Wednesday, 25 April 2012

S. 40(a)(ia): Special Bench verdict cannot be followed in view of High Court verdict

M/s. Alpha Projects Society P. Ltd vs. DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad)


In AY 2005-06, the assessee made payments to contractors & for professionals & technical services. Though TDS was deducted, it was paid after the end of the FY but before filing the ROI. The assessee pleaded that s. 40(a)(ia), as amended by the FA 2010 w.e.f. 1.4.2010 to provide that no disallowance should be made if the TDS was paid before the due date of filing the ROI should be held to be retrospective. However, the AO & CIT (A), rejected the claim by relying on Bharati Shipyard Ltd 132 ITD 53 (Mum) (SB). On appeal to the Tribunal, HELD allowing the appeal:

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