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Coronation Cigar Co. Vs DCIT (ITAT Mumbai)
Introduction: The case of Coronation Cigar Co. Vs DCIT, adjudicated by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai, revolves around the disallowance of payments towards Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI) made before the due date of filing Income Tax Return under section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act. The key contention was whether such payments should be disallowed under section 36(1)(va) read with section 2(24)(x) of the Act.
Detailed Analysis: The ITAT Mumbai considered the arguments presented by both parties. The appellant, Coronation Cigar Co., contended that the payments towards PF and ESI, made before the due date of filing the Income Tax Return, should not be disallowed, citing judgments of the jurisdictional High Court supporting such deductions.
The Departmental Representative, on the other hand, argued that the disallowance was justified based on the information provided in the tax audit report, which indicated delays in depositing the provident fund dues.
The ITAT analyzed the statutory provisions governing the processing of income tax returns under section 143(1), noting significant differences in the current scheme compared to the earlier provisions. Under the present framework, adjustments can be made based on various criteria listed in section 143(1)(a), including arithmetical errors, incorrect claims apparent from the return, disallowance of losses, and deductions under specific sections.
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