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Special Rate ProvisionsSection 2(22)(e)Section 2(22)(e)749 judgments

The decision most relied on for deemed dividend is CIT v. Ankitech (P) Ltd. (340 ITR 14), cited in 202 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on deemed dividend

CIT v. Ankitech (P) Ltd.
340 ITR 14 · 2012 · High Court
202
citing judgments

Deemed dividend under section 2(22)(e) cannot be taxed in the hands of a non-shareholder. The Supreme Court confirmed this view, affirming the Delhi High Court's decision in Ankitech.

Pradip Kumar Malhotra v. CIT
338 ITR 538 · 2011 · High Court
152
citing judgments

Section 2(22)(e) of the Income Tax Act, which addresses deemed dividends, does not apply to loans or advances provided by a company to its shareholders if these transactions occur in the normal course of business, are driven by business expediency, or are made in consideration of a benefit conferred upon the company by the shareholder. Conversely, gratuitous loans or advances given to shareholders fall within the purview of this section.

CIT v. Creative Dyeing & Printing Pvt. Ltd.
318 ITR 476 · 2009 · High Court
119
citing judgments

Genuine trade advances or amounts advanced for bona fide business transactions, driven by commercial expediency, do not fall within the definition of deemed dividend under section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act.

CIT v. Raj Kumar
318 ITR 462 · 2009 · High Court
119
citing judgments

Genuine trade advances made by a company in the ordinary course of business to a shareholder do not fall within the definition of deemed dividend under Section 2(22)(e) of the Income-tax Act.

CIT v. Universal Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
324 ITR 263 · 2010 · High Court
111
citing judgments

Deemed dividend under section 2(22)(e) is assessable only in the hands of the beneficial shareholder who receives the benefit of the loan or advance, and not in the hands of the company receiving the loan.

CIT v. Mukundray K. Shah
290 ITR 433 · 2007 · Supreme Court
99
citing judgments

For Section 2(22)(e) to apply, a payment by a company must be in the nature of a loan or advance, and the company must have accumulated profits. Such payments to a concern in which a shareholder, holding more than 10% voting power, has a substantial interest are deemed dividends if the shareholder ultimately benefits, even if routed through different modes or concerns.

Bagmane Constructions (P) Ltd. v. CIT & Anr.
318 ITR 376 · 2009 · High Court
81
citing judgments

The provisions of Section 2(22)(e) regarding deemed dividends do not apply to transactions between a shareholder and a company that create mutual benefits and obligations, such as trade advances in the nature of commercial transactions.

Miss P. Sarada v. CIT
229 ITR 444 · 1998 · Supreme Court
64
citing judgments

A loan or advance from a closely held company to a shareholder is a deemed dividend under Section 2(22)(e) upon receipt, unaffected by subsequent repayment or adjustment.

Judgments citing deemed dividend

Income Tax Officer, Chennai vs. The Reliance Motor Company Ltd., Chennai

Appeal of the revenue stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 404/CHNY/2024[1999-00]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Dec 2024AY 1999-00

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giriआयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.404/Chny/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 1999-2000) The Income Tax Officer, Vs. The Reliance Motor Company Ltd, Corporate Ward 3(1) 761, Anna Salai, Chennai. Chennai 600 002. [Pan: Aaact 1230A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. M. Karthikeyan, Irs, Addl Cit ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri. R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate & Shri. S. Nagarajan, C.A. सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16.10.2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 09.12.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Manu Kumar Giri ()

For Appellant: Shri. M. Karthikeyan, IRS, Addl CITFor Respondent: Shri. R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate &
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 2(22)(e)

applicable in assessee's own case. 4. The CIT(A) erred in giving relief to the assessee wrt addition made on account of deemed dividend u/s. 2(22)(e) of the Act. 5. The CIT(A) erred in holding that assessee is not a share holder in M/s. MCTM Corporation ... payment is received by HUF and Karta, who is shareholder in lending company, has substantial interest in HUF, payment made to HUF shall constitute deemed dividend in HUF's hand as per Explanation 3 to section 2(22)(e). 8. For these and other grounds that may be adduced

Technodot Engineers Pvt. Ltd, Gandhinagar vs. The DCIT, Circle-2(2), Ahmedabad

Appeals of the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 93/AHD/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad26 Nov 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokari.T(Ss).A. Nos.147&148/Ahd/2019 (A.Ys.: 2005-06 & 2006-07) Smt. Neelu Sanjay Gupta, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of L/H. Of Late Shri Sanjay Gupta Income Tax, B-202, Dhananjay Tower, Central Circle-2(2), Anand Nagar Road, Satellite, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-380015 [Pan No.Adypg0351K] (Appellant) .. (Respondent) I.T(Ss).A. Nos.21 To 23/Ahd/2020 & 15/Ahd/2022 & Ita No. 93/Ahd/2020) (A.Ys.: 2007-08, 2008-09 & 2006-07 & 2010-11 To 2011-12) M/S. Technodot Engineers Ltd., Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of C/O. Cambay Hotel & Resorts, Income Tax, Plot No. 22, 23, 24 Gidc, Central Circle-2(2), Sector-25, Gandhinagar-382010 Ahmedabad [Pan No.Aabct5392A] (Appellant) .. (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr. Adv. & Shri ParimalFor Respondent: Shri R. N. Dsouza, CIT-DR & Shri Rignesh K
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)

that was not disclosed. Additional unrecorded investments were found, amounting to Rs. 45,768/-, which further added to the total income of the assessee. Deemed dividends under Section 2(22)(e) were also included, with Rs. 19,00,105/- being added from GSPPL and Rs. 10,00,000/- from NIIP ... These amounts were treated as deemed dividends, which had to be included in the taxable income under the relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act. The Assessing Officer also made a disallowance of a deduction under Section 80G, amounting to Rs. 15,000/-. This disallowance was made because the necessary

Phoenix Hitech Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. D.C.I.T., Central Circle - 1(3), Kolkata

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1824/KOL/2024[2009-2010]Status: HeardITAT Kolkata22 Nov 2024AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.1824/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Phoenix Hitech Pvt. Ltd….…………………………………………….…..……Appellant 20, B. T. Road, Kolkata-700002. [Pan: Aadcp7251J] Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-1(3), Kolkata..............….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Anil Kochar, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Prakash Nath Barnwal, Cit- Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 29, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 22, 2024 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 16.07.2024 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. The Assessee Filed Its Income Tax Return On 24.09.2009 Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.83,95,690/-. The Return Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act. Subsequently, The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny & Notices Were Issued U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act & Assessment Order U/S 143(3) Was Completed On 29.12.2011 With A Total Assessed Income Of Rs.93,95,690/-. Later On, The Assessing Officer Noticed That The Assessee Had Received A Loan Of Rs.2,11,39,885/- From M/S H. S. Infrastructure & Services Pvt. Ltd. During The Relevant Financial Year. Both The Assessee & M/S H. S. Infrastructure & Services Pvt. Ltd. Has Common Shareholders Namely Shri Haranjit Singh & Mr. Subash Bera Holding More Than 10% Of The Share Capital In Both Companies. The Assessing

Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(22)(e)Section 250Section 263

section 2(22)(e) of the Act, the loans provided by a company to another entity with common significant shareholders are treated as deemed dividend. However, the Assessing Officer failed to address this issue in the original assessment order. Accordingly, the Assessing Officer has sent proposal for revision ... applicable. However, the Assessing Officer disagreed with the argument of the assessee stating that the loan qualified as a deemed dividend because Shri Haranjit Singh and Mr. Subash Bera each holding over 10% of the shares in both companies. Subsequently, the Assessing Officer added Rs.2