Sahney Steel and Press Works Ltd. v. CIT

228 ITR 253Supreme Court of India1997#166 most cited

What is Sahney Steel and Press Works Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

A subsidy is treated as a revenue receipt if the assessee is free to use the money in its business as it likes and is not obligated to spend it for a specific capital purpose, such as acquiring assets or repaying loans.

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Sahney Steel and Press Works Ltd. v. CIT · subsidy revenue receipt · capital receipt · taxability of subsidies · Section 2(24)(xviii) · Section 37(1) · purpose of subsidy · obligation to spend · income tax treatment of subsidies

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Sahney Steel and Press Works Ltd. v. CIT

ACIT 3(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Hikal Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 3517/MUM/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 Jan 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharish & Pavan Kumar Gadaleacit – 3(1)(2), Vs. M/S Hikal Ltd Room No. 607, 6Th Floor 717/718, Maker Aayakar Bhavan, Chambers V, Mumbai – 400020. Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaach0383A Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Smt .Madhumalti Gosh.Cit Dr Respondent By : Sri.Sanjay Parikh.Ar Date Of Hearing 16.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 25.01.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-8, Mumbai, Passed U/S 154 & 250 Of The Act. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Smt .Madhumalti Gosh.CIT DRFor Respondent: Sri.Sanjay Parikh.AR
Section 10(34)Section 115JSection 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 14ASection 154

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “H” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI PRASHANT MAHARISH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER & PAVAN KUMAR GADALE, JUDICIAL MEMBER ACIT – 3(1)(2), Vs. M/s Hikal Ltd Room No. 607, 6th Floor 717/718, Maker Aayakar Bhavan, Chambers V, Mumbai – 400020. Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./PAN/GIR No. : AAACH0383A Appellant .. Respondent Appellant by : Smt .Madhumalti Gosh.CIT DR Respondent by : Sri.Sanjay Parikh.AR Date of Hearing 16.11.2022 Date of Pronouncement 25.01.2023 आदेश / O R D E R PER PAVAN KUMAR GADALE JM: The revenue has filed the appeal against the order of the Commiss…

Addl CIT 3(1), Mumbai vs. Bajaj Hindustan Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed and the appeal of the assesse is partly allowed

ITA 5208/MUM/2012[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Jan 2023AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhacit-3(1)(1) Vs. M/S Bajaj Hindustan Room No. 607, 6 Th Floor, Sugar Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, ( Ea R L I E R K N O W N A S M / S B A J A J H I N D U S T A N L T D ) Bajaj Bhavan, 2 Nd Floor, M.K. Road, Jamanalal Bajaj, Marg- Mumbai – 400 020 226, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaacb4351J Appellant .. Respondent M/S Bajaj Hindustan Vs. Acit-3(1)(1) Sugar Ltd. Room No. 607, 6 Th Floor, ( Ea R L I E R K N O W N A S M / S B A J A J H I N D U S T A N L T D ) Aayakar Bhavan, Bajaj Bhavan, 2 Nd Floor, M.K. Road, Jamanalal Bajaj, Marg- Mumbai – 400 020 226, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaacb4351J Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Percy Pardiwala &For Respondent: Mahesh Akhade
Section 115JSection 143(3)

…essment the assesse has furnished detail of various incentive given under the New Sugar Industry Promotion Policy, 2004. 14. However, the A.O has referred the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sahney Steel & Press Works Ltd. and Others Vs. CIT (228 ITR 253) wherein held that the character of subsidy in the hands of the recipient whether revenue or the capital, is to be determined having regard to the purpose for which the subsidy is given. The assessing officer stated that subsidies were granted year after year after setting up of the new industry and commencement of production. Such a subsidy coul…

Bajaj Hindustan Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT 3(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed and the appeal of the assesse is partly allowed

ITA 5058/MUM/2012[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Jan 2023AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Amarjit Singhacit-3(1)(1) Vs. M/S Bajaj Hindustan Room No. 607, 6 Th Floor, Sugar Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, ( Ea R L I E R K N O W N A S M / S B A J A J H I N D U S T A N L T D ) Bajaj Bhavan, 2 Nd Floor, M.K. Road, Jamanalal Bajaj, Marg- Mumbai – 400 020 226, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaacb4351J Appellant .. Respondent M/S Bajaj Hindustan Vs. Acit-3(1)(1) Sugar Ltd. Room No. 607, 6 Th Floor, ( Ea R L I E R K N O W N A S M / S B A J A J H I N D U S T A N L T D ) Aayakar Bhavan, Bajaj Bhavan, 2 Nd Floor, M.K. Road, Jamanalal Bajaj, Marg- Mumbai – 400 020 226, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaacb4351J Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Percy Pardiwala &For Respondent: Mahesh Akhade
Section 115JSection 143(3)

…essment the assesse has furnished detail of various incentive given under the New Sugar Industry Promotion Policy, 2004. 14. However, the A.O has referred the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Sahney Steel & Press Works Ltd. and Others Vs. CIT (228 ITR 253) wherein held that the character of subsidy in the hands of the recipient whether revenue or the capital, is to be determined having regard to the purpose for which the subsidy is given. The assessing officer stated that subsidies were granted year after year after setting up of the new industry and commencement of production. Such a subsidy coul…

