M/s. Alpha Projects Society P. Ltd vs. DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad)

Payment to contractors for professionals & technical services was made by the assessee in AY 2005-06, it was paid after the end of the FY but before filing the return of income (ROI). The assessee pleaded that s. 40(a)(ia), as amended by the FA 2010 w.e.f. 1.4.2010 to provide that no disallowance should be made if the TDS was paid before the due date of filing the ROI should be held to be retrospective. However, the AO & CIT (A), rejected the claim by relying on Bharati Shipyard Ltd 132 ITD 53 (Mum) (SB). On appeal to the Tribunal, HELD allowing the appeal:

As reported by ITAT.ORG : The issue involved has now been decided by the Calcutta High Court in CIT vs. Virgin Creators against the Revenue. However, it is noteworthy that the Special Bench of ITAT Mumbai in the case of Bharati Shipyard Ltd 132 ITD 53 (Mum) has taken a view that the amendment is prospective in nature and would apply accordingly. Respectfully following the decision of the Calcutta High Court in the case of Virgin Creators the order of the CIT(A) is not sustainable and the assessee’s appeal is allowed.

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