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Lok Prakashan Limited v. ACIT/DCIT

Case No: ITA Nos.290 & 291/Ahd/2023 and ITA Nos.479 & 480/Ahd/2023
Court: Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad
Date: 27 Sept 2024

Parties Involved

appellantLok Prakashan Limited
respondentACIT/DCIT

Facts Summary

The assessee, Lok Prakashan Limited, is engaged in the business of publishing newspapers and magazines. The assessee filed its returns for the assessment years 2017-18 and 2018-19. The Assessing Officer (AO) disallowed certain amounts under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act and disallowed business development expenses. The assessee appealed to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) (CIT(A)), who partly allowed the appeal. Both the assessee and the revenue appealed to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The primary issues were the disallowance under Section 14A and the disallowance of business development expenses.

Decision in favour of

Partly Assessee / Partly Revenue

Legal Issues

  • 1. Disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act
  • 2. Disallowance of Business Development Expenses

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Partly Assessee / Partly Revenue.

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