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DisallowancesSection 14ASection 14A2,938 judgments

The decision most relied on for disallowance u/s 14A is CIT v. Corrtech Energy (P.) Ltd. (223 Taxmann 130), cited in 579 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on disallowance u/s 14A

CIT v. Corrtech Energy (P.) Ltd.
223 Taxmann 130 · 2014 · High Court
579
citing judgments

Disallowance under Section 14A read with Rule 8D is not warranted if the assessee has not earned any exempt income in the relevant assessment year.

CIT v. Gem Plus Jewellery India Ltd.
330 ITR 175 · 2011 · High Court
207
citing judgments

Disallowances made under various sections, such as for PF/ESIC contributions, result in an increase in business profits, and these enhanced profits are eligible for deduction under Sections 10A and 10AA. Similarly, gains from foreign exchange fluctuations directly linked to export sales are also eligible for deduction under Section 10A.

Cargo Motors (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT
145 Taxmann.com 641 · 2022 · High Court
46
citing judgments

The disallowance under Section 14A read with Rule 8D, particularly Rule 8D(iii) for administrative expenses, should only consider investments that have actually yielded exempt income during the relevant assessment year. Section 14A empowers the Assessing Officer to determine expenditure related to income not forming part of total income.

Sobha Developers Ltd. v. DCIT
125 Taxmann.com 72 · 2021 · High Court
44
citing judgments

Disallowance under section 14A is a notional disallowance and cannot be added back while computing Book Profits under section 115JB for Minimum Alternate Tax purposes.

Tata Industries Ltd. v. ITO
181 TTJ 600 · 2016 · ITAT
29
citing judgments

Disallowance under Section 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned by the assessee. Even if interest expenditure is considered, it cannot be solely attributed to earning exempt dividend income as investors also consider potential capital gains.

PCIT v. J.J. Glastronics (P.) Ltd.
139 Taxmann.com 375 · 2022 · High Court
28
citing judgments

Additions made under Section 14A of the Income-tax Act, read with Rule 8D, cannot be considered for computing book profit under Section 115JB of the Act.

M/s.Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd. v. ACIT
38 DTR 282 · 2010 · Reported
26
citing judgments

Section 14A of the Income-tax Act is not applicable to insurance businesses governed by specific provisions of Section 44 and Schedule 1. Profit on sale of investments by insurance companies is not taxable, especially after the deletion of sub-rule (b) of Rule 5 of the First Schedule.

PCIT v. Dipesh Lalchand Shah
143 Taxmann.com 419 · 2022 · High Court
18
citing judgments

Disallowance under section 14A cannot be made if the assessee has not earned any exempt income in the relevant assessment year. This applies even if the assessee has made investments in shares or has income from a partnership that is negative.

Judgments citing disallowance u/s 14A

Marvel Industries Limited, Mumbai vs. Dy Comm of Income Tax, Circle 2(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1486/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Sept 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 1486/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Marvel Industries Ltd. बिधम/ Dcit, Circle-2(2)(2) 20 Podar Chambers, Sa Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. Brelvi Road, Bombay, Mumbai. Mumbai-400023. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacm3243J (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Haridas Bhat Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 22/08/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 02/09/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: By Preferring This Appeal, The Assessee/Appellant Has Challenged The Impugned Action Of The Ld. Cit(A)/ Nfac, Delhi Passed On 28Th March 2022. It Was Brought To Our Notice That The Cit(A) Has Passed An Ex-Parte Order Without Considering The Merits Of The Action Of Ao By Observing As Follows: “5. During The Course Of Appellate Proceedings, Notice For Hearing Was Issued To Appellant On 09.08.2019, 18.10.2019, 22.12.2021 & 03.03.2022. All These Notices Were Issued Through Itba System Via E- Mail Id Provided In The Itba Portal. In Response, Appellant Failed To File Any Submission In Support Of The Grounds Raised By Him Nor Did Appellant Seek For Any Adjournment. 6. It Is Clear From The Above That Appellant Has Been Granted Opportunities To Represent Its Case In The Appellate Proceedings But Has Failed To Make Any Submissions In Support Of The Grounds Of Appeal Filed By Appellant. Appellant Is Not Interested In Prosecuting The Appeal

For Appellant: Shri Haridas BhatFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 143(1)Section 250(6)

Mumbai ( the “AO” ) . The Id. AO has for various reasons stated in the assessment order made the following additions / disallowances; 1. Disallowance u/s 14A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 85,346/- 2. Disallowance of Prior Period Expenditure 5,81,498/- 3. Disallowance of Freight Charges u/s ... additions / disallowances, the appellants have filed this appeal for your Honours’ kind consideration. In this connection the appellants have to submit the following; Disallowance u/s 14A: The appellants have made Investments in the Shares and Securities during the past years. As such the Investments do not have any nexus with

JCIT (OSD)-8(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the captioned appeals of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 3744/MUM/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Sept 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3742/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3743/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3744/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2015-16) Jcit (Osd)-8(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Royal Western India Room No. 625, 6Th Floor, Turf Club Ltd. Vs. Aayakar Bhawan, Maharshi Mahalaxmi Race Course, Karve Marg, Mumbai- Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400020. 400034. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcr8519H (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sumit Lalchandani Revenue By: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 27/07/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 02/09/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Revenue Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-14, Mumbai Dated 27.02.2019 For Assessment Year 2013-14, Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Respectively. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submits That The Grounds Of Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Are Similar Especially Ground No. 1 & 2 For All The Years (Ay. 2013-14 To Ay. 2015-16) & The Additional Ground Is Only For Appeals Pertaining To Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Which Is Related To Disallowance Made U/S 14A Of The

