Depreciation on Non-Compete Fees Allowed: Payment Considered Intangible Asset u/s 32(1)(ii) For Three-Year Contract.

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....Disallowance of depreciation on non-compete fees - Assessee stated that the non-compete payment being in the nature of payment and commercial right as referred to in section 32(1)(ii) has been capitalized and depreciation has been claimed at the rate applicable to the block of "Intangible assets" - The asset is depreciable as the contract is enforceable only for three years and it is not forever. The disallowance made by the AO is therefore, directed to be deleted - AT....