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The decision most relied on for going concern is Areva T&D India Ltd. v. DCIT (345 ITR 421), cited in 97 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on going concern

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.

Triune Energy Services (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT
65 Taxmann.com 288 · 2016 · High Court
42
citing judgments

When a business is purchased as a going concern, the consideration paid in excess of the value of its tangible assets is classified as goodwill, which is an intangible asset eligible for depreciation without needing a separate valuation.

Harshad J.Choksi v. CIT, Bombay City- VII
25 Taxmann.com 567 · 2012 · High Court
31
citing judgments

The conditions for claiming a bad debt deduction under Section 36(1)(vii) read with Section 36(2) are not fulfilled if the assessee fails to provide details of the parties associated with the debts or evidence that these amounts were offered to tax in earlier years. An alternate claim for loss under Section 28 is denied without evidence substantiating the loss in the relevant assessment year.

L.Ve. Vairavan Chettiar v. CIT
72 ITR 114 · 1969 · High Court
31
citing judgments

A business concern can still be considered to be carrying on its business even if there are long intervals of inactivity, provided it is kept alive, retains its registered office, and holds meetings. It is not necessary for a business to have work constantly to be considered in existence.

Everest Kanto Cylinders Ltd. v. DCIT
34 Taxmann.com 9 · 2013 · High Court
19
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on goodwill, even if it's considered an intangible asset representing future profits, following the Supreme Court's decision in CIT v. SMIFS Securities Ltd.

Bharat Hari Singhania v. CWT
19 SOT 612 · 2008 · High Court
11
citing judgments

While the case involves a reference to "fresh tangible material", "valuation of shares", "going concern", and "indexed cost of acquisition", the provided passages do not clearly articulate the specific holding of Bharat Hari Singhania v. CWT.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. v. DCIT, 313 ITR (AT) 263 (SB)
110 ITD 59 · 2008 · ITAT
10
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot improve his assessment by adopting a new theory during reassessment proceedings.

CIT v. Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd.
291 ITR 362 · 2007 · High Court
10
citing judgments

Depreciation is allowable on standby machinery that is kept ready for use, even if not actually put to use due to reasons such as raw material paucity. This is permissible as long as the business is a going concern.

Judgments citing going concern

Qrg Central Hospital and Research Centre Ltd, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle-20(2), New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 4283/DEL/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi07 Feb 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshqrg Central Hospital Research Vs. Acit, Centre Ltd, Circle-21(2), 909, 9Th Floor, Surya Kiran New Delhi Building, Kg Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan:Aaacq1682M Qrg Central Hospital Research Vs. Acit, Centre Ltd, Circle-20(2), 909, 9Th Floor, Surya Kiran New Delhi Building, Kg Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan:Aaacq1682M Assessee By : Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Adv Shri Deepesh Garg, Adv Revenue By: Shri S. L. Anuragi, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 14/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 07/02/2024

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta, AdvFor Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 15Section 23Section 28Section 37

submitted as under:- “i) That the business of the erstwhile partnership firm was taken over by the appellant with effect from 01/04/2008 as a going concern with all its assets and liabilities. The copy of the balance sheet and accounts for the year ending 31/03/2008 is enclosed. The note ... Schedule 15 reads as under:" The Company has taken over the running business of the partnership firm M/s Central Hospital & Research Centre, a going concern with all the assets and liabilities w.e.f. 01.04.2008. The total assets and liabilities............ The suit filed by the is regarding the rendition of the accounts

Qrg Central Hospital and Research Centre Ltd, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle-21(2), New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 4854/DEL/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi07 Feb 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshqrg Central Hospital Research Vs. Acit, Centre Ltd, Circle-21(2), 909, 9Th Floor, Surya Kiran New Delhi Building, Kg Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan:Aaacq1682M Qrg Central Hospital Research Vs. Acit, Centre Ltd, Circle-20(2), 909, 9Th Floor, Surya Kiran New Delhi Building, Kg Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan:Aaacq1682M Assessee By : Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Adv Shri Deepesh Garg, Adv Revenue By: Shri S. L. Anuragi, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 14/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 07/02/2024

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta, AdvFor Respondent: Shri S. L. Anuragi, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 15Section 23Section 28Section 37

submitted as under:- “i) That the business of the erstwhile partnership firm was taken over by the appellant with effect from 01/04/2008 as a going concern with all its assets and liabilities. The copy of the balance sheet and accounts for the year ending 31/03/2008 is enclosed. The note ... Schedule 15 reads as under:" The Company has taken over the running business of the partnership firm M/s Central Hospital & Research Centre, a going concern with all the assets and liabilities w.e.f. 01.04.2008. The total assets and liabilities............ The suit filed by the is regarding the rendition of the accounts

Vodafone India Services Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Circle-4(1)(2), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2241/AHD/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Dec 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2241/Ahd/2018 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Vodafone India Services बिधम/ Dcit, Central Circle- Pvt. Ltd. 4(1)(2) Vs. Indiabulls Finance Centre, B Wing, 2Nd Floor, Room 1201, 12Th Floor, Tower-1, No.209, Pratyaksh Kar Senapati Bapat Road, Bhavan, Near Elphinstone (West), Polytechnic, Ambawadi, Mumbai-400013. Ahmedabad-380015. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacz1849D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Ms. Fereshte Sethna (Adv) Revenue By: Letter Dated 11.10.2023 सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 10/10/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/12/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Company Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-13, Ahmedabad Dated 31.08.2018, Arising Out Of The Final Assessment Order Passed U/S 143(3)/144C(13) Dated 05.12.2014 For The Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. In The Several Grounds Raised In The Appeal, The Sole Grievance Of The Appellant Is Against The Action Of The Ao/Ld. Cit(A) In Not Allowing The Depreciation Claimed On Goodwill.

For Appellant: Ms. Fereshte Sethna (Adv)For Respondent: Letter dated 11.10.2023
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144C(15)(b)Section 92C

assessee on goodwill arising pursuant to acquisition of the retail business arm of its associate concern by way of a scheme of arrangement on going concern basis. In this case also, the consideration agreed was higher than the difference in the value of tangible assets and the liabilities which