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“Section 36(1)(vii)”

Section References (mined)Section 36Section 36(1)(vii)853 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 36(1)(vii) is TRF Ltd. v. CIT (323 ITR 397), cited in 714 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 36(1)(vii)

TRF Ltd. v. CIT
323 ITR 397 · 2010 · Supreme Court
714
citing judgments

For claiming deduction for bad debts under section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act, it is sufficient for the assessee to write off the debt as irrecoverable in its accounts, and it is not necessary to prove that the debt has actually become irrecoverable.

Maxopp Investment Ltd. v. CIT
347 ITR 272 · 2012 · High Court
516
citing judgments

Disallowance under Section 14A cannot exceed the exempt income earned. The Assessing Officer must record satisfaction regarding the assessee's accounts before making any disallowance.

South Indian Bank Ltd. v. CIT
438 ITR 1 · 2021 · Supreme Court
508
citing judgments

The mixed fund theory is affirmed, holding that no disallowance of interest expenditure under Section 14A can be made if the assessee possesses sufficient non-interest bearing funds, such as capital and reserves, to cover investments made in tax-free securities.

Vijaya Bank v. CIT
323 ITR 166 · 2010 · Supreme Court
392
citing judgments

A provision for bad and doubtful debts debited to the profit and loss account and reduced from advances on the balance sheet constitutes a write-off for deduction purposes. This is true even if individual debtor accounts are not closed.

Southern Technologies Ltd. v. JCIT
320 ITR 577 · 2010 · Supreme Court
353
citing judgments

The case concerns the allowability of deductions for provisions made under Section 36 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, especially those related to bad and doubtful debts. It distinguishes such deductions from the recognition of interest income on non-performing assets (NPAs).

Calcutta Co. Ltd. v. CIT
37 ITR 1 · 1959 · Supreme Court
341
citing judgments

When following the mercantile system of accounting, provisions for liabilities made on a scientific and rational basis are allowable as deductions, even if their actual quantification and discharge are deferred to a future date.

Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. v. CIT
343 ITR 270 · 2012 · Supreme Court
326
citing judgments

For a bad debt deduction under Section 36(1)(vii), the debt must be actually written off as irrecoverable in the assessee's accounts, distinct from merely making a provision for bad and doubtful debts. The assessee bears the onus to satisfy the conditions under both Section 36(1)(vii) and Section 36(2) of the Income-tax Act.

United Commercial Bank v. CIT
240 ITR 355 · 1999 · Supreme Court
314
citing judgments

Liabilities accrued on a notional basis are allowable as deductions under the mercantile system of accounting even if their exact quantification or discharge is deferred to a future date or if the demand itself is disputed.

Judgments citing Section 36(1)(vii)

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-25(1), Delhi vs. Unison Hotels Private Limited, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 4471/DEL/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Ms.Madhumita Roy & Shri Manish Agarwal[Assessment Year : 2014-15] Acit, Vs Unison Hotels Pvt.Ltd., Cirlce-25(1), Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Delhi Vasant Kunj, Phase-2Nd, New Delhi-110070. Pan-Aaacu0455C Appellant Respondent Revenue By Shri Virender Kumar Singh, Sr.Dr Assessee By Ms. Kavita Jha, Sr.Adv., Shri Himanshu Agarwal, Adv. & Shri Akash Shukla, Adv. Date Of Hearing 06.05.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 04.08.2025 Order Per Manish Agarwal, Am : The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 12.08.2024 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (“Nfac”), Delhi [“Ld.Cit(A)”] In Appeal No. Cit(A), Delhi-8/10712/2016-17 U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“The Act”] Arising From The Order Dated 23.12.2016 Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Act Pertaining To Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Private Limited Company & Is Running Hotels. The Return Of Income Was E-Filed On 29.11.2014, Declaring Total Income At Inr 7,21,35,196/-. The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass By Way Of Issue Of Notice U/S 143(2) Of The Act On 01.09.2015. Thereafter, Various Notices Were Issued From Time To Time & Submissions Were Taken From The Assessee & Finally, The Assessment Was Completed At An Income Of Inr 30,38,83,394/- By Making Various Additions/Disallowances.

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 250Section 36(1)(vii)

assessee reversed the said provision and claimed deduction thereof. * Thus, the mandatory conditions for claiming write-off of bad-debts in terms of section 36(1)(vii) of the Act have been fulfilled. [(i) the provision for doubtful debt was debited and the corresponding debtor account has been credited, thereby ... instant case, we find that the assessee successfully demonstrate that both the conditions have been fulfilled for claiming bad debts as per section 36(1)(vii) of the Act. Ld. CIT(A) after considering these facts, has deleted the disallowance by observing as under:- D. Findings i) “The Assessing Officer

