Southern Technologies Ltd. v. JCIT

320 ITR 577Supreme Court of India2010#216 most cited

What is Southern Technologies Ltd. v. JCIT authority for?

The case concerns the allowability of deductions for provisions made under Section 36 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, especially those related to bad and doubtful debts. It distinguishes such deductions from the recognition of interest income on non-performing assets (NPAs).

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Southern Technologies Ltd. v. JCIT · Section 36 deduction · provision for bad and doubtful debts · Section 36(1)(viia) · Section 36(1)(vii) · allowability of provision · MAT section 115JB · non-performing assets · profits and gains of business or profession · bad debt deduction conditions · Income Tax Act 1961

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Judgments citing Southern Technologies Ltd. v. JCIT

The ACIT, Guntur vs. M/S. Chatanya Godavari, Guntur

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are allowed

ITA 327/VIZ/2016[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 May 2018AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.326/Viz/2016 & 327/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2010-11 & 2011-12 Respectively) Acit, Circle-2(1) Vs. M/S Chaitanya Godavari Guntur Grameena Bank 3Rd Floor, Raghu Mansion 4/1, Brodipet Guntur – 5200 002 [Pan :Aaajc0523A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Cross Objection Nos.53/Viz/2016 & 54/Viz/2016 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.Nos.326/Viz/2016 & 327/Viz/2016 Respectively) (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2010-11 & 2011-12 Respectively) M/S Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank Vs. Acit, Circle-2(1) 3Rd Floor, Raghu Mansion Guntur 4/1, Brodipet Guntur – 5200 002 [Pan :Aaajc0523A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) धििााररती कीओर से/ Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar राजस्ि की ओर से / Revenue By : Shri T.S.N.Murthy, Dr सुििाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 12.04.2018 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 04.05.2018

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri T.S.N.Murthy, DR
Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

…rd assets is not against any debt which has become doubtful. Accordingly, the AO disallowed a sum of Rs.47,93,922/- for the AY 2010-11 and Rs.69,37,085/- for the A.Y.2011-12. The AO relied on the decision in the case of Southern Technologies Ltd. Vs. JCIT(SC) 320 ITR 577 and the decision rendered by ITAT, Chennai in the case of Bhart Overseas Bank Vs. CIT (139 ITD 154) and the Instruction No.17/2008 of CBDT dated 26.11.2008. 4 ITA Nos.326 &327/Viz/2016 and CO Nos.53&54-Viz-2016 M/s Chaitanya Godavari Grammena Bank, Guntur 3. Aggrieved by the order of the AO, the assessee went on appeal before the CIT(A) and furn…

The ACIT, Guntur vs. M/S. Chatanya Godavari, Guntur

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are allowed

ITA 326/VIZ/2016[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 May 2018AY 2010-2011

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.326/Viz/2016 & 327/Viz/2016 (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2010-11 & 2011-12 Respectively) Acit, Circle-2(1) Vs. M/S Chaitanya Godavari Guntur Grameena Bank 3Rd Floor, Raghu Mansion 4/1, Brodipet Guntur – 5200 002 [Pan :Aaajc0523A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) Cross Objection Nos.53/Viz/2016 & 54/Viz/2016 (Arising Out Of I.T.A.Nos.326/Viz/2016 & 327/Viz/2016 Respectively) (धििाारण िर्ा/Assessment Year:2010-11 & 2011-12 Respectively) M/S Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank Vs. Acit, Circle-2(1) 3Rd Floor, Raghu Mansion Guntur 4/1, Brodipet Guntur – 5200 002 [Pan :Aaajc0523A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) धििााररती कीओर से/ Assessee By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar राजस्ि की ओर से / Revenue By : Shri T.S.N.Murthy, Dr सुििाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 12.04.2018 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 04.05.2018

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri T.S.N.Murthy, DR
Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(1)(viia)

…rd assets is not against any debt which has become doubtful. Accordingly, the AO disallowed a sum of Rs.47,93,922/- for the AY 2010-11 and Rs.69,37,085/- for the A.Y.2011-12. The AO relied on the decision in the case of Southern Technologies Ltd. Vs. JCIT(SC) 320 ITR 577 and the decision rendered by ITAT, Chennai in the case of Bhart Overseas Bank Vs. CIT (139 ITD 154) and the Instruction No.17/2008 of CBDT dated 26.11.2008. 4 ITA Nos.326 &327/Viz/2016 and CO Nos.53&54-Viz-2016 M/s Chaitanya Godavari Grammena Bank, Guntur 3. Aggrieved by the order of the AO, the assessee went on appeal before the CIT(A) and furn…

