Section 14A Disallowance cannot surpass quantum of exempt income

Shri Harish M. Kukreja Vs ITO (ITAT Ahmedabad)

The solitary issue involved in the present appeal is towards extent of disallowance permissible under s.14A of the Act. We find merit in the plea raised on behalf of the assessee that the disallowance under s.14A of the Act cannot surpass the quantum of exempt income in view of the long line of judicial precedents prevailing in this regard including the decision referred and relied upon by the assessee in State Bank of Patiala (supra) against which the SLP of the Revenue stands

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