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The decision most relied on for project completion method is CIT v. Bilahari Investment (P) Ltd. (299 ITR 1), cited in 206 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on project completion method

CIT v. Bilahari Investment (P) Ltd.
299 ITR 1 · 2008 · Supreme Court
206
citing judgments

The project completion method and the percentage of completion method are both recognized methods for recognizing income from real estate contracts.

CIT v. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
291 ITR 482 · 2007 · Supreme Court
166
citing judgments

The Supreme Court held that the 'project completion method' and the 'percentage of completion method' are recognized accounting methods for ascertaining profit for contracts. The case affirms these methods in the context of contract accounts.

CIT v. Shivalik Buildwell P Ltd.
40 Taxmann.com 219 · 2013 · High Court
44
citing judgments

Real estate developers' profits arise only upon the transfer of title, and advances received from customers cannot be treated as trading receipts in the year of receipt.

CIT v. Ashaland Corporation
133 ITR 55 · 1982 · High Court
44
citing judgments

Income from the sale of immovable property, including any 'on-money' component, is taxable only when the sale is complete, marked by the execution and registration of the sale deed and/or transfer of possession to the buyer.

CIT v. Happy Home Corporation
94 Taxmann.com 292 · 2018 · High Court
42
citing judgments

When a partner admits to undisclosed income during a survey, and that income is linked to future sale deed registrations, it can be considered as income received for the purpose of assessment under Section 145 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, even if it is subject to conditions.

Ltd. v. ITO
64 DTR 251 · 2011 · ITAT
39
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer accepted the assessee's claim of being in the construction business and its use of the project completion method, and the Revenue did not take remedial measures under sections 263 or 147, indicating acceptance of the assessment.

CIT v. ARUN EXCELLO FOUNDATIONS (P) LTD.
212 Taxmann 342 · 2013 · High Court
35
citing judgments

Accounting Standard 7 is not applicable to real estate developers, and therefore, the percentage of completion method cannot be imposed on them. Assessees are justified in following the project completion method as per Accounting Standard 9.

Prestige Estate Projects (P) Ltd. v. DCIT
33 DTR 514 · 2010 · ITAT
28
citing judgments

A real estate developer adopting the completed contract method of accounting cannot be forced to follow the percentage completion method under AS-7 if AS-7 has not been specified by the Central Government under section 145(2). The Assessing Officer cannot reject accounts under section 145(3) solely on this ground.

Judgments citing project completion method

Tyro India, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 31(1)(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 665/MUM/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 May 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2017-18 Tyro India Ito Ward 31(3)(2) Now 5, New Ambica Apartment, Transferred To 41(4)(4) Jawahar Nagar Road, Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Goregaon (West), Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai- 400062. Bandra (East), Pan: Aacft6482D Mumbai- 400051. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.R. Revenue By : Shri P.D. Chougule (Addl. Cit), Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 22 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 30 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per: Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit Appeal Vide Its Order No. Itba/Nfac/ S/250/2023-24/1058988518(1) Dated 22/12/2023 For Assessment Year 2017-18. 1. The Following Grounds Of Appeal Have Been Raised:- “1. In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Assessing Officer Erred In Enhancing Scope Of Scrutiny Wrongly Converting The Cass Based

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri P.D. Chougule (Addl. CIT), Sr. D.R
Section 234ASection 270ASection 274

Method of Accounting for Revenue Recognition without stating any reasons and thereby a. Overlooking past years' records. b. Overlooking the fact that Project Completion Method of accounting is consistently followed by the Appellant c. Estimating profit of Rs 29,78,944/- @10% of WIP without any comparable instance ... have shown profit for the A.Y.2017-18 under Tyro Construction account for Rs. 29,78,944/- We maintain accounts for construction activity, on project completion method. Sales are not shown in P&L account of Tyro Construction account as the project is not completed in A.Y.2017-18. The profit reflected in Tyro

