Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT

227 ITR 172Supreme Court of India1997#96 most cited

What is Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

Interest income earned on deposits, particularly before the commencement of business operations or as a requirement for business licensing, is taxable as "income from other sources" under Section 56, and cannot be treated as business income or set off against interest on borrowed funds.

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Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT · 227 ITR 172 · Section 28 · Section 56 · Section 57 · income from other sources · business income · interest income · commencement of business · capitalization of interest · year of expenditure claim

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Judgments citing Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT

Income Tax Officer, Ward-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad, Vejalpur vs. Nana Layja Power Company Limited, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue stands dismissed

ITA 1457/AHD/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad12 Nov 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.1457/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2014-15 The Income Tax Officer Nanalayja Power Company Ltd. बनाम/ Ward-3(1)(1) 301-303, Kaivanna Complex V/S. Ahmedabad Panchwati, Ahmedabad - 380 006 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aadcn 45111 F अपीलाथ&/ (Appellant) '( यथ&/ (Respondent) Assessee By : -None- Revenue By : Shri Surendra Kumar, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 11/11/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 12/11/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Appeal By The Revenue Arises From The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) [Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)”], Dated 11/06/2024, For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2014-15, Wherein The Cit(A) Deleted The Addition Of Rs.1,17,75,568/- Made By The Assessing Officer [Hereinafter Referred To As “Ao”] U/S.56 Of The Act In The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) R.W.S. 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”], Dated 27/11/2019. Ito Vs. Nana Layja Power Company Ltd. Asst. Year : 2014-15

For Appellant: -None-For Respondent: Shri Surendra Kumar, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 56

…ment. During the reassessment proceedings, the AO concluded that this interest income was liable to tax under the head "Income from Other Sources," relying on the principles laid down in the case of Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT [(1997) 227 ITR 172 (SC)]. 3. In appeal, the CIT(A) held that the interest income was capital in nature, directly related to the funds used for project purposes and, hence, should be adjusted against the capital work-in-progress (CWIP). The CIT(A) relied on precedents, such as, decision of Co-ordinate Bench in the case of Adani Power Ltd. reported at (2015) 155 ITD…

Kalthia Infracon Pvt.Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-2(1)(2), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 140/AHD/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Oct 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.140/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2016-17 Kalthia Infra-Con Pvt.Ltd. The Ito बनाम/ 193 “Kalthia House” Ward-2(1)(2) V/S. Satya Grah Chavni Ahmedabad Opp. Iscon Mall, S.G.Highway Ahmedabad – 380 015 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaeck 3940 N अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri M.J. Shah, Ar & Shri Rushin Patel, Ar Revenue By : Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri M.J. Shah, AR &For Respondent: Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 56Section 80Section 801A

…Act, holding that it was not directly related to the assessee's core business activities of developing and maintaining infrastructure. The AO relied on the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. [1997] 227 ITR 172 (SC), which held that interest earned on deposits placed temporarily cannot be treated as business income but should be classified as income from other sources. Based on this precedent, the AO concluded that the interest income lacked the La;tjoa Omfracpm {vt/:td/ Asst. Year : 2016-17 requisite nexus with the eligible business to qualify for the…

Asst. Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 6(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Essar Power Gujarat Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 137/MUM/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 May 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2014-15 Mr. Arun Bende M/S. Essar Power Asst. Commissioner Of Gujarat Ltd. 11Th Floor, Essar House, Income Tax, Circle-6(1)(1), Mumbai. 11 K.K. Marg, Vs. Room No.504, 5Th Floor, Mahalaxmi, Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai- 400034. M.K.Road, Pan:Aabce7510K Mumbai- 400020. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Vijay Mehta, A.R. Revenue By : Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. Cit), D.R. Date Of Hearing : 21 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 29 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per: Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit Appeal Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (“Act” In Short) Vide Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1058193153(1) Dated 23.11.2023 For Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. Following Grounds Of Appeal Have Been Raised:

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Mehta, A.RFor Respondent: Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. CIT), D.R
Section 250Section 801ASection 92C

…ng on business, the interest earned by it from loans and bank deposits was assessable under the head 'Income from Other Sources.‟ The High Court had followed the Hon'ble Apex Court's Judgment in the case of Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT 227 ITR 172, wherein, it was held that 'in usual course" interest received by the Company on loans and bank deposits would be taxable as income under the head "Income from Other Sources" under section 56 of the Act." In case of Godavari Sugar Mills Ltd. v. CIT 191 ITR 359 (Born), the Jurisdictional High Court has held that no evidences are furnished that amo…