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The decision most relied on for beneficial construction is CIT v. Ravinder Kumar Arora (342 ITR 38), cited in 51 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on beneficial construction

CIT v. Ravinder Kumar Arora
342 ITR 38 · 2012 · High Court
51
citing judgments

Deduction under Section 54F cannot be restricted or denied merely because the new residential property, for which the entire consideration is paid by the assessee, is purchased in the joint names of the assessee and their spouse. The assessee is considered the actual and constructive owner of the property.

CIT v. Strawboard Manufacturing Company Limited
177 ITR 431 · 1989 · Supreme Court
22
citing judgments

Laws providing tax concessions to encourage industrial activity are to be liberally construed. This principle is applied to ensure that the object of such beneficial provisions is achieved.

CIT v. Smt. B.S. Shanthakumari
60 Taxmann.com 74 · 2015 · High Court
14
citing judgments

Section 54F deduction for acquiring a residential plot and constructing a house should be construed liberally. The purpose of the provision is to encourage investment in housing, and the intention of the legislature should be considered.

Government of Kerala v. Mother Superior Adoration Convent
126 Taxmann.com 68 · 2021 · Supreme Court
14
citing judgments

Beneficial exemption provisions in tax statutes, intended to promote economic growth or other beneficial reasons, should be interpreted liberally according to their object, even overriding the strict interpretation rules applicable in other fiscal contexts.

CIT v. Parthas Trust
249 ITR 120 · 2001 · High Court
13
citing judgments

An assessee is entitled to depreciation on buildings it constructed, even if the land on which they stand is not registered in its name. The term 'ownership' for depreciation purposes under Section 32 of the Income Tax Act is interpreted broadly to include beneficial ownership and the right to use the property for business.

132 (Kol) (Trib) (b) ITO v. Narayana Rao
35 Taxmann.com 90 · 2013 · ITAT
10
citing judgments

The beneficial provisions of Section 54F must be construed liberally, and the condition precedent for claiming the benefit is that the capital gain is invested in purchasing or constructing a residential house.

Judgments citing beneficial construction

Satara Engineering Projects and Equipments Private Limited, Satara vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle, Satara

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2450/PUN/2025[2024-25]Status: DisposedITAT Pune06 Jan 2026AY 2024-25

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2450/Pun/2025 Assessment Year : 2024-25

For Appellant: Shri Ashwani Kumar &For Respondent: Shri Ganesh B. Budruk
Section 115BSection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 250

Madan Lachhmandas (ITA No.1544/Mum/2025) reiterated that beneficial provisions should be interpreted liberally and not frustrated for trivial procedural lapses. 7.1.5. The principle of beneficial construction, as laid down in multiple decisions, requires that tax relief provisions designed to promote industrial growth be construed liberally. This is reinforced by CBDT Circular

Radhakishan Beniwal, Jaipur vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 1, Jaipur

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA no

ITA 695/JPR/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur10 Sept 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri P. C. Parwal, CA &For Respondent: Shri Gorav Avasthi, JCIT
Section 139Section 144Section 147rSection 148Section 148ASection 194CSection 251Section 68

formation of opinion and its ultimate assessment in a faceless manner. 102. We are also, in this regard, guided by the principles of beneficial construction and thus avoiding an interpretation that would render portions of the Act or the Faceless Assessment Scheme superfluous or ineffective should be avoided//. To assert ... that the JAO's powers become redundant under the faceless assessment framework would conflict with beneficial construction, as it would undermine provisions specifically established to support comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making, such as the JAO's access to RMS and Insight Portal information. 103. We are fully cognizant

Radhakishna Beniwal, Jaipur vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 1, Jaipur

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA no

ITA 694/JPR/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur10 Sept 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri P. C. Parwal, CA &For Respondent: Shri Gorav Avasthi, JCIT
Section 139Section 144Section 147rSection 148Section 148ASection 194CSection 251Section 68

formation of opinion and its ultimate assessment in a faceless manner. 102. We are also, in this regard, guided by the principles of beneficial construction and thus avoiding an interpretation that would render portions of the Act or the Faceless Assessment Scheme superfluous or ineffective should be avoided//. To assert ... that the JAO's powers become redundant under the faceless assessment framework would conflict with beneficial construction, as it would undermine provisions specifically established to support comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making, such as the JAO's access to RMS and Insight Portal information. 103. We are fully cognizant

Renu Devi, Patna vs. ITO, Patna

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 672/PAT/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Patna25 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) I.T.A. No. 672/Pat/2024 Assessment Year: 2016-2017 Renu Devi,……………………………....….………Appellant D/79, P.C. Colony, Lohia Nagar, Kankarbagh, Patna-800020, Bihar [Pan:Algpd4522P] -Vs.- Income Tax Officer,………………………...…….Respondent Ward-6(2), Patna Appearances By: Shri Sudipta Sannigrahi, C.A., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Ashwani Kr. Singal, Jcit, Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: June 24, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: August 25, 2025 O R D E R

