“Section 5(20)”

Profits eligible for deduction under Section 80-IB are calculated after adjusting for disallowances made under Section 40(a)(ia). Any disallowances under Section 40A(3) are added back to the profits for the purpose of determining the deduction under Section 80-IB.

Decisions where registration was rejected at the initial application stage are distinguishable from cases involving the cancellation of existing registration.

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) considers arguments regarding additions made under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, concerning loans and share application money, and arguments against such additions on merits. The tribunal's decisions often rely on the findings of lower authorities, including the Assessing Officer (AO) and Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) (CIT(A)).