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Interpretation of section 40A(8) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 regarding disallowances made on interest paid on unsecured loans from directors, applicability of the definition of 'deposit' and 'loan,' consideration of whether directors can be considered agents under sub-clause (vii) of clause (b) of the Explanation to section 40A(8). Analysis: The case involved appeals regarding disallowances under section 40A(8) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, concerning interest paid on unsecured loans from directors. The assessee contested the disallowance, arguing that section 40A(8) did not apply to current accounts with directors, citing Tribunal orders and legal precedents. The Commissioner (Appeals) upheld the disallowance, stating that the amounts from directors were akin to deposits, justifying the ITO's action. The assessee appealed to the Tribunal, arguing that 'deposit' and 'loan' are distinct concepts, emphasizing that directors' amounts were loans, not deposits. The counsel cited legal provisions and the company's articles of association to support the claim. The revenue representative relied on precedents and statutory interpretations, urging the Tribunal to uphold the Commissioner's decision. The Tribunal carefully considered the arguments and the Pennwalt India Ltd. case, concluding that the directors' amounts were loans, falling under the definition of 'deposit' in section 40A(8). The Tribunal rejected the assessee's contention that directors were agents, stating 'other agent' in the sub-clause should be interpreted differently. Citing the Kaloomal Shorimal Sachdev Rangwalla (P.) Ltd. case, the Tribunal upheld the Commissioner's decision, dismissing the appeals. In summary, the Tribunal ruled against the assessee, affirming the disallowances under section 40A(8) on interest paid on loans from directors. The decision emphasized the interpretation of 'deposit' and 'loan,' rejecting the argument that directors could be considered agents under the Explanation to section 40A(8). The Tribunal's decision aligned with legal precedents and statutory provisions, ultimately upholding the Commissioner's order.
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