The case of Bablani Aircon Pvt. Ltd. vs AO Circle 4(2), Delhi revolves around the disallowance of employee contributions to provident fund and ESI for the assessment year 2019-20, challenging the tax authorities’ interpretation under section 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act.
Bablani Aircon Pvt. Ltd., a company based in Delhi, faced an addition of Rs. 221,728 to their taxable income due to late deposit of employee contributions to provident fund and ESI. The case highlights significant legal contentions regarding the timeliness of such contributions and their impact on tax calculations.
The tribunal’s decision, led by Members Anil Chaturvedi and Narender Kumar Choudhry, focused on the legal precedents set by the Hon’ble Supreme Court and Delhi High Court, particularly referencing the case of CIT vs. AIMIL Ltd. The tribunal found in favor of the assessee, stating that the contributions made before the filing of the income tax return should not attract disallowance, aligning with established judicial views.
This decision underscores the critical nature of judicial precedents in guiding tax assessments and the interpretation of statutory provisions related to employee contributions. It offers a significant relief to taxpayers who comply with the deposit requirements before filing their returns but after the prescribed due dates under respective acts.
The tribunal’s ruling in favor of Bablani Aircon Pvt. Ltd. serves as a pivotal reference for similar disputes, ensuring that the legislative intent and judicial interpretations are harmoniously aligned to foster compliance while mitigating undue penal consequences.
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