In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed
Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member), SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI (Judicial Member)
viia) read with Section 37 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. (e) As per CBDT Instruction No. 17/2008, it has been clearly laid down that provision of standard asset is a contingent liability and a contingent liability cannot constitute deductible expenditure for the propose of Income Tax Act (f) Further, perusal of assessment records reveals that you have claimed Rs.137.05