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The decision most relied on for block of assets is CIT v. Meghalaya Steels Ltd. (383 ITR 217), cited in 203 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on block of assets

CIT v. Meghalaya Steels Ltd.
383 ITR 217 · 2016 · Supreme Court
203
citing judgments

Subsidies and excise duty refunds that are accounted for in the Profit and Loss account are revenue in nature, form part of business income, and are eligible for deductions under Section 80IB/80IC. Such receipts cannot be reduced from the block of assets for depreciation calculation.

CIT v. Oswal Agro Mills Ltd.
341 ITR 467 · 2012 · High Court
108
citing judgments

The Legislature abolished terminal depreciation under section 32(1)(iii) and the taxing of balancing charge under section 41(2), replacing these provisions with the requirement to reduce sale proceeds of depreciable assets from the block of assets.

CIT, Panji v. Dempo Company Limited
74 Taxmann.com 15 · 2016 · Supreme Court
62
citing judgments

The 20% tax rate under Section 112 applies to capital gains arising from the transfer of a depreciable asset, even if it is deemed a short-term capital gain under Section 50, provided the asset was held for more than 36 months. The fiction created by Section 50 for treating such gains as short-term does not alter the long-term nature of the asset for applying the tax rate under Section 112.

CIT v. Raj Pal Bhatia
333 ITR 315 · 2011 · High Court
54
citing judgments

A statement recorded under Section 132(4) during a search operation is not considered "books of account," "documents," or "assets found or seized" for the purpose of initiating search assessments under Chapter XIVB (e.g., Section 158BD or 153C). Such a statement is created during the search and cannot solely form the basis for assessment without other incriminating material found.

Sharp Business System v. CIT
254 CTR 233 · 2012 · High Court
50
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on a non-compete fee as it constitutes an intangible asset, even if the right acquired cannot be transferred, provided it is treated as part of a block of assets.

341 ITR 467 (Del) (3) ACIT v. S.K. Patel Family Trust
38 SOT 208 · 2010 · ITAT
34
citing judgments

Depreciation on a building used for business purposes should be allowed following the rule of consistency if it was allowed in earlier assessment orders and the Assessing Officer raised no doubts about its use.

(1) CIT v. Bharat Aluminium Co. Ltd.
187 Taxmann 111 · 2010 · High Court
25
citing judgments

Depreciation must be allowed on the entire block of assets as defined in Section 2(11) of the Income-tax Act, and individual assets of each unit cannot be considered separately for this purpose.

60 Taxman 412 (SC) II. DIT v. HSBC Asset Management (I)(P) Ltd.
47 Taxmann.com 286 · 2014 · High Court
23
citing judgments

Depreciation on an asset forming part of a block of assets must be allowed in subsequent years if it was allowed in an earlier year. The opening written down value in a year cannot be disputed if it was correctly carried forward.

Judgments citing block of assets

Dy CIT 10 (3)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Navin Flourine International Ltd., Mumbai

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

ITA 6814/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Sept 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Pramod Kumar, Vp & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 6814/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Dcit-10(3)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Navin Flourine Room No. 217/212, 1St International Ltd. Vs. 2Nd Floor, Suntech Centre, Near Floor, Aayakar Bhawan, Churchgate, Mumbai- Garware Plastics, 37/40, 400020. Subhash Road, Vile Parle (E)], Mumbai-400057. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcp0464B (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. Ar) Assessee By: Ms. Aastha Shah/Aamod Prabhudesai सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 25/08/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/09/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 17, Mumbai Dated 20.08.2019 For Ay. 2009-10. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Brought To Our Notice That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Given Relief To The Assessee Against The Action Of The Ao Who Passed The Re-Assessment Order Dated 26.03.2015 U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”). According To The Ld. Ar, The Ao Passed The Re-Assessment Order Dated 26.03.2015 Pursuant To The Order Of The Ld. Cit-07, Mumbai Passed U/S 263 Of The Act Dated 24.01.2014 Wherein The Ld. Cit Found Fault With The Action Of The Ao In Respect Of Original Assessment Framed U/S 143(3) Of The Act Dated 29.12.2011 Wherein The Ao A.Y. 2009-10 M/S. Navin Flourine International Ltd. Assessed The Total Income Of Assessee At Rs.71,09,93,779/-. The Ld Cit U/S 263 Of The Act Found Fault With The Original Assessment On The Following Four (4) Issues: -

