(Refer: CIT v. C.P.Sarathy Mudaliar

83 ITR 170Supreme Court of India1972#1811 most cited

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For the purpose of deemed dividend under section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act, the term 'shareholder' refers exclusively to a registered shareholder of the company, and not a beneficial owner or non-shareholder.

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C.P.Sarathy Mudaliar · CIT v. C.P.Sarathy Mudaliar · section 2(22)(e) · section 2(6A) · deemed dividend · shareholder definition · registered shareholder · beneficial owner · closely held company · non-shareholder

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DCIT, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S.Minal Constractors and Builders Pvt Lit., Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 646/CHNY/2023[2021-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2021-23

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.642/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Sai Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aahcp7751K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.643/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mugilan Structurals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Vs. Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aajcm3182D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.644/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mac Quality Builders Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Vs. Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aaecv8582B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

Section 139(1)Section 2(22)(e)

…ny/23 Private Limited (Supra), the Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that the expression "shareholder" has to be construed to mean a 'registered shareholder' in view of the decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of CIT vs. CP Sarathy Mudaliar (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) and CIT vs. Rameshwarlal Sanwarmal (1980) 22 ITR 1 (SC), The Hon'ble High Court observed that the word "shareholder" followed by the expression "being a person who is the beneficial owner of shares" does not in any way alter the position that the shareholder has to be a registered shareholder and that the said expression imposes a further con…

DCIT, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S. Meadow Infrastructure Pvt Lit., Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 645/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.642/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Sai Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aahcp7751K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.643/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mugilan Structurals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Vs. Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aajcm3182D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.644/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mac Quality Builders Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Vs. Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aaecv8582B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

Section 139(1)Section 2(22)(e)

…ny/23 Private Limited (Supra), the Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that the expression "shareholder" has to be construed to mean a 'registered shareholder' in view of the decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of CIT vs. CP Sarathy Mudaliar (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) and CIT vs. Rameshwarlal Sanwarmal (1980) 22 ITR 1 (SC), The Hon'ble High Court observed that the word "shareholder" followed by the expression "being a person who is the beneficial owner of shares" does not in any way alter the position that the shareholder has to be a registered shareholder and that the said expression imposes a further con…

DCIT, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S.Mac Quality Builders Pvt Lit., Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 644/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.642/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Sai Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aahcp7751K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.643/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mugilan Structurals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Vs. Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aajcm3182D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.644/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mac Quality Builders Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Vs. Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aaecv8582B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

Section 139(1)Section 2(22)(e)

…ny/23 Private Limited (Supra), the Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that the expression "shareholder" has to be construed to mean a 'registered shareholder' in view of the decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of CIT vs. CP Sarathy Mudaliar (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) and CIT vs. Rameshwarlal Sanwarmal (1980) 22 ITR 1 (SC), The Hon'ble High Court observed that the word "shareholder" followed by the expression "being a person who is the beneficial owner of shares" does not in any way alter the position that the shareholder has to be a registered shareholder and that the said expression imposes a further con…

DCIT, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S. Mukilanstructurals Pvt Lit., Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 643/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.642/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Sai Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aahcp7751K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.643/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mugilan Structurals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Vs. Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aajcm3182D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.644/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mac Quality Builders Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Vs. Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aaecv8582B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

Section 139(1)Section 2(22)(e)

…ny/23 Private Limited (Supra), the Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that the expression "shareholder" has to be construed to mean a 'registered shareholder' in view of the decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of CIT vs. CP Sarathy Mudaliar (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) and CIT vs. Rameshwarlal Sanwarmal (1980) 22 ITR 1 (SC), The Hon'ble High Court observed that the word "shareholder" followed by the expression "being a person who is the beneficial owner of shares" does not in any way alter the position that the shareholder has to be a registered shareholder and that the said expression imposes a further con…

DCIT, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt Lit., Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 642/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.642/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Mukunda Land Developers Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Sai Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aahcp7751K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.643/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mugilan Structurals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Vs. Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aajcm3182D] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.644/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Mac Quality Builders Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 198, 13Th Cross Street, Sri Sai Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), Investigation Building, Nagar, Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Vs. Chennai 34. Chennai 600 097. [Pan:Aaecv8582B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

Section 139(1)Section 2(22)(e)

…ny/23 Private Limited (Supra), the Hon'ble Delhi High Court held that the expression "shareholder" has to be construed to mean a 'registered shareholder' in view of the decisions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of CIT vs. CP Sarathy Mudaliar (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) and CIT vs. Rameshwarlal Sanwarmal (1980) 22 ITR 1 (SC), The Hon'ble High Court observed that the word "shareholder" followed by the expression "being a person who is the beneficial owner of shares" does not in any way alter the position that the shareholder has to be a registered shareholder and that the said expression imposes a further con…

