ATUL LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal is partly allowed

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokarasstt.Year : 2017-18 Atul Limited Acit, Cir.1(1)(1) Atul House, Gi Patel Mark Vs Ahmedabad. Mithila Society, Ahmedabad. Pan : Aabca 2390 M (Applicant) (Responent) Assessee By : Shri Bandish Soparkar, Ar : Shri Prathvi Raj Meena, Cit-Dr Revenue By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2025 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 08/05/2025 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश

14A and the consequent addition under section 115JB are directed to be deleted. Grounds 2(a) to 2(d) are allowed. Ground No. 3(a) & 3(b): Disallowance of deduction under section 35(2AB) and alternate claim under section 35(1)(iv) 26. During the assessment proceedings for A.Y. 2017–18, the assessee claimed weighted deduction under section

THE ACIT, CIRCLE-4(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD vs. M/S. TORRENT POWER LTD.,, AHMEDABAD

14A r.w.r. 8D of the IT Rules, cannot be applied to the provision of Sec. 115JB of the Act as per the direction of the Hon'ble Calcutta High Court in the case of CIT Vs. Jayshree Tea Industries Ltd. (Supra). 124.5 Now the question arises to determine the disallowance as per the clause (f) to Explanation

THE ACIT, CIRCLE-4(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD vs. M/S. TORRENT POWER LIMITED, AHMEDABAD

14A r.w.r. 8D of the IT Rules, cannot be applied to the provision of Sec. 115JB of the Act as per the direction of the Hon'ble Calcutta High Court in the case of CIT Vs. Jayshree Tea Industries Ltd. (Supra). 124.5 Now the question arises to determine the disallowance as per the clause (f) to Explanation

ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD, VEJALPUR vs. AXIS BANK LTD, ELISBRIDGE

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

14A of the Act is allowed. ITA Nos.142&143/Ahd/2024 & 48&49/Ahd/2024 Axis Bank Ltd. vs. ACIT & ACIT vs. Axis Bank Ltd. Asst.Years –2010-11 & 2011-12 - 9– Now we shall come to Department’s appeal for Assessment Year 2010-11 15. The sole/single issue for consideration is regarding the disallowance of ESOP expenses, which was allowed

AXIS BANK LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ACIT., CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

14A of the Act is allowed. ITA Nos.142&143/Ahd/2024 & 48&49/Ahd/2024 Axis Bank Ltd. vs. ACIT & ACIT vs. Axis Bank Ltd. Asst.Years –2010-11 & 2011-12 - 9– Now we shall come to Department’s appeal for Assessment Year 2010-11 15. The sole/single issue for consideration is regarding the disallowance of ESOP expenses, which was allowed

AXIS BANK LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ACIT., CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

14A of the Act is allowed. ITA Nos.142&143/Ahd/2024 & 48&49/Ahd/2024 Axis Bank Ltd. vs. ACIT & ACIT vs. Axis Bank Ltd. Asst.Years –2010-11 & 2011-12 - 9– Now we shall come to Department’s appeal for Assessment Year 2010-11 15. The sole/single issue for consideration is regarding the disallowance of ESOP expenses, which was allowed

ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD, VEJALPUR vs. AXIS BANK LIMITED, ELLISBRIDGE

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

14A of the Act is allowed. ITA Nos.142&143/Ahd/2024 & 48&49/Ahd/2024 Axis Bank Ltd. vs. ACIT & ACIT vs. Axis Bank Ltd. Asst.Years –2010-11 & 2011-12 - 9– Now we shall come to Department’s appeal for Assessment Year 2010-11 15. The sole/single issue for consideration is regarding the disallowance of ESOP expenses, which was allowed

ANANYA FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH PVT.LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,CIRCLE-1(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

Section 14A for A.Y. 2012-13 is deleted entirely. Following the consistent application ITA Nos.960/Ahd/2016, 1186/Ahd/2016, 2275/Ahd/2017, 2276/Ahd/2017 & 1744//Ahd/2019 Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT Asst. Years : 2012-13, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 of judicial principles established by higher courts, the revenue’s ground is dismissed. Ground No. 2 of revenue

ANANYA FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH PVT.LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

Section 14A for A.Y. 2012-13 is deleted entirely. Following the consistent application ITA Nos.960/Ahd/2016, 1186/Ahd/2016, 2275/Ahd/2017, 2276/Ahd/2017 & 1744//Ahd/2019 Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT Asst. Years : 2012-13, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 of judicial principles established by higher courts, the revenue’s ground is dismissed. Ground No. 2 of revenue

THE DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, AHMEDABAD vs. M/S. ANANYA FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH PVT. LTD.,, AHMEDABAD

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

Section 14A for A.Y. 2012-13 is deleted entirely. Following the consistent application ITA Nos.960/Ahd/2016, 1186/Ahd/2016, 2275/Ahd/2017, 2276/Ahd/2017 & 1744//Ahd/2019 Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT Asst. Years : 2012-13, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 of judicial principles established by higher courts, the revenue’s ground is dismissed. Ground No. 2 of revenue

ANANYA FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH PVT. LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ASST.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, AHMEDABAD

