Tribunal Upholds Deduction for Power Unit, Validates Entity's Cost Methodology for Steam in Paper Manufacturing.

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....The case pertains to the disallowance of deduction claimed u/s 80IA by an assessee operating two units, one for paper manufacturing and another for power generation. The Assessing Officer disallowed the deduction by considering the cost of steam supplied to the paper unit as income for the power plant, thereby enhancing its profits eligible for deduction. However, the Assessing Officer computed the steam cost based solely on the average cost of raw materials disclosed in the Director's Report, arriving at Rs. 1200 per ton of fuel consumption. The assessee contended that the Director's Report only disclosed material costs and not other overheads like stores, spares, and other expenses required for steam generation. The Tribunal found merit i.........