Gratuity cannot be disallowed merely for inconsistent entries in explanation of section 143(1)(a)

Athena health Technology Pvt. Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Chennai)

noted that the CPC while processing the return u/s. 143(1) of the Act made disallowance of gratuity amounting to Rs. 42,36,722/- being inconsistency in amount disallowed u/s. 43B of the Act in processing previous year, but allowable during previous year. We noted that the assessee has claimed deduction for an amount of Rs. 42,36,722/- being payment made for gratuity to the employees during the year as per s. 40A(7) r/w 37 of the Act and the same was disclosed at Sr. No.10B of the ITR i.e., Page N

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