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The decision most relied on for mercantile system of accounting is CIT v. Woodward Governor India Pvt. Ltd. (312 ITR 254), cited in 968 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on mercantile system of accounting

CIT v. Woodward Governor India Pvt. Ltd.
312 ITR 254 · 2009 · Supreme Court
968
citing judgments

Foreign exchange fluctuations, whether gains or losses, are inextricably linked to the underlying business transaction and must be accounted for under the mercantile system. The Supreme Court also affirmed the standard accounting principle of valuing stock at cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower.

CIT v. Excel Industries Ltd.
358 ITR 295 · 2013 · Supreme Court
935
citing judgments

When an income or expenditure is revenue neutral across different assessment years, where any benefit derived is offset by a corresponding liability or reversal, no additional tax liability arises, particularly concerning income recognition under the mercantile system of accounting.

Rotork Controls India Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
314 ITR 62 · 2009 · Supreme Court
739
citing judgments

A provision for expenses, such as warranty, is a deductible liability for income tax purposes if it constitutes a present obligation arising from past events, and a reliable estimate of the amount of obligation is possible.

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.

Lalchand Bhagat Ambica Ram v. CIT
37 ITR 288 · 1959 · Supreme Court
570
citing judgments

Where an assessee maintains regular books of account, and these books are not rejected or found defective by the Assessing Officer, any cash deposits or available cash shown in the cash book, if sufficient to cover the transaction, cannot be treated as unexplained income or an addition under sections 68 or 69A.

Calcutta Co. Ltd. v. CIT
37 ITR 1 · 1959 · Supreme Court
341
citing judgments

When following the mercantile system of accounting, provisions for liabilities made on a scientific and rational basis are allowable as deductions, even if their actual quantification and discharge are deferred to a future date.

United Commercial Bank v. CIT
240 ITR 355 · 1999 · Supreme Court
314
citing judgments

Liabilities accrued on a notional basis are allowable as deductions under the mercantile system of accounting even if their exact quantification or discharge is deferred to a future date or if the demand itself is disputed.

M.M.Aqua Technologies Limited v. CIT
436 ITR 582 · 2021 · Supreme Court
308
citing judgments

Amendments to tax law that impose new obligations or change existing legal positions apply prospectively, even if stated to be "for the removal of doubts." The judgment also clarifies that deductions under Section 43B are allowed only on actual payment, overriding the mercantile system of accounting.

Judgments citing mercantile system of accounting

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2437/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2436/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2435/CHNY/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2434/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2433/CHNY/2017[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd., Chennai vs. DCIT Corporate Circle 2(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2432/CHNY/2017[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

M/S Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu Ltd, Nandanam vs. DCIT Corporate Circle - 2 [1], Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2013-14 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2431/CHNY/2017[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Feb 2024AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.: 2431, 2432, 2433, 2434, 2435, 2436 & 2437/Chny/2017 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: 2006-07, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Electronics Corporation Of The Deputy Commissioner Of Tamilnadu Ltd., V. Income Tax, No. 692, Mhu Complex, Corporate Circle -2(1), Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai. Chennai – 600 035. [Pan: Aaace-1670-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 21.02.2024

For Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 14A

Officer, however was not convinced with the explanation furnished by the assessee and according to the Assessing Officer, when the assessee is following mercantile system of accounting, income and expenditure relatable to particular assessment year should be recognized on accrual basis. Since, income relating to the sale of Farmers Security ... made by the Assessing Officer. 12.1 The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that, even in a case where the assessee is following mercantile systems of accounting, income accrues only when the assessee sells the cards to farmers. Although, the appellant has printed farmers security cards, the sale has been

Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT 14(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3383/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Feb 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy& Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.3383/मुं/2019 (िन.व. 2014-15) Maharastra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., ‘Prakashgad’ 2Nd Floor, Anant Kanekar Marg, Bandra(East), Mumbai 400 051 Pan: Aaecm-2933-K ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax-14(2)(1), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.2635/मुं/2019 (िन.व. 2014-15) Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax-14(2)(1), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Maharastra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., ‘Prakashgad’ 2Nd Floor, Anant Kanekar Marg, Bandra(East), Mumbai 400 051 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent Pan: Aaecm-2933-K Assessee By : Shri J.D.Mistry, Sr.Advocate With Shri Niraj Sheth Revenue By : Smt.Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 07/02/2024

For Appellant: Shri J.D.Mistry, Sr.Advocate with Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Smt.Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR

emphasize that prior period expenditure which are crystallized during the relevant Assessment Year on receipt of bills even though the assessee was following mercantile system of accounting can be allowed since the assessee is following consistent method of accounting in recording of such transactions. 4. In respect of ground No.2

DCIT-14(2)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Maharasthra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2635/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Feb 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy& Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.3383/मुं/2019 (िन.व. 2014-15) Maharastra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., ‘Prakashgad’ 2Nd Floor, Anant Kanekar Marg, Bandra(East), Mumbai 400 051 Pan: Aaecm-2933-K ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax-14(2)(1), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent आअसं.2635/मुं/2019 (िन.व. 2014-15) Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax-14(2)(1), Room No.432, 4Th Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Maharastra State Electricity Distribution Co. Ltd., ‘Prakashgad’ 2Nd Floor, Anant Kanekar Marg, Bandra(East), Mumbai 400 051 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent Pan: Aaecm-2933-K Assessee By : Shri J.D.Mistry, Sr.Advocate With Shri Niraj Sheth Revenue By : Smt.Sanyogita Nagpal, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 07/02/2024

For Appellant: Shri J.D.Mistry, Sr.Advocate with Shri Niraj ShethFor Respondent: Smt.Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT-DR

emphasize that prior period expenditure which are crystallized during the relevant Assessment Year on receipt of bills even though the assessee was following mercantile system of accounting can be allowed since the assessee is following consistent method of accounting in recording of such transactions. 4. In respect of ground No.2