THE ACIT, CIRCLE-2(1)(1), AHMEDABAD vs. M/S. INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., AHMEDABAD

Accordingly, this ground raised by the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokarasstt.Year : 2015-16 Acit, Cir.2(1)(1) M/S.Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vejalpur Vs Corporate House Ahmedabad. S.G. Highway Nr.Sola Bridge, Thaltej Ahmedabad 380 054. Pan : Aaaci 5120 L Asstt.Year : 2015-16 M/S.Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Acit, Cir.2(1)(1) Corporate House Vs Vejalpur S.G. Highway Ahmedabad. Nr.Sola Bridge, Thaltej Ahmedabad 380 054. Pan : Aaaci 5120 L (Applicant) (Responent) : Assessee By Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.Advocae & Shri Parin Shah, Ar : Shri Ragnesh Das, Cit-Dr Revenue By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28/04/2025 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 21/05/2025 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश

Depreciation on Goodwill 2,27,92,50,000 3 Disallowance due to Allocation of Common 10,19,24,003 Expenses (Inter-unit allocation) 4 Disallowance under Section 14A r.w.s. Rule 8D 8,70,747 5 Disallowance of Weighted Deduction under 65,09,81,251 Section 35(2AB) 6 Capitalization of Interest to Capital Work-in- 11,29,21,996 Progress

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

Accordingly, this ground raised by the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokarasstt.Year : 2015-16 Acit, Cir.2(1)(1) M/S.Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vejalpur Vs Corporate House Ahmedabad. S.G. Highway Nr.Sola Bridge, Thaltej Ahmedabad 380 054. Pan : Aaaci 5120 L Asstt.Year : 2015-16 M/S.Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd Acit, Cir.2(1)(1) Corporate House Vs Vejalpur S.G. Highway Ahmedabad. Nr.Sola Bridge, Thaltej Ahmedabad 380 054. Pan : Aaaci 5120 L (Applicant) (Responent) : Assessee By Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr.Advocae & Shri Parin Shah, Ar : Shri Ragnesh Das, Cit-Dr Revenue By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28/04/2025 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 21/05/2025 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश

Depreciation on Goodwill 2,27,92,50,000 3 Disallowance due to Allocation of Common 10,19,24,003 Expenses (Inter-unit allocation) 4 Disallowance under Section 14A r.w.s. Rule 8D 8,70,747 5 Disallowance of Weighted Deduction under 65,09,81,251 Section 35(2AB) 6 Capitalization of Interest to Capital Work-in- 11,29,21,996 Progress

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING LLP, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING LLP, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ACIT CC-1(3), AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING LLP, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(3), AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING LLP, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING LLP, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 1(3), AHMEDABAD vs. UNICORN PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITED, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the Revenue is, accordingly, stands dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

depreciation on goodwill of Rs.27,80,82,942/- without appreciating the facts of the case and reasons elaborated by the A.O. in the assessment order.” 2) “The Ld. CIT(A) has ignored the intricacies of 6th proviso to section 32(1), section 49(1)(iii)(e), Explanation 7 to section 43(1) and/or Explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

M/S. BODAL CHEMICALS LTD.,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY.CIT, CIRCLE-1, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeals being IT(SS)A No

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha

43(6) Explanation 2(b) will not be applicable as that section deals with an asset already recorded in the books of amalgamating company whatever the value thereof. The section pre- supposes and deals already recorded in books of accounts and having a written down value (WDV). The Explanation to the said section deals block of asset already having

ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(3), AHMEDABAD vs. INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaasst. Commissioner Of M/S. Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Vs. Income-Tax, Corporate House, S.G. Highway, Central Circle 2(3), Nr. Sola Bridge, Thaltej, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-380 054 [Pan : Aaaci 5120 L] (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant Represented By : Shri Sher Singh, Cit (Dr) Respondent Represented By: Shri S. N. Soparkar, Sr. Advocate & Ms. Urvashi Sodhan, Ar Date Of Hearing 07.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2026 O R D E R Per Ms. Suchitra R. Kamble:-

6 & 12 –Depreciation on Goodwill arising pursuant to Amalgamation 7. These grounds relate to the deletion of addition made by the Assessing Officer on account of depreciation claimed on goodwill arising pursuant to a scheme of amalgamation, along with allied objections raised by the Revenue regarding valuation, accounting treatment, allocation to eligible units, and applicability of various statutory provisions. ACIT

