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Special Rate ProvisionsSection 115JBSection 115JB1,713 judgments

The decision most relied on for book profits is Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. DCIT (328 ITR 81), cited in 1,183 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on book profits

Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. DCIT
328 ITR 81 · 2010 · High Court
1,183
citing judgments

Rule 8D, for computing disallowance under Section 14A for expenses related to exempt income, applies from Assessment Year 2008-09 onwards; for prior years, a reasonable disallowance must be made. The disallowance under Section 14A cannot exceed the actual exempt income earned.

ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd.
165 ITD 27 · 2017 · ITAT
882
citing judgments

No disallowance under section 14A can be made while computing book profits under section 115JB unless the expenditure is debited to the profit and loss account and satisfies clause (f) of Explanation 1 to section 115JB(2).

Joint Investments Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
372 ITR 694 · 2015 · High Court
803
citing judgments

Disallowance under section 14A of the Income Tax Act cannot exceed the actual amount of exempt income earned by the assessee. This principle also applies when computing book profits under section 115JB.

ACIT v. Vireet Investment Pvt. Ltd.
82 Taxmann.com 415 · 2017 · High Court
789
citing judgments

Disallowance computed under Section 14A, read with Rule 8D, cannot be added to book profits under Section 115JB for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) purposes. Additionally, for Section 14A disallowance, only investments that yielded exempt income during the year are considered for calculating their average value.

Apollo Tyres Ltd. v. CIT
255 ITR 273 · 2002 · Supreme Court
657
citing judgments

For the purpose of computing book profits under Section 115J, arrears of depreciation, including those arising from assets working extra shifts, are a necessary charge on profits if debited to the profit and loss account and are allowable as such.

Kedarnath Jute Mfg. Co. Ltd. v. CIT
82 ITR 363 · 1971 · Supreme Court
654
citing judgments

Tax liability for an item of income or expenditure is determined solely by the provisions of the Income-tax Act. Entries in an assessee's books of account are not conclusive and do not govern the taxability or deductibility of an item, as the legal rights and obligations under the Act prevail.

CIT v. President Industries
258 ITR 654 · 2002 · High Court
471
citing judgments

When books of account are rejected and unaccounted sales or receipts are discovered, the income addition is restricted to the net profit element embedded in these undisclosed transactions, not the entire sale proceeds or receipts, especially if corresponding purchases are not proven to be outside the books.

CIT v. Yokogawa India Ltd.
341 ITR 385 · 2012 · High Court
270
citing judgments

A provision for doubtful debts cannot be added back while computing book profits under Section 115JB of the Income-tax Act for Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) purposes.

Judgments citing book profits

Greaves Cotton Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT Cir 6(3), Mumbai

In the result, appeal by assessee is partly allowed in the terms aforesaid

ITA 7742/MUM/2014[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Aug 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआअसं.7742/मुं/2014 ("न.व. 2010-11) Greaves Cotton Ltd. 3Rd Floor, Motilal Oswal Tower, Junction Of Gokhale & Sayani Road, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400 025. Pan: Aaacg-2062-M ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 6(3), Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Mumbai 400 020. अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Smt. Aarti Vissanji, Advocate ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Smt. Vranda U. Matkari, Sr.A.R सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 27/05/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 22/08/2022 आदेश/ Order

For Appellant: Smt. Aarti Vissanji, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Vranda U. Matkari, Sr.A.R
Section 10(54)Section 115OSection 143(3)Section 14A

Ground C: Unutilized Cenvat Credit – Rs.9,32,524/- Ground D: Capital Receipt treated as Long Term Capital Gains – Rs.81,10,875/- Ground E : Book Profit – Provision for Expenses – Rs.2,06,71,770/- Ground F : Book Profit – Disallowance u/s. 14A r.w.r. 8D Ground G : Credit for Payment of Tax u/s. 115O ... thus, allowed for statistical purposes. 13. In ground ‘E’ of appeal, the assessee has assailed addition on account of Provision for Expenses while computing book profit under section 115JB of the Act. The ld.Counsel for the assessee submitted that this ground is covered by order of Tribunal in assessee