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

Section 14A for A.Y. 2012-13 is deleted entirely. Following the consistent application ITA Nos.960/Ahd/2016, 1186/Ahd/2016, 2275/Ahd/2017, 2276/Ahd/2017 & 1744//Ahd/2019 Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT Asst. Years : 2012-13, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 of judicial principles established by higher courts, the revenue’s ground is dismissed. Ground No. 2 of revenue

ANANYA FINANCE FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH PVT.LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,CIRCLE-1(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

Section 14A for A.Y. 2012-13 is deleted entirely. Following the consistent application ITA Nos.960/Ahd/2016, 1186/Ahd/2016, 2275/Ahd/2017, 2276/Ahd/2017 & 1744//Ahd/2019 Ananya Finance for Inclusive Growth Pvt. Ltd. Vs. DCIT Asst. Years : 2012-13, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2016-17 of judicial principles established by higher courts, the revenue’s ground is dismissed. Ground No. 2 of revenue

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. M/S LOK PRAKASHAN LTD., AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed accordingly

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos.290 & 291/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively Lok Prakashan Limited The Acit बनाम/ Gujarat Samachar Bhavan Central Circle-1(3) V/S. J.P. Chowk, Khanpur Ahmedabad – 380 009 Ahmedabad – 380 001 (अपीलाथ%/ Appellant) ('( यथ%/ Respondent) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaacl 2742 F

Section Earned in Rs. 14A in Rs. Self- 20,69,043/- 20,03,321/- Disallowance by Assessee AO's Calculation 17,37,10,409/- 24,52,39,198/- of Disallowance (Rule 8D) Additional 17,16,41,366/- 24,32,35,877/- Disallowance by AO CIT(A) Decision Partly allowed; directed recalculation per Rule 8D excluding investments not earning exempt income

LOK PRAKASHAN LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3),, AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed accordingly

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos.290 & 291/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively Lok Prakashan Limited The Acit बनाम/ Gujarat Samachar Bhavan Central Circle-1(3) V/S. J.P. Chowk, Khanpur Ahmedabad – 380 009 Ahmedabad – 380 001 (अपीलाथ%/ Appellant) ('( यथ%/ Respondent) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaacl 2742 F

Section Earned in Rs. 14A in Rs. Self- 20,69,043/- 20,03,321/- Disallowance by Assessee AO's Calculation 17,37,10,409/- 24,52,39,198/- of Disallowance (Rule 8D) Additional 17,16,41,366/- 24,32,35,877/- Disallowance by AO CIT(A) Decision Partly allowed; directed recalculation per Rule 8D excluding investments not earning exempt income

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. M/S LOK PRAKASHAN LTD., AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed accordingly

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos.290 & 291/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively Lok Prakashan Limited The Acit बनाम/ Gujarat Samachar Bhavan Central Circle-1(3) V/S. J.P. Chowk, Khanpur Ahmedabad – 380 009 Ahmedabad – 380 001 (अपीलाथ%/ Appellant) ('( यथ%/ Respondent) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaacl 2742 F

Section Earned in Rs. 14A in Rs. Self- 20,69,043/- 20,03,321/- Disallowance by Assessee AO's Calculation 17,37,10,409/- 24,52,39,198/- of Disallowance (Rule 8D) Additional 17,16,41,366/- 24,32,35,877/- Disallowance by AO CIT(A) Decision Partly allowed; directed recalculation per Rule 8D excluding investments not earning exempt income

LOK PRAKASHAN LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3),, AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed accordingly

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos.290 & 291/Ahd/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively Lok Prakashan Limited The Acit बनाम/ Gujarat Samachar Bhavan Central Circle-1(3) V/S. J.P. Chowk, Khanpur Ahmedabad – 380 009 Ahmedabad – 380 001 (अपीलाथ%/ Appellant) ('( यथ%/ Respondent) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaacl 2742 F

Section Earned in Rs. 14A in Rs. Self- 20,69,043/- 20,03,321/- Disallowance by Assessee AO's Calculation 17,37,10,409/- 24,52,39,198/- of Disallowance (Rule 8D) Additional 17,16,41,366/- 24,32,35,877/- Disallowance by AO CIT(A) Decision Partly allowed; directed recalculation per Rule 8D excluding investments not earning exempt income

THE DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD vs. M/S. CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. , AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and that of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

TDS on expenses incurred in relation to non-residents amounting in all to Rs.67,33,167/-, detailed at page no.26 of his order as under: Payment Amount (In Rs.) Consultancy 17,30,262 Professional Consultancy (Chemical) 15,61,712 ITA No.73 & 76/Ahd/2020, and ITA No.51 & 52/Ahd/2020 DCIT Vs. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 3 Legal & Professional Expenses

CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. ,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and that of the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

TDS on expenses incurred in relation to non-residents amounting in all to Rs.67,33,167/-, detailed at page no.26 of his order as under: Payment Amount (In Rs.) Consultancy 17,30,262 Professional Consultancy (Chemical) 15,61,712 ITA No.73 & 76/Ahd/2020, and ITA No.51 & 52/Ahd/2020 DCIT Vs. Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 3 Legal & Professional Expenses