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and appeal of

ITA 3926/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Apr 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.3569/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 बनाम Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Estate Acit Developers Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Circle-58(1), C/O Pradeep & Co., Tax Advocate, New Delhi. 7, Navyug Market, Ghaziabad. Pan No.Abgfs9748C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.3926/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 बनाम Acit Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Vs. Circle-58(1), Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd., Room No.218, D-32, Main Vikas Marg, D-Block, Vikas Bhawan, Delhi. New Delhi. Pan No.Abgfs9748C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 801Section 80I

inconsonance with the facts of the case. 2. The Ld.CIT(A) erred in directing the Assessing Officer to accept “Project Completion Method” by ignoring the fact that the assessee is neither following cash system nor mercantile system completely. 3. The Ld.CIT(A) has erred in partly allowing the deduction ... need for adjudication. 10. Ground no.2 is in respect of direction given by the Ld.CIT(Appeals) to the AO to accept the project completion method. Ld. Counsel for the assessee submits that this issue also came up for adjudication in assessee’s own case for the assessment years

M/S. Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd., Ghaziabad vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and appeal of

ITA 3569/DEL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi24 Apr 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.3569/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 बनाम Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Estate Acit Developers Pvt. Ltd., Vs. Circle-58(1), C/O Pradeep & Co., Tax Advocate, New Delhi. 7, Navyug Market, Ghaziabad. Pan No.Abgfs9748C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.3926/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 बनाम Acit Shipra Estate Ltd. & Jai Krishan Vs. Circle-58(1), Estate Developers Pvt. Ltd., Room No.218, D-32, Main Vikas Marg, D-Block, Vikas Bhawan, Delhi. New Delhi. Pan No.Abgfs9748C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 801Section 80I

inconsonance with the facts of the case. 2. The Ld.CIT(A) erred in directing the Assessing Officer to accept “Project Completion Method” by ignoring the fact that the assessee is neither following cash system nor mercantile system completely. 3. The Ld.CIT(A) has erred in partly allowing the deduction ... need for adjudication. 10. Ground no.2 is in respect of direction given by the Ld.CIT(Appeals) to the AO to accept the project completion method. Ld. Counsel for the assessee submits that this issue also came up for adjudication in assessee’s own case for the assessment years

ACIT, Circle- 2(2), New Delhi vs. Anthem Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 215/DEL/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Apr 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2015-16 Acit, Vs Anthem Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., 04, 1St Floor, Jagriti Enclave, Circle-2(2), New Delhi. Vikas Marg Extn., New Delhi. Pan: Aaica7355D (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Amit Goel, Ca Revenue By : Shri Kanav Bali, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 27.02.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 18.04.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 24.10.2019 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-22, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or In Short Ld. ‘Faa’) In Appeal No.273/19-20/Cit(A)-22, New Delhi Arising Out Of The Appeal Before It Against The Order Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Act’), By The Acit, Circle 2(2), Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao). 2. Heard & Perused The Records. Ld. Ar Has Relied The Order Of Co- Ordinate Bench In The Case Of Assessee For Ay 2014-15, In Ita No. 5676/Del/2017 To Contend That The Issue Is Covered In Favour Of Assessee By The Order Dated 29/10/2021. Ld. Dr Could Not Dispute This Factual Aspect.

For Appellant: Shri Amit Goel, CAFor Respondent: Shri Kanav Bali, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 145

business of Real Estate Development and has claimed that it is recognizing revenue in accordance with AS-9 and is following project completion method to recognize the revenue from the ongoing project. The AO has however, disregarded the method but in appeal the CIT(A) has followed the order ... Noida Extension. The appellant company started this project in F.Y. 2010-11. For recognizing revenue from this project, the appellant company is following project completion method as per AS-9. However, in the assessment proceedings, Assessing Officer has held that accounting policy followed by the appellant is not acceptable

DCIT, Central Circle-2(3), Chennai vs. M/S Bsr Builders Engineers & Contractors, Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA

ITA 734/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Mar 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years: 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 & C.O Nos.34, 35 & 36/Chny/2023 [In I.T.A. Nos.732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023] The Dcit, M/S. Bsr Builders Central Circle 2(3), Vs. Engineers & Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. Pan: Aagfb 7140N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent / Cross Objector) राज" की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar, Cit िनधा"रती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. Kathir, Advocates सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.02.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.03.2024

