Dcit Rg. - 3(1), Mumbai vs M/S. Bajaj Auto Ltd., Mumbai on 23 February, 2024
66. In the given case, assessee has acquired a new technique in order to
assist in manufacture / assemble of multi model in the same manufacturing
/ assembly line. This is a new information or technique acquired by the
assessee from M/s.Kawasaki Heavy Industries Limited, Japan. This clearly
shows that assessee has acquired a new method of manufacturing of multi
models of scooters in one dedicated manufacturing or assembly line instead
of several dedicated lines for each model. This shows that it is not an
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improvement of existing manufacturing process. Certain improvements can
also be made in the existing line or may be certain process were readjusted
to improve the efficiency of the manufacturing line. However, in this case it
is completely new process technique acquired by the assessee and it is
relevant to note that assessee also paid a huge sum to acquire the above
technique and in books of accounts also assessee has recognized that
assessee has a new technique and claimed as deferred revenue
expenditure. Further, as held in the case of M/s.Bharat Gears Limited v.
CIT (supra), the expenses incurred by the assessee is nothing but capital
expenditure and assessee has an option to claim either differed revenue
expenditure or depreciation as allowed by the Assessing Officer. After
considering the overall facts on record, we do not find any reason to disturb
the findings of the Ld. CIT(A). Accordingly, Ground No. 6 raised by the
assessee is dismissed.