Creative Ashtech Powr Projects P. Ltd., Mumbai vs. Asst. CIT-14(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 946/MUM/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Aug 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Baskaran B.R & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalecreative Ashtech Power Vs. Acit – 14(1)(2) Projects Pvt Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan, 7Th Floor, Raheja Point I, M.K.Road, Opp Vakola Market, Mumbai – 400020. Nehru Road,Santacruz (E) Mumbai- 400055. Pan/Gir No. : Aadcd1054F Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr. Amit Khatiwala.Ar Respondent By : Mr. Ganesh Bare. Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 22.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 24.08.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Cit(A)- National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Passed U/S 154 & 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Mr. Amit Khatiwala.ARFor Respondent: Mr. Ganesh Bare. CIT DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 154

merits of the case as filed vide submissions dated 25.01.2021. Without prejudice to the above, our grounds on merit are as under: COMPUTATION OF BOOK PROFIT U/S. 115JB OF THE ACT Creative Ashtech Power Projects, Mumbai. B. ADDITION OF DISALLOWANCE UNDER SECTION 14A OF THE ACT WHILE COMPUTING BOOK PROFIT ... account of expenses incurred in relation to exempt income based on the computation as provided in section 14A and Rule 8D while computing book profit u/s. 115JB of the Act. Your Appellant submits that the provisions of section 14A and Rule 8D are applicable only in respect of computation under

ACIT 2(2)(1), Mumbai vs. Mahima Stocks Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the orders passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to the extent it is against the assessee are hereby quashed

ITA 2486/MUM/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Aug 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri Amarjit Singhacit – 2(2)(1) Vs. M/S Mahima Stocks Room No. 545, 5Th Floor Pvt Ltd Aayakarbhavan, 1,Gaureshapartments, M.K.Road, Old Police Line, Mumbai – 400020. Andheri (E) Mumbai – 400069. Pan/Gir No. : Aaecm2983K Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Smt.Mahita Nair.Dr Respondent By : Shri.Vimal Punmiya.Ar Date Of Hearing 10.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 24.08.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Cit(A)- National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Passed U/S143(3) & U/Sec250 Of The Act. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Smt.Mahita Nair.DRFor Respondent: Shri.Vimal Punmiya.AR
Section 115JSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 48

income for the A.Y 2015-16 with a total income of Rs.7,70,42,550/- under the normal provisions of the Act and the book profits computed u/s 115JB of the Act at Rs. 12,58,87,769/-.The assessee was called to furnish the details/ explanations for filing ... revised return of income and reduction in computing the Book Profits. The assessee has filed a letter dated 27.09.2017 and the A.O has referred to the facts/details at page 3 of the assessment order. 3. Whereas the A.O was not satisfied with the submissions and is of the opinion that

ACIT, Central Circle1(3), Mumbai vs. M/S. Peninsula Land Limited, Mumbai

In the result the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 5632/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jul 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri S Rifaur Rahaman, Accountat Member Ita No. 5632 & 5633/Mum/2019 (A.Y: 2009-10 & 2010-11) Acit, Cc – 1(3) Vs. M/S Peninsula Land 905, 9Th Floor, Pratistha Ltd., Bhavan, Old Cgo Bldg, No. 2, Peninsula (Annexe), M.K .Road, Spenta, Mathuradas Mumbai – 400020. Mill Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Parel, Mumbai- 400013. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaact5173A Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shri. Aditya Rai. Dr Respondent By : Shri. Vijay Mehta.Ar Date Of Hearing 24.06.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 28.07.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale, Jm: These Are The Two Appeals Filed The By The Revenue Against The Common Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-47, Mumbai Passed U/S 153A R.W.S 143(3) & 250 Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri. Aditya Rai. DRFor Respondent: Shri. Vijay Mehta.AR
Section 115JSection 132Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153A

peninsula Land Ltd., Mumbai. income for the A.Y 2009-10 on 29.010.2009 disclosing a total income of Rs.1,18,55,09,815/- and Book profit of Rs.1,77,23,33,136/- u/s 115JB of the Act. Subsequently, the assessee has filed the revised return of income on 01.03.2011 disclosing ... total income of Rs.1,49,77,61,310/- under the normal provisions of the Act and Book profits of Rs. 1,80,62,25,822/- u/s 115JB of the Act. Subsequently the case was selected for scrutiny and the assessment was completed u/s 143(3) of the Act determining

