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Section References (mined)Section 36Section 36(1)(va)2,467 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 36(1)(va) is CIT v. AIMIL Ltd. (321 ITR 508), cited in 1,629 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 36(1)(va)

CIT v. AIMIL Ltd.
321 ITR 508 · 2010 · High Court
1,629
citing judgments

Employee contributions to PF and ESIC, deposited beyond the due date under the respective Acts but within the due date for filing the income tax return under Section 139(1), are allowable deductions under Section 36(1)(va). Such disallowance cannot be made during processing under Section 143(1).

Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
143 Taxmann.com 178 · 2022 · Supreme Court
1,392
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund and ESI deposited by an employer beyond the due dates prescribed under the respective special Acts are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Such disallowance can be made during processing under section 143(1).

CIT v. Alom Extrusions Ltd.
319 ITR 306 · 2009 · Supreme Court
1,344
citing judgments

A proviso inserted into a section to remedy unintended consequences, make the section workable, or supply an obvious omission must be read retrospectively in operation to give effect to the section as a whole.

CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
366 ITR 170 · 2014 · High Court
1,158
citing judgments

Employees' contributions to welfare funds, such as provident fund, are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) if deposited beyond the due date prescribed under the respective welfare statutes, even by a single day. Such delayed deposits are not cured even if made before the income-tax return filing due date.

279 ITR 331/149 Taxman 15 (Guj.); 5. CIT v. Sabari Enterprises
298 ITR 141 · 2008 · High Court
706
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund or ESI, even if deposited after the due date specified in the respective welfare statutes, are allowable as a deduction under Section 36(1)(va) if paid before the due date for filing the income-tax return. This judgment aligns the treatment of employee contributions with employer contributions under Section 43B.

(i) CIT v. Merchem Ltd.
378 ITR 443 · 2015 · High Court
631
citing judgments

Belated remittance of employees' contribution to ESI and PF, even if deposited before the due date for filing the return of income under Section 139(1), is not allowed as a deduction. This disallowance falls under Section 36(1)(va) read with Section 2(24)(x), as Section 43B applies only to employer's contributions.

CIT v. Ghatge Patil Transports Ltd.
368 ITR 749 · 2014 · High Court
609
citing judgments

Deduction for employees' contributions to PF and ESIC is allowable under Section 43B if paid before the due date for filing the return under Section 139(1); similarly, delayed deposits of employers' contributions to ESIC and PF are also allowable.

CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corpn
41 Taxmann.com 100 · 2014 · High Court
540
citing judgments

Employees' contributions to provident fund or other welfare funds are deductible under section 36(1)(va) only if paid by the due date specified in the respective welfare fund enactments, and section 43B does not extend this period to the income tax return filing due date under section 139(1).

Judgments citing Section 36(1)(va)

Mack Springs Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai vs. ADIT CPC, Bangalluru

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

ITA 1884/MUM/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri B. R. Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1884/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2019-20) Mack Springs Pvt. Ltd. बिधम/ Adit Cpc, Bangaluru. 18 Khandelwal Mansion, Ac7(2)(1) Vs. Barrister Nath Paimarg, Aayakar Bhavan, 6Th Cotton Green, Mumbai- Floor, Bangaluru-560500. 400033, Maharashtra, India. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcm8652J (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Ms. Mrugakshi Joshi Revenue By: Shri Prakash D. Chougule (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 22/05/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/05/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Company Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/(Nfac), Delhi Dated 28.07.2021 For Assessment Year 2019-20. 2. It Is Noted That This Appeal Was Initially Disposed Off By This Tribunal On 09.05.2022 By Allowing The Appeal Of The Assessee. However, The Same Have Been Recalled By This Tribunal On 13.04.2023 In The Light Of The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court In The Case Of M/S. Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd. (448 Itr 518) (Sc). 3. Brief Facts Are That The Assessee Had Filed The Return Of Income For Ay 2019-20 Which Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act Raising A Demand Of Rs.2,35,771/- By Making An Addition/Disallowance Of Rs.8,58,426/- U/S 36(1)(Va) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) On The Ground That The Employee’S Contributions To Provident Fund Was Remitted By Assessee After The Due Dates Prescribed

For Appellant: Ms. Mrugakshi JoshiFor Respondent: Shri Prakash D. Chougule (Sr. AR)
Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(va)

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “D” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI B. R. BASKARAN, AM AND SHRI ABY T. VARKEY

Shri Shashikumar S Mishra, Bharuch vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Bharuch

ITA 99/SRT/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.97 To101/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2019-20) (Virtual Court Hearing) Shri Shashikumar S Mishra Asstt. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-I, Bharuch Ayakar Bhawan, A/7, Ashirwad Nagar Society, Station Road, Bharuch-392001 Bholav, Bharuch-392001 Vs. Enterprises.Nihal@Yahoo.Com Deputy Commissioner Of Income- Tax, Central Circle-2, Vadodara, Aykar Bhawan, Vadodara-39007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aoqpm 4008 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant ) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bharat Jhaveri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 40Section 41Section 43Section 43B

