Amendment to Section 36(1)(va) by Finance Act, 2021 applies to AY 2021-22 & subsequent AYs

Jai Enterprises Vs DCIT (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, the ld D/R has referred to the explanation to section 36(1)(va) and section 43B 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, we find that there are express wordings in the said memorandum which says “these ame...