Section 2(24)(x) of the Income Tax Act

The decision most relied on for Section 2(24)(x) is CIT v. AIMIL Ltd. (321 ITR 508), cited in 1,629 of the 2,270 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

Leading authorities on Section 2(24)(x)

CIT v. AIMIL Ltd.
321 ITR 508 · 2010 · High Court
1,629
citing judgments

Employee contributions to PF and ESIC, deposited beyond the due date under the respective Acts but within the due date for filing the income tax return under Section 139(1), are allowable deductions under Section 36(1)(va). Such disallowance cannot be made during processing under Section 143(1).

Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
143 Taxmann.com 178 · 2022 · Supreme Court
1,392
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund and ESI deposited by an employer beyond the due dates prescribed under the respective special Acts are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Such disallowance can be made during processing under section 143(1).

CIT v. Alom Extrusions Ltd.
319 ITR 306 · 2009 · Supreme Court
1,344
citing judgments

A proviso inserted into a section to remedy unintended consequences, make the section workable, or supply an obvious omission must be read retrospectively in operation to give effect to the section as a whole.

CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
366 ITR 170 · 2014 · High Court
1,158
citing judgments

Employees' contributions to welfare funds, such as provident fund, are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) if deposited beyond the due date prescribed under the respective welfare statutes, even by a single day. Such delayed deposits are not cured even if made before the income-tax return filing due date.

279 ITR 331/149 Taxman 15 (Guj.); 5. CIT v. Sabari Enterprises
298 ITR 141 · 2008 · High Court
706
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund or ESI, even if deposited after the due date specified in the respective welfare statutes, are allowable as a deduction under Section 36(1)(va) if paid before the due date for filing the income-tax return. This judgment aligns the treatment of employee contributions with employer contributions under Section 43B.

CIT v. Nipso Polyfabriks Ltd.
350 ITR 327 · 2013 · High Court
425
citing judgments

Deduction for employee contributions to EPF/ESI is allowable under section 43B if paid before the due date for filing the return of income under section 139(1), irrespective of the due dates under the respective welfare fund statutes.

Commissioner of Income-Tax, Udaipur v. Udaipur Dugdh Utpadak Sahakari Sandh Ltd.
35 Taxmann.com 616 · 2013 · High Court
304
citing judgments

No disallowance can be made under Section 36(1)(va) or Section 43B for delayed payment of employee's contributions to ESI or PF if these amounts are deposited by the assessee on or before the due date for filing the return of income under Section 139(1). This aligns the treatment of employee contributions with employer contributions for allowability.

M/s Mahadev Cold Storage v. Jurisdictional AO
43 Taxmann.com 33 · 2014 · High Court
262
citing judgments

Employees' contributions to welfare funds are an allowable deduction if paid before the due date for filing the income-tax return under section 139(1), even if the payment is made beyond the due date specified by the respective welfare fund Acts, as per the provisions of section 43B.

13/257 Taxman 120/406 ITR 150 (Ker.) 2. CIT v. Gujarat Road Transport Corpn
223 Taxmann 398 · 2014 · High Court
220
citing judgments
CIT v. Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited
366 ITR 1 · 2014 · High Court
206
citing judgments

Employees' contribution towards Provident Fund (PF) and Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is allowable as a deduction under Section 36(1)(va) read with Section 43B if deposited before the due date of filing the income tax return, even if deposited after the expiry of the statutory time period specified in the applicable fund's statute.

Judgments on Section 2(24)(x)

Bhola Singh, Hooghly vs. ITO, Hooghly

In the result appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 278/KOL/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 278 & 279/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Bhola Singh Income Tax Officer, Ward-24(1), Singh Enterprise Vs Hooghly 2, Netaji Park Lichu Bagan, Bandel Hooghly - 712123 [Pan : Aoxps1479N] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sunil Surana, Fca Revenue By : Smt. Ranu Biswas, Addl. Cit D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16/05/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/05/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: These Are Two Appeals Related To Assessment Year 2018-19. Ita No. 278/Kol/2023 Is Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Ld. Cit(A)’), Dt. 17/03/2023 Arising Out Of The Order U/S 143(3) Of The Act, Dt. 25/10/2019 & In Ita No. 279/Kol/2023 Is Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A) Dt. 15/03/2023, Arising Out Of The Order U/S 154 Of The Act, Dt. 11/05/2021. 2. The Common Issue Raised In Both These Appeal Are Firstly The Disallowance U/S 43B Of The Act At Rs. 4,38,526/- On Account Of Non- Payment Of Outstanding Amount Of Esi, Pf, Cgst & Sgst Not Paid Before The Due Date Of Filing Of Return Of Income & The Second Issues Is Disallowance Employees’ Contribution Made Towards Pf Amounting To Rs.61,387/-.

