Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT

402 ITR 640Supreme Court of India2018#21 most cited

What is Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

Disallowance under Section 14A is not automatic and requires the Assessing Officer to record satisfaction before applying Rule 8D. Only investments yielding exempt income are considered for disallowance, irrespective of their strategic nature.

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Judgments citing Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT

Skg Engineering Pvt Ltd., New Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle 23(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1293/DEL/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2017-18 Skg Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Vs Dcit, Gripwel House, Block-5, Circle 23(2), Sector-C 6&7, New Delhi. Lsc Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 110 070. Pan: Aaacs3743F (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri A.T. Panda, Advocate Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 02.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.05.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.1293/Del/2021 For Ay 2017-18 Arises Out Of The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2021-22/1034916910(1) Dated 17.08.2021 [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit(A)’, In Short] Against The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 12.12.2019 By The Ld. Income-Tax Officer, Circle 23(2), Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’).

For Appellant: Shri A.T. Panda, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 14A(3)

…ules and proceeded to make disallowance u/s 14A of the Act. The disallowance made in this manner would have no legs to stand in the eyes of law. This view is further fortified by the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Maxopp Investment Ltd., 402 ITR 640. Accordingly, we direct the ld. AO to delete the disallowance made u/s 14A of the Act for want of recording of satisfaction in terms of section 14A(3) of the Act. Accordingly, the ground raised by the assessee is allowed. 3 4. In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed. Order pronounced in the open court on 09.05.2023. (SAKTIJIT DEY)…

Karun Carpets (P) Ltd., Gurgaon vs. Addi. CIT Spl. Range- 05, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 4299/DEL/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi08 May 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2015-16 Karun Carpets (P) Ltd., Vs Addl. Cit, 801-803, Tower-B, Spl. Range-05, Global Business Park, New Delhi. Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon. Pan: Aaack2331D (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri G.S. Grewal, Ca; Ms Harsimran Grewal, Ca & Shri Jaspal Singh, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 02.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 08.05.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.4299/Del/2019 For Ay 2015-16 Arises Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-36, New Delhi, [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit(A)’, In Short] In Appeal No.13/18-19 Dated 19.02.2019 Against The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 29.11.2017 By The Ld. Income-Tax Officer, Special Range-5, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’). 2. The Only Issue On Merits To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld. Cit(A) Was Justified In Restricting The Disallowance U/S 14A Of The Act To Rs 19,71,549/- In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case.

For Appellant: Shri G.S. Grewal, CAFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 14A(2)

…h Rule 8D(1) of the Rules. When this is violated, then the disallowance of expenses u/s 14A of the Act would have no legs to stand in the eyes of law. Our view is fortified by the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Maxopp Investments reported in 402 ITR 640 (SC). Hence we have no hesitation in directing the ld. AO to delete the disallowance made u/s 14A of the Act. However the suo moto disallowance of expenses made by the assessee in the return of income would prevail. Hence the Ground No. 4 raised by the assessee is allowed. 7. In view of our aforesaid decision, the adjudication of other legal gro…

Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited, Chennai vs. ACIT Corporate Circle-6(1), Chennai

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

ITA 420/CHNY/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.420/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Shriram Transport Finance Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Of Company Limited, Mookambika Income Tax, Complex, No. 4, Shriram House, First Corporate Circle 6(1) Floor, Burkit Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. Chennai 600 017. [Pan:Aaacs7018R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri B. Sivaraman, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Dr. R. Mohan Reddy, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 16.03.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.05.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax-Chennai 3,Chennai Dated 31.03.2022 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2017-18 Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri B. Sivaraman, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. R. Mohan Reddy, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 263

…आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण, ’ए’ "ायपीठ, चे"ई IN THE INCOME-TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI "ी वी दुगा" राव "ाियक सद" एवं "ी जी. मंजुनाथा, लेखा सद" के सम" Before Shri V. Durga Rao, Judicial Member & Shri G. Manjunatha, Accountant Member आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.420/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Shriram Transport Finance Vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Company Limited, Mookambika Income Tax, Complex, No. 4, Shriram House, First Corporate Circle 6(1) Floor, Burkit Road, T. Nagar, Chennai. Chennai 600 017. [PAN:AAACS7018R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant by : Shr…

Essel Mining & Industries Ltd., Kolkatta vs. Dy CIT CC-1(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals of the assessee is partly allowed and the appeal of the revenue is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 297/MUM/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Apr 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 296 & 297/Mum/2021 (A.Ys.2011-12 To 2013-14) Essel Mining & Vs. Dy. Cit, Cc-1(4) Industries Limited 9Th Floor, Old Cgo Industry House, 18Th Building, M.K. Road, Floor, 10 Camac Street, Mumbai - 400020 Kolkata – 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent Jcit, Cc-1(4) Vs. M/S Essel Mining & R. No. 902, Pratistha Industries Limited Bhavan, 9Th Floor, Old Industry House, 18Th Cgo Building, Annexe, Floor, 10, Cama Street, Mumbai – 400 020 Kolkata- 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Yohesh Thar &For Respondent: Biswanath Das
Section 132(1)Section 14ASection 153ASection 153C