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Jhandewalan Extn vs. Indian Potash Limited, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed and appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 4578/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi23 Jul 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Vimal Kumarindian Potash Limited, Vs. Dcit, Central Circle 1, 1St Floor, Seethakathi Business Centre, New Delhi. 684 – 690, Anna Salai Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006 (Tamil Nadu). (Pan : Aaaci0888H) Dcit, Central Circle 1, Vs. Indian Potash Limited, 1St Floor, Seethakathi Business Centre, New Delhi. 684 – 690, Anna Salai Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006 (Tamil Nadu). (Pan : Aaaci0888H) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Akshat Jain, Ca Shri Rajat Jain, Ca Revenue By : Shri Dayainder Singh Sidhu, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 05.06.2025 Date Of Order : 23.07.2025 O R D E R Per S.Rifaur Rahman: 1. These Cross Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Delhi – 23 [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit (A)] Dated 10.07.2024 For Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Order Of Ld. Cit (A) Is Not Correct In Law & Facts. 2. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.88,67,868/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Depreciation Claimed On Pos Machine. 3. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.70,55,840/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Depreciation Claimed On Sap License. 4. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.9,71,46,262/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Bad Debt Claimed On Which The Company Is Not Eligible For Taking The Benefit Of Claiming Of Subsidy By The Government Of India For Violation Of Subsidy By The Government Of India For Violation Of Norms Set By The Ministry Of Chemical & Fertilizers.”

For Appellant: Shri Akshat Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Dayainder Singh Sidhu, CIT DR
Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(2)

portion of same was not actually received by the assessee. Therefore, ld. CIT(A) allowed the claim by reference to the provisions of section 36(1)(vii) and 36(2) of the Income tax Act, 1961 (for short ‘the Act’). Further, the Ld. CIT(A) has sustained the balance addition

Indian Potash Limited, Chennai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle - 1, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed and appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 4113/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi23 Jul 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Vimal Kumarindian Potash Limited, Vs. Dcit, Central Circle 1, 1St Floor, Seethakathi Business Centre, New Delhi. 684 – 690, Anna Salai Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006 (Tamil Nadu). (Pan : Aaaci0888H) Dcit, Central Circle 1, Vs. Indian Potash Limited, 1St Floor, Seethakathi Business Centre, New Delhi. 684 – 690, Anna Salai Thousand Lights, Chennai – 600 006 (Tamil Nadu). (Pan : Aaaci0888H) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Akshat Jain, Ca Shri Rajat Jain, Ca Revenue By : Shri Dayainder Singh Sidhu, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 05.06.2025 Date Of Order : 23.07.2025 O R D E R Per S.Rifaur Rahman: 1. These Cross Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee & Revenue Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Delhi – 23 [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit (A)] Dated 10.07.2024 For Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Order Of Ld. Cit (A) Is Not Correct In Law & Facts. 2. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.88,67,868/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Depreciation Claimed On Pos Machine. 3. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.70,55,840/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Depreciation Claimed On Sap License. 4. Whether On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case Ld. Cit (A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.9,71,46,262/- On Account Of Disallowance Of Excess Bad Debt Claimed On Which The Company Is Not Eligible For Taking The Benefit Of Claiming Of Subsidy By The Government Of India For Violation Of Subsidy By The Government Of India For Violation Of Norms Set By The Ministry Of Chemical & Fertilizers.”

For Appellant: Shri Akshat Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Dayainder Singh Sidhu, CIT DR
Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(2)

portion of same was not actually received by the assessee. Therefore, ld. CIT(A) allowed the claim by reference to the provisions of section 36(1)(vii) and 36(2) of the Income tax Act, 1961 (for short ‘the Act’). Further, the Ld. CIT(A) has sustained the balance addition

Macrotech Developers Limited (Mdl), Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Central Circle 7(3), Mumbai

In the result, the sole ground of appeal raised by

ITA 1272/MUM/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Jul 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Prabhash Shankar(Physical Hearing) Macrotech Developers Limited (Mdl) Dcit, Central Range – 7(3), Room No. 655, 6Th Floor, 412, Floor-4, 17G Vardhaman Chamber, Vs Cawasji Patel Road, Horniman Circle, Aayakar Bhavan, Maharshi Fort, Mumbai – 400001. Karve Road, Mumbai-400020. [Pan No. Aaacl1490J] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue (Physical Hearing) Acit – Cc – 7(3), Mumbai Macrotech Developers Private Limited Room No. 655, 6Th Floor, Vs 412, Floor-4, 17G Vardhaman Chamber, Aayakar Bhavan, Maharshi Cawasji Patel Road, Horniman Circle, Fort, Karve Road, Mumbai-400020. Mumbai – 400020. [Pan No. Aaacl1490J] Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue

Section 254(1)Section 36(1)(iii)Section 36(1)(vii)Section 36(2)Section 43B

36(1)(vii) of the act without considering the fact that the assessee has claimed the said amount as a bad debt under section 36(1)(vii) of the Income Tax Act. However, the conditions stipulated under section 36(2) of the Act were not fulfilled. Specifically, section 36 ... authorities carefully. We find that ld. AR of the assessee explained the fact correctly. The assessing officer disallowed the provisions of advances under section 36(1)(vii) by taking view that assessee does not fulfilled the addition of section 36(2). Moreover, the assessee has not actually written