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EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT CHENNAI P LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT COMPANY CIRCLE 1(3), CHENNAI

Appeal is allowed

ITA 1270/CHNY/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai02 Jun 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G. Manjunatha & Shri Rahul Chaudharyआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A No.:1270/Chny/2018 िनधा&रणवष&/Assessment Year: 2009 - 2010

For Appellant: Mr. Ibraheem Shaik, C.A For theFor Respondent: Ms. R. Uma Maheswari, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 40A(1)Section 40A(7)Section 40A(7)(b)Section 43BSection 92C

disallowance for Provisions of Gratuity amounting to INR 4,22,526/- under Section 40A(7) read with Section 43B of the Act. 3. The Appellant

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ACIT, CHENNAI vs. GREEN HOUSE PROMOTERS PRIVATE LTD., CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 1796/CHNY/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jun 2017AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Duvvuru R.L. Reddyआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 1785, 1796 & 1828/Mds/2015 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years :2010-11, 2011-12 & 2009-2010. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income M/S. Green House Promoters Tax Vs. Pvt. Ltd, Company Circle Ii(1) No.4,Rama Rao Street, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan Aaccg 2333B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri. Supriyo Pal, IRS, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. Y. Sridhar, C.A
Section 194CSection 40Section 4U

disallowed 20% of the expenses u/s.40A(3). However, the AR of the appellant pleaded that for the nature of the business the appellant involved i.e. real estate on the second proviso to section 40A(3) section 40A(3) is clearly applicable to this case and further he has filed the additional submissions as under :- "January 1st was a holiday

ACIT, CHENNAI vs. GREEN HOUSE PROMOTERS P. LTD., CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 1785/CHNY/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jun 2017AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Duvvuru R.L. Reddyआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 1785, 1796 & 1828/Mds/2015 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years :2010-11, 2011-12 & 2009-2010. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income M/S. Green House Promoters Tax Vs. Pvt. Ltd, Company Circle Ii(1) No.4,Rama Rao Street, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan Aaccg 2333B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri. Supriyo Pal, IRS, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. Y. Sridhar, C.A
Section 194CSection 40Section 4U

disallowed 20% of the expenses u/s.40A(3). However, the AR of the appellant pleaded that for the nature of the business the appellant involved i.e. real estate on the second proviso to section 40A(3) section 40A(3) is clearly applicable to this case and further he has filed the additional submissions as under :- "January 1st was a holiday

ACIT, CHENNAI vs. GREEN HOUSE PROMOTERS PRIVATE LTD., CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 1828/CHNY/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Jun 2017AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Duvvuru R.L. Reddyआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos. 1785, 1796 & 1828/Mds/2015 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years :2010-11, 2011-12 & 2009-2010. The Assistant Commissioner Of Income M/S. Green House Promoters Tax Vs. Pvt. Ltd, Company Circle Ii(1) No.4,Rama Rao Street, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan Aaccg 2333B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri. Supriyo Pal, IRS, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. Y. Sridhar, C.A
Section 194CSection 40Section 4U

disallowed 20% of the expenses u/s.40A(3). However, the AR of the appellant pleaded that for the nature of the business the appellant involved i.e. real estate on the second proviso to section 40A(3) section 40A(3) is clearly applicable to this case and further he has filed the additional submissions as under :- "January 1st was a holiday

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2957/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2960/CHNY/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT LTU, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2810/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2958/CHNY/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2962/CHNY/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2961/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT LTU, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2807/CHNY/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT LTU, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2808/CHNY/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT LTU, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2809/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

ACIT LTU-2 , CHENNAI vs. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in I

ITA 2963/CHNY/2017[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri S. Jayaramanआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2807, 2808, 2809 & 2810/Chny/2017 धनिाजरण वर्ज /Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 M/S. Chemplast Sanmar Limited, The Deputy Commissioner Of No.9, Cathedral Road, Income Tax, Chennai – 600 086. Vs. Large Tax Payer Unit, [Pan: Aaacc 3000F] 1775, 21 Mahatma Gandhi High Road, Chennai – 600 034 (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao, JCIT

section 40A(1) is an unequivocal non-obstante clause and since s. 40A(7)(b) specifically permits a deduction of a sum constituting the provision towards an approved gratuity fund, the said provision will take precedence over a comparatively general provision like s. 43B. Secondly, s. 40A(7)(a) which disallows