…) Ltd (101 taxmann.com 167) P a g e | 5 ITA No.1022 & 1549/Mum/2018 296 & 297/Mum/2021 Essel Mining & industries Ltd. Vs. DCIT, CC-1(4) (Delhi HC); PCIT v. Caraf Builders & Constructions (P) Ltd [2019] 112 taxmann.com 322 (SC); Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT (402 ITR 640) (SC). On the other hand, the ld. D.R supported the order of lower authorities. 7. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record. After considering the decision of various court’s it is settled law that disallowance u/s 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned during the year under consideration. We have perused the decision of the IT…

Essel Mining & Industries Ltd., Kolkatta vs. Dy CIT CC-1(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals of the assessee is partly allowed and the appeal of the revenue is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 296/MUM/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Apr 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 296 & 297/Mum/2021 (A.Ys.2011-12 To 2013-14) Essel Mining & Vs. Dy. Cit, Cc-1(4) Industries Limited 9Th Floor, Old Cgo Industry House, 18Th Building, M.K. Road, Floor, 10 Camac Street, Mumbai - 400020 Kolkata – 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent Jcit, Cc-1(4) Vs. M/S Essel Mining & R. No. 902, Pratistha Industries Limited Bhavan, 9Th Floor, Old Industry House, 18Th Cgo Building, Annexe, Floor, 10, Cama Street, Mumbai – 400 020 Kolkata- 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Yohesh Thar &For Respondent: Biswanath Das
Section 132(1)Section 14ASection 153ASection 153C

…) Ltd (101 taxmann.com 167) P a g e | 5 ITA No.1022 & 1549/Mum/2018 296 & 297/Mum/2021 Essel Mining & industries Ltd. Vs. DCIT, CC-1(4) (Delhi HC); PCIT v. Caraf Builders & Constructions (P) Ltd [2019] 112 taxmann.com 322 (SC); Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT (402 ITR 640) (SC). On the other hand, the ld. D.R supported the order of lower authorities. 7. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record. After considering the decision of various court’s it is settled law that disallowance u/s 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned during the year under consideration. We have perused the decision of the IT…

Joint Commissioner of Income Tax - Central Circle 1(4), Mumbai vs. Essel Mining & Industries Limited, Mumbai

In the result, the appeals of the assessee is partly allowed and the appeal of the revenue is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 1549/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Apr 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 296 & 297/Mum/2021 (A.Ys.2011-12 To 2013-14) Essel Mining & Vs. Dy. Cit, Cc-1(4) Industries Limited 9Th Floor, Old Cgo Industry House, 18Th Building, M.K. Road, Floor, 10 Camac Street, Mumbai - 400020 Kolkata – 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent Jcit, Cc-1(4) Vs. M/S Essel Mining & R. No. 902, Pratistha Industries Limited Bhavan, 9Th Floor, Old Industry House, 18Th Cgo Building, Annexe, Floor, 10, Cama Street, Mumbai – 400 020 Kolkata- 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Yohesh Thar &For Respondent: Biswanath Das
Section 132(1)Section 14ASection 153ASection 153C

…) Ltd (101 taxmann.com 167) P a g e | 5 ITA No.1022 & 1549/Mum/2018 296 & 297/Mum/2021 Essel Mining & industries Ltd. Vs. DCIT, CC-1(4) (Delhi HC); PCIT v. Caraf Builders & Constructions (P) Ltd [2019] 112 taxmann.com 322 (SC); Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT (402 ITR 640) (SC). On the other hand, the ld. D.R supported the order of lower authorities. 7. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record. After considering the decision of various court’s it is settled law that disallowance u/s 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned during the year under consideration. We have perused the decision of the IT…

Essel Mining & Industries Limited, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Central Circle 1(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals of the assessee is partly allowed and the appeal of the revenue is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 1022/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Apr 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhita Nos. 296 & 297/Mum/2021 (A.Ys.2011-12 To 2013-14) Essel Mining & Vs. Dy. Cit, Cc-1(4) Industries Limited 9Th Floor, Old Cgo Industry House, 18Th Building, M.K. Road, Floor, 10 Camac Street, Mumbai - 400020 Kolkata – 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent Jcit, Cc-1(4) Vs. M/S Essel Mining & R. No. 902, Pratistha Industries Limited Bhavan, 9Th Floor, Old Industry House, 18Th Cgo Building, Annexe, Floor, 10, Cama Street, Mumbai – 400 020 Kolkata- 700017 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaace6607L Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Yohesh Thar &For Respondent: Biswanath Das
Section 132(1)Section 14ASection 153ASection 153C

…) Ltd (101 taxmann.com 167) P a g e | 5 ITA No.1022 & 1549/Mum/2018 296 & 297/Mum/2021 Essel Mining & industries Ltd. Vs. DCIT, CC-1(4) (Delhi HC); PCIT v. Caraf Builders & Constructions (P) Ltd [2019] 112 taxmann.com 322 (SC); Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT (402 ITR 640) (SC). On the other hand, the ld. D.R supported the order of lower authorities. 7. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record. After considering the decision of various court’s it is settled law that disallowance u/s 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned during the year under consideration. We have perused the decision of the IT…

