2016 (4) TMI 415 - AT - Income Tax

Valuation of WIP - Held that - When the value determined by the City Civil court has been considered by the AO as the closing WIP, therefore, in absence of any contrary material brought to our notice we do not find any infirmity in the order of the CIT(A) upholding the order of the AO. - Decided against assessee.

Summary

Issues: Valuation of Work-in-Progress (WIP) in the assessment for Assessment Year 2007-08

Analysis:
1. The appeal concerned the valuation of WIP by the assessee against the decision of the AO and CIT(A). The AO noted the WIP inclusive of a transaction with Shri D.N. Mulik, with a significant difference in values claimed by the assessee and determined by the City Civil Court.

2. The AO disallowed a portion of the WIP based on the City Civil Court's order, which the assessee contested, stating an appeal to the High Court and maintaining the WIP as per their books and supported by external evidence.

3. The CIT(A) upheld the AO's decision, emphasizing that the City Civil Court's order was final until the High Court's decision, and the values determined were based on thorough examination and consideration of contentions by all parties involved.

4. The ITAT Pune, after considering arguments from both sides and examining relevant orders and submissions, upheld the CIT(A)'s decision. The ITAT found no infirmity in the CIT(A)'s order, as the City Civil Court's determination of WIP value was considered valid by the AO and no contradictory evidence was presented.

5. Consequently, the ITAT dismissed the appeal filed by the assessee, affirming the CIT(A)'s decision regarding the valuation of WIP for the assessment year in question.

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