IMI Norgen Herion Private Limited faced challenges with the DCIT, CPC Bangalore regarding delays in employee PF/ESI contributions and a dispute over gratuity payments under Section 43B of the Income Tax Act, assessment year 2018-19.
The company appealed against the disallowance of delayed deposits for PF/ESI contributions, asserting that all contributions were settled before the tax return was filed. The tribunal examined the legislative intent and historical judicial decisions surrounding such cases.
The tribunal considered previous rulings and legislative amendments to assess whether late payments of employee contributions could be considered as deductions if deposited before the tax return filing, citing several precedents that supported the assessee’s stance.
The tribunal’s decision to allow the appeal regarding the PF/ESI contributions sets a significant precedent. However, the issue of gratuity disallowance was remanded back to the CIT(A) for further examination. This analysis highlights the importance of timely compliance with statutory contributions and the legal nuances in handling disputes arising from such delays.
This case provides valuable insights into the treatment of delayed statutory contributions in tax assessments and the judicial approach towards resolving related disputes. Companies must heed the compliance timelines to avoid complexities during assessments.
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