The assessee received compensation from Suzlon Energy Ltd on account of failure of performance guarantee parameters of capital assets namely wind turbine generators. The Assessing Officer assessed the said receipt as revenue receipt. The Tribunal affirmed the order of the Assessing Officer. On appeal allowing the appeal of the assessee the Court remanded the matter to the Tribunal for a fresh consideration to consider the legal issue which was decided by the Supreme Court in CIT v. Saurashtra Cement Ltd (2010) 325 ITR 422 (SC). (AY. 2008-09)
Essel Mining and Industries Ltd. v. PCIT (2022) 444 ITR 576 / 209 DTR 180/ 324 CTR 124 (Cal)(HC)
S. 4 : Charge of income-tax-Capital or revenue-Compensation received on account of failure of performance guarantee-Matter remanded to Tribunal. [S. 254(1)]