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Essel Mining & Industries Limited vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax

Case No: I.T.A. No. 2092/Kol/2014, I.T.A. No. 2430/Kol/2016, I.T.A. No. 373/Mum/2015, I.T.A. No. 480/Mum/2017
Court: Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, 'A' Bench, Kolkata
Date: 1/23/2025

Parties Involved

appellantEssel Mining & Industries Limited
respondentDeputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-5, Kolkata
respondentDeputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1(4), Mumbai

Facts Summary

The case involves multiple appeals by Essel Mining & Industries Limited and the Revenue for Assessment Years 2011-12 and 2012-13. The appeals arise from orders passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) under section 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Key issues include disallowance under section 14A, allocation of Director's and Auditor's remuneration, allocation of legal and professional fees and travelling expenses, and disallowance of a fine paid to Vishakhapatnam Port Trust.

Decision in favour of

Assessee

Legal Issues

  • 1. Disallowance under section 14A of the Act
  • 2. Allocation of Director's and Auditor's remuneration
  • 3. Allocation of legal and professional fees and travelling expenses
  • 4. Disallowance of fine paid to Vishakhapatnam Port Trust

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

Precedents Relied Upon

4 precedents cited in this judgement.

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