ITO v. Kewal Construction

354 ITR 13High Court2013#2677 most cited

What is ITO v. Kewal Construction authority for?

Ownership of an infrastructure facility is not a prerequisite for claiming deduction under section 80IA. Additionally, business disallowances that enhance business income make that enhanced income eligible for deduction under section 80P.

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ITO v. Kewal Construction · Kewal Construction 354 ITR 13 · Section 80IA deduction · infrastructure facility ownership · not required to own infrastructure facility · Section 80P deduction · business disallowance enhanced income · eligibility for 80P deduction · developer not owner · Gujarat High Court 80IA · Gujarat High Court 80P

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Judgments citing ITO v. Kewal Construction

THE VAZHAYOOR SERVICE CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD,MALAPPURAM vs. ITO, WARD-2, TRIRUR

In the result, appeal filed by the appellant stands allowed

ITA 580/COCH/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin28 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am& Shri Rahul Chaudharythe Vazhayoor Service Co-Op. Bank Ltd. .......... Appellant No.D1989, Head Office, Azhinhlam P.O., Ernad, Malappuram Dist., Kerala-673632 [Pan: Aacat 5682 J] Vs. Ito, Ward-2, Tirur .......... Respondent Appellant By: None Respondent By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 22.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 28.08.2025 O R D E R Per Inturi Rama Rao, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee-Cooperative Society Directed Against The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (A)/Nfac, Delhi [For Short, ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 19.06.2025 Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, 'The Act') For The Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2014-15. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Appellant Is A Cooperative Society Registered Under The Kerala Co-Operative Societies Act, 1969. It Is Classified As Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society. It Is Engaged In The Business Of Accepting Deposits From Member & Providing Credit Facilities To Its Member. The Return Of 2 The Vazhayoor Service Co-Op. Bank Ltd. Income For The A.Y. 2014-15 Was Filed On 30/03/2015 Disclosing Nil Income After Claiming Deduction Under Section 80P Of The Act. Against The Said Return Of Income, The Assessment Was Completed By The Ito, Ward-3, Tirur (For Short, ‘Ao’) Vide Order Dated 19/12/2016 Passed Under Section 143(3) Of The Act At A Total Income Of Rs. 1,72,40,710/- By Disallowing The Claim For Deduction Under Section 80P Of The Act By Holding That The Appellant Is A Cooperative Bank & Hit By The Provisions Of Section 80P(4) Of The Act.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 80PSection 80P(4)

…allowance would enhance the business income and, therefore, the business income so enhanced shall be eligible for deduction under section 80P of the Act.To the same effect, the decisions of Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the case of ITO vs Keval Constructions (354 ITR 13) and Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT vs. Vishvambharnath Tiwari (ITA No. 02/2011). 6. In the light of the settled legal position, we are of the considered opinion that the additions made by the AO would partakes character of the business income, qualifies for deduction under section 80P of the Act. Accordingly, no addition is required…

ASST.C.I.T., BANGALORE vs. M/S SAP LAB INDIA PVT. LTD.,, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed while the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 623/BANG/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri B. R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No. & Appellant Respondent Assessment Year 623/Bang/2016 The Assistant Commissioner Of M/S. Sap Lab Pvt. Ltd., 2011-12 Income Tax, 138, Export Promotion Circle - 6(1)(1), Industrial Park, Whitefield, Bengaluru. Bengaluru – 560 066. Pan : Aafcs 3649 P 566/Bang/2016 M/S. Sap Lab Pvt. Ltd., The Assistant Commissioner Of 2011-12 Bengaluru – 560 066. Income Tax, Pan : Aafcs 3649 P Circle - 6(1)(1), Bengaluru.

For Appellant: Shri. Aliasger Rampurawala, CAFor Respondent: Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(OSD)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 92Section 92(1)Section 92B(1)Section 92C(2)

…e u/s. 40(a)(i) of the Act. In this regard, we find that two High Courts viz., Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT v. Gem Plus Jewellery India Ltd. (2010) 194 Taxman 192 (Born) and Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the case of ITO vs. Kewal Construction, 354 ITR 13 (Gui) have taken the view that when disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) of the Act goes to enhance the profits that are eligible for deduction under Chapter VIA of the Act, the deduction under Chapter VIA should be allowed on such increased profit. This position has also been now confirmed by the CBDT in its Circular No.37/2016 dated 02.11.2016 wherein th…

M/S SAP LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. ASST.C.I.T., BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed while the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 566/BANG/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore29 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri B. R. Baskaranit(Tp)A No. & Appellant Respondent Assessment Year 623/Bang/2016 The Assistant Commissioner Of M/S. Sap Lab Pvt. Ltd., 2011-12 Income Tax, 138, Export Promotion Circle - 6(1)(1), Industrial Park, Whitefield, Bengaluru. Bengaluru – 560 066. Pan : Aafcs 3649 P 566/Bang/2016 M/S. Sap Lab Pvt. Ltd., The Assistant Commissioner Of 2011-12 Bengaluru – 560 066. Income Tax, Pan : Aafcs 3649 P Circle - 6(1)(1), Bengaluru.

For Appellant: Shri. Aliasger Rampurawala, CAFor Respondent: Shri. Sumer Singh Meena, CIT(DR)(OSD)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 92Section 92(1)Section 92B(1)Section 92C(2)

…e u/s. 40(a)(i) of the Act. In this regard, we find that two High Courts viz., Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of CIT v. Gem Plus Jewellery India Ltd. (2010) 194 Taxman 192 (Born) and Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the case of ITO vs. Kewal Construction, 354 ITR 13 (Gui) have taken the view that when disallowance u/s. 40(a)(ia) of the Act goes to enhance the profits that are eligible for deduction under Chapter VIA of the Act, the deduction under Chapter VIA should be allowed on such increased profit. This position has also been now confirmed by the CBDT in its Circular No.37/2016 dated 02.11.2016 wherein th…

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