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<h1>Tribunal upholds CIT(A)'s decisions on income tax disallowances, emphasizes documentation and legal compliance</h1> <h3>DCIT, Circle-1 (2) Vadodara Versus M/s Niyati Construction Co.</h3> DCIT, Circle-1 (2) Vadodara Versus M/s Niyati Construction Co. - TMI Issues:1. Disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.2. Disallowance on account of remuneration to partners.Issue 1: Disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) of the Income Tax Act, 1961:The appeal filed by the Revenue for A.Y. 2010-11 challenged the order of the CIT(A)-5, Vadodara, regarding disallowance made under Section 40(a)(ia) of the Act. The AO disallowed an amount under this section as the assessee failed to produce evidence of TDS deduction on testing charges. The CIT(A) allowed the appeal, stating that the assessee was not liable to deduct tax as the actual payment was made by the Government, and the assessee only reimbursed the expenses. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision, emphasizing that the Government deducted the testing charges from the running bills, and the assessee reimbursed the Government, as evidenced by the contract agreement.Issue 2: Disallowance on account of remuneration to partners:The AO disallowed an amount under Section 40(b) of the Act concerning remuneration to partners, citing interest income received on fixed deposits. The CIT(A) allowed the appeal, considering the interest income as part of the business income based on a decision of the Jurisdictional High Court. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision, stating that the interest income from fixed deposits was correctly included in calculating partner remuneration, as it was generated from surplus funds and part of the business income.In conclusion, the Tribunal dismissed the Revenue's appeal, affirming the CIT(A)'s decisions on both disallowances. The judgment highlighted the importance of proper documentation and legal compliance in tax matters, emphasizing the need for clear evidence to support deductions and allowances under the Income Tax Act, 1961.