S.G. Mercantile Corporation P. Ltd. v. CIT, Calcutta

83 ITR 700Supreme Court of India1972#820 most cited

What is S.G. Mercantile Corporation P. Ltd. v. CIT, Calcutta authority for?

Income from sources not falling under any other head of income under Section 14 of the Income Tax Act is taxed under the residuary head 'income from other sources'. If income cannot be taxed under Section 45 (capital gains), it cannot be taxed at all.

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S.G. Mercantile Corporation v. CIT · Section 14 · income from other sources · residuary head of income · Section 45 · capital gains · taxing income

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Judgments citing S.G. Mercantile Corporation P. Ltd. v. CIT, Calcutta

Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle - 1(1), Pune vs. Balkrishnan Shanmugham Chettiar, Alias S. Balan, Pune

Appeals are dismissed in above terms

ITA 112/PUN/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Nov 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No’S.110, 111 & 112/Pun/2021 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years : 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 The Asst. Commissioner Of M/S.Balkrishna Shanmugham Income Tax, Central Circle- Vs Chettiar Alias S. Balan, 1(1), Pune. . 1133/5, Nirankar F.C.Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune – 411016. Pan: Aalpc 5158 J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri M R Bhagwat – Ar Revenue By Shr Ramnath P Murkunde – Dr Date Of Hearing 08/09/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 16/11/2022 आदेश/ Order Per S.S.Godara, Jm: These Revenue’S Three Appeals For Ays 2015-16 To 2017-18 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)-11, Pune’S Separate Orders; All Dated 20.01.2021, Passed In Case Nos.Itba/Apl/S/250/2020-21/1029928824(1), Itba/Apl/S/ 250/2020-21/1029929977(1) & Itba/Apl/S/250/2020- 21/1029930177(1); Respectively, In Proceedings U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short “The Act”].

Section 250Section 80Section 80ISection 80i

…f the action of the authorities below is certain decisions which, in turn are based on the judgments of Hon'ble Supreme Court in East India Housing & Land Development Trust VS. CIT (1961) 42 ITR 49 (SC) and S.G. Mercantile Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Vs. CIT (1972) 83 ITR 700 ITA No’s.110 to 112/PUN/2018 for A.Y. 2015-16 to 17-18 (R) M/s. Balkrishna Shanmugham Chettiar Alias S. Balan (SC). It has been held in the latter decision that where a builder, being, owner lets out property for some time pending sale, the income so derived is to be taxed under the head "Income from house property” and not as "Business income”.…

Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle - 1(1), Pune vs. Balkrishnan Shanmugham Chettiar, Alias S. Balan, Pune

Appeals are dismissed in above terms

ITA 111/PUN/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Nov 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No’S.110, 111 & 112/Pun/2021 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years : 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 The Asst. Commissioner Of M/S.Balkrishna Shanmugham Income Tax, Central Circle- Vs Chettiar Alias S. Balan, 1(1), Pune. . 1133/5, Nirankar F.C.Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune – 411016. Pan: Aalpc 5158 J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri M R Bhagwat – Ar Revenue By Shr Ramnath P Murkunde – Dr Date Of Hearing 08/09/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 16/11/2022 आदेश/ Order Per S.S.Godara, Jm: These Revenue’S Three Appeals For Ays 2015-16 To 2017-18 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)-11, Pune’S Separate Orders; All Dated 20.01.2021, Passed In Case Nos.Itba/Apl/S/250/2020-21/1029928824(1), Itba/Apl/S/ 250/2020-21/1029929977(1) & Itba/Apl/S/250/2020- 21/1029930177(1); Respectively, In Proceedings U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short “The Act”].

