Indrani Patnaik, Rourkela vs Dcit, Rorukela Circle, Rourkela on 26 August, 2020
The judgement of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the
case of Maxopp Investment Ltd (supra) and Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in
the case of CIMS Hospital Pvt Ltd (supra) are binding on all the authorities
below including the Tribunal. Therefore, respectfully following the same we
hold that the addition made by the AO and confirmed by the ld CIT(A)
under section 14A of the Act r.w. Rule 8D of I.T.Rules is not valid and
sustainable. Therefore, we direct the AO to delete the addition. Our
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Smt. Indrani Patnaik A-6, Commercial Estate, Civil Township,
Rourkela
conclusion on this issue would apply mutatis mutandis to the assessment
year 2013-14. Hence, Ground No.2 of appeal for both the assessment
years is allowed.