ITAT allowed partial relief to the assessee regarding bad debt...

ITAT allowed partial relief to the assessee regarding bad debt claims and disallowances. The tribunal permitted Rs. 1.95 crores of bad debt claims related to Pujan Impex and another Rs. 2 crores of business advances under section 37(1). The tribunal directed deletion of section 41(1) addition concerning Suzlon's liability cessation, finding no evidence of credit balance. Legal and professional expenses were directed to be allowed as a revenue-neutral exercise. TDS-related disallowance under section 40(a)(ia) was deleted consistent with Supreme Court precedent. The tribunal emphasized that outstanding liabilities cannot be automatically treated as ceased merely due to non-recovery for three years, requiring explicit proof of benefit or remission.

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