Metal Box Co. of India Ltd. v. Their Workmen

73 ITR 53Supreme Court of India1969#286 most cited

What is Metal Box Co. of India Ltd. v. Their Workmen authority for?

A provision for gratuity liability, calculated on an actuarial basis and spread over a number of years, is an allowable business expense. Such a provision is considered a charge against profits rather than a reserve.

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Metal Box Co. of India Ltd. v. Their Workmen · 73 ITR 53 · gratuity provision · actuarial valuation · allowable expense · charge against profits · commercial accountancy · provision vs reserve · Section 37(1)

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Judgments citing Metal Box Co. of India Ltd. v. Their Workmen

Magnalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, Mumbai vs. Addl CIT 3(2)

In the result the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 7133/MUM/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Sept 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey () & Shri N.K. Pradhan () Assessment Year: 2009-10 Mangalore Refinery & Addl. Cit-3(2), Mumbai Petrochemicals Ltd. 15Th Vs. Floor, Maker Tower, Ewing, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai- 400005. Pan No. Aaacm5132A Respondent Appellant Assessment Year: 2009-10 Dcit-3(2) Room No. Mangalore Refinery & 674, 6Th Floor, Petrochemicals Ltd. 15Th Vs. Aayakarbhavan, M. K. Floor, Maker Tower, Ewing, Road, Mumbai-400020. Cuffe Parade, Mumbai- 400005. Pan No. Aaacm5132A Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Mr. J.D.J. Mistri, Senior Advocate & Mr. Madhur Agrawal, Advocate Revenue By : Mr.Samuel Darse, Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing : 12/06/2018 Date Of Pronouncement: 07/09/2018

For Appellant: Mr. J.D.J. Mistri, Senior AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr.Samuel Darse, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 195Section 40Section 44B

…115JB of the Act. 38. In appeal, the Ld. CIT(A) agreed with the reasons given by the AO and dismissed the appeal filed by the assessee. 39. Before us, the Ld. counsel of the assessee relies on the decision in Metal Box Company of India Ltd. v. Their Workmen (73 ITR 53) (SC), Bharat Earth Moves v. CIT (245 ITR 428) (SC), CIT v. Nagri Mills Co. Ltd. (33 ITR 681) (Bom). Also reliance is placed by him on the order of the Tribunal in assessee’s own case for AY 2004-05. Mangalore Refinery On the other hand, the Ld. DR relies on the order of the Ld. CIT(A). 40. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the releva…

The Dy. CIT, Vijayawada vs. M/S. the Gandhi Co-Op., Vijayawada

In the result, appeals of the revenue for the assessment years 2012-

ITA 461/VIZ/2016[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam05 Sept 2018AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.199/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year: 2012-13) Joint Commissioner Of Vs. The Gandhi Cooperative Income Tax (Osd), Vijayawada Urban Bank Ltd. Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.461/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year: 2013-14) Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. The Gandhi Cooperative Circle-2(1), Vijayawada Urban Bank Ltd. Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Cross Objection No.01/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.Nos.199/Viz/2016) The Gandhi Cooperative Urban Vs. Joint Commissioner Of Income Bank Ltd., Vijayawada Tax (Osd), Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] Cross Objection No.02/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.No.461/Viz/2016) The Gandhi Cooperative Urban Deputy Commissioner Of Bank Ltd., Vijayawada Income Tax [Pan :Aaaat8072G] Circle-2(1), Vijayawada निर्धाऩिती की ओि से/ Assessee By : Shri C.Subrahmanyam, Ar िधजस्व की ओि से/ Revenue By : Smt U Mini Chandran, Dr सुिवधई की तधिीख / Date Of Hearing : 20.08.2018 05.09.2018 घोषणध की तधिीख/Date Of Pronouncement :

