INCOME TAX OFFICER, SURAT vs. THE SUTEX CO.OPERATIVE BANK LIMITED, SURAT

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.780/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2016-17) (Hybrid Hearing) The Ito, Vs. The Sutex Co-Operative Bank Ltd., Ward – 1(1)(1), 2Nd Floor, Bank Block, Surat Textile Surat Market, Ring Road, Surat - 395002 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaat2953Q (अपीलाथ" / Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) Appellant By Shri Mukesh Jain, Sr. Dr Respondent By Shri Sapnesh Sheth, Ca Date Of Hearing 09/04/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 05/06/2025

section 36(1)(vii) and 36(1)(viia) are distinct and independent of each other. The CIT(A) held that the appellant being co-operative bank, is duly entitled for deduction u/s 36(1)(viia) of the Act on account of provisions for bad and doubtful debts. He also referred to the decision of ITAT, Cochin in case of Kodungallur

SHREE KHEDUT SAHAKARI KHAND UDYOG MANDLI LTD.,BARDOLI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1, BARDOLI

In the result, all the appeals are disposed of in the manner indicated\nhereinbefore

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

SAHAKARI KHAND UDUOG MANDAL LTD.,NA vs. ARIVS.DCIT, NAVSARI CIRCLE, NAVSARI, NAVSARI

In the result, all the appeals are disposed of in the manner indicated\nhereinbefore

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

SAHAKARI KHAND UDYOG MANDAL LTD.,,GANDEVI vs. ACIT, NAVSARI CIRCLE, NAVSARI, NAVSARI

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

SAHADARI KHAND UDYOG MANDAL LTD.,,NA vs. ARIVS.ACIT, NAVSARI CIRCLE, NAVSARI, NAVSARI

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

ACIT, NA vs. ARI CIRCLE, NAVSARIVS.M/S. MAROLI VIBHAG, KAND UDYOG SAHAKARI MANDALI LTD., NAVSARI

In the result, all the appeals are disposed of in the manner indicated\nhereinbefore

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

ACIT, NA vs. ARI CIRCLE, NAVSARIVS.M/S. MAROLI VIBHAG KHAND UDYOG SAHAKARI MANDALI LTD.,, NAVSARI

In the result, all the appeals are disposed of in the manner indicated\nhereinbefore

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

MAROLI VIBHAG KHAND UDYOG SAHAKARI MANDALI LTD,.,NA vs. ARIVS.ACIT, NAVSARI CIRCLE, , NAVSARI

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

ACIT, NA vs. ARI CIRCLE., NAVSARIVS.M/S. MAROLI VIBHAG KHAND UDYOG SAHAKARI MANDALI LTD,, NAVASARI

36(1)(xvii) and section 155(19) of the\nAct, which reflect the legislative intention to treat Government approved\ncane price as allowable business expenditure. The AR submitted that these\nprovisions, read with CBDT Circular No. 18/2021 and the subsequent\nmodification vide Finance Act, 2023, demonstrate that the legislature\nrecognizes that cane price fixed under cooperative governance norms is\nallowable

DHANESH JAYANTILAL CHOKSHI,VADODARA vs. DCIT CPC, BENGALARU

In the result, the grounds of appeal raised by the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singhdhanesh Jayantilal Chokshi, Ito- Ward 2(5), Bharuch, B-17, Jash Villa, Satsang Gujarat / Vs. Bungalows, Old Padra Road, Cpc Bangalore . Vadodara, Gjuarat-390020. Bcmehta_05@Yahoo.Com Ph;942744114204 Pan No. Acapc 0450 E Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

1) of Old Act is somewhat in pari materia with clause (v) of section 17(2) of new Act. The present appeal relates to clause (vii) of sub-section (2) of Section 17 of New Act. Thus, the assessing officer was fully justified in rejecting the assessees application under section 154. 5. On the issue of adjustment of CMRE

