Case Law Details
Shashi Rajawat Vs ITO (ITAT Jaipur)
In the instant case, admittedly and undisputedly, the employees’ contribution to ESI and PF collected by the assessee from its employees have been deposited well before the due date of filing of return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act. Further, it is noted that the ld CIT(A) has referred to the explanation to section 36(1)(va) and section 43B introduced by the Finance Act, 2021 and has also referred to the rationale of the amendment as explained by the Memorandum in the Finance bill, 2021, however, he has simply failed to consider the express wordings in the said memorandum which says “these amendments will take effect from 1st April, 2021 and will accordingly apply to assessment year 2021-22 and subsequent assessment years”. The impugned assessment year is assessment year 2019-20 and therefore, the said amendment cannot be applied in the instant case.
In light of the aforesaid discussions and in the entirety of facts and circumstances of the case and following the decision referred supra, the addition by way of adjustment while processing the return of income u/s 143(1) amounting to Rs 97,290/- so made by the CPC towards the deposit of the employees’s contribution towards ESI and PF though paid before the due date of filing of return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act is hereby directed to be deleted.
FULL TEXT OF THE ORDER OF ITAT JAIPUR
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