Hajee A P Bava & Company Constructions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-3(1)(2), Bangalore

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

ITA 2153/BANG/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore20 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav & Shri Inturi Rama Raom/S.Hajee A.P.Bava & Company Constructions Pvt. Ltd. Hapbco Tower, #32, 9Th Main Road, Rpc Layout, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru-560104. … Appellant Pan:Aacch1218C Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle 3(1)(2), Bengaluru. … Respondent Appellant By : Shri Cheriyan Baby, Ca. Respondent By : Shri C.H.Sundar Rao, Cit(Dr). Date Of Hearing : 17/01/2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 20/04/2018 O R D E R Per Inturi Rama Rao, Am : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Directed Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-3, Bengaluru [Cit(A)] Dated 20/09/2017 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Assessee Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: Page 2 Of 4

For Appellant: Shri Cheriyan Baby, CAFor Respondent: Shri C.H.Sundar Rao, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(vii)

…is constitutes write off as per judgment of the Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Vijaya Bank vs. CIT (323 ITR 166). Page 3 of 4 On the other hand, ld.CIT(DR)/ relied on the decision of the Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Southern Technologies Ltd. vs. JCIT(320 ITR 577) in support of the proposition that provision for bad and doubtful debts is not allowable as deduction. 7. We heard rival submissions and perused the material on record. The grounds of appeal in the present appeal relate to allowance of provision for bad and doubtful debts. The provisions of section 36(1)(vii) provide for deduction of bad debts,…

The Asst. CIT, Visakhapatnam vs. The Visakhapatnam Co -Operative Bank Limitd, Visakhapatnam

ITA 308/VIZ/2017[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam12 Jan 2018AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Blem/S. The Visakhapatnam Vs. Acit, Circle-1(1), Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam. Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle-1(1), Vs. M/S. The Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam. Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O.No. 58/Viz/2017 (Ita No. 308/Viz/2017) (Asst. Year : 2013-14) M/S. The Visakhapatnam Vs. Acit, Circle-1(1), Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam. Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari – AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal–CIT-DR
Section 194ASection 194A(1)Section 194A(3)(i)Section 194A(3)(v)

…either in the year of acquisition or on deferred basis over the period of maturity. 11. The Ld.CIT(A) ought to have further appreciated that CBDT instruction No. 17/2008 was issued prior to the decision of Apex Court in the case of Southern Technologies Ltd.(320 ITR 577), wherein it was held that the RBI guidelines or prudential norms issued by RBI are not intended to regulate Income Tax Laws. 12. The appellant craves leave to add or amend or alter or delete any ground of appeal at the time of hearing of the appeal. 13. For these and other grounds that may be urged at the time of hearing of appeal, it is prayed…

The Visakhapatnam Co-Operative Bank Ltd, Visakhapatnam vs. The ACIT, Visakhapatnam

ITA 176/VIZ/2017[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam12 Jan 2018AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Blem/S. The Visakhapatnam Vs. Acit, Circle-1(1), Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam. Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle-1(1), Vs. M/S. The Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam. Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O.No. 58/Viz/2017 (Ita No. 308/Viz/2017) (Asst. Year : 2013-14) M/S. The Visakhapatnam Vs. Acit, Circle-1(1), Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam. Near Town Kotha Road, Main Road, Visakhapatnam. Pan No. Aaaat 0844 L (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari – AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal–CIT-DR
Section 194ASection 194A(1)Section 194A(3)(i)Section 194A(3)(v)

…either in the year of acquisition or on deferred basis over the period of maturity. 11. The Ld.CIT(A) ought to have further appreciated that CBDT instruction No. 17/2008 was issued prior to the decision of Apex Court in the case of Southern Technologies Ltd.(320 ITR 577), wherein it was held that the RBI guidelines or prudential norms issued by RBI are not intended to regulate Income Tax Laws. 12. The appellant craves leave to add or amend or alter or delete any ground of appeal at the time of hearing of the appeal. 13. For these and other grounds that may be urged at the time of hearing of appeal, it is prayed…