ALA SERVICE CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD,,THRISSUR vs. ITO, WARD-2(1), THRISSUR
In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed
ITA 581/COCH/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin30 Oct 2025AY 2018-19
Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am & Shri Anikesh Banerjee, Jm Assessment Year: 2018-19 Ala Service Co-Op. Bank Ltd . .......... Appellant Santhipuram P.O., Kodungallur, Thrissur 680668 [Pan: Aadaa5833H] Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Wd-2(1), Thrissur ......... Respondent Assessee By: Shri Jojo, C.A., Advocate Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 28.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.10.2025 O R D E R Per: Inturi Rama Rao, Am This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Nfac) Dated 17.06.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Appellant Is A Co-Operative Society Registered Under The Kerala State Co-Operative Societies Act, 1969. It Is Classified As A Primary Agricultural Credit Co-Operative Society Engaged In The Business Of Providing Credit Facilities To Its Members & Accepting Deposits From Members. The Return Of 2 Ala Service Co-Op. Bank Ltd. Income For Ay 2018-19 Was Filed On 28.12.2018 Claiming Deduction U/S. 80P Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act). Against The Said Return Of Income, The Assessment Was Completed By The National E- Assessment Centre (Hereinafter Called "The Ao") Vide Order Dated 15.04.2021 Passed U/S. 143(3) R.W.S. 143(3A) & 143(3B) Of The Act At A Total Income Of Rs. 72,95,927/-. While Doing So, The Ao Denied Deduction U/S. 80P In Respect Of Interest Income 72,95,927/- Derived From District Co-Operative Bank.
For Appellant: Shri Jojo, C.A., AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 119BSection 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 80ASection 80P
72,95,927/- derived from District Co-operative bank.
3. Being aggrieved, an appeal was filed before the CIT(A), who vide the impugned order confirmed the action of the AO by holding that the return of income was filed belatedly placing reliance on the provisions of section 80AC of the Act.
4. Being aggrieved, the appellant is in appeal