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Ltd., Chennai vs. ACIT, Large Taxpayer Unit-1, Chennai

ITA 269/CHNY/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Sept 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon’Ble & Shrimanjunatha.G, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.269/Chny/2022 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 V. M/S.Cognizant Technology- The Asst. Commissioner- Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Of Income Tax, 5/535, Okkiam, Thoriapakkam, Large Taxpayer Unit-1, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai. Chennai-600 096. [Pan:Aaacd 3312 M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr.Counsel For Shri N.V. Balaji, Adv. ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri R.Shankaranarayanan, Additional Solicitor – General Of India For Shri A.P.Srinivas, Sr. Standing Counsel : सुनवाईक"तारीख/Date Of Hearing 03.07.2023 घोषणाक"तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13.09.2023

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr.CounselFor Respondent: Shri R.Shankaranarayanan
Section 115Section 115QSection 2(22)Section 391Section 393Section 46ASection 77A

…22)(d) of the Act, are in the nature of deeming provision seeking to enlarge the definition of the term ‘dividend’ and are therefore, to be directly construed as held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. C.P.Sarathy Mudaliar reported in [1972] 83 ITR 170 (SC) and by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of C.R.Dass reported in [2012] 204 Taxmann 227 (Delhi). :: 24 :: 15. The Ld.Sr.Counsel for the assessee referring to provisions of Sec.46A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 submitted that, provisions of Sec.46A of the Act provides for taxation of capital gains arising to its shareholders on purchase…

Commissioner of Income Tax (C) -II vs. M. K. Foundation

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue

ITA/147/2009HC Calcutta09 Feb 2023

Bench: : The Hon’Ble Justice T.S. Sivagnanam & The Hon’Ble Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharyya Date : 9Th February, 2023 Appearance : Ms. Smita Das De, Adv. …For The Appellant. Mr. J. P. Khaitan, Sr. Adv. Ms. Swapna Das, Adv. …For The Respondent. The Court : This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Under Section 260A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The ‘Act’ For Brevity) Is Directed Against The Order Dated 30Th September, 2008 Passed By The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “B” Bench, Kolkata (The Tribunal) In It(Ss)A No.68/Kol/2006 For The Block Period From 01.04.1990 To 24.08.2000. The Appeal Was Admitted On The Following Substantial Questions Of Law: (A) Whether In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case The Tribunal Was Justified In Law To Cancel

Section 2(22)(e)Section 260ASection 263

…Tribunal has noted that the undisputed and admitted facts. Thereafter it proceeded to consider as to how a deeming provision should be construed and by relying upon the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in CIT vs. C.P. Sarathy Mudaliar reported in (1972) 83 ITR 170 (SC) it held that deeming provision must receive strict interpretation. After such an observation the learned Tribunal has noted the facts that the assessing officer while completing the original block assessment, was fully aware of the matter in dispute. The assessee had clarified before the assessing officer regarding the quantification of dee…

ACIT 12(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Associated Hospitality Ltd Developers P. Ltd, Mumbai

ITA 1348/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 May 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri G. Manjunathaassessment Year 2013-14 Dcit-12(1)(1), M/S Associated Hospitality & Room No.223, 02Nd Floor, Developers Pvt. Ltd. बनाम/ Aayakar Bhavan, 4Th Floor, Techniplex-1, Off. Vs. M.K. Road, Veer Savarkar Flyover, Mumbai-400020 Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400062 (राज"व /Revenue) ("नधा"रती /Assessee) P.A. No. Aafca7847P Shri Anadi Varma Cit-Dr राज"व क" ओर से / Revenue By "नधा"रती क" ओर से / Assessee By Shri Rajesh S. Shah

Section 143(3)Section 2(22)(e)Section 36Section 36(1)(iii)

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, मुंबई "यायपीठ, ‘ए’,मुंबई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCHES “A”, MUMBAI Before Shri MAHAVIR SINGH, Judicial Member, and Shri G. MANJUNATHA, Accountant Member Assessment Year 2013-14 DCIT-12(1)(1), M/s Associated Hospitality & Room No.223, 02nd Floor, Developers Pvt. Ltd. बनाम/ Aayakar Bhavan, 4th Floor, Techniplex-1, Off. Vs. M.K. Road, Veer Savarkar Flyover, Mumbai-400020 Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400062 (राज"व /Revenue) ("नधा"रती /Assessee) P.A. No. AAFCA7847P Shri Anadi Varma CIT-DR राज"व क" ओर से / Revenue by "नधा"रती क" ओर से / Assessee by Shri Rajesh S. Shah 20/02/2019 सुनव…