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4,, VADODARA vs. M/S. MUNJAL AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.,, VADODARA

Appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

43(1). The AO shall reduce the proportionate amount of subsidy from the actual cost of fixed assets, in line with the findings of the Co-ordinate Bench and re- compute depreciation on the revised cost of assets, following the provisions of Section 32 of the Act. 10.11. In light of the above discussions, the appeals filed by the Revenue

M/S. MUNJAL AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER,WARD-4(1),, BARODA

Appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

43(1). The AO shall reduce the proportionate amount of subsidy from the actual cost of fixed assets, in line with the findings of the Co-ordinate Bench and re- compute depreciation on the revised cost of assets, following the provisions of Section 32 of the Act. 10.11. In light of the above discussions, the appeals filed by the Revenue

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4,, VADODARA vs. M/S. MUNJAL AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.,, VADODARA

Appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

43(1). The AO shall reduce the proportionate amount of subsidy from the actual cost of fixed assets, in line with the findings of the Co-ordinate Bench and re- compute depreciation on the revised cost of assets, following the provisions of Section 32 of the Act. 10.11. In light of the above discussions, the appeals filed by the Revenue

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4,, VADODARA vs. MUNJAL AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.,, VADODARA

Appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

43(1). The AO shall reduce the proportionate amount of subsidy from the actual cost of fixed assets, in line with the findings of the Co-ordinate Bench and re- compute depreciation on the revised cost of assets, following the provisions of Section 32 of the Act. 10.11. In light of the above discussions, the appeals filed by the Revenue

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(1),, VADODARA vs. MUNJAL AUTO INDUSTRIES LTD.,, VADODARA

Bench: SHRI T.R. SENTHIL KUMAR, JUDICIAL MEMBER &\nSHRI MAKARAND V. MAHADEOKAR (Accountant Member)

6. In light of the above discussion, we hold that the sales tax deferment\nincentive received by the assessee qualifies for reduction from the actual cost\nof assets under Explanation 10 to Section 43(1) of the Act. The fact that the\nITA No.784/Ahd/2013 & four other appeals by Revenue\nM/s.Munjal Auto Industries Ltd. vs. ITO/DCIT\nAsst. Years

M/S. SABARMATI GAS LTD.,GANDHINAGAR vs. THE PR. CIT-3, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarassessment Year : 2018-19 Sabarmati Gas Ltd. The Ld.Pr.Cit Plot No.907, Sector 21 Vs Ahmedabad-3. Gandhinagar 382 021 Pan : Aakcs 0110 N

Section 43(6)(c) defining Written Down Value is reproduced hereunder: 9 43(6)(c) "written down value" means— ….. …. ….. ….. (c) in the case of any block of assets,— (i) in respect of any previous year relevant to the assessment year commencing on the 1st day of April, 1988, the aggregate of the written down values of all the assets falling

BAKERI PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY.CIT, CIRCLE-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeals of the assessee on this ground are allowed

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleassessment Year 2016-17

depreciation shall be calculated. ➤ Explanation 3(b) of Section 32(1): 'Goodwill of a Business or Profession' has been specifically excluded from the definition of intangible assets. ➤ Section 43(6

SARA SUPPLIERS PRIVATE LIMITED,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 432/Ahd/2022 धििाधरणवरध/Asstt. Year: 2016-2017 Sara Suppliers Private Limited, The Asst. Commissioner Of 6, Patel Avenue, Vs. Income Tax, Near Gurudwara S.G Highway, Circle-4(1)(1), Ahmedabad-380054. Ahmedabad.

depreciation on amalgamated assets to the extent it was available to the amalgamating company. Similarly, the provision of explanation 7 to section 43(1) and explanation 2(b) to section 43(6

ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE-2(1)(1), AHMEDABAD vs. MCFILLS ENTERPRISES PRIVATE LIMITED, AHMEDABAD

In the result, ITA No. 401/Ahd/2022 is partly allowed and ITA 402/Ahd/2022 is dismissed

Bench: Dr. Brr Kumar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleita Nos. 401 & 402/Ahd/2022 Assessment Year 2017-18 & 2018-19

43(6) and section 55(2). 6. Whether the ld. CIT(A) erred in law and on facts holding that department has not objected during the proceedings before the NCLT, when the scheme of arrangement itself indicates in para (c) ‘treatment of the scheme for the purpose of income Tax Act, 1961' which was duly approved