METAL BOX INDIA LTD,KOLKATA vs. A.C.I.T CIRCLE - 11(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA
In the result, I.T.A. No
ITA 1674/KOL/2017[1997-1998]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata16 Oct 2018AY 1997-1998
Bench: Hon’Ble Shri A.T.Varkey, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A Nos. 1673 & 1674/Kol/2017 Assessment Years : 1996-97 & 1997-98 Metal Box India Ltd. -Vs- Acit, Circle-11(1), Kolkata [Pan: Aabcm 9196 M] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 1916/Kol/2017 Assessment Year : 1996-97 Dcit, Circle-11(1), Kolkata -Vs- Metal Box India Ltd. [Pan: Aabcm 9196 M] (Appellant) (Respondent)
For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Robin Chowdhury, Addl. CIT Sr.DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 145ASection 254Section 43B
…nters the particular block of assets and depreciation granted thereon for the whole block as such, the concerned asset loses its identity. Reliance in this regard is placed on the decision of Hyderabad Tribunal in the case of Natco Exports vs DCIT reported in 86 ITD 445. Moreover, the condition of ‘put to use’ should be tested only in the year of installation or purchase and not thereafter. Hence we hold that the depreciation is allowable on the entire block of assets in the instant case. In any case, the basis adopted by the authorities below of disallowing 50% of depreciation claimed is not in accordance with l…