IPCA Laboratories Ltd. v. DCIT

266 ITR 521Supreme Court of India2004#854 most cited

What is IPCA Laboratories Ltd. v. DCIT authority for?

When the provisions of a fiscal statute are unambiguous, they must be interpreted strictly, and benefits not explicitly provided cannot be conferred by ignoring or misinterpreting the clear words in the section.

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IPCA Laboratories Ltd. v. DCIT · 266 ITR 521 · statutory interpretation · fiscal statutes · unambiguous provisions · tax benefits · deductions · Section 80IB · Section 80HHC · strict construction · legislative intent

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Judgments citing IPCA Laboratories Ltd. v. DCIT

Harshvardhan Constructions, Mumbai vs. ITO 23(1)(5), Mumbai

ITA 5225/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jul 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Ravish Soodharshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D (Appellant) (Respondent) Income Tax Officer Vs. Harshvardhan Construvctions Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor , 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D Harshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, A.RFor Respondent: Shri S.C Tiwari, CIT D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 80I

…onsideration to the aforesaid claim of the ld. A.R and in the backdrop of the facts of the case before us are unable to persuade ourselves to subscribe to the same. As observed by the Hon‘ble Supreme Court in the case of IPCA Laboratories Ltd. Vs. DCIT (2004) 266 ITR 521 (SC), that even though a liberal interpretation has to be given, the interpretation has to be as per the wording of the section. If the wordings of the section are clear, then benefits, which are not available under the section cannot be conferred by ignoring or misinterpreting the words in the section. Adopting a similar view, the Hon‘ble Apex C…

ITO 23(1)(5), Mumbai vs. Harshvardhan Constructions, Mumbai

ITA 5912/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Jul 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Ravish Soodharshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D (Appellant) (Respondent) Income Tax Officer Vs. Harshvardhan Construvctions Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor , 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D Harshvardhan Constructions Income Tax Officer 11, Happy Home, 244 Waterfield Road; Ward 23(1)(5), 1St Floor, Vs. Bandra West, Mumbai – 400 050. Matru Mandir, Tardeo Road, Mumbai – 400 007. Pan– Aadfh6590D

For Appellant: Shri Nitesh Joshi, A.RFor Respondent: Shri S.C Tiwari, CIT D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 80I

…onsideration to the aforesaid claim of the ld. A.R and in the backdrop of the facts of the case before us are unable to persuade ourselves to subscribe to the same. As observed by the Hon‘ble Supreme Court in the case of IPCA Laboratories Ltd. Vs. DCIT (2004) 266 ITR 521 (SC), that even though a liberal interpretation has to be given, the interpretation has to be as per the wording of the section. If the wordings of the section are clear, then benefits, which are not available under the section cannot be conferred by ignoring or misinterpreting the words in the section. Adopting a similar view, the Hon‘ble Apex C…