Nuovafil Infotech Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO (2021) 431 ITR 313/ 279 Taxman 142 / 198 DTR 1 /( 2022) 325 CTR 652(Mad) (HC)

S. 10B: Export oriented undertakings – Entire sale proceeds must be received in convertible foreign exchange within stipulated time or should have opened bank account as per the provision of the Act – Part of sale proceeds adjusted against import of raw material — Not entitled to deduction in respect of such part [ S.10B(3)]

Dismissing the appeal of the assessee the Court held that the material available on record would clearly establish that the assessee had not obtained prior approval from the Reserve Bank

of India as contemplated under Explanations 1 and 2 to section 10B(3) of the Act. That apart, form 56G reflected that the foreign inward remittances with regard to the sale proceeds had not been brought into India in foreign currency during the previous year and within the six months period. Order of Tribunal is affirmed . ( AY. 2004-05)