Tax Deduction Upheld: Scientific Research Capital Expenditure Allowed Under Section 35(1)(iv) Despite Weighted Deduction Disallowance

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....ITAT upheld CIT(A)'s decision, allowing normal deduction u/s 35(1)(iv) for R&D capital expenditure disallowed under weighted deduction u/s 35(2AB). The tribunal found the issue consistent with the assessee's previous year's case, affirming that capital expenditure on scientific research at an approved R&D facility remains deductible even if not qualifying for enhanced deduction. Revenue's appeal grounds were comprehensively dismissed, maintaining the lower appellate authority's reasoning and providing tax relief to the assessee.....