THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE - 2(1), MANGALORE vs. KARNATAKA BANK LIMITED., MANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes and the revenue’s appeal is dismissed

Bench: Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri Soundararajan K., Judciial Member Assessment Year : 2015-16

iv) Clause (d) is applicable to Non-banking financial company from AY 2017-18. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank (supra) has held that the PBDD allowed under clause (a) of Sec. 36(1)(viia) refers to ‘rural advances’ only. In fact the expression “rural branches” finds place in clause (a) only

M/S. NANDI HOSPITALITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

iv) of the Act. 2. That the learned Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in not considering the amendment brought vide Finance Act, 2021 in Explanation 2 to section 36(1)(va) of the Act and Explanation 5 to section 43B of the Act which are prospective in nature and CBDT has clarified

M/S. NANDI HOSPITALITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

iv) of the Act. 2. That the learned Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in not considering the amendment brought vide Finance Act, 2021 in Explanation 2 to section 36(1)(va) of the Act and Explanation 5 to section 43B of the Act which are prospective in nature and CBDT has clarified

M/S. NANDI HOSPITALITY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED,BENGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE-3(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, all the three appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

iv) of the Act. 2. That the learned Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in not considering the amendment brought vide Finance Act, 2021 in Explanation 2 to section 36(1)(va) of the Act and Explanation 5 to section 43B of the Act which are prospective in nature and CBDT has clarified

ADDL/JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (LTU) , BANGALORE vs. M/S VIJAYA BANK , BANGALORE

Accordingly the grounds raised by the revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahum/S. Bank Of Baroda Vs. Addl. Cit, Ltu, (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Bmtc Building 7Th Floor, Central Accounts 6Th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle - 2(1)(1) Vs. M/S. Bank Of Baroda Room No. 561, 5Th Floor (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7Th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Ananthan, Ca& Smt. Lalitha Rameswaran, Ca Revenue By: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 29.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.04.2023 M/S. Bank Of Baroda

iv) Clause (d) is applicable to Non-banking financial company from AY 2017-18. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank (supra) has held that the PBDD allowed under clause (a) of Sec. 36(1)(viia) refers to ‘rural advances’ only. In fact the expression “rural branches” finds place in clause (a) only

M/S VIJAYA BANK ,BANGALORE vs. ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX LTU , BANGALORE

Accordingly the grounds raised by the revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri George George K. & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahum/S. Bank Of Baroda Vs. Addl. Cit, Ltu, (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Bmtc Building 7Th Floor, Central Accounts 6Th Block, Koramangala Bengaluru 560095 Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Acit, Circle - 2(1)(1) Vs. M/S. Bank Of Baroda Room No. 561, 5Th Floor (Erstwhile Vijaya Bank) Aayakar Bhavan 7Th Floor, Central Accounts M.K. Road Dept., 41/2, M.G. Road Mumbai 400020 Bengaluru 560001 Pan – Aaacvo3787 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Ananthan, Ca& Smt. Lalitha Rameswaran, Ca Revenue By: Shri G. Manoj Kumar, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 29.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.04.2023 M/S. Bank Of Baroda

iv) Clause (d) is applicable to Non-banking financial company from AY 2017-18. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Catholic Syrian Bank (supra) has held that the PBDD allowed under clause (a) of Sec. 36(1)(viia) refers to ‘rural advances’ only. In fact the expression “rural branches” finds place in clause (a) only

M/S. CORPORATION BANK,MANGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- 2(1), MANGALURU

Bench: Shri George George K & Ms. Padmavathy S & Ita No.1680/Bang/2018 Assessment Year : 2015-16 & 2014-15

36(1)(vii), as proviso to the said section would not apply to non-rural advances. Accordingly, we delete the addition made by AO and confirmed by ld. CIT(A).” 5.2 We have heard both the parties and perused the materials on record. Following the decision rendered by the co-ordinate bench of this Tribunal in the case

VIJAYA BANK,BANGALORE vs. ADDL.C.I.T., BANGALORE

In the result the appeal by the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Jason P. Boazassessment Year : 2008-09

section 35B(1)(b)(iv) of the Act in the absence of any appeal or any cross- objection filed by it against the order of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals). The Court after considering several judicial pronouncements on the subject held as follows: “We are therefore of the view that it is permissible on the part