For Appellant: Shri C.Subrahmanyam, ARFor Respondent: Smt U Mini Chandran, DR

…CIT. The Andhra Pradesh High Court after referring to the judgement of the Bombay High Court in Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. D. V. Bapat, ITO (1975) 101 ITR 292, and the judgement of the Supreme Court in Metal Box Company of India Ltd. vs. The Workmen (1969) 73 ITR 53, held that the amount paid towards an unapproved gratuity fund can be deducted under sec. 37 of the I.T. Act, though not under sec. 36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding…

The JCIT(OSD), Vijayawada vs. The Gandhi Coperative Urban Bank Ltd., Vijayawada

In the result, appeals of the revenue for the assessment years 2012-

ITA 199/VIZ/2016[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam05 Sept 2018AY 2012-2013

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.199/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year: 2012-13) Joint Commissioner Of Vs. The Gandhi Cooperative Income Tax (Osd), Vijayawada Urban Bank Ltd. Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.461/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year: 2013-14) Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax Vs. The Gandhi Cooperative Circle-2(1), Vijayawada Urban Bank Ltd. Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Cross Objection No.01/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.Nos.199/Viz/2016) The Gandhi Cooperative Urban Vs. Joint Commissioner Of Income Bank Ltd., Vijayawada Tax (Osd), Vijayawada [Pan :Aaaat8072G] Cross Objection No.02/Viz/2018 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.No.461/Viz/2016) The Gandhi Cooperative Urban Deputy Commissioner Of Bank Ltd., Vijayawada Income Tax [Pan :Aaaat8072G] Circle-2(1), Vijayawada निर्धाऩिती की ओि से/ Assessee By : Shri C.Subrahmanyam, Ar िधजस्व की ओि से/ Revenue By : Smt U Mini Chandran, Dr सुिवधई की तधिीख / Date Of Hearing : 20.08.2018 05.09.2018 घोषणध की तधिीख/Date Of Pronouncement :

For Appellant: Shri C.Subrahmanyam, ARFor Respondent: Smt U Mini Chandran, DR

…CIT. The Andhra Pradesh High Court after referring to the judgement of the Bombay High Court in Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. v. D. V. Bapat, ITO (1975) 101 ITR 292, and the judgement of the Supreme Court in Metal Box Company of India Ltd. vs. The Workmen (1969) 73 ITR 53, held that the amount paid towards an unapproved gratuity fund can be deducted under sec. 37 of the I.T. Act, though not under sec. 36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rm Kv Fashion Garments Pvt Ltd, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 761/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. M/S Rm Kv Fbrics Private Limited, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 760/CHNY/2018[2014--15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. M/S Rm K V Silks Private Limited, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 759/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

M/S Rm Kv Fbrics Private Limited, Tirunelveli vs. ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 614/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

M/S Rm K V Silks Private Limited, Tirunelveli vs. ACIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 613/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fashion Garments Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1626/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fashion Garments Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1625/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1624/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…

DCIT Circle 1, Tirunelveli vs. Rmkv Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Tirunelveli

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue in ITA No

ITA 1623/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Apr 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyq आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1621/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2012-13 Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Circle-1, Vs. 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tirunelveli. Tirunelveli – 627 003. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1593/Chny/2017 & Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.1622/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2013-14 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, Tirunelveli. [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.613/Chny/2018 Cross Appeal By Revenue In Ita No.759/Chny/2018 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Rmkv Silks Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income 176F, Trivandrum Road, Tax, Tirunelveli – 627 003. Circle-1, [Pan: Aafcr 4024B] Tirunelveli.

Section 47

…n that the question that arises is that whether this provision towards unredeemed bonus points can allowed as a deduction while computing the profits and gains of business. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the cases of Metal Box Company of India v. Their Workmen 73 ITR 53 (SC) and Bharat Earth Movers v. CIT 245 ITR 428 [2000] (SC) had laid down the principle that a provision for liability is allowable as a deduction provided that liability is a present obligation arising from the past events the settlement of which is expected to result in outflow of resources and in respect of which a reliable estimate is possib…