Leave encashment expense not allowable unless paid

Sahara India Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Vs ACIT (ITAT Delhi) AO made the addition on the basis of tax audit report where it was mentioned that an amount of Rs. 31,63,861/- towards leave encashment unpaid is disallowed u/s 43B. The CIT(A), following the orders of his predecessor for preceding so many assessment years, deleted the addition. The order of CIT(A) in our opinion, is not in accordance with law. With effect from 01.04.2002, clause (f) has been inserted in provisions of section 43B according to which any sum payable by the assessee as an employer in lieu of any leave at the credit of his ...