| Case ID |
512da490-fc4b-4b82-bf5f-fd6c59bea1aa |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERENCE NOS. 192 AND 193 OF 1974 |
| Decision Date |
May 14, 1984 |
| Hearing Date |
May 14, 1984 |
| Decision |
The court ruled that cash payments made by a company to its employee cannot be classified as benefits, amenities, or perquisites under section 40(a)(v) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961. This decision overturned the Tribunal's restriction on reimbursement of medical expenses to Rs. 12,000 for the managing director for the assessment years 1969-70 and 1970-71. The court emphasized that cash payments do not fall under the definition of benefits or perquisites, thereby allowing the full reimbursement of medical expenses incurred by the managing director without any imposed limits. This case reinforces the interpretation of cash payments in tax law, clarifying that they should be treated as part of salary and not subject to the same limitations as non-cash benefits. |
| Summary |
In the landmark case of Instalment Supply (P.) Ltd. v. Commissioner of Income Tax, the Delhi High Court addressed the interpretation of section 40(a)(v) of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, specifically regarding the reimbursement of medical expenses for a managing director. The case arose when the assessee-company sought deductions for medical expenses paid to its managing director, which were initially disallowed by the Income Tax Officer (ITO) on the grounds of not being relevant to the company's business needs. The appellate authorities reduced the allowance significantly, leading to a reference to the High Court. The court's decision clarified that cash payments cannot be categorized as benefits or amenities, thus allowing full reimbursement without limitations. This case is significant for tax law, as it highlights the distinction between cash and non-cash payments and their treatment under tax regulations. Keywords such as 'Income Tax Act', 'medical expense reimbursement', 'Delhi High Court', and 'benefits and perquisites' reflect the key aspects of this case, making it a relevant reference for tax practitioners and businesses alike. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Commissioner of Income Tax,
Instalment Supply (P.) Ltd.
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| Judges |
D.K. Kapur,
D.P. Wadhwa
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| Lawyers |
Ved Vyas,
Bishambar Lal,
Wazir Singh
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| Petitioners |
Instalment Supply (P.) Ltd.
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Citations |
1984 SLD 697,
(1984) 149 ITR 457
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| Other Citations |
CIT v. Kanan Devan Hills Produce Co. Ltd. [1979] 119 ITR 431 (Cal.),
CIT v. Commonwealth Trust Ltd. [1982] 135 ITR 19 (Ker.) (FB),
Indian Leaf Tobacco Development Co. Ltd. v. CIT [1982] 137 ITR 827 (Cal.),
CIT v. National Grindlays Bank Ltd. [1984] 145 ITR 457 (Cal.),
CIT v. G. Venkataraman [1978] 111 ITR 444 (Mad.),
CIT v. Manjushree Plantations Ltd. [1980] 125 ITR 150 (Mad.),
CIT v. Warner Hindustan Ltd. [1984] 145 ITR 24 (AP),
CIT v. Mysore Commercial Union Ltd. [1980] 126 ITR 340 (Kar.)
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| Laws Involved |
Income-Tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
40(a)(v)
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