T.RAJENDRAN,CHENNAI vs. ACIT NON CORPORATE CIRCLE 20, CHENNAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2032/CHNY/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Apr 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2032/Chny/2019 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13

For Respondent: Shri. AR V Sreenivasan, Addl. CIT
Section 143(3)Section 40A(3)

disallowance under section 40A(3) can be made, if the transaction for which the payment is made is genuine and due to business expediency and other compelling factors payment was required in cash. In case of Attar Singh Gurmukh Singh Vs. ITO, 191 ITR 667 (SC), the Hon’ble Supreme Court while interpreting the provisions of section 40A(3) read

PENTIAR SANMAR LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT COMPANY CIRCLE III(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2680/CHNY/2017[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Nov 2019AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2680/Chny/2017 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year: 2006-07

For Appellant: Ms. R. Anitha , JCITFor Respondent: 27.11.2019
Section 40ASection 40A(7)Section 40A(7)(b)Section 43B

Section 40A(7)(a) which disallows deduction of any provision of gratuity to employees on their retirement is itself made

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX , CHENNAI vs. M/S. CHEMPLAST SANMAR LIMITED, CHENNAI

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

ITA 2627/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 2627/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 The Deputy Commissioner Of Chemplast Sanmar Limited, Income Tax, Vs. 9, Cathedral Road, Non-Corporate Circle 8, Chennai - 600 086. Chennai Pan: Aaacc 3000F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.Cit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 03.02.2026 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 06.02.2026

For Appellant: Ms. Gouthami ManivasagamFor Respondent: Shri R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 40A(7)Section 40A(7)(b)Section 40A(9)Section 43B

disallowed under the provision of section 43B of the Act, rejecting the contention of the respondent assessee company that the provision for gratuity fund is governed by the provision of section 40A(7

DCIT, OOTY vs. N.PURUSHOTHAMAN, COIMBATORE

In the result appeal of the assessee is party allowed

ITA 76/CHNY/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Apr 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Vice- & Shri G.Manjunathaआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.76/Chny/2017 & C.O. No.34/Chny/2017 [In Ita No.76/Chny/2017] ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Mohan Reddy, CITFor Respondent: 11.04.2023
Section 37Section 40A(3)

disallowance by invoking provisions of section 40A(3) of the Act, being expenses paid in cash in excess of Rs.20,000/- per day per person, otherwise than account payee cheque or account payee draft. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred appeal before the CIT(A). C.O. No.34/Chny/2017 7

N.PURUSHOTHAMAN,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, COIMBATORE

In the result appeal of the assessee is party allowed

ITA 393/CHNY/2017[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Apr 2023AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Vice- & Shri G.Manjunathaआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.76/Chny/2017 & C.O. No.34/Chny/2017 [In Ita No.76/Chny/2017] ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12)

For Appellant: Mr. R. Mohan Reddy, CITFor Respondent: 11.04.2023
Section 37Section 40A(3)

disallowance by invoking provisions of section 40A(3) of the Act, being expenses paid in cash in excess of Rs.20,000/- per day per person, otherwise than account payee cheque or account payee draft. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred appeal before the CIT(A). C.O. No.34/Chny/2017 7

SANMAR SPECIALITY CHEMICALS LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

In the result, Revenue’s appeal in I

ITA 986/CHNY/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Aug 2017AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Abraham P. Georgeआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.986/Mds/2015 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010-11

For Appellant: Sh. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sh. Pathlavath Peerya, CIT &
Section 10BSection 40A(7)Section 40A(7)(b)Section 43B

disallowed the claim of the assessee on the ground the Gratuity payment falls under Section 43B of the Act, therefore, the same cannot be allowed as deduction under Section 43B of the Act. According to the Ld. D.R., the CIT(Appeals) by placing reliance in Section 40A(7