Tribunal upholds CIT(A) decision on tax appeal, partially allows disallowance under section 14A with Rule 8D.

DCIT Circle-21 (1) New Delhi Versus Religare Enterprises Ltd.

DCIT Circle-21 (1) New Delhi Versus Religare Enterprises Ltd. - TMI Issues:
1. Disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D
2. Allowance of expenditure under section 37 of the Income Tax Act

Issue 1: Disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D
The Revenue appealed against the CIT(A)'s order restricting the disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D. The Assessing Officer had made an addition based on the Tax Auditor's calculation, which the assessee contested in the revised return. The Assessing Officer rejected the revised computation, leading to the disallowance. The CIT(A) partly allowed the appeal, considering the investments and exempt income. The CIT(A) upheld the disallowance under Rule 8D(2)(ii) for interest paid on IT equipment finance lease. The total disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D was determined after due consideration of the investments and expenses. The Tribunal found the CIT(A)'s order appropriate, dismissing the Revenue's appeal.

Issue 2: Allowance of expenditure under section 37 of the Income Tax Act
Regarding the allowance of expenditure under section 37, the Revenue contended that the new line of business expenses was not justified by the assessee. The Assessing Officer made an addition under section 37 due to the lack of justification for increased expenses. The CIT(A) examined the details and upheld the claim under section 37(1) for certain expenses related to subsidiary transactions. The Tribunal noted the cessation of support functions by the assessee and the recovery of lease rental expenses from subsidiaries. The CIT(A)'s detailed findings on rental, electricity, water expenses, and repair and maintenance were supported by the Tribunal, leading to the dismissal of the Revenue's appeal.

In conclusion, the Tribunal dismissed the Revenue's appeal against the CIT(A)'s order, emphasizing the proper consideration of disallowances and expenses under the Income Tax Act.