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Surana, FCAFor Respondent: Smt. Ranu Biswas, Addl. CIT D/R
Section 139Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 43B

Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited, Chennai vs. ACIT, Central Circle-1(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal stands dismissed

ITA 474/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 May 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.474/Chny/2023 (िनधा1रणवष1 / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S.Cognizant Technology Solutions Acit India Pvt.Ltd. Central Circle-1(1), बनाम/ (Successor-In-Interest Of Erstwhile Cognizant Chennai. Technology Services Pvt.Ltd.) Vs. 5/535, Okkiam Thoraipakkam Old Mahabalipuram Road,Chennai-600 096. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.Aaacd-3312-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : ("#थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri N.V.Balaji(Advocate) – Ld.Ar "#थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar (Jcit) – Ld.Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30-05-2023 घोषणाकीतारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30-05-2023 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. The Sole Grievance Of The Assessee, In The Captioned Appeal, Is Disallowance Made By Ld. Ao U/S 36(V)(A) R.W.S. 2(24)(X) For Late Payment Of Epf & Esi Contributions Aggregating To Rs.79.47 Lacs. The Default Has Been Tabulated By Ld. Ao In Opening Para Of The Assessment Order Dated 27.11.2018 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 263 Of The Act. The Fact That There Is Default In Payment Under Respective Acts

For Appellant: Shri N.V.Balaji(Advocate) – Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar (JCIT) – Ld.DR
Section 143(3)Section 30Section 36Section 36(1)(va)Section 37(1)

DCIT, Circle-7(1), New Delhi vs. Dec Property Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 2667/DEL/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 2666 & 2667/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-20) Dcit Vs. Dec Property Management Circle – 7(1) (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 1101, Plot No.D-9, Gopal Heights, Netaji Subhash Place, New Delhi - 110034 Pan No. Aabcd 7231 Q (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Jaspal Sathi, Adv. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 08.09.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- Nfac, Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2018-19 & 2019-20. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(iv)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

DCIT, Circle-7(1), New Delhi vs. Dec Property Management (India) Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 2666/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 2666 & 2667/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-20) Dcit Vs. Dec Property Management Circle – 7(1) (India) Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi 1101, Plot No.D-9, Gopal Heights, Netaji Subhash Place, New Delhi - 110034 Pan No. Aabcd 7231 Q (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Jaspal Sathi, Adv. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 08.09.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- Nfac, Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2018-19 & 2019-20. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 36(1)(iv)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

Vinod Kumar Sharma, Delhi vs. AO Ward 71(1), Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 233/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Kul Bharat & Shri Pradip Kumar Kedia

Section 115BSection 139Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 154Section 234ASection 234BSection 234CSection 36(1)(va)

C & C Constructions Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Central Circle-19, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 1544/DEL/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 1543 & 1544/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2013-14 & 2014-15) C & C Constructions Ltd. Vs. Dcit 74, Hemkunt Colony, Central Circle – 19 New Delhi – 110 048 New Delhi Pan No. Aaacc 4543 R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Sibtain Raza, A.R. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Dated 28.04.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-27, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Identical Except For The Assessment Year & The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)(va)

C & C Constructions Limited, New Delhi vs. DCIT, Central Circle-19, New Delhi

In the result, the appeals in ITA No

ITA 1543/DEL/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 May 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. Anil Chaturvedi & Sh. Anubhav Sharmaita Nos. 1543 & 1544/Del/2022 (Assessment Years : 2013-14 & 2014-15) C & C Constructions Ltd. Vs. Dcit 74, Hemkunt Colony, Central Circle – 19 New Delhi – 110 048 New Delhi Pan No. Aaacc 4543 R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Sibtain Raza, A.R. Revenue By Shri Javed Akhtar, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 25.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.05.2023 Order Per Anil Chaturvedi, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Dated 28.04.2022 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-27, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. Before Us, At The Outset, Both The Parties Submitted That Though The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are For Two Different Assessment Years But The Facts & Issues Involved In Both The Appeals Are Identical Except For The Assessment Year & The

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)(va)

Shivendra Singh, Raipur vs. Assessing Officer, Ward-3(1), Raipur

ITA 13/RPR/2022[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

Shivendra Singh, Raipur vs. Assessing Officer, Ward-3(1), Raipur

ITA 12/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

Pramod Kumar Chand, Bhilai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CPC, Bengaluru

ITA 105/RPR/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

Rajhara Engineering Works Sahkari Samiti Maryadit, Dalli Rajhara vs. Assessing Officer, Ward - (2), Bhilai

ITA 110/RPR/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

M/S. R N Construction, Bhilai vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax (CPC), Bangalore

