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2013 (7) TMI 409 - AT - Income Tax


Issues:
Determination of profits eligible for deduction under section 10A.

Analysis:
The appeal concerns the determination of profits eligible for deduction under section 10A. The assessee claimed a deduction from its STP unit, but the AO questioned the claim's correctness. The AO noted abnormal profits in the unit claiming exemption compared to other units, leading to suspicion of expenses being allocated only to non-exempt units. Consequently, the AO reallocated expenses resulting in a loss for the STP unit, disallowing the deduction under section 10A. The CIT(A) reviewed the case and disagreed with the assessee's method of expense allocation, directing reallocation based on turnover ratios. The revised profit for the STP unit was determined at Rs.2,05,53,072, leading to partial allowance of the appeal. Additionally, adjustments under section 115JB were contested, with the AO disallowing certain expenditures related to income under section 10A. The authorized representative argued that these adjustments were consequential. The CIT(A) upheld the AO's decision, resulting in the dismissal of the appeal.

The assessee's counsel reiterated detailed submissions regarding expenditure allocation, emphasizing the direct nexus of profits derived from specific activities. Legal principles, including the distinction between 'derived from' and 'attributable to,' were highlighted. The counsel objected to turnover-based expense allocation and explained the differences in cost structures between units. On the other hand, the D.R. supported the AO's decision, citing discrepancies in the 10A audit report and endorsing turnover-based allocation due to the absence of direct expenditure allocation.

Upon examination, the Tribunal found the assessee's profit calculation lacked reliable data and accepted the CIT(A)'s turnover-based expense reallocation as reasonable. Despite the counsel's explanations, the absence of direct expenditure allocation and separate P&L accounts for units led to upholding the CIT(A)'s decision. The Tribunal deemed the CIT(A)'s order as the only viable option given the circumstances, ultimately dismissing the appeal.

 

 

 

 

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