2011 (3) TMI 1828 - AT - Income Tax

Summary

Issues involved: Appeal against deletion of expenses of cess paid on green leaf related to agricultural operation.

Summary:
The appeal was filed by the revenue against the order of CIT(A) deleting expenses of cess paid on green leaf, claiming it was related to agricultural operation. The Assessing Officer disallowed the claim of cess payable on green leaves plucked from the tea estate, stating it was not related to agricultural activity. However, CIT(A) allowed the claim based on the decision of the jurisdictional High Court. The High Court held that deductions for expenses on green leaf cess are allowable as part of the computation of income for tea grown and manufactured. The Tribunal upheld the order of CIT(A) based on the High Court decision, dismissing the appeal of the revenue.

In conclusion, the Tribunal dismissed the revenue's appeal, upholding the decision of CIT(A) regarding the deduction of expenses of cess paid on green leaf for agricultural operation, in line with the jurisdictional High Court's decision.