For Appellant: Ms. Aastha Shah/Aamod PrabhudesaiFor Respondent: Shri Chetan M. Kacha (Sr. AR)
Section 143(3)Section 145ASection 154Section 263

purpose of computing the taxable income, and neither any adjustment been carried out in respect of "Impairment of fixed assets" under any block of assets nor has the depreciation attribution to the assets classified as “Impairment of Assets: been added back nor the receipt of ₹ 5550.47 lacs for phasing

M/S. Pvp Ventures Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3205/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Sept 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri G. Manjunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.3201-3202, 3203-3204 & 3205/Chny/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., V. The Dy. Commissioner- Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Of Income Tax, No.2, Harrington Road, Corporate Circle-5(2), Chennai-600 031. Chennai. [Pan:Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.18/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11 The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- V. M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Tax, Corporate Circle-5(2), No.2, Harrington Road, Chennai. Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.B. Ramakrishnan, CAFor Respondent: Dr.S.Palanikumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 36(1)(iii)

assessee before the AO that depreciation on plant & machinery, cannot be disallowed, because, once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, even if, no business activity carried out in the subsequent financial years, the depreciation for normal wear and tear needs to be allowed ... eligible for depreciation claim. Although, the assessee argued that once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, then in subsequent FYs depreciation needs to be allowed even if some plant & machinery or assets are not put in the business of the assessee

M/S. Pvp Ventures Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3203/CHNY/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Sept 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri G. Manjunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.3201-3202, 3203-3204 & 3205/Chny/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., V. The Dy. Commissioner- Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Of Income Tax, No.2, Harrington Road, Corporate Circle-5(2), Chennai-600 031. Chennai. [Pan:Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.18/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11 The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- V. M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Tax, Corporate Circle-5(2), No.2, Harrington Road, Chennai. Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.B. Ramakrishnan, CAFor Respondent: Dr.S.Palanikumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 36(1)(iii)

assessee before the AO that depreciation on plant & machinery, cannot be disallowed, because, once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, even if, no business activity carried out in the subsequent financial years, the depreciation for normal wear and tear needs to be allowed ... eligible for depreciation claim. Although, the assessee argued that once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, then in subsequent FYs depreciation needs to be allowed even if some plant & machinery or assets are not put in the business of the assessee

M/S. Pvp Ventures Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3202/CHNY/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Sept 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri G. Manjunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.3201-3202, 3203-3204 & 3205/Chny/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., V. The Dy. Commissioner- Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Of Income Tax, No.2, Harrington Road, Corporate Circle-5(2), Chennai-600 031. Chennai. [Pan:Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.18/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11 The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- V. M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Tax, Corporate Circle-5(2), No.2, Harrington Road, Chennai. Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.B. Ramakrishnan, CAFor Respondent: Dr.S.Palanikumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 36(1)(iii)

assessee before the AO that depreciation on plant & machinery, cannot be disallowed, because, once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, even if, no business activity carried out in the subsequent financial years, the depreciation for normal wear and tear needs to be allowed ... eligible for depreciation claim. Although, the assessee argued that once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, then in subsequent FYs depreciation needs to be allowed even if some plant & machinery or assets are not put in the business of the assessee

M/S. Pvp Ventures Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT, Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3201/CHNY/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Sept 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri G. Manjunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.3201-3202, 3203-3204 & 3205/Chny/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2012-13 M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., V. The Dy. Commissioner- Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Of Income Tax, No.2, Harrington Road, Corporate Circle-5(2), Chennai-600 031. Chennai. [Pan:Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.18/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2010-11 The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- V. M/S.Pvp Ventures Ltd., Krm Centre, 9Th Floor, Tax, Corporate Circle-5(2), No.2, Harrington Road, Chennai. Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Aaacs 3101 P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.B. Ramakrishnan, CAFor Respondent: Dr.S.Palanikumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 36(1)(iii)

assessee before the AO that depreciation on plant & machinery, cannot be disallowed, because, once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, even if, no business activity carried out in the subsequent financial years, the depreciation for normal wear and tear needs to be allowed ... eligible for depreciation claim. Although, the assessee argued that once depreciation has been allowed in the initial years on block of assets, then in subsequent FYs depreciation needs to be allowed even if some plant & machinery or assets are not put in the business of the assessee