Section 144Section 148Section 2(47)(v)Section 271(1)(c)Section 45Section 48

circumstances of the case, the learned (5) Addl/JCIT(A) has erred in Law and on facts and completely in 4 Renu Devi providing a beneficial construction of Section 2(47) and Interpreted in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the Assessee. (6) For that, on the fact & circumstances

Amit Behal, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle Int. Taxation 1(1) (2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 923/DEL/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Jul 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Naveen Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Vizay B. Vasanta, CIT-DR
Section 148Section 148ASection 69Section 69A

formation of opinion and its ultimate assessment in a faceless manner. 102. We are also, in this regard, guided by the principles of beneficial construction and thus avoiding an interpretation that would render portions of the Act or the Faceless Assessment Scheme superfluous or ineffective should be avoided. To assert ... that the JAO's powers become redundant under the faceless assessment framework would conflict with beneficial construction, as it would undermine provisions specifically established to support comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making, such as the JAO's access to RMS and Insight Portal information. Page

Income Tax Officer, Delhi vs. Paras Jain, Delhi

In the result, appeal of Revenue in ITA No

ITA 3554/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Naveen Chandrathe Income-Tax Officer Vs. Shri Paras Jain Ward – 58(7) 164-B, Gali No. - 5 Delhi Azad Nagar, East Delhi

For Appellant: Shri Ajit Gandhi, CAFor Respondent: Ms. Harpreet Kaur Hansra Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 69Section 69C

Officer Ward 25(3) in W.P.(C) 1968/2023 dated 28.10.2024 as follows: 102. We are also, in this regard, guided by the principles of beneficial construction and thus avoiding an interpretation that would render portions of the Act or the Faceless Assessment Scheme superfluous Page 4 of 9 Shri Paras ... ineffective should be avoided//. To assert that the JAO's powers become redundant under the faceless assessment framework would conflict with beneficial construction, as it would undermine provisions specifically established to support comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making, such as the JAO's access to RMS and Insight Portal

Mr. Madan Lachhmandas Asrani, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 23(1)6, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed in terms indicated above

ITA 1544/MUM/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 May 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Sandeep Gosainmr. Madan Lachhmandas Vs. Ito, Ward – 23(1)(6) Asrani Piramal Chambers 601-B, Neelkanth Bldg, 98 Lalbaug, Mumbai – Marine Drive, Mumbai 400012. 400002. Pan/Gir No. Aaapa7892A (Applicant) (Respondent)

Section 115BSection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 250

benefit all members of the society and are designed to provide assistance and protect individuals from heavy burden of taxes. Therefore principle of ‘beneficial construction’ suggest that courts should interpret these provisions liberally, giving them the widest possible meaning to ensure their objectives are met. 10. Thus, in this

Vijay Sadwal, Faridabad Haryana vs. ITO, Ward-2(5), Faridabad

In the result, appeal of Revenue in ITA No

ITA 3554/DEL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi07 Jan 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms. Madhumita Roy & Shri Naveen Chandrathe Income-Tax Officer Vs. Shri Paras Jain Ward – 58(7) 164-B, Gali No. - 5 Delhi Azad Nagar, East Delhi

For Appellant: Shri Ajit Gandhi, CAFor Respondent: Ms. Harpreet Kaur Hansra Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 69Section 69C

Officer Ward 25(3) in W.P.(C) 1968/2023 dated 28.10.2024 as follows: 102. We are also, in this regard, guided by the principles of beneficial construction and thus avoiding an interpretation that would render portions of the Act or the Faceless Assessment Scheme superfluous Page 4 of 9 Shri Paras ... ineffective should be avoided//. To assert that the JAO's powers become redundant under the faceless assessment framework would conflict with beneficial construction, as it would undermine provisions specifically established to support comprehensive data analysis and informed decision-making, such as the JAO's access to RMS and Insight Portal

Shri Jignesh Jaysukhlal Ghiya, Vadodara vs. The DCIT Cirlce-4(2), Vadodara

In the result, the appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 324/AHD/2020[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad07 Aug 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member), Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha (Accountant Member)

Section 139(1)Section 139(4)Section 143(3)Section 54Section 54F

investment made up to the date of furnishing of return of income prior to filing return under s.139(4) cannot be denied on such beneficial construction. Thus, on first principles, we hold that the capital gains utilized towards purchase of new asset before furnishing of return of income before either

Nabhiraj Ratna Balraj by Legal Heir B.R.Rakesh, Bangalore vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward-7(2)(1), Bangalore

In the result the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 603/BANG/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore26 Jun 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2016-17

For Appellant: Ms. Suman Lunkar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Subramanian S., Jt.CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bengaluru
Section 147Section 148Section 234BSection 50C

given a reasonable & equitable construction & has to be considered to be retrospective in nature so as to make the provisions workable. The rule of beneficial construction should apply in such a case. Hon. Apex Court has followed reasonable construction instead of strict interpretation in the following cases:- 1. R.B. Jodha