ITA 105/RPR/2021[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

Bec Projects Limited, Bhilai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(1), Bhilai

ITA 88/RPR/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur30 May 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Nilesh Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 36(1)(va)

Suria Steeltech Private Limited (Previously Known As Tms Engineers Private Limited), Pune vs. Assessing Officer, Ward-9(4), Pune

Appeal is dismissed in above terms

ITA 547/PUN/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Pune29 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripote

For Appellant: -None-For Respondent: Shri Shashank Deogadkar
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 2Section 2(24)(x)Section 36Section 36(1)(iv)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

Santosh Kumar Nishad, Raipur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(1), Raipur

The appeals of the assessee are dismissed in terms of my aforesaid observations

ITA 108/RPR/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur29 May 2023AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Ravish Soodआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 107 & 108/Rpr/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-2020 Santosh Kumar Nishad Mandhar, Mohadi, Tehsil : Dharsiwa, Raipur-493 111 (C.G.) Pan : Agfpn5475R .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Income Tax Officer-1(1), Raipur (C.G.). ……""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Agrawal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 154Section 36(1)(va)

Santosh Kumar Nishad, Raipur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(1), Raipur

The appeals of the assessee are dismissed in terms of my aforesaid observations

ITA 107/RPR/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur29 May 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ravish Soodआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 107 & 108/Rpr/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2018-19 & 2019-2020 Santosh Kumar Nishad Mandhar, Mohadi, Tehsil : Dharsiwa, Raipur-493 111 (C.G.) Pan : Agfpn5475R .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Income Tax Officer-1(1), Raipur (C.G.). ……""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Agrawal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Piyush Tripathi, Sr. DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 154Section 36(1)(va)

Maruti Clean Coal and Power Ltd., Raipur vs. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Raipur-1, Raipur

ITA 91/RPR/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur29 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Arun Khodpiaआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 91/Rpr/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Maruti Clean Coal & Power Limited Ward No. 42, Building No.14, Civil Lines Near Income Tax Colony Raipur(C.G.) Pan : Aadcm4810C .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant बनाम / V/S. The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Raipur-1 (C.G.) ……""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Salil Kapoor, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri V.K.Singh, CIT-DR
Section 133ASection 139(1)Section 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 263

M/S. Shivamm Industries, Pune vs. The Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-8, Pune

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is Dismissed

ITA 393/PUN/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune26 May 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकरअपीलसं. / Ita No.393/Pun/2023 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year : 2013-14 M/S.Shivamm Industries, The Dy.Commissioner Of Plot 76, Arihant Heights, Sector Vs Income Tax, Circle-8, No.25, Pradhikaran Nigdi, Pune. Pune – 411044. Pan: Aaefs 0458 A Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By None. Revenue By Shri M.G.Jasnani – Dr Date Of Hearing 15/05/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 26/05/2023 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee I.E. Shivamm Industries For A.Y. 2013-14 Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Of Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] Dated 21.03.2023 Emanating From Assessing Officer’S Order Under Section 154 Of The Act Dated 22.03.2021. The Ground Of Appeal Are As Under : “1. The Order Dated 21/03/2023 Bearing No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/1051048828[L] Passed Under Section 250 Of Income Tax Act, 1961 By The Hon’Ble Cit[Appeals], National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi, Is Excessive, M/S.Shivamm Industries [A]

Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 250Section 36

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 13(2)(2), Mumbai vs. Sodexo Facilities Management Services India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

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

ITA 2945/MUM/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai25 May 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant & Ms.Kavitha Rajagopaldcit, Sodexo Facilities Circle-13(2)(2), Management Services बनाम/ Mumbai. India Pvt.Ltd., 1St Floor, Vs. Gemstar Commercial Complex, Ramchandra Lane, Extension Kanchpada, Malad West, Mumbai-400064. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. :Aabcs4166M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri A.N.Bhalekar, Sr.Ar ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By: Shri Mrunal Parekh सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing 16/05/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 25/05/2023 आदेश / Order Per Om Prakash Kant- Am: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 20.09.2022 Passed By Ld Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [“In Short The Ld. Cit(A)”]For Assessment Year (“Ay”) 2012-13, Raised Following Grounds: -

For Appellant: Shri A.N.Bhalekar, Sr.ARFor Respondent: Shri Mrunal Parekh
Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 151(1)Section 43(6)(c)Section 50B(3)

S. P. C. Infrastructure P Ltd., Jaipur vs. DCIT, Circle 4, Jaipur

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 121/JPR/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur25 May 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member), SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI (Accountant Member)

For Appellant: Shri Mukesh Khandelwal (C.A.)For Respondent: Shri A.S. Nehra (Addl. CIT)
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B