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S. 43(5) : Speculative transaction-Derivatives-Matter remanded back to the Assessing officer for verification.

Muthian Sivathanu. v. ITO (2023) 199 ITD 801/223 TTJ 991/ 224 DTR 281 (Chennai)(Trib)/Subbulakshmi Sivathanu v .ITO(2023)223 TTJ 991/ 224 DTR 281 (Chennai) (Trib.)

S. 43(5) : Speculative transaction-Hedging transactions-Trading in edible oils-Connected commodities-Bad debt-Receivable from high seas transactions-Matter remanded. [S. 36(1)(vii)]

Leo Edibles & Fats Ltd. v. ACIT (IT) (2023) 199 ITD 277 (Hyd) (Trib.)

S. 40A(3) :Expenses or payments not deductible-Cash payments exceeding prescribed limits-Purchase of old vehicles through agent-Disallowance is deleted.[R.6DD(k)]

Piprani Equipment (P.) Ltd. v. ITO (2023) 199 ITD 218 (Ahd) (Trib.)

S. 40A(3) : Expenses or payments not deductible-Cash payments exceeding prescribed limits-Lorry transport business-Sub-contractors-Did not come under any exception-Disallowance is affirmed. [R.6DD]

SLP Lorry Transport Service. v. ITO (2023) 199 ITD 132 (Chennai) (Trib.)

S. 40(a)(ia): Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Late payment charges-Delayed payment to broker for share trading activity-Not interest-Not liable to deduct tax at source.[S. 2(28A) 194A]

Muthian Sivathanu. v. ITO (2023) 199 ITD 801/ 223 TTJ 991/ 224 DTR 281 (Chennai) (Trib.)/Subbulakshmi Sivathanu v .ITO(2023)223 TTJ 991/ 224 DTR 281 (Chennai) (Trib.)

S. 40(a)(ia) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Contractors-Handling charges-Not liable for deduction of deduction of tax at source on demurrage and railway sidling charges for delayed clearance. [S. 194C]

DCIT v. International Seaports (Haldia) (P.) Ltd. (2023) 199 ITD 188 / 221 TTJ 46(Kol)(Trib)

S. 40(a)(i) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Non-resident-Royalty-Fes for technical services-Make available-Payment to holding company-Not liable to deduct tax at source-DTAA-India-UK [S. 9(1)(vi, 9(1)(vii), 195, Art. 13]

CPP Assistance Services (P.) Ltd. v. CIT NFAC (2023] 199 ITD 659 (Delhi) (Trib.)

S. 40(a)(i) : Amounts not deductible-Deduction at source-Non-resident-Royalty-Connectivity charges-Taxable as royalty-Liable to deduct tax at source-DTAA-India-UK.[S.9(1)(vi), 195, Art. 13]

Allsec Technologies Ltd. v. DCIT (2023) 199 ITD 712 (Chennai) (Trib.)

S.37(1): Business expenditure-Business of real estate-Marketing expenses-Not allowable-Expenses which were accumulated in work-in-progress as per Ind AS 115, revenue recognition policy and matching concept of accounting principle, same would be allowed in year in which performance obligation was satisfied.[S. 145]

Bengal Peerless Housing Development Company Ltd. v. DCIT (2023) 199 ITD 679 (Kol) (Trib.)

S. 37(1) : Business expenditure-Project for offshore and onshore supply of super critical turbines for thermal power project-Provision for foreseeable loss-Contingent liability-Accounting Standard 7-Matter is restored to file of Assessing Officer with direction to examine claim of assessee by calling for relevant details.[S. 145]

L&T MHPS Generators (P.) Ltd. v. Dy.CIT (2023) 199 ITD 621 (Mum) (Trib.)