ACIT v. Ariba Foods Pvt. Ltd. (2021) 86 ITR 174 (Indore)(Trib.) ACIT v. Vyanktesh Plastics and Packaging Pvt. Ltd (2021) 86 ITR 174 (Indore)(Trib.) ACIT v. Famous Vanijya Pvt. Ltd. (2021) 86 ITR 174 (Indore)(Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Power and fuel expenses-No defects in the books of account-Ad hoc disallowance is held to be not justified-Employees’ contribution to provident fund and employees’ state insurance corporation-Delay in depositing-Deduction allowable. [S. 36(1)(va)]

Tribunal held that as no defects were found in the books of account maintined by the assessee  ad-hoc disallowance  of power and fuel expenses is held to be not justified.   Employees’ contribution to provident fund and employees’ state insurance corporation though there was delay in depositing the said payment is allowable  as deduction. (AY. 2011-12, 2015-16, 2016-17)