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Sharp Aluminium Vs ACIT (ITAT Pune)
Introduction: In a significant development, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Pune has directed a reevaluation of the disallowance based on the delayed filing of the GST return by Sharp Aluminium. The case brings to light the intricacies involved in the application of GST laws in the context of tax assessments and highlights the critical role of accurate documentation and compliance timelines.
Detailed Analysis: Sharp Aluminium, a partnership firm, found itself entangled in a dispute over the disallowance of ₹1,69,63,968 under Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, on the grounds of delayed GST payment. The central issue revolved around whether the belated filing of the GST return and the corresponding payment could affect the firm’s tax liabilities. The ITAT’s directive for a reevaluation underscores the necessity of scrutinizing the exact dates of GST discharge vis-à-vis the extended due date for income tax return filing under Section 139(1) of the Act.
The tribunal meticulously examined the submissions and the legislative framework, particularly focusing on the non-obstante clause of Section 43B, which mandates the actual payment of certain statutory dues as a precondition for claiming deductions. It was observed that the assessing authority and the first appellate authority might have overlooked the crucial aspect of whether the GST was paid within the permissible timeline, thereby warranting a reassessment.
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