S M K R VASHI HIGH SCHOOL,NA vs. ARIVS.INCOME TAX OFFICER, EXEMPTION WARD, SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.515/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: (2021-22) (Physical Court Hearing) S.M.K.R Vashi High School Income Tax Officer-Exemption Ward, Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Umbhrat Road Maroli Bazar, Vs. Majura Gate, Surat-395001 Jalalpore Navsari-396436 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aalfs 0980 J (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

section 143(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (in short ‘the Act’). 2. The grounds of appeal raised by assessee are as follows: “1. On the facts and circumstances of the case as well as law on the subject, the learned CIT(A) has erred in confirming the action of Assessing Officer/CPC by disallowing the exemption of Rs.3

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.,2, SURAT vs. VIJAYBHAI MALABHAI BHARWAD, SURAT

In the result, ground no.2 raised by the assessee in ITA

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर(खोज-और-ज"ती)अपील सं/It(Ss)A Nos.23 & 24/Srt/2021 (Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Vs. Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Central Circle – 3, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Surat. Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.118/Srt/2021 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Vs. The Acit, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Circle -1(2), Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.121/Srt/2021 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) The Dcit, Vs. Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Central Circle – 2, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Surat. Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर(खोज-और-ज"ती)अपील सं It(Ss)A Nos.90/Srt/2022 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Vs. The Dcit, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Central Circle – 3, Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat. Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent)

disallowance of Rs.1,01,41,034/- u/s 54B of the I.T. Act, 1961. (This covers ground no.2 raised by the assessee in ITA No.118/SRT/2021 for AY.2014-15)” 3. Now we shall take above concised and summarized grounds of appeals, one by one. 4. First, we shall take Revenue’s appeal in IT(SS)A No.23/SRT/2021 for AY.2012-13

VIJAYBHAI MALABHAI BHARWAD,SURAT vs. ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIR.,-1(2), SURAT

In the result, ground no.2 raised by the assessee in ITA

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर(खोज-और-ज"ती)अपील सं/It(Ss)A Nos.23 & 24/Srt/2021 (Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Vs. Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Central Circle – 3, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Surat. Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.118/Srt/2021 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Vs. The Acit, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Circle -1(2), Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.121/Srt/2021 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) The Dcit, Vs. Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Central Circle – 2, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Surat. Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर(खोज-और-ज"ती)अपील सं It(Ss)A Nos.90/Srt/2022 (Assessment Year: 2014-15) Vijaybhai Malabhai Bharwad, Vs. The Dcit, B-58, Chandramani Apartment, Central Circle – 3, Udhana Magdalla Road, Surat. Surat - 395007 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aclpv4173C (Appellant) (Respondent)

disallowance of Rs.1,01,41,034/- u/s 54B of the I.T. Act, 1961. (This covers ground no.2 raised by the assessee in ITA No.118/SRT/2021 for AY.2014-15)” 3. Now we shall take above concised and summarized grounds of appeals, one by one. 4. First, we shall take Revenue’s appeal in IT(SS)A No.23/SRT/2021 for AY.2012-13

D V PROPERTIES PVT. LTD.,SURAT vs. PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX - 1, SURAT

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed to the extent indicated above

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.121/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2018-19) (Physical Hearing) D. V. Properties Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Pcit - 1, 748-749, Golden Plaza Market, Surat. Ring Road, Surat – 395002. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaacd8392B (Appellant) (Respondent) Ms Chaitali Shah, Ca Appellant By Shri Ashok B. Koli, Cit(Dr) Respondent By Date Of Hearing 19/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 29/08/2023

36(1)(va) of the Act, the contribution paid after the due date is not eligible for deduction. The same is to be disallowed. But as per the computation of income available in ITBA portal, for A.Y. 2018-19, it was noticed by ld PCIT that the assessee has not disallowed the same. ITA No.121/SRT/2023/AY.2018-19 D. V. Properties