DCIT 4(1)(2), Mumbai vs. Degee Cotsyn Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 118/MUM/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Dec 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.118/Mum/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) Dcit-4(1)(2) बिधम/ M/S. Degee Cotsyn Pvt. Room No. 640, 6Th Floor, Ltd. Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. 4Th Floor, Central Buidling Road, Mumbai-400020. No.3, Master Boman Lane, Kalbadevi, Mumbai-400002. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaccd4304P (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 14/11/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 06/12/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-09, Mumbai Dated 04.10.2019 For Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. None Appeared For The Assessee. The Sole Issue Is Regarding The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Deleting The Addition Made By The Ao To The Tune Of Rs.5,58,52,480/- Which Assessee Claimed To Be Incentive In Nature Of Capital [Mega Project Incentive In The Form Of Sales Tax Incentive Etc.)] Whereas According To The Ao It Was Revenue In Nature. Therefore, Deduction Claimed By Assessee Was Not Allowed By The Ao. & Thereafter He Also Made Adjustment Of Book Profit Made By The Ao U/S 115Jb Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) & Disallowed The Same & Thus Assessed The Book Profit At 2 A.Y. 2014-15 Degee Cotsyn Pvt. Ltd. Rs.2,06,95,298/-. Against The Action Of The Ao, The Assessee Preferred An Appeal Before The Ld. Cit(A) Who Was Pleased To Delete The Same. Aggrieved, By The Aforesaid Action Of The Ld. Cit(A), The Revenue Is Before Us.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 115Section 115J

…of the subsidy was to promote construction of multiplex theatre complexes. Such receipt of subsidy was held on “capital account”. In this decision, the decision of Ponni Sugars & Chemicals 306 ITR 392 (SC) and the decision of Sahney Steel and Press Works Ltd. 228 ITR 253 (SC) has been discussed. It was opined that the test is that the character of the receipt in the 7 A.Y. 2014-15 Degee Cotsyn Pvt. Ltd. hands of the assessee has to be determined with respect to the purpose for which the subsidy was granted. Likewise, in the case of CIT v/s. Kirloskar Oil Engines 364 ITR 88 (Bom.) the said two decisions, namely, M…

DCIT Central Circle -2(2), Maharashtra vs. M/S. Vinati Organics Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue vide

ITA 445/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhdeputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S Vinati Organics Ltd Income Tax, Cc, 2(2) 1102, Parinee Crescezo, Old Cgo Building, G, Block, Plot No. 806, 8Th Floor, M.K. Road C38/39, Behind Mca, Mumbai – 400020 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai – 400 051 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No: Aaacv6538K Respondent .. Appellant M/S Vinati Organics Ltd Vs. Acit, Cc-2(2) 11Th Floor, 1102, Parinee Crescezo, G, Block, Plot No. C38/39, Behind Mca, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai – 400 051 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No: Aaacv6538K Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Nishant Thakker &For Respondent: Hemant Kumar Chimanlal
Section 143(2)

…ing up of the industry but after commencement of production for repayment of loan. In such situation, the amount should have been treated as revenue receipt, as per judgment of the Hon 'ble Supreme Court in Sahney Steel & Press Works Ltd. &Ors. v. CTT (1 997) 228 ITR 253 ITA No. 95/Kol/2011 M/s. Gloster Jute Mills Ltd.A.Yr.2007-08 ITA No.445 & 402/Mum/2022 A.Y. 2012-13 10 DCIT, CC-2(2) Vs. M/s Vinati Organics Ltd. 5. We are unable to accept the submission.6. The purpose of scheme under which the subsidy given, has been discussed by the Tribunal. To sustain and prove the competitiveness and overall long term via…

M/S. Vinati Organics Ltd, Mumbai vs. ACIT CC 2(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue vide

ITA 402/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Amarjit Singhdeputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S Vinati Organics Ltd Income Tax, Cc, 2(2) 1102, Parinee Crescezo, Old Cgo Building, G, Block, Plot No. 806, 8Th Floor, M.K. Road C38/39, Behind Mca, Mumbai – 400020 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai – 400 051 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No: Aaacv6538K Respondent .. Appellant M/S Vinati Organics Ltd Vs. Acit, Cc-2(2) 11Th Floor, 1102, Parinee Crescezo, G, Block, Plot No. C38/39, Behind Mca, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East Mumbai – 400 051 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No: Aaacv6538K Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Nishant Thakker &For Respondent: Hemant Kumar Chimanlal
Section 143(2)

…ing up of the industry but after commencement of production for repayment of loan. In such situation, the amount should have been treated as revenue receipt, as per judgment of the Hon 'ble Supreme Court in Sahney Steel & Press Works Ltd. &Ors. v. CTT (1 997) 228 ITR 253 ITA No. 95/Kol/2011 M/s. Gloster Jute Mills Ltd.A.Yr.2007-08 ITA No.445 & 402/Mum/2022 A.Y. 2012-13 10 DCIT, CC-2(2) Vs. M/s Vinati Organics Ltd. 5. We are unable to accept the submission.6. The purpose of scheme under which the subsidy given, has been discussed by the Tribunal. To sustain and prove the competitiveness and overall long term via…