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“Section 2(14)”

Section References (mined)Section 2Section 2(14)695 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 2(14) is Escorts Ltd. v. UOI (199 ITR 43), cited in 267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 2(14)

Escorts Ltd. v. UOI
199 ITR 43 · 1993 · Supreme Court
267
citing judgments

A statute should not be construed to permit double deduction for the same expenditure unless specifically provided by law.

CIT v. Siemens Aktiongesellschaft
310 ITR 320 · 2009 · High Court
259
citing judgments

Reimbursements of actual expenses without any profit element are not taxable income. Additionally, mere amendments to the Income-tax Act do not override the provisions of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs).

Smt. Sarifabibi Mohmed Ibrahim v. CIT
204 ITR 631 · 1993 · Supreme Court
197
citing judgments

The determinative test for whether land is agricultural land or a capital asset is its actual user for agricultural purposes, not merely ownership. An explicit intention to stop cultivation or convert the land to non-agricultural use can cause it to lose its agricultural character, making its sale proceeds chargeable to capital gains tax.

Assam Bengal Cement Co. Ltd. v. CIT
27 ITR 34 · 1955 · Supreme Court
174
citing judgments

The Supreme Court established the foundational test for distinguishing between capital and revenue expenditure, holding that the aim and object of the expenditure and whether it brings into existence an asset or an advantage of an enduring nature determines its character, irrespective of the payment method. An advantage lasting five years or more can be considered enduring.

CIT v. D.P. Sandhu & Bros.
273 ITR 1 · 2005 · Supreme Court
140
citing judgments

Surrender of tenancy rights is a transfer of a capital asset, and the consideration received is a capital receipt subject to capital gains tax. If the cost of acquisition cannot be determined, the transfer of such an asset was not taxable under capital gains prior to the amendment of Section 55(2) in 1995.

CIT v. Raja Benoy Kumar Sahas Roy
32 ITR 466 · 1957 · Supreme Court
132
citing judgments

Income is considered agricultural income, exempt under Section 10(1), only if the land undergoes a measure of cultivation involving basic primary operations prior to germination and subsequent post-germination activities requiring human skill and labour.

S.G. Mercantile Corporation P. Ltd. v. CIT, Calcutta
83 ITR 700 · 1972 · Supreme Court
126
citing judgments

Income from sources not falling under any other head of income under Section 14 of the Income Tax Act is taxed under the residuary head 'income from other sources'. If income cannot be taxed under Section 45 (capital gains), it cannot be taxed at all.

CIT v. Market Committee, Pipli
330 ITR 16 · 2011 · High Court
113
citing judgments

A charitable trust can claim depreciation on assets when computing the income applied for charitable or religious purposes under Section 11 of the Income Tax Act, for assessment years prior to the introduction of Section 11(6). The restriction on claiming depreciation, as introduced by Section 11(6), is prospective from AY 2015-16.

Judgments citing Section 2(14)

DCIT, Cochin vs. Shri M George ( Mukkadayil Joseph George), Cochin

In the result, the Revenue’s appeal is allowed

ITA 525/COCH/2011[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin31 Oct 2023AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora & Shri Manomohan Dasdy. Cit, Circle 2(1), Range – 2 M.J. George C.R. Building, I.S. Press Road, Mukkadayil House Kochi 682018 Vs. Krishnaswamy Cross Road Ernakulam, Kochi - 682035 [Pan: Adgpg6991D] (Appellant) (Respondent) Revenue By: Sri Sajit Kumar Das, Cit-Dr Assessee By: Sri R. Lokanathan, Ca Date Of Hearing: 17.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 31.10.2023 Order Per Sanjay Arora, Am This Is An Appeal By The Revenue Agitating The Allowance Of The Assessee’S Appeal Contesting It’S Assessment Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) Dated 31.12.2008 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2006-07, By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Kochi [Cit(A)] Vide His Order Dated 31.03.2011. 2. The Facts Of The Case In Brief Are That The Assessee, An Individual, Who Had Returned His Income For The Year At Rs.63,420/- (From Business & Other Sources), Was Found To Have A Credit Of Rs.899.10 Lakhs In His Bank Account On 14.02.2006. The Same Was Explained In The Assessment Proceedings As Sale Proceeds Of 5.21 Acres Of Land At Kakkanad Village, Falling Under Thrikkakara Panchayat, Sold For Rs.977.10 Lakhs Vide Registered Sale Deed Dated 13.02.2006. The Sale Was In Pursuance Of An Agreement To Sell Dated 09.01.2006, Receiving Rs.78 Lakhs As Advance. The Said Land

For Appellant: Sri R. Lokanathan, CAFor Respondent: Sri Sajit Kumar Das, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 2(14)(iii)

from different parties at a total cost of Rs.2.28 lakhs. Further, the land being agricultural, i.e., not a ‘capital asset’ in terms of section 2(14)(iii) of the Act, which reads as under, no income by way of capital gain arose on it’s transfer, and which explained ... Hazari vs. Parshottam Tiwari [2001] 251 ITR 84 (SC)). 7. Prior to its substitution by Finance Act, 1970, w.e.f. 01.04.1970, clause (iii) of section 2(14) read as under: 9 ITANo. 525/Coch/2011 (AY 2006-07) Dy. CIT v. M.J. George “(iii) agricultural land in India,” Reference thereto is relevant

Suresh M. Bhathija (HUF), Mumbai vs. ITO WD 23(3)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 2561/MUM/2022[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Sept 2023AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amarjit Singhbhathija Suresh M (Huf) Vs. Income Tax Officer 120 Dakshinpali, D Monte 23(3)(1), Mumbai Park Road Pali Hill Mumbai 400050 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaahs 8289 M Appellant .. Respondent [ Appellant By : Ms. Rutuja N Pawar& Ms. Sneha More Respondent By : Shri Yogendra T Wakare Date Of Hearing 31.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement 27.09.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh (Am): The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Nfac (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 15.09.2022 For A.Y. 2006-07. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Before Us: “1. The Learned Cit(Appeals) Was Not Justified In Confirming The Action Of The Learned Assessing Officer In Bringing To Tax An Amount Of Rs. 90,92,165/- As Long Term Capital Gains On Sale Of Land. 2. The Learned Cit(Appeals) & The Learned Assessing Officer Failed To Appreciate That The Said Land Was An Agricultural Land & Was Not A Capital Asset. 3. Without Prejudice To The Above Grounds Of Appeal, The Learned Cit(Appeals) & The Learned Assessing Officer Were Not Justified In Disallowing The Claim For Expenses Of Rs. 69,00,000/- While Computing The Long Term Capital Gains.

For Appellant: Ms. Rutuja N Pawar&For Respondent: Shri Yogendra T Wakare
Section 143(2)Section 50C

assessee submitted that the said land was used for agricultural operation and the same was not a capital asset within the meaning of section 2(14) of the Act. The assessee also mentioned that copy of 7/12 extracts has been filed along with sale deed. It is also mentioned that ... sold as a non-agricultural land by the assessee. The claim of the assessee that the same is not a capital asset under section 2(14) of the Act is baseless and therefore rejected. (iii) The 7/12 extract which is part of the sale deed corresponds with the 7/12 extract