RAVI MAHEXA,DAMAN AND DIU vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, DAMAN WARD, DAMAN

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.193 To 195/Srt/2022 Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ravi Mahexa, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5, 7Th 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Vapi, Fortune Square, Floor, 8Th Floor & 9Th Floor, Ii, Ground, Daman, Daman – 396210, Daman & Diu (Ut) Chala Road, Vapi-396191 Ravi Mahexa Income Tax Officer, Daman 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Ward, Daman Jevanji Ground, Daman, Daman & Diu (Ut) - Apartment, Kavi Khabardar 396210 Road, Daman-396210 Vapi "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Apkpm1888H (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Minal Kamble, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 19/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 31/07/2023

vii) Part of the specified bank notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill, 2017 (vide Pb.12 to 14) 10. The ld Counsel, thus stated that provisions of section 69A of the Act are not applicable on deposits made post-demonetization since currency`s value guaranteed till December 31, 2016. For that ld Counsel relied on the Judgment of Coordinate Bench of ITAT

RAVI MAHEXA,DAMAN AND DIU vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, DAMAN WARD, DAMAN

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.193 To 195/Srt/2022 Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ravi Mahexa, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5, 7Th 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Vapi, Fortune Square, Floor, 8Th Floor & 9Th Floor, Ii, Ground, Daman, Daman – 396210, Daman & Diu (Ut) Chala Road, Vapi-396191 Ravi Mahexa Income Tax Officer, Daman 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Ward, Daman Jevanji Ground, Daman, Daman & Diu (Ut) - Apartment, Kavi Khabardar 396210 Road, Daman-396210 Vapi "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Apkpm1888H (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Minal Kamble, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 19/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 31/07/2023

vii) Part of the specified bank notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill, 2017 (vide Pb.12 to 14) 10. The ld Counsel, thus stated that provisions of section 69A of the Act are not applicable on deposits made post-demonetization since currency`s value guaranteed till December 31, 2016. For that ld Counsel relied on the Judgment of Coordinate Bench of ITAT

RAVI MAHEXA,DAMAN AND DIU vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5, , VAPI

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.193 To 195/Srt/2022 Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ravi Mahexa, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5, 7Th 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Vapi, Fortune Square, Floor, 8Th Floor & 9Th Floor, Ii, Ground, Daman, Daman – 396210, Daman & Diu (Ut) Chala Road, Vapi-396191 Ravi Mahexa Income Tax Officer, Daman 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Ward, Daman Jevanji Ground, Daman, Daman & Diu (Ut) - Apartment, Kavi Khabardar 396210 Road, Daman-396210 Vapi "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Apkpm1888H (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Minal Kamble, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 19/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 31/07/2023

vii) Part of the specified bank notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Bill, 2017 (vide Pb.12 to 14) 10. The ld Counsel, thus stated that provisions of section 69A of the Act are not applicable on deposits made post-demonetization since currency`s value guaranteed till December 31, 2016. For that ld Counsel relied on the Judgment of Coordinate Bench of ITAT

LATE MAHESH RAMANLAL MODI L/H MANISH MAHESH MODI,BHARUCH vs. ACIT CIRCLE-1, BHARUCH

In the result, ground No. VII of appeal raised by the assessee is also allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth(Physical Hearing) Late Mahesh Ramanlal Modi, A.C.I.T., Through L-H Manish Mahesh Modi, Circle-1, Vs. Near Shakuntal Apartment, Dahej Bharuch. Bypass Road At Nandelav, Bharuch-392001 (Gujarat) Pan No. Adfpm 4030 N Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

section 115BBE are not applicable to the case as also they have been held not to be applicable retrospectively. (VI) Addition of Rs.6,02,049 being 30% of Rs.20,06,830 made u/s.40(a)(ia): On the facts and circumstances of the case, the learned CIT(A) was not — justified in confirming the disallowance. (VII) Addition of Rs.61