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DepreciationSection 32(1)(ii)Section 32(1)(ii)1,121 judgments

The decision most relied on for intangible assets is CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty (128 ITR 294), cited in 628 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on intangible assets

CIT v. B.C. Srinivasa Setty
128 ITR 294 · 1981 · Supreme Court
628
citing judgments

When the cost of acquisition of a capital asset cannot be determined, the computation mechanism for capital gains fails, and thus no capital gains can be charged. This establishes a broader principle that a charging section cannot operate in the absence of specific machinery provisions for computation.

CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd.
348 ITR 302 · 2012 · Supreme Court
540
citing judgments

Goodwill, whether arising from an amalgamation or a slump sale, is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1) of the Income-tax Act. While the assessee must prove the existence and valuation of such goodwill, it is recognized as a depreciable asset.

Techno Shares and Stocks Ltd. v. CIT
327 ITR 323 · 2010 · Supreme Court
130
citing judgments

Membership rights and business contracts, as 'business or commercial rights of similar nature' to a license or franchise, qualify as intangible assets eligible for depreciation under Section 32(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act.

Amway India Enterprises v. DCIT
111 ITD 112 · 2008 · ITAT
127
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on computer software, including software licenses, at the rate of 60%.

Areva T&D India Ltd. v. DCIT
345 ITR 421 · 2012 · High Court
97
citing judgments

Business contracts and commercial rights of similar nature qualify as intangible assets under Section 32(1)(ii) and are eligible for depreciation. The decision also affirms that goodwill is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation.

CIT v. Tata Services Ltd.
122 ITR 594 · 1980 · High Court
76
citing judgments

A right to purchase property under an agreement to sell is a capital asset as defined under Section 2(14) of the Income-tax Act. The relinquishment or extinguishment of such a right constitutes a transfer of a capital asset, the consideration for which is taxable as capital gains.

Guffic Chem (P.) Ltd. v. CIT
332 ITR 602 · 2011 · Supreme Court
66
citing judgments

Compensation received for a non-compete covenant or for not carrying on a specific business activity is a capital receipt and not liable to tax as business income.

ACIT v. Progressive Constructions Ltd.
92 Taxmann.com 104 · 2018 · ITAT
63
citing judgments

Rights acquired under a concession agreement for highway construction, which generate revenue through toll collections, constitute an 'intangible asset' under section 32(1)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, eligible for depreciation, typically at 25%. This includes claiming depreciation on the opening Written Down Value (WDV) for such highway projects.

Judgments citing intangible assets

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd., Kolkata vs. D.C.I.T., Circle - 8(1), Kolkata

In the result, assessee’s appeal for Assessment Year 2014-15 is partly allowed and for Assessment Year 2015-16 is allowed

ITA 109/KOL/2023[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Apr 2024AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. Nos. 108 & 109/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2014-15 & 2015-16 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Deputy Commissioner Of Income Ltd. Vs Tax, Circle-8(1), Kolkata Apeejay House 15, Park Street Kolkata - 700016 [Pan : Aaacb7961L] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Manish Tiwari, A/R Revenue By : Shri Raman Garg, Addl. Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 01/04/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”] Evenly Dt. 15/12/2022, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2014-15 & 2015-16. 2. From Perusal Of The Grounds, We Notice That The Common Issue Raised For Assessment Year 2014-15 & 2015-16 Is Against The Disallowance Of Interest On Borrowed Funds Amounting To Rs.1,68,49,059/- & Rs.2,10,46,564/- Respectively, Treating Them As Capital Expenditure.

For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwari, A/RFor Respondent: Shri Raman Garg, Addl. CIT, D/R
Section 250

close of the current year is Rs.29.21 Crores as against Rs.26.36 Crores as on 31/03/2015. So, there is increase in the CWIP of intangible assets by Rs.2.86Crores approx. We also notice that the equity share capital and accumulated reserve and surplus as on 31/03/2016 stood at Rs.607.08 Crores. Considering

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd., Kolkata vs. D.C.I.T., Circle - 8(1), Kolkata

In the result, assessee’s appeal for Assessment Year 2014-15 is partly allowed and for Assessment Year 2015-16 is allowed