JCIT, BANGALORE vs. M/S VIJAYA BANK, BANGALORE

In the result the appeal by the Assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Jason P. Boazassessment Year : 2008-09

section 35B(1)(b)(iv) of the Act in the absence of any appeal or any cross- objection filed by it against the order of the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals). The Court after considering several judicial pronouncements on the subject held as follows: “We are therefore of the view that it is permissible on the part

M/S. RMZ HOTELS PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. NATIONAL E-ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojariassessment Year: 2018-19

36(1)(iii) of the Act amounting to Rs. 14,82,695/- . The brief facts of the case are that on the perusal of the balance sheet, the Assessing Officer noted the assessee had made advances to its sister concern and others totaling Rs. 2,31,23,236/- . The learned AR for the assessee was asked to furnish the details

SUNITA MADHOK ,BANGALORE vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(2)(1), , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

iv) CIT v. Insecticides (India) Ltd., 357 ITR 330 39. Therefore, it is submitted that there was no recording of any reasons to believe for reopening for the year and in any case there was no reasons and material for the AY 2006-07 in the reasons so recorded. Therefore, issue of notice u/s. 148 of the Act, for reopening

SUNITA MADHOK ,BANGALORE vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(2)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

iv) CIT v. Insecticides (India) Ltd., 357 ITR 330 39. Therefore, it is submitted that there was no recording of any reasons to believe for reopening for the year and in any case there was no reasons and material for the AY 2006-07 in the reasons so recorded. Therefore, issue of notice u/s. 148 of the Act, for reopening

INTERGARDEN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-11(3), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Laliet Kumarassessment Year : 2010-11 M/S. Intergarden (India) Private Limited, The Deputy No. 447, Sri Sai Heights, Commissioner Of 17Th Cross, 17Th Main, Vs. Income Tax, 4Th Sector, Hsr Layout, Circle 11 (3), Bangalore, Bangalore. Karnataka – 560 102. Pan: Aaaci7692H Appellant Respondent

68 of paper book, it is seen that assessee has submitted ledger copy of 8 parties from whom these amounts was receivable as debts for earlier years to show that these amounts were debited on account of sales and for the present year, to establish that the debts in question was actually written off in the books of account. Since

CANARA BANK,BANGALORE vs. JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, LTU,, BANGALORE

In the result, Revenue’s appeal for Assessment Year 2014-15 is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav & Shri Jason P Boaz

68,00,000 ii) Disallowance of claim of provision for bad Rs.415,26,46,585 and doubtful debts u/s.36(1)(viia) iii) Disallowance of Depreciation on AFS & Rs.279,12,50,807 HFT category of investments. iv) Disallowance of Depreciation on HTM Rs.507,15,29,634 category of investments. v) Appreciation on investments not offered Rs.366

ACIT, HUBLI vs. KARNATAKA VIKAS GRAMEEN BANK, DHARWAD

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is treated as partly allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Shri N.V Vasudevan & Shri Jason P Boaz

iv) "work" shall have the same meaning as in Explanation III to section 194C; (v) "rent" shall have the same meaning as in clause (i) to the Explanation to section 194-I; (vi ) "royalty" shall have the same meaning as in Explanation 2 to clause (vi) of sub-section (1) of section 9;” 35. Under Section

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,THIRTHAHALLI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

36,482 17,472 707 350 8,814 4,224 68,049 2015-16 40,020 14,400 1,460 588 - - 56,468 2016-17 1,30,588 31,320 666 156 9,116 2,275 1,74,121 Shivamogga: Payment to HP In la Sales Cash Medical Benefit u/s Pvt. Ltd. an MDC Projects Total 192 u s 194J

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,DAVANGERE vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

36,482 17,472 707 350 8,814 4,224 68,049 2015-16 40,020 14,400 1,460 588 - - 56,468 2016-17 1,30,588 31,320 666 156 9,116 2,275 1,74,121 Shivamogga: Payment to HP In la Sales Cash Medical Benefit u/s Pvt. Ltd. an MDC Projects Total 192 u s 194J

M/S. LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA,SHIVAMOGGA vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER (TDS) - WARD, DAVANGERE

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee stands allowed for assessment years 2011-12 to 2014-15 on the legal issue and the appeals for assessment years 2015-

Bench: Shri B.R Baskaran & Smt. Beena Pillai

36,482 17,472 707 350 8,814 4,224 68,049 2015-16 40,020 14,400 1,460 588 - - 56,468 2016-17 1,30,588 31,320 666 156 9,116 2,275 1,74,121 Shivamogga: Payment to HP In la Sales Cash Medical Benefit u/s Pvt. Ltd. an MDC Projects Total 192 u s 194J