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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

Deepak Srichand Bathija, Mumbai vs. National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2104/MUM/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Jul 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Br. Baskaran & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2104/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) Deepak Srichand Bathija बिधम/ Nfac, Delhi 5-B, Elegant Apartment, 3 Room No. 356, Cr Vs. Sobhani Road, Colaba, Building, New Delhi. Mumbai-400005. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaapb6001A (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri H. S. Raheja Revenue By: Shri P. D. Chogule (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 26/05/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 26/07/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 05.07.2022 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. Brief Facts Are That The Assessee Had Filed Return Of Income Of Ay. 2014-15 On 30.07.2014 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.42,24,780/-. Thereafter, The Case Of The Assessee Was Taken Up For Scrutiny By Issuing Notice U/S 143(2) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) On 18.09.2015. The Ao During Assessment Proceedings Noted That Assessee Is Involved In The Business Of Finance & Brokerage & Derives Income From Business, Long Term Capital Gain (Ltcg) & Other Sources. The Ao Noted That Assessee Has Earned Ltcg Of Rs.32,09,789/- From Sale Of Shares & Payment Was Received From His Share Broker. & Out Of This Rs.19,23,000/- Was Earned As Ltcg From Sale Of Shares Between 12.11.2013 To 16.12.2013 Of M/S. Kailash Auto

For Appellant: Shri H. S. RahejaFor Respondent: Shri P. D. Chogule (Sr. AR)
Section 143(2)

Panchshul Marketing Ltd. merged with M/s. KAFL (as per the order of Hon’ble Allahabad High Court); and consequent to that event of amalgamation, assessee was allotted shares of M/s. KAFL which was later sold in Nov/December, 2013 through the electronic platform of the stock exchange and assessee received ... also brought to our notice the Hon’ble Allahabad High Court order dated 09.05.2013 which allowed the Scheme of arrangement and amalgamation and by virtue of it M/s. Kailash Auto Finance Ltd. allotted 50,000 shares of its shares (M/s. KAFL) in lieu of 50,000 shares of M/s. Panchshul