Section 250Section 80Section 80ISection 80i

…f the action of the authorities below is certain decisions which, in turn are based on the judgments of Hon'ble Supreme Court in East India Housing & Land Development Trust VS. CIT (1961) 42 ITR 49 (SC) and S.G. Mercantile Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Vs. CIT (1972) 83 ITR 700 ITA No’s.110 to 112/PUN/2018 for A.Y. 2015-16 to 17-18 (R) M/s. Balkrishna Shanmugham Chettiar Alias S. Balan (SC). It has been held in the latter decision that where a builder, being, owner lets out property for some time pending sale, the income so derived is to be taxed under the head "Income from house property” and not as "Business income”.…

Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle - 1(1), Pune vs. Balkrishnan Shanmugham Chettiar, Alias S. Balan, Pune

Appeals are dismissed in above terms

ITA 110/PUN/2021[AALPC5158J]Status: DisposedITAT Pune16 Nov 2022

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No’S.110, 111 & 112/Pun/2021 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years : 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 The Asst. Commissioner Of M/S.Balkrishna Shanmugham Income Tax, Central Circle- Vs Chettiar Alias S. Balan, 1(1), Pune. . 1133/5, Nirankar F.C.Road, Shivaji Nagar, Pune – 411016. Pan: Aalpc 5158 J Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri M R Bhagwat – Ar Revenue By Shr Ramnath P Murkunde – Dr Date Of Hearing 08/09/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 16/11/2022 आदेश/ Order Per S.S.Godara, Jm: These Revenue’S Three Appeals For Ays 2015-16 To 2017-18 Arise Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)-11, Pune’S Separate Orders; All Dated 20.01.2021, Passed In Case Nos.Itba/Apl/S/250/2020-21/1029928824(1), Itba/Apl/S/ 250/2020-21/1029929977(1) & Itba/Apl/S/250/2020- 21/1029930177(1); Respectively, In Proceedings U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short “The Act”].

Section 250Section 80Section 80ISection 80i

…f the action of the authorities below is certain decisions which, in turn are based on the judgments of Hon'ble Supreme Court in East India Housing & Land Development Trust VS. CIT (1961) 42 ITR 49 (SC) and S.G. Mercantile Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Vs. CIT (1972) 83 ITR 700 ITA No’s.110 to 112/PUN/2018 for A.Y. 2015-16 to 17-18 (R) M/s. Balkrishna Shanmugham Chettiar Alias S. Balan (SC). It has been held in the latter decision that where a builder, being, owner lets out property for some time pending sale, the income so derived is to be taxed under the head "Income from house property” and not as "Business income”.…

M/S. G G Associates, Pune vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Circle - 7, Pune

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 1946/PUN/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune07 Jul 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri R. S. Syal, Vp & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1946/Pun/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2013-14 M/S. G. G. Associates, San Mahu Complex 5, Bund Garden Road, Opp. Poona Club, Pune-411001. Pan: Aaffg5234G ……….. आवेदक/Applicant बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle-7, Pune. ..……""यथ" / Respondent Assessee By : Shri Krishana Gujarathi Revenue By : Shri Maruti W. Maddewad सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 03.07.2020 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 07.07.2020 आदेश / Order Per Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm: This Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Emanates From The Order Of The Ld. Cit(Appeal), Pune-5 Dated 15.06.2017 For The Assessment Year 2013-14 As Per The Following Grounds Of Appeal On Record: “1) On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Honourable Cit (Appeal) - 5, Pune Erred In Confirming The Addition Made By The Learned Ao Of Rs. 1,26,000/- To The Income Of The Appellant Under The Head “Income From House Property” Being The Annual Letting Value Of The Unsold Units Lying As Stock In Trade Of The Appellant Without Appreciating The Fact That The Appellant Is Engaged In The Business Of Real Estate Development & The Unsold Flats Are Held As Stock In Trade & Not As Investment. The Appellant Hereby Prays That The Said Addition Of Rs.1,26,000/- May Please Be Deleted.

For Appellant: Shri Krishana GujarathiFor Respondent: Shri Maruti W. Maddewad
Section 23Section 23(4)

…the action of the authorities below is certain decisions which, in turn, are based on the judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court in East India Housing & Land Development Trust VS. CIT (1961) 42 ITR 49 (SC) and S.G. Mercantile Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Vs. CIT (1972) 83 ITR 700 (SC). It has been held in the latter decision that where a builder, being, owner lets out property for some time pending sale, the income so derived is to be taxed under the head “Income from house property” and not as “Business income”. So the ratio is that even if a builder lets out his property, held as stock in trade, income there from will be…