Exorbitant Profit earned by University, exists for profit, No 10(23C) exemption

For complete Text of Judgement, click here Visveswaraiah-University-1023C-Exemption   The Visvesvraya Technological University (VTU) has been constituted under the Visveswaraiah Technological University Act, 1994. It discharges functions earlier performed by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka. The University exercises control over all Government and Private Engineering Colleges within Karnataka. The University claimed exemption under…

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P&H HC dilutes impact of Abhishek Industries 286 ITR 1

The Hon’ble P&H in two decisions reported in July 2015 has diluted the impact of decision in case of Abhishek Industries vs. CIT 286 ITR 1 wherein the Hon’ble High Court had laid down that disallowance u/s 36(1)(iii) is warranted if interest free advance is given coupled with fact that assessee has outstanding interest bearing…

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Wheeling Charges are not rent nor fees for technical services : Bom HC

In a recent decision, Hon’ble Bombay High Court held that: “In our view the Transmission Charges and/or Wheeling Charges are not amount paid under any arrangement for use of land, building, plant & machinery, equipment, furniture, fitting etc. and, therefore, not rent. Equally, the amounts are not fees for technical services. In the facts and…

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