Disallowance u/s 36(1)(va) sustained for non-deposit of employees contribution within relevant due date

MTR Maiya’s Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore) ITAT Bangalore held that employees contribution has to be deposited within the due date under the relevant employee welfare legislation like PF Act, ESI Act etc. Accordingly, disallowance u/s. 36(1)(va) sustained because of non-deposit within relevant due date. Facts- The assessee is a partnership firm engaged in the business of food preparation and sweets etc. It filed return of income for AY 2018-19 declaring total income of Rs.1,04,89,720. The return was processed u/s. 143(1) of the Act determining total income of Rs.1,22,14,931, disallowing Rs.17,25,21...