“tax credit certificate”
The decision most relied on for tax credit certificate is CIT v. Bhooratnam & Co. (357 ITR 396), cited in 48 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on tax credit certificate
An assessee is entitled to credit for TDS even if the certificate is issued in the name of a joint venture or related party, provided the income to which the TDS relates is offered by the assessee. This principle emphasizes looking at the substance of the transaction over strict adherence to the name on the TDS certificate.
Once tax has been deducted at source (TDS), the bar of section 205 applies, preventing the deductee from being asked to pay the tax again, even if the deductor fails to deposit the tax or issue TDS certificates.
When shareholders are produced, their books and bank statements are examined, and their share certificates are filed, the assessing officer's satisfaction regarding share application money is established. The department cannot assume the contrary without any evidence to the contrary.