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Mergers & RestructuringSection 2(1B)Section 2(1B)1,456 judgments

The decision most relied on for amalgamation is CIT v. Smifs Securities Ltd. (348 ITR 302), cited in 540 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on amalgamation

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.

PCIT v. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
416 ITR 613 · 2019 · Supreme Court
308
citing judgments

A notice issued under section 148 to a non-existent entity, such as an amalgamating company post-merger, is a substantive illegality, rendering assessment proceedings void ab initio. Participation in such proceedings does not estop the assessee from challenging the validity of the notice.

Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. CIT
247 CTR 500 · 2012 · High Court
114
citing judgments

An assessment framed in the name of a company that has ceased to exist due to amalgamation is invalid, even if the amalgamated company participated in the proceedings. Such a defect cannot be cured under section 292B of the Income-tax Act.

PCIT v. Mahagun Realtors Pvt. Ltd.
443 ITR 194 · 2022 · Supreme Court
95
citing judgments

An assessment framed by the Assessing Officer in the name of a defunct transferor company is valid if the assessee failed to intimate the AO about the merger or amalgamation.

Saraswati Industrial Syndicate Ltd. v. CIT
186 ITR 278 · 1990 · Supreme Court
79
citing judgments

Upon amalgamation, the amalgamating company ceases to exist in the eyes of the law. Therefore, any assessment or proceeding initiated against a non-existent amalgamating company is invalid as it is no longer considered a 'person' under the Income-tax Act.

CIT v. Amalgamations Ltd.
238 ITR 963 · 1998 · High Court
73
citing judgments

An assessment order can be deemed erroneous due to the Assessing Officer's non-application of mind or inadequate inquiry, warranting revision under Section 263. However, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax must establish the order is both erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue, and cannot use this power merely to direct further inquiries without such a finding.

Additional/Joint/Deputy/Assistant Commissioner of Incometax/Income-tax Officer v. Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
137 Taxmann.com 178 · 2022 · High Court
60
citing judgments

Goodwill arising on amalgamation is entitled to depreciation. This principle is established by multiple High Court decisions.

Beverages 331 ITR 192 (Del) B.Raveendran Pillai v. CIT
237 Taxmann 230 · 2016 · High Court
59
citing judgments

Goodwill arising on amalgamation is an intangible asset qualifying for depreciation under Section 32 of the Income Tax Act.

Judgments citing amalgamation

DCIT CC 7(3), Mumbai vs. M/S Tirupati Developers, Mumbai

In the result, both the appeal of the revenue and CO of the assessee are

ITA 2165/MUM/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Jul 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal & Smt. Renu Jauhriआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 2165/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year :2012-13) Dcit Cc – 7(3), Room No. 655, 6Th Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. Road, Mumbai-400020 V/S. बनाम M/S. Tirupati Developers. 419, Laxmi Plaza, Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Road, Andheri (W.), Mumbai-400053 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaeft6810B Appellant/अपीलार्थी .. Respondent/प्रतिवादी प्रति आपत्ति सं./ Co No. 110/Mum/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No. 2165/Mum/2019) (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year :2012-13) M/S. Tirupati Developers. V/S. Dcit Cc – 7(3), 419, Laxmi Plaza, Laxmi बनाम Room No. 655, 6Th Floor, Industrial Estate, New Aayakar Bhavan, M. K. Link Road, Andheri (W.), Road, Mumbai-400020 Mumbai-400053 Appellant/अपीलार्थी .. Respondent/प्रतिवादी स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aaeft6810B निर्धारिती की ओर से /Assessee By: Shri Rushabh Mehta राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By: Shri Biswanath Das सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing 18.07.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 21.07.2025 Page 2

For Appellant: Shri Rushabh MehtaFor Respondent: Shri Biswanath Das
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 68

observed that the assessee company is a registered NBFC since 1998 which has later merged with 8 companies through a scheme of amalgamation duly sanctioned by the Hon'ble Calcutta High Court. By providing the aforesaid documents, the assessee submits that the lender Satyam Projects Ltd is a genuine company

Srs Buildcon Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. DCIT, Centr5Al Circle-II, Faridabad

ITA 3621/DEL/2018[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Jul 2025AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri S. Rifaur Rahmanita Nos. 3621, 3622, 3623, 3624, 3625 & 3626/Del/2018 Asstt. Years : 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13 Srs Buildcon Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-Ii (Merged With M/S Btl Industries Faridabad, Haryana (Later Merged With Btl Investment & Securities Ltd. Which Is Now Known As M/S Btl Holding Co. Ltd.) C/O Rra Taxindia, D-28, South Extension, Part-I, New Delhi – 49 (Pan: Aaics9912Q) (Appellant) (Respondent) & Asstt. Year : 2008-09 Srs International Ltd. Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-Ii (Merged With M/S Btl Industries Ltd. Faridabad, Haryana (Later Merged With Btl Investment & Securities Ltd. Which Is Now Known As M/S Btl Holding Co. Ltd.) C/O Rra Taxindia, D-28, South Extension, Part-I, New Delhi – 49 (Pan: Aalcs2670Q) (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv., Shri Deepesh Garg, Adv. & Sh. Saksham Agrawal, Ca Respondent By : Ms. Monika Dhami, Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv., Shri Deepesh GargFor Respondent: Ms. Monika Dhami, CIT DR
Section 133ASection 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153A(1)(a)Section 153A(1)(b)

Court dated 16.03.2012 passed in CO.PET.519/2011 in the matter of M/s BTL Impex (India ) limited and Ors. relating to approving the Scheme of Amalgamation of BTL Impex (India) Limited, SRS Buildicon Private Limited, SRS International Limited, BTL Industries Limited and many other companies, by holding as under