Disallowing finance charges, which were allowed in earlier years, needs re-consideration – Matter remanded back to AO

Southern Hills Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT (Karnataka High Court) Facts- The Assessing Officer during assessment proceedings noted that the assessee has shown sales on the basis of the recognition of revenue from a project which was jointly executed with a partner. The Assessing Officer opined that finance charges claimed by the assessee were not related to the borrowings used for the said project but may be used in respect of loans raised for work in progress where revenue had not been recognized. Accordingly, the Assessing Officer disallowed the entire amount claimed as finance charges and ...