For Appellant: Shri Sumit LalchandaniFor Respondent: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 143(3)Section 14A

wherein the Hon’ble High Court held that when the assessee did not earn any exempt income, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. This view has been followed by this Tribunal in the recent decision in the case of CIT Vs. V.K. Raheja Corporate Services ... High Court in Cheminvest Ltd. uphold the action of Ld. CIT(A) that if no exempt income is received by the assessee, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. Thus, this grounds of appeals of the revenue for AY 2014-15 and AY 2015-16 stands dismissed

JCIT (OSD)-8(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the captioned appeals of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 3743/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Sept 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3742/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3743/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3744/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2015-16) Jcit (Osd)-8(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Royal Western India Room No. 625, 6Th Floor, Turf Club Ltd. Vs. Aayakar Bhawan, Maharshi Mahalaxmi Race Course, Karve Marg, Mumbai- Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400020. 400034. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcr8519H (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sumit Lalchandani Revenue By: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 27/07/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 02/09/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Revenue Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-14, Mumbai Dated 27.02.2019 For Assessment Year 2013-14, Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Respectively. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submits That The Grounds Of Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Are Similar Especially Ground No. 1 & 2 For All The Years (Ay. 2013-14 To Ay. 2015-16) & The Additional Ground Is Only For Appeals Pertaining To Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Which Is Related To Disallowance Made U/S 14A Of The

For Appellant: Shri Sumit LalchandaniFor Respondent: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 143(3)Section 14A

wherein the Hon’ble High Court held that when the assessee did not earn any exempt income, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. This view has been followed by this Tribunal in the recent decision in the case of CIT Vs. V.K. Raheja Corporate Services ... High Court in Cheminvest Ltd. uphold the action of Ld. CIT(A) that if no exempt income is received by the assessee, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. Thus, this grounds of appeals of the revenue for AY 2014-15 and AY 2015-16 stands dismissed

JCIT (OSD)-8(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Royal Western India Turf Club Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, all the captioned appeals of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 3742/MUM/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Sept 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Gagan Goyal, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3742/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3743/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.3744/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2015-16) Jcit (Osd)-8(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Royal Western India Room No. 625, 6Th Floor, Turf Club Ltd. Vs. Aayakar Bhawan, Maharshi Mahalaxmi Race Course, Karve Marg, Mumbai- Mahalaxmi, Mumbai- 400020. 400034. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcr8519H (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sumit Lalchandani Revenue By: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 27/07/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 02/09/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Revenue Appeals Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-14, Mumbai Dated 27.02.2019 For Assessment Year 2013-14, Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Respectively. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submits That The Grounds Of Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Are Similar Especially Ground No. 1 & 2 For All The Years (Ay. 2013-14 To Ay. 2015-16) & The Additional Ground Is Only For Appeals Pertaining To Ay 2014-15 & Ay 2015-16 Which Is Related To Disallowance Made U/S 14A Of The

For Appellant: Shri Sumit LalchandaniFor Respondent: Smt. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 143(3)Section 14A

wherein the Hon’ble High Court held that when the assessee did not earn any exempt income, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. This view has been followed by this Tribunal in the recent decision in the case of CIT Vs. V.K. Raheja Corporate Services ... High Court in Cheminvest Ltd. uphold the action of Ld. CIT(A) that if no exempt income is received by the assessee, no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act is warranted. Thus, this grounds of appeals of the revenue for AY 2014-15 and AY 2015-16 stands dismissed

Think and Learn Private Limited, Bangalore vs. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax-3, Bangalore

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 418/BANG/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore30 Aug 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariassessment Year : 2017-18 M/S. Think & Learn Private Limited, Vs. Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax - 3, 4/1, 6Th Floor, Tower D, Ibc Bengaluru. Knowledge Park, Bannerghatta Main Road, Opposite Fire Station, Bengaluru – 560 029. Pan : Aaect 0931 A Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri. T. Suryanarayana, Advocate Revenue By : Shri. Manjunath Karkihalli, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bengaluru. Date Of Hearing : 24.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 30.08.2022 O R D E R Per N. V. Vasudevan: This Is An Appeal By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 31.03.2022 Of The Principal Cit – 3 (Pcit), Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1962 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’) In Relation To Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Assessee Is A Company Engaged In The Business Of Providing Online Learning Platform In The Name Of “Byju” For Kindergarten To 12Th Standard Students & Other Related Services. The Assessee Filed Return Of Income For Assessment Year 2017-18 Declaring Total Income Of Page 2 Of 10

For Appellant: Shri. T. Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Manjunath Karkihalli, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 245RSection 245R(2)(i)Section 263Section 40Section 56(2)(vii)

Order of Assessment U/S.143(3) of the Act, dated 24.10.2019 making the following additions to the total income of the assessee: 1. Disallowance u/s 14A of Rs.3,26,95,348/- (b) Addition of share premium u/s 56(2)(vii)(b) of Rs.1,24,43,868/- (c) Capitalisation of expenses