Addl/Joint Commissioner of Income Tax (Ltu), Bangalore vs. M/S Vijaya Bank, Bangalore

Accordingly the grounds raised by the revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 528/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore25 Apr 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahum/S. Bank Of Baroda Vs. Addl. Cit, Ltu, (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Bmtc Building 7Th Floor, Central Accounts 6Th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle - 2(1)(1) Vs. M/S. Bank Of Baroda Room No. 561, 5Th Floor (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7Th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Ananthan, Ca& Smt. Lalitha Rameswaran, Ca Revenue By: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 29.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.04.2023 M/S. Bank Of Baroda

For Appellant: Shri Ananthan, CA&For Respondent: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 14ASection 194JSection 36Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)Section 36(1)(viii)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL BENGALURU “B” BENCH, BENGALURU Before Shri George George K., Judicial Member and Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu, Accountant Member M/s. Bank of Baroda vs. Addl. CIT, LTU, (erstwhile Vijaya Bank) BMTC Building 7th Floor, Central Accounts 6th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 PAN – AAACVO3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) ACIT, Circle - 2(1)(1) vs. M/s. Bank of Baroda Room No. 561, 5th Floor (erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 PAN – AAACVO3787 (Appellant) (…

M/S Vijaya Bank, Bangalore vs. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax Ltu, Bangalore

Accordingly the grounds raised by the revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 321/BANG/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore25 Apr 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahum/S. Bank Of Baroda Vs. Addl. Cit, Ltu, (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Bmtc Building 7Th Floor, Central Accounts 6Th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle - 2(1)(1) Vs. M/S. Bank Of Baroda Room No. 561, 5Th Floor (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7Th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Ananthan, Ca& Smt. Lalitha Rameswaran, Ca Revenue By: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 29.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.04.2023 M/S. Bank Of Baroda

For Appellant: Shri Ananthan, CA&For Respondent: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 14ASection 194JSection 36Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)Section 36(1)(viii)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL BENGALURU “B” BENCH, BENGALURU Before Shri George George K., Judicial Member and Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu, Accountant Member M/s. Bank of Baroda vs. Addl. CIT, LTU, (erstwhile Vijaya Bank) BMTC Building 7th Floor, Central Accounts 6th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 PAN – AAACVO3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) ACIT, Circle - 2(1)(1) vs. M/s. Bank of Baroda Room No. 561, 5th Floor (erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 PAN – AAACVO3787 (Appellant) (…

M/S Bec Infra Private Limited, Durg vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax-1(1), Bhilai

In the result ground no. 3 of the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 66/RPR/2020[2014-15]Status: HeardITAT Raipur24 Apr 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.66/Rpr/2020 (Assessment Year: 2014-2015) M/S Bec Infra Private Limited, Vs Circle-3(1), Raipur 47, Motilal Nehru Nagar, Durg Pan No. :Aagcm 0049 N (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Nilesh Jain, Ca राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. Dr सुनिाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 20/04/2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 24/04/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Arun Khodpia, Am : The Assessee Has Filed This Appeal Against The Order Passed By The Cit(A)-Ii, Raipur, Dated 31.12.2019 For The Assessment Year 2014-2015. 2. At The Outset, Ld. Sr. Dr Submitted That The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Delayed By 59 Days, Which Can Be Further Extended Since The Claim Of The Assessee That The Order Was Served After 38 Days Of Delay Was Not Supported By Any Documentary Evidence. As Per Appeal Memo In Form No.36, The Date Of Service Of Communication Of The Order Was 7Th February, 2020 & The Appeal Was Filed On 08.06.2020. On This Aspect, The Ld. Ar Submitted That This Was The Covid-19 Period & The Hon’Ble Apex Court Has Already Directed To Extend The Limitation For That Period, Therefore, The Delay May Be Condoned. The Submission Of The Ld. Ar Found Satisfactory & Acceptable & Accordingly, The Delay In Filing The Present Appeal By The Assessee Is Condoned.

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 14A

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, रायपुर न्यायपीठ, रायपुर IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL RAIPUR BENCH, RAIPUR श्री रविश सूद, न्याययक सदस्य एवं श्री अरुण खोड़विया, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष । BEFORE SHRI RAVISH SOOD, JM & SHRI ARUN KHODPIA, AM आयकर अपील सं./ITA No.66/RPR/2020 (Assessment Year: 2014-2015) M/s BEC Infra Private Limited, Vs Circle-3(1), Raipur 47, Motilal Nehru Nagar, Durg PAN No. :AAGCM 0049 N (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. नििााररती की ओर से /Assessee by : Shri Nilesh Jain, CA राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue by : Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR सुनिाई की तारीख / Date of Hearing : 20/04/2023 घोषणा की…