Expenses on CSR for AY 2014-15, cannot be disallowed

National Building Construction Corporation Ltd. Vs Add. CIT (ITAT Delhi)

In the instant case before us also, the expenses have been incurred on the direction of the relevant Ministry / Government of India. Further, neither the Assessing Officer nor the learned DR has rebutted the contention of the assessee that expenses have been incurred for enhancing brand image of the company which are wholly and exclusively for the purpose of the business of the assessee. Both the lower authorities have disallowed the expenses only on the ground that Explanation -2

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