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of <h1>Assessee's Appeal Granted: Relief on Disallowed Expenses & Interest</h1> <h3>Wipro GE Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Versus DCIT, Circle-12 (1) New Delhi</h3> Wipro GE Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Versus DCIT, Circle-12 (1) New Delhi - TMI Issues:1. Disallowance of CME & Free goods expenses2. Disallowance of interest on delayed payment of service taxAnalysis:Issue 1: Disallowance of CME & Free goods expensesThe appellant challenged the order of the ld. CIT(A) regarding the disallowance of expenses incurred towards CME program and interest on delay in payment of service tax. The Assessing Officer disallowed a substantial amount based on the expenses related to gifts, hospitality, and monetary grants to medical practitioners, citing MCI regulations and CBDT circular. The ld. CIT(A) partially allowed the appeal, distinguishing between expenses for sponsorship of events and provision of books for hospitals. The Tribunal noted that the MCI regulations and CBDT circular were not applicable for the relevant year, granting relief to the assessee for the Assessment Year. The appeal was allowed on this ground.Issue 2: Disallowance of interest on delayed payment of service taxThe AO disallowed interest on delayed payment of service tax, considering it penal in nature. The ld. CIT(A) upheld the disallowance, equating service tax collection to TDS collection and deeming interest on delayed payment not eligible for deduction under section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act. However, the Tribunal disagreed with this interpretation, stating that interest on late payment of Service Tax is compensatory and hence deductible under section 37(1) as it serves a business purpose and is not penal in nature. The appeal of the assessee was allowed on this ground, overturning the decision of the ld. CIT(A).In conclusion, the Tribunal allowed the appeal of the assessee concerning both issues, providing relief on the disallowance of CME & Free goods expenses and interest on delayed payment of service tax. The judgment highlighted the importance of considering the nature of expenses and the applicability of relevant regulations while determining the admissibility of deductions under the Income Tax Act.
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