New Shorrock Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. CIT
30 ITR 338High Court1956#2596 most cited
What is New Shorrock Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. CIT authority for?
This case lays down a crucial test to distinguish between revenue expenditure (current repairs) and capital expenditure. Expenditure is considered revenue if its object is to preserve and maintain an existing asset without bringing a new asset into existence or obtaining a new or fresh advantage.
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New Shorrock Spinning and Manufacturing Co. Ltd. v. CIT · 30 ITR 338 · Section 32 · Section 143(3) · Section 31(i) · revenue expenditure · capital expenditure · current repairs test · existing asset maintenance · new asset creation · new advantage
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