Court has observed as follows: “30 Analysis and Conclusions The factual narration reveals two diametrically opposed views in regard to the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va) on the one hand and proviso to Section 43(b) on the other. If one goes by the legislative history of these provisions ... noteworthy, that this provision was part of the original IT Act; it has largely remained unaltered. On the other hand, Section 36(1)(va) was specifically inserted by the Finance Act, 1987, w.e.f. 01-04-1988. Through the same amendment, by Section 3(b), Section 2(24) – which defines various

Shri Shashikumar S Mishra, Bharuch vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Bharuch

ITA 98/SRT/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 May 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.97 To101/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2019-20) (Virtual Court Hearing) Shri Shashikumar S Mishra Asstt. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-I, Bharuch Ayakar Bhawan, A/7, Ashirwad Nagar Society, Station Road, Bharuch-392001 Bholav, Bharuch-392001 Vs. Enterprises.Nihal@Yahoo.Com Deputy Commissioner Of Income- Tax, Central Circle-2, Vadodara, Aykar Bhawan, Vadodara-39007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aoqpm 4008 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant ) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bharat Jhaveri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 40Section 41Section 43Section 43B

Court has observed as follows: “30 Analysis and Conclusions The factual narration reveals two diametrically opposed views in regard to the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va) on the one hand and proviso to Section 43(b) on the other. If one goes by the legislative history of these provisions ... noteworthy, that this provision was part of the original IT Act; it has largely remained unaltered. On the other hand, Section 36(1)(va) was specifically inserted by the Finance Act, 1987, w.e.f. 01-04-1988. Through the same amendment, by Section 3(b), Section 2(24) – which defines various

Shri Shashikumar S Mishra, Bharuch vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Bharuch

ITA 97/SRT/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 May 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.97 To101/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2019-20) (Virtual Court Hearing) Shri Shashikumar S Mishra Asstt. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-I, Bharuch Ayakar Bhawan, A/7, Ashirwad Nagar Society, Station Road, Bharuch-392001 Bholav, Bharuch-392001 Vs. Enterprises.Nihal@Yahoo.Com Deputy Commissioner Of Income- Tax, Central Circle-2, Vadodara, Aykar Bhawan, Vadodara-39007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aoqpm 4008 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant ) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bharat Jhaveri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 40Section 41Section 43Section 43B

Court has observed as follows: “30 Analysis and Conclusions The factual narration reveals two diametrically opposed views in regard to the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va) on the one hand and proviso to Section 43(b) on the other. If one goes by the legislative history of these provisions ... noteworthy, that this provision was part of the original IT Act; it has largely remained unaltered. On the other hand, Section 36(1)(va) was specifically inserted by the Finance Act, 1987, w.e.f. 01-04-1988. Through the same amendment, by Section 3(b), Section 2(24) – which defines various

Shri Shashikumar S Mishra, Bharuch vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Bharuch

ITA 101/SRT/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.97 To101/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2019-20) (Virtual Court Hearing) Shri Shashikumar S Mishra Asstt. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-I, Bharuch Ayakar Bhawan, A/7, Ashirwad Nagar Society, Station Road, Bharuch-392001 Bholav, Bharuch-392001 Vs. Enterprises.Nihal@Yahoo.Com Deputy Commissioner Of Income- Tax, Central Circle-2, Vadodara, Aykar Bhawan, Vadodara-39007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aoqpm 4008 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant ) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bharat Jhaveri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 40Section 41Section 43Section 43B

Court has observed as follows: “30 Analysis and Conclusions The factual narration reveals two diametrically opposed views in regard to the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va) on the one hand and proviso to Section 43(b) on the other. If one goes by the legislative history of these provisions ... noteworthy, that this provision was part of the original IT Act; it has largely remained unaltered. On the other hand, Section 36(1)(va) was specifically inserted by the Finance Act, 1987, w.e.f. 01-04-1988. Through the same amendment, by Section 3(b), Section 2(24) – which defines various

Shri Shashikumar S Mishra, Bharuch vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1, Bharuch

ITA 100/SRT/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.97 To101/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2019-20) (Virtual Court Hearing) Shri Shashikumar S Mishra Asstt. Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle-I, Bharuch Ayakar Bhawan, A/7, Ashirwad Nagar Society, Station Road, Bharuch-392001 Bholav, Bharuch-392001 Vs. Enterprises.Nihal@Yahoo.Com Deputy Commissioner Of Income- Tax, Central Circle-2, Vadodara, Aykar Bhawan, Vadodara-39007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aoqpm 4008 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant ) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Bharat Jhaveri, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 40Section 41Section 43Section 43B