Addl CIT RG 10(2), Mumbai vs. Geometric Softwar Solutions Co. Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, ground no

ITA 6219/MUM/2010[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jul 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm M/S Geometric Software The Acit Solutions Company Ltd. Ward 10(2), [ Now Merged With Hcl Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Technologies Limited ] Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Marg, 806, Sidharth, 96 Nehru Mumbai-400 020 Place, New Delhi 19 (Respondent) (Appellant) Pan No. Aabcg 0066 A Co No. 157/Mum/2011 (Arising In Ita No.6219/Mum/2010 For A.Y. 2005–06) M/S Geometric Software Solutions Company Ltd. The Acit (Now Gemetric Ltd.) [ Now Ward 10(2), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Merged With Hcl Vs. Technologies Limited] Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Marg, Mumbai-400 020 806, Sidharth, 96 Nehru Place, New Delhi 19 (Respondent) (Cross Objector) Assessee By : Shri Porus F. Kaka & Shri Manish Kanth, Ars‟ Revenue By : Shri Sumit Kumar, Dr Date Of Hearing: 21.07.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.07.2022

For Appellant: Shri Porus F. Kaka &For Respondent: Shri Sumit Kumar, DR
Section 10ASection 14A

earning Geometric software solutions co. ltd; A.Y. 05–06 of exempt dividend income and thereafter reducing only the net dividend income, while computing book profits u/s. 115JB of the Act. 10) The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in confirming the action of the Assessing Officer in relying ... provisions of Section 14A of the Act and Rule 8D of the Rules while computing the amount liable for being added back to the book profits to be computed under section 115JB of the Act.” 04. The learned assessing officer has raised following grounds of appeal:- 1. On the facts

Geometric Software Solutins Co. Ltd ( Now Gemetric Ltd), Mumbai vs. Addl CIT RG 10(2), Mumbai

In the result, ground no

ITA 5975/MUM/2010[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jul 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm M/S Geometric Software The Acit Solutions Company Ltd. Ward 10(2), [ Now Merged With Hcl Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Technologies Limited ] Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Marg, 806, Sidharth, 96 Nehru Mumbai-400 020 Place, New Delhi 19 (Respondent) (Appellant) Pan No. Aabcg 0066 A Co No. 157/Mum/2011 (Arising In Ita No.6219/Mum/2010 For A.Y. 2005–06) M/S Geometric Software Solutions Company Ltd. The Acit (Now Gemetric Ltd.) [ Now Ward 10(2), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Merged With Hcl Vs. Technologies Limited] Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Marg, Mumbai-400 020 806, Sidharth, 96 Nehru Place, New Delhi 19 (Respondent) (Cross Objector) Assessee By : Shri Porus F. Kaka & Shri Manish Kanth, Ars‟ Revenue By : Shri Sumit Kumar, Dr Date Of Hearing: 21.07.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.07.2022

For Appellant: Shri Porus F. Kaka &For Respondent: Shri Sumit Kumar, DR
Section 10ASection 14A

earning Geometric software solutions co. ltd; A.Y. 05–06 of exempt dividend income and thereafter reducing only the net dividend income, while computing book profits u/s. 115JB of the Act. 10) The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in confirming the action of the Assessing Officer in relying ... provisions of Section 14A of the Act and Rule 8D of the Rules while computing the amount liable for being added back to the book profits to be computed under section 115JB of the Act.” 04. The learned assessing officer has raised following grounds of appeal:- 1. On the facts