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1. Disallowance under section 32AB of the IT Act for unserviceable assets. 2. Treatment of short-term capital loss as speculation loss for a manufacturing company. Analysis: Issue 1: Disallowance under section 32AB of the IT Act for unserviceable assets The appeal was against the order of the CIT(A) regarding the disallowance of Rs. 8,66,989 under section 32AB of the IT Act for an unserviceable JCB excavator loader. The assessee argued that the decision to substitute the unserviceable loader with a new one was made for commercial expediency. The Revenue authorities contended that the asset had to be used for eight years as per the law. However, the Tribunal found that the substitution was a prudent business decision to maintain operations, especially in a highly explosive manufacturing business. The Tribunal emphasized interpreting the law in line with its purpose and substance, allowing the deduction for the new loader. The argument that the plea of substitution was not raised before the authorities was dismissed, as supporting documents were submitted. Consequently, the ground of appeal was allowed in favor of the assessee. Issue 2: Treatment of short-term capital loss as speculation loss for a manufacturing company The second ground of appeal was related to treating a short-term capital loss as speculation loss for a manufacturing company. The assessee sold shares due to market fluctuations, but the Department argued that since no delivery was taken or given, it constituted speculation loss. The Tribunal noted the absence of payment for the shares' purchase price and the lack of delivery, upholding the CIT(A)'s decision. Without contradicting evidence, the Tribunal found no reason to interfere with the CIT(A)'s order, thereby dismissing this ground of appeal. As a result, the appeal was partly allowed for the assessee.
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