ITA 108/KOL/2023[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Apr 2024AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg, Hon’Ble & Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Blei.T.A. Nos. 108 & 109/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2014-15 & 2015-16 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Deputy Commissioner Of Income Ltd. Vs Tax, Circle-8(1), Kolkata Apeejay House 15, Park Street Kolkata - 700016 [Pan : Aaacb7961L] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Manish Tiwari, A/R Revenue By : Shri Raman Garg, Addl. Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 01/04/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”] Evenly Dt. 15/12/2022, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2014-15 & 2015-16. 2. From Perusal Of The Grounds, We Notice That The Common Issue Raised For Assessment Year 2014-15 & 2015-16 Is Against The Disallowance Of Interest On Borrowed Funds Amounting To Rs.1,68,49,059/- & Rs.2,10,46,564/- Respectively, Treating Them As Capital Expenditure.

For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwari, A/RFor Respondent: Shri Raman Garg, Addl. CIT, D/R
Section 250

close of the current year is Rs.29.21 Crores as against Rs.26.36 Crores as on 31/03/2015. So, there is increase in the CWIP of intangible assets by Rs.2.86Crores approx. We also notice that the equity share capital and accumulated reserve and surplus as on 31/03/2016 stood at Rs.607.08 Crores. Considering

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotel Ltd., Kolkata vs. D.C.I.T, Cir-8(1), Kol, Kolkata

Accordingly, relevant finding of the ld. CIT(A) is set aside and the disallowance of Rs.69,970/- is deleted. Ground No. 3 raised for Assessment Year 2017-18 is allowed

ITA 373/KOL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Mar 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. Nos. 372 & 373/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2016-17 & 2017-18 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Deputy Commissioner Of Income Ltd. Vs Tax, Circle-8(1), Kolkata Apeejay House 15, Park Street Kolkata - 700016 [Pan : Aaacb7961L] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Manish Tiwary, A/R Revenue By : Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/03/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”] Evenly Dt. 28/02/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2016-17 & 2017-18. 2. The First Common Ground Raised By The Assessee For Both The Assessment Years Is That The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Action Of The Ld. Assessing Officer Disallowing Interest On Borrowed Funds. For The Sake Of Convenience, Facts In Respect Of This Issue Is Taken From Ita No. 372/Kol/2023; Assessment Year 2016-17. 2

For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwary, A/RFor Respondent: Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. CIT, D/R
Section 143(2)Section 250

there is 4 I.T.A. Nos. 372 & 373/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2016-17 & 2017-18 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Ltd. increase in the CWIP of intangible assets by Rs.2.86Crores approx. We also notice that the equity share capital and accumulated reserve and surplus as on 31/03/2016 stood at Rs.607.08 Crores. Considering

Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd, Kolkata vs. D.C.I.T, Circle-8(1), Kolkata

Accordingly, relevant finding of the ld. CIT(A) is set aside and the disallowance of Rs.69,970/- is deleted. Ground No. 3 raised for Assessment Year 2017-18 is allowed

ITA 372/KOL/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. Nos. 372 & 373/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2016-17 & 2017-18 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Deputy Commissioner Of Income Ltd. Vs Tax, Circle-8(1), Kolkata Apeejay House 15, Park Street Kolkata - 700016 [Pan : Aaacb7961L] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Manish Tiwary, A/R Revenue By : Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/03/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”] Evenly Dt. 28/02/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2016-17 & 2017-18. 2. The First Common Ground Raised By The Assessee For Both The Assessment Years Is That The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Action Of The Ld. Assessing Officer Disallowing Interest On Borrowed Funds. For The Sake Of Convenience, Facts In Respect Of This Issue Is Taken From Ita No. 372/Kol/2023; Assessment Year 2016-17. 2

For Appellant: Shri Manish Tiwary, A/RFor Respondent: Shri P.P. Barman, Addl. CIT, D/R
Section 143(2)Section 250

there is 4 I.T.A. Nos. 372 & 373/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2016-17 & 2017-18 Apeejay Surendra Park Hotels Ltd. increase in the CWIP of intangible assets by Rs.2.86Crores approx. We also notice that the equity share capital and accumulated reserve and surplus as on 31/03/2016 stood at Rs.607.08 Crores. Considering