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaccm4036H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) .. (""थ" /Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri L.N. MalikFor Respondent: Shri N. P. Singh (CIT-DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 14ASection 28

…transaction in connection with the payment of Rs.19,40,00,000/- on account of non competing the business of the appellant for another 2½ years. This controversy has also been adjudicated by the CIT(A) on the basis of the finding in case of Guffin Chem P. Ltd. 332 ITR 602 (SC). The relevant para has been produced above while enumerating the finding of the CIT(A) in which this type of transaction has been dealt as capital receipt. Depreciation has rightly allowed accordingly. Therefore in view of the said circumstances, we are of the view that the said transaction has also been dealt by the CIT(A) in accordance wit…

Shilpa Hemant Pradhan, Thane vs. ITO WD 3(3), Thane

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby dismissed

ITA 562/MUM/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Sept 2016AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R.C.Sharma, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.562/Mum/2015 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Shilpa Hemant Pradhan The Income Tax Officer, Ward- बनाम/ 3(3), Room No.8, B Wing, 6Th C-1101, Sunglow, Shreeji Ville Vs. Complex, Almeida Floor, Ashar I.T. Park, Road Road,Panchpakhadi, Thane No.16-Z, Wagle Indl. Estate, (W),Mumbai – 400 601. Thane-400 604. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aeypp 2433 A .. (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri M.C. Naniwadekar Department By: Shri Vikram Batra सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing: 07.09.2016 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28.09.2016 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm:

For Appellant: Shri M.C. NaniwadekarFor Respondent: Shri Vikram Batra
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 28

…7034 (Mum) of 2012 , A.Y. 2010-11 dated 16.01.2013 wherein it was specifically held that Non- compete fee is liable to be taxed under business income u/s. 28(va). CIT(A) has also placed reliance on the law settled in the case of Giffic Chem Pvt. Ltd. vs. CIT (332 ITR 602)(2011). No distinguishable material has been placed on record to deviate the finding of the CIT(A) in question. Moreover, the case of the assessee has been fully covered by the case of her husband (Hemant Prabhakar Pradhan) (in ITA No. 6794/Mum/2014, dt.13.07.2016 for AY 2011-12) (supra). Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, we are of t…

Hemant Prabhakar Pradhan, Thane vs. ACIT Cir-1, Thane

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 6794/MUM/2014[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai13 Jul 2016AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri B.R. Baskaran & Shri C.N. Prasadआयकर अपील सं /I.Ta No. 6794/Mum/2014 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hemant Prabhakar The Acit, Circle-1, बनाम/ Pradhan, R. No. 22, B-Wing, 6Th Floor, Vs. C-1101, Sunglow, Ashar I.T. Park, Road No. 16-Z Shreeji Ville Complex, Wagle Industrial Estate, Almeida Road, Thane-400 604 Panchpakhadi, Thane (W)-400 601 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aaspp 1387R (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से/ Appellant By: Shri M.C. Naniwadekar Shri Randhir Gupta ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By:

For Appellant: Shri M.C. Naniwadekar
Section 28Section 45(1)

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, मुंबई "यायपीठ , मुंबई । IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “H” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI B.R. BASKARAN, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI C.N. PRASAD, JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकर अपील सं /I.TA No. 6794/Mum/2014 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12 Hemant Prabhakar The ACIT, Circle-1, बनाम/ Pradhan, R. No. 22, B-Wing, 6th Floor, Vs. C-1101, Sunglow, Ashar I.T. Park, Road No. 16-Z Shreeji Ville Complex, Wagle Industrial Estate, Almeida Road, Thane-400 604 Panchpakhadi, Thane (W)-400 601 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./PAN/GIR No. AASPP 1387R (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से/ Appell…