| Case ID |
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| Case Number |
IT REFERENCE No. 74 OF 1971 |
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| Decision |
The case revolves around the claim for depreciation and development rebate by Pure Ice Cream Co. concerning an expenditure of Rs. 92,000 incurred on construction related to plant and machinery. The Income Tax Officer initially allowed the entire expenditure as eligible for depreciation and development rebate. However, upon reopening the assessment, the ITO restricted the allowance by attributing parts of the expenditure to factory building costs. The Appellate Assistant Commissioner (AAC) found part of the expenditure allocable to plant and machinery, leading to a dispute that was escalated to the Tribunal. The Tribunal ruled that the entire expenditure was linked to plant and machinery, warranting the higher rates of depreciation and rebate. The case was ultimately referred back to the Tribunal for further assessment of certain expenditures, emphasizing that the cold storage room and related constructions were integral to the machinery's operation. The ruling holds significant implications for tax assessments related to manufacturing entities, particularly in defining what constitutes eligible plant and machinery expenses. |
| Summary |
In the case of Commissioner of Income Tax v. Pure Ice Cream Co., the Delhi High Court addressed the complexities of tax deductions related to expenditures on plant and machinery under the Income-tax Act of 1961. The court examined whether the Rs. 92,000 spent on the construction of essential facilities for ice cream production qualified for depreciation and development rebates. Initially, the Income Tax Officer allowed the full claim, viewing all expenses as directly related to machinery. However, after a reassessment, the ITO withdrew some allowances, classifying certain expenses as pertaining to factory buildings. The AAC partially restored the original claim, but the Tribunal ultimately recognized all expenditures as integral to plant and machinery installations, setting a precedent for future cases regarding manufacturing expenditures and tax deductions. This case highlights crucial aspects of tax law, particularly the treatment of construction costs in relation to machinery and the importance of clear documentation in tax assessments. |
| Court |
Delhi High Court
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| Entities Involved |
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| Judges |
D. R. KHANNA
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
Commissioner of Income Tax
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| Respondents |
Pure Ice Cream Co.
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| Citations |
1981 SLD 1705,
(1981) 129 ITR 394
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| Other Citations |
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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| Sections |
32(1)(ii),
33(1)(b)
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