SHRI GIRISHBHAI VADILAL SHAH,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal preferred by the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble, Judical Member & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 330, 331 & 332/Ahd/2020 (िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17) िनधा"रण वष" Girishbhai Vadilal Shah Dcit बनाम बनाम/ बनाम बनाम 139, V R Shah Smruti Circle – 4(1)(2), Vs. Shikshan Mandir, Nr. Ahmedabad Dharnidhar Derasar, Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380007 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abjps3102P (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Shri Jaimin Shah, Ar अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 26/06/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 15/07/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: These Three Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-8, Ahmedabad, (In Short The ‘Cit(A)’), (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’) All Dated 16.03.2020 For The Assessment Year 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17. As The Issues Involved In The Three Appeals Are Common, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Vide This Common Order.

5 – excessive and accordingly interest of Rs.21,13,971/- was disallowed under Section 58(2) r.w.s. 40A(2) of the Act. Accordingly, the disallowance as made by the AO was restricted to this extent. 7. Shri Jaimin Shah, Ld. AR for the assessee submitted that the AO had made disallowance under Section 57(iii) of the Act on the ground

SHRI GIRISHBHAI VADILAL SHAH,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(1)(2),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal preferred by the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble, Judical Member & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 330, 331 & 332/Ahd/2020 (िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17) िनधा"रण वष" Girishbhai Vadilal Shah Dcit बनाम बनाम/ बनाम बनाम 139, V R Shah Smruti Circle – 4(1)(2), Vs. Shikshan Mandir, Nr. Ahmedabad Dharnidhar Derasar, Vasna, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380007 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abjps3102P (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Shri Jaimin Shah, Ar अपीलाथ" ओर से /Appellant By : ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 26/06/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 15/07/2024 O R D E R Per Shri Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: These Three Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-8, Ahmedabad, (In Short The ‘Cit(A)’), (In Short ‘The Cit(A)’) All Dated 16.03.2020 For The Assessment Year 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17. As The Issues Involved In The Three Appeals Are Common, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Vide This Common Order.

5 – excessive and accordingly interest of Rs.21,13,971/- was disallowed under Section 58(2) r.w.s. 40A(2) of the Act. Accordingly, the disallowance as made by the AO was restricted to this extent. 7. Shri Jaimin Shah, Ld. AR for the assessee submitted that the AO had made disallowance under Section 57(iii) of the Act on the ground

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LIMITED,,BARODA vs. THE ACIT.,CIRCLE-1(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LIMITED,,BARODA vs. THE ACIT.,CIRCLE-1(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-1(1)(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-1(1)(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

THE DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, VADODARA vs. AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LIMITED,, VADODARA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, VADODARA vs. AMBALAL SARABHI ENTERPRISES LIMITED,, VADODARA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

AMBALAL SARABHAI ENTERPRISES LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, BARODA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

THE DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1)(1),, VADODARA vs. AMBALAL SARABHI ENTERPRISES LIMITED,, VADODARA

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं/ िनधा"रण वष"/ Sl. Appeal(S) By :

b) - 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 1,08,53,589 2 Employer’s 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee 10853589 9 Contribution to PF (Employees Contributio n) 3 Disallowance of PF 1772/Ahd/2015 2002-03 Assessee 9,83,308 3 Damages under 1773/Ahd/2015 2003-04 Assessee 10,79,540 3 Section 14B of the PF Act 1290/Ahd/2016 2004-05 Assessee

PIYUSHBHAI GORDHANBHAI PATEL,VADODARA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3(1), VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Guptaasstt.Year : 2016-17 Shri Piyush Gordhanbhai Patel Acit, Cir.3(1) Prop: V.G. Automobiles Vs Vadodara. N.H.No.8, Nr.Dhara Petrol Pump At Vemali Vadodara 390 024. Pan : Adzpp 9289 N

5. The interest paid to these persons, amounting to Rs.11,00,729/-, was found to be excessive, and since these persons were noted to be specified persons as per the section 40A(2)(b) of the Act, the AO disallowed

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

5. Being aggrieved by the additions and disallowances confirmed by the Assessing Officer in pursuance of the DRP’s directions, the assessee has preferred the present appeal before us raising following grounds: 1. The order passed by Assessing Officer pursuant to direction of Hon'ble DRP is bad in law and required to be quashed Tax Effect: N.A. 4 2

SHALIGRAM INFRA PROJECTS LLP ( LTD. LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP),AHMEDABAD vs. THE JCIT (OSD), CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), AHMEDABAD

Appeals are partly allowed

Bench: S/Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Makarand V.Mahadeokarit(Ss)A No.167/Ahd/2021 Asstt.Year : 2017-18 & Asst.Year : 2018-19 Shaligram Infra Projects Llp Vs. The Jcit (Osd) 4Th Floor, Office No.401-402 Central Cir.2(2) B/H. Dishman House Ahmedabad. Opp: Sankalp Grace Ii, Ambli Ahmedabad. Pan: Acpfs 7047 A It(Ss)A No.194,195 & 196/Ahd/2021 Asstt.Year : 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 & Asst.Year : 2018-19 The Jcit (Osd) Vs. Shaligram Infra Projects Llp Central Cir.2(2) 4Th Floor, Office No.401-402 Ahmedabad. B/H. Dishman House Opp: Sankalp Grace Ii, Ambli Ahmedabad.

disallowances under section 40A(2)(b), and allowed the assessee’s appeals in full for both assessment years. 4. Aggrieved against the common appellate order for A.Y. 2015-16 and A.Y. 2016-17, the Revenue is in appeals before us raising the following Grounds of Appeal: 5

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

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 (CWIP) under Section

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

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 (CWIP) under Section

JT.CIT(EXEMPTION)CIRCL-2 AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 2(15) read with proviso 1 & 2 were held to be applicable with the facts of the assessee’s case. Therefore the A.O. denied exemption u/s. 11 & 12 of the Act and the assessed the income of the assessee at Rs.40,51,98,900/- by making the following disallowances: (a) Revenue Expenditure Rs. 3,85,16,135/ (b) VUDA

JT.CIT(E),CIRCLE -2 AHMEDABAD, AHMEDABAD vs. VADODARA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the Department is dismissed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 2(15) read with proviso 1 & 2 were held to be applicable with the facts of the assessee’s case. Therefore the A.O. denied exemption u/s. 11 & 12 of the Act and the assessed the income of the assessee at Rs.40,51,98,900/- by making the following disallowances: (a) Revenue Expenditure Rs. 3,85,16,135/ (b) VUDA