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. KathirFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153ASection 153CSection 250(2)

purely advance for sale of portion of built-up area for the BSR Mall. The assessee contended that the assessee firm is following project completion method and assessee’s project has not yet been completed and assessee will declare this income being cash received from Dr. Murugu Sundaram ... Raja Sundaram & C.O Nos.34 to 36/CHNY/2023 as and when the building is completed in term of project completion method. The AO noted that the assessee is involved in the activity of developing the residential and commercial properties. The BSR Mall is one of such properties, which is being developed

DCIT, Central Circle-2(3), Chennai vs. M/S Bsr Builders Engineers & Contractors, Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA

ITA 733/CHNY/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Mar 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years: 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 & C.O Nos.34, 35 & 36/Chny/2023 [In I.T.A. Nos.732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023] The Dcit, M/S. Bsr Builders Central Circle 2(3), Vs. Engineers & Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. Pan: Aagfb 7140N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent / Cross Objector) राज" की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar, Cit िनधा"रती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. Kathir, Advocates सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.02.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.03.2024

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. KathirFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153ASection 153CSection 250(2)

purely advance for sale of portion of built-up area for the BSR Mall. The assessee contended that the assessee firm is following project completion method and assessee’s project has not yet been completed and assessee will declare this income being cash received from Dr. Murugu Sundaram ... Raja Sundaram & C.O Nos.34 to 36/CHNY/2023 as and when the building is completed in term of project completion method. The AO noted that the assessee is involved in the activity of developing the residential and commercial properties. The BSR Mall is one of such properties, which is being developed

DCIT, Central Circle-2(3), Chennai vs. M/S Bsr Builders Engineers & Contractors, Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA

ITA 732/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Mar 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years: 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 & C.O Nos.34, 35 & 36/Chny/2023 [In I.T.A. Nos.732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023] The Dcit, M/S. Bsr Builders Central Circle 2(3), Vs. Engineers & Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. Pan: Aagfb 7140N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent / Cross Objector) राज" की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar, Cit िनधा"रती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. Kathir, Advocates सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.02.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.03.2024

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. KathirFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153ASection 153CSection 250(2)

purely advance for sale of portion of built-up area for the BSR Mall. The assessee contended that the assessee firm is following project completion method and assessee’s project has not yet been completed and assessee will declare this income being cash received from Dr. Murugu Sundaram ... Raja Sundaram & C.O Nos.34 to 36/CHNY/2023 as and when the building is completed in term of project completion method. The AO noted that the assessee is involved in the activity of developing the residential and commercial properties. The BSR Mall is one of such properties, which is being developed

DCIT -26(1), Mumbai vs. Shreyas Builders, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2404/MUM/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2404/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Dcit-17(1) बिधम/ Shreyas Builders Room No. 117, 1St Floor, G- A-42, 4Th Floor Roop Vs. Block, Kautliya Bhavan, Darshan, Juhu Lane, Bandra Kurla Complex, Andheri (West), Mumbai- Mumbai-400051. 400058. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aapfs5485E (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Bhadresh Doshi Revenue By: Dr. Kishor Dhule (Cit,Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 01/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/02/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax/Nfac, [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit”], Delhi Dated 08.05.2023 For Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. In The Several Grounds Raised In The Appeal, The Revenue Has Agitated The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Holding That The Assessee Was Engaged In The Business Of Real Estate Development & Therefore The Plot Of Land Held By It Was In Nature Of ‘Stock-In-Trade’ As Opposed To The Ao’S Action Of Holding The Said Plot Of Land To Be In Nature Of ‘Capital Asset’. According To Revenue Therefore, Since The Said Plot Of Land To Be In Nature Of ‘Capital Asset’, The Levy Of Capital Gains Tax Stood Triggered Upon Execution Of Joint Development Agreement (Herein

For Appellant: Shri Bhadresh DoshiFor Respondent: Dr. Kishor Dhule (CIT,DR)
Section 2(47)(v)

sold by the assessee, the corresponding revenues had been offered to tax by way of ‘Business Income’ in the later years, following project completion method. According to him therefore, the conduct of the assessee clearly showed that the land parcels were held by way of ‘stock-in-trade’. He specifically ... treated the land as their inventory, has recorded the receipt from sale of constructed spaces as its revenues from business, following the recognized project completion method. It was brought to our notice that, the Developer had completed four (4) out of the eleven (11) buildings proposed to be constructed