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The judgment involves issues related to the interpretation of provisions of section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and the correct computation of deduction u/s 10A of the Act for the assessment year 2004-05. Interpretation of Section 263: The appeals arose from orders of the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) u/s 263 of the Act, contending that the assessment orders completed u/s 143(3) were erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue's interest due to the non-reduction of certain expenses from the export turnover while calculating deduction u/s 10A. Computation of Deduction u/s 10A: The CIT directed the Assessing Officer to reduce professional and consultancy charges and traveling expenses incurred in foreign currency from the export turnover for computing deduction u/s 10A. The CIT held that the failure to make these reductions resulted in an excess deduction u/s 10A. Arguments and Decision: The assessee argued that no adjustment was warranted from the export turnover for foreign currency expenses as they were not engaged in providing services outside India. Alternatively, if adjustments were necessary, they should apply to both export turnover and total turnover. The CIT rejected these arguments and held the assessment order as erroneous and prejudicial to revenue. Judicial Precedents and Rulings: The Bangalore ITAT referred to various judicial pronouncements, including the case of M/s Sak Soft Ltd., to support the exclusion of foreign currency expenses from both export turnover and total turnover for computing deductions u/s 10A. The Tribunal also cited decisions like Tata Elxsi Limited and others, emphasizing the need for consistent standards in such computations. Decision and Conclusion: In light of the legal precedents and consistent interpretations, the ITAT allowed the appeals partially, directing that the expenses incurred in foreign currency be reduced from both export turnover and total turnover for uniformity in computing the deduction u/s 10A of the Act. Conclusion: The ITAT's decision on the appeals highlighted the importance of consistent application of legal principles in interpreting tax provisions, ensuring uniformity in computing deductions for taxpayers.
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