(i) CIT v. Merchem Ltd.

378 ITR 443High Court2015#90 most cited

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Belated remittance of employees' contribution to ESI and PF, even if deposited before the due date for filing the return of income under Section 139(1), is not allowed as a deduction. This disallowance falls under Section 36(1)(va) read with Section 2(24)(x), as Section 43B applies only to employer's contributions.

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CIT v. Merchem Ltd. · 378 ITR 443 · Section 36(1)(va) · Section 2(24)(x) · employees' contribution ESI PF · belated remittance · disallowance of deduction · Section 139(1) · Section 43B · Checkmate Services

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Shri Inderjit Bajaj, Jalandhar vs. Deputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1, Jalandhar

In the result, both the appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 80/ASR/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Amritsar10 Nov 2021AY 2019-20

Bench: The Due Date Of Filing The Return Of Income; B) Amendment Made By Finance Act, 2021 In Section 36(Va) & Section 43B Is Not Retrospective But Is Prospective Applicable W.E.F. A.Y. 2021-22. 2. That The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Addition Of Rs. 48,99,708/- Made By The Ao Representing Delay In Remittance Of Employees Contribution Towards Provident Fund & Esi Disregarding The Various Decisions Of The Jurisdictional Hon'Ble Itat, Amritsar & Hon'Ble Punjab & Haryana High Court Relied Upon By The Assessee Which Are Binding On The Ld. Cit(A).

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Mittal, CAFor Respondent: Shri S.M. Surendranath, Sr. DR
Section 139(1)Section 36Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

…d to be applicable only with prospective effect from 1.4.2021, I hold that the impugned disallowance is not sustainable in view of all these latest developments even if the Revenue’s case is supported by the following case law. (i) CIT vs. Merchem Ltd, [2015] 378 ITR 443(Ker) (ii) CIT vs. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (2014) 366 ITR 170 (Guj.) (iii) CIT vs. South India Corporation Ltd. (2000) 242 ITR 114 (Ker) (iv) CIT vs. GTN Textiles Ltd. (2004) 269 ITR 282 (Ker) (v) CIT vs. Jairam& Sons [2004] 269 ITR 285 (Ker) The impugned ESI/PF disallowance is directed to be deleted therefore.” 10. On an ident…

M/S. Sterling Urban Developments Private Limited, Bengaluru vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-6(1)(2), Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 450/BANG/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore10 Nov 2021AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevanassessment Year : 2019-20 M/S. Sterling Urban Developments Private Limited, Vs. Dcit, 8, Level – 5 – Prestige Nebula, Circle – 6(1)(2), Cubbon Road, Bengaluru. Opp To It Office Building, Bengaluru – 560 001. Pan : Aaacf 9183 C Assessee By : Smt. Sunaina Bhatia, Ca Revenue By : Shri. Ganesh R. Ghale, Standing Counsel For The Department Date Of Hearing : 10.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.11.2021 O R D E R

For Appellant: Smt. Sunaina Bhatia, CAFor Respondent: Shri. Ganesh R. Ghale, Standing Counsel for the Department
Section 139Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 154Section 2Section 28Section 36Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

…) Ltd. v. Dy. CIT [2018] 100 taxmann.com 244 42019] 260 Taxman 60/[2018] 409 ITR 225 (Mad.), CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corpn. [2014] 41 taxmann.com 100/ 366 ITR 170/223 Taxman 398 (Guj.), CIT v. Merchant Ltd. [2015] 61 taxmann.com 119/235 Taxman 291/378 ITR 443 (Ker.), Popular Vehicles & Services Pvt Ltd v. CIT [2018] 96 taxmann.com 13/257 Taxman 120/406 ITR (Ker). 7. The CIT(A), thereafter held that the amendment to section 36(1)(va) by insertion of explanation 2and the amendment to section 43B by insertion to explanation 5 by the Finance Bill 2021 was only declaratory / clarificatory in nature and th…

Sonicwall Technology Systems India Private Limited ( Formerly Known As Dell Software India Private Limited), Bengaluru vs. Income Tax Officer (International Taxation), Ward-1(2), Bengaluru

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 419/BANG/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore10 Nov 2021AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevanand Shri Chandra Poojariassessment Year : 2019-20 M/S. Sonicwall Technology Systems India Vs. Ito, Private Limited Ward International Taxation – 1(2), (Formerly Known As Dell Software India Pvt. Ltd.,) Bengaluru. Embassy Tech Village 3Rd & 4Th Floor, Block-F, Devarabisanahalli, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru – 560 103. Pan : Aaacq 1441 N Assessee By : Smt. Tanmayee Rajkumar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri. Priyadarshi Mishra, Additional Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru Date Of Hearing : 08.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.11.2021 O R D E R

For Appellant: Smt. Tanmayee Rajkumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Priyadarshi Mishra, Additional CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 13Section 139Section 139(1)Section 154Section 2Section 28Section 36Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

…e following judicial pronouncement wherein the aforesaid distinction has been accepted viz., CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corpn. [2014] 41 taxmann.com 100/ 366 ITR 170/223 Taxman 398 (Guj.), CIT v. Merchant Ltd. [2015] 61 taxmann.com 119/235 Taxman 291/378 ITR 443 (Ker.). 7. The CIT(A), thereafter held that the amendment to section 36(1)(va) by insertion of explanation 2and the amendment to section 43B by insertion to explanation 5 by the Finance Bill 2021 was only declaratory / clarificatory in nature and there therefore was applicable with retrospective effect by necessary intendment of deeming nature e…