L.Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT

72 ITR 114High Court1969#3831 most cited

What is L.Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT authority for?

A business concern can still be considered to be carrying on its business even if there are long intervals of inactivity, provided it is kept alive, retains its registered office, and holds meetings. It is not necessary for a business to have work constantly to be considered in existence.

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Also referred to as

L.Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT · business expenses · going concern · carry forward of losses · section 30 · section 34 · period of lull and inactivity · retained registered office · holding meetings

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing L.Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT

SNW SMITH CONSULTANT PRIVATE LIMITED,NEW DELHI vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 5, NEW DELHI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 2635/DEL/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi08 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri S. Rifaur Rahmansnw Smith Consultant Private Limited, Vs. Dcit, Central Circle 5, 112-Gl, Antriksh Bhawan, New Delhi. 22, Kg Marg, New Delhi – 110 001. (Pan : Aakcs4626B) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Hasneeta Matta, Advocate Shri Mahan Kalra, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 10.07.2025 Date Of Order : 08.10.2025 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman: 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-24, New Delhi (For Short ‘Ld. Cit (A)) For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, This Is Second Round Of Appeal After Setting Aside The Appeal Preferred By The Assessee To The File Of The Ao By The Coordinate Bench Vide Ita No.1588/Del/2020 To Verify The Expenditures Claimed By The Assessee Even Though There Was No Business Income

For Appellant: Ms. Hasneeta Matta, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Manish Gupta, Sr. DR
Section 142(1)

…e. 3.4. It is settled law that absence of business receipts is not a ground for disallowance of expenditure u/s.37(1) of the Act. 3.5. Reliance is placed on the decision of the Hon'ble High Court of Madras in the case of L. Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT [1969] 72 ITR 114 (Madras) [09-04-1965], wherein regarding allowability of business expenses, the Hon'ble Court has noted as under: The company may not obtain or be able to execute a single business contract for months and yet it may be deemed to carry on its business, if during the period of lull and inactivity it is kept alive and if it retains its registered off…

ITO - 4(2)(4), MUMBAI vs. M. W. CORP. PVT. LTD., MUMBAI

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

ITA 6689/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Oct 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Gagan Goyalito-4(2)(4), Room No. 647, 6Th Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai-400020. ...... Appellant Vs. M/S M.W.Corp. Pvt. Ltd. 99, Niranjan, Marine Drive, Marine Lines, Mumbai-400002. Pan: Aafcm1365G ..... Respondent Appellant By : Smt. Mahita Nair- Cit(Dr) Respondent By : None Date Of Hearing : 25/07/2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 20/10/2022 Order Per Gagan Goyal, A.M: This Appeal By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)-9, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As [‘Cit(A)’] Dated 14.09.2017 Passed Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As [‘The Act’] For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2012-13. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Smt. Mahita Nair- CIT(DR)For Respondent: None
Section 143(3)Section 56

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH “D”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI ABY T VARKEY, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI GAGAN GOYAL, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ITO-4(2)(4), Room No. 647, 6th Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai-400020. ...... Appellant Vs. M/s M.W.Corp. Pvt. Ltd. 99, Niranjan, Marine Drive, Marine Lines, Mumbai-400002. PAN: AAFCM1365G ..... Respondent Appellant by : Smt. Mahita Nair- CIT(DR) Respondent by : None Date of hearing : 25/07/2022 Date of pronouncement : 20/10/2022 ORDER PER GAGAN GOYAL, A.M: This appeal by the Revenue is directed against the order of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax(Appeals)-9, Mu…

MONARCH REALTY AND DEVELOPERS PVT LTD.,,MUMBAI vs. DCIT 10(2)(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 4325/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Feb 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalemonarch Realty & Vs. Dcit 10(2)(2) Developers Pvt Ltd., 209, 2Nd Floor, 410/411 Janki Centre, Aayakar Bhavan, Dattaji Salvi Road, Off Mk Road, Mumbai – Veera Desai Road, 400020. Andheri (W), Mumbai- 400053 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabch2236F Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr.Pankaj Toprani.Ar Respondent By : Mr.Sanyam Joshi. Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 25.01.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 15.02.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-17, Mumbai Passed U/S 143(3) & 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Mr.Pankaj Toprani.ARFor Respondent: Mr.Sanyam Joshi. Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 40

…the construction activity and the projects are delayed due to external factors and real estate market. We support our view on the ratio of decision of Honble High Court of Monarch Realty And Developers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai. Madras in L.VE.Vairavan Chettiar Vs CIT 72 ITR 114 (Madras). Accordingly, the order of the CIT(A) on the disputed issue is set-aside and direct the Assessing officer to delete the addition and allow the grounds of appeal in favour of the assessee. 7. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed. Order pronounced in the open court on 15.02.2022. (PRAMOD KUMAR) (PAVAN KUMAR GADALE)…

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