Court has observed as follows: “30 Analysis and Conclusions The factual narration reveals two diametrically opposed views in regard to the interpretation of Section 36(1)(va) on the one hand and proviso to Section 43(b) on the other. If one goes by the legislative history of these provisions ... noteworthy, that this provision was part of the original IT Act; it has largely remained unaltered. On the other hand, Section 36(1)(va) was specifically inserted by the Finance Act, 1987, w.e.f. 01-04-1988. Through the same amendment, by Section 3(b), Section 2(24) – which defines various

Yad Associates, Mumbai vs. Assessing Officer, Circle 17(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 333/MUM/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Om Prakash Kant, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.333/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2018-19) Yad Associates बिधम/ Assessing Officer, Circle- 10, Daulat Mension, 17(3) Vs. Barrack Road, New Marine Maharshi Karve Rd, New Lines-400020. Marine Lines, Churchgate, Mumbai- 400020. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaafy0039P (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sunil Hirawat Revenue By: Ms. Mahita Nair (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 12/04/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/05/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/(Nfac), Delhi Dated 27.12.2022 For Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Confirming The Disallowance Of Rs.92,627/- By Cpc U/S 143(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) For Belated Remittance Of Pf/Esic U/S 36(1)(Va) Of The Act. 3. At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Shri Sunil Hirawat Drew Our Attention To The Chart (Infra) Which Shows (I) Month Of Salary (Ii) Date On Which Salary Paid (Iii) Employees Contribution To Esic (Iv) Due Date Of Esic Payment (V) Actual Date Of Esic Payment & Delay In Payment In Accordance To The Assessee. Likewise, The Assessee Has Also Given The Chart Of Provident Fund Which Is As Under: -

For Appellant: Shri Sunil HirawatFor Respondent: Ms. Mahita Nair (Sr. AR)
Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(va)

Year Ended 31st March, 20108 Assessment Year : 2018-2019 Details of contributions received from employees for various funds as referred to in section 36(1)(va) A- ESIC Salary Month Date of which Employees Due Date of Actual date of Delay in Salary paid contribution to ESIC ESIC Payment ESIC

DCIT, Circle-7(1), New Delhi vs. Dec Property Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 2667/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 2666 & 2667/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-20) Dcit Vs. Dec Property Management Circle – 7(1) (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 1101, Plot No.D-9, Gopal Heights, Netaji Subhash Place, New Delhi - 110034 Pan No. Aabcd 7231 Q (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Jaspal Sathi, Adv. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 08.09.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- Nfac, Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2018-19 & 2019-20. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(iv)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

taxability of such income in the hands of the assessee. Once such an amount becomes income of the employer-assessee, then section 36(1)(va) comes into play for providing the deduction. This provision provides that: `(va) any sum received by the assessee from any of ITA Nos.2666 & 2667/Del/22 DCIT ... deduction for the employees’ share for depositing the same in the relevant funds beyond the due date as given in Explanation 1 to section 36(1)(va) on the strength of section 43B. The latter section opens with a non-obstante clause and provides that a deduction otherwise allowable

DCIT, Circle-7(1), New Delhi vs. Dec Property Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 2666/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 2666 & 2667/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-20) Dcit Vs. Dec Property Management Circle – 7(1) (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 1101, Plot No.D-9, Gopal Heights, Netaji Subhash Place, New Delhi - 110034 Pan No. Aabcd 7231 Q (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Jaspal Sathi, Adv. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 08.09.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- Nfac, Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2018-19 & 2019-20. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(iv)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

taxability of such income in the hands of the assessee. Once such an amount becomes income of the employer-assessee, then section 36(1)(va) comes into play for providing the deduction. This provision provides that: `(va) any sum received by the assessee from any of ITA Nos.2666 & 2667/Del/22 DCIT ... deduction for the employees’ share for depositing the same in the relevant funds beyond the due date as given in Explanation 1 to section 36(1)(va) on the strength of section 43B. The latter section opens with a non-obstante clause and provides that a deduction otherwise allowable

C & C Constructions Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Central Circle-19, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 1544/DEL/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 1543 & 1544/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2013-14 & 2014-15) C & C Constructions Ltd. Vs. Dcit 74, Hemkunt Colony, Central Circle – 19 New Delhi – 110 048 New Delhi Pan No. Aaacc 4543 R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Sibtain Raza, A.R. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Dated 28.04.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-27, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Identical Except For The Assessment Year & The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)(va)

addition of Rs.42,47,836/- on account of PF & ESI contribution of employees deposited after the due date as prescribed in explanation to section 36(1)(va) of the Act.” 6. Similar ground are also raised by assessee in ITA No.1544/Del/2022 for A.Y. 2014-15. 7. Before ... taxability of such income in the hands of the assessee. Once such an amount becomes income of the employer- assessee, then section 36(1)(va) comes into play for providing the deduction. This provision provides that: `(va) any sum received by the assessee from any of his employees to which