Option to choose valuation method under Section 56(2)(viib) read along with Rule 11UA(2) stand Β solely with the taxpayer.
Option to choose valuation method under Section 56(2)(viib) read along with Rule 11UA(2) stand Β solely with the taxpayer. The satute clearly does not empower AO to independently evaluate the value of equity shares by adopting π different valuation method from the one chosen by the taxpayer ~ π·ππβπ π»ππβ πΆππ’ππ‘ ππ π‘βπ πππ π ππ π΄πππ ππππ‘πππππ ππ£π‘. πΏπ‘π. π£. ππ. πΆπππππ π πππππ ππ πΌπππππ πππ₯ – 1, & π΄ππ (πΌππ΄ 1385/2018)
The Honβble Court relied upon the following judgents for rendering the above decision:
~ Vodafone M-Pesa Limited vs. Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and Others (2018 SCC OnLine Bom 21317)
~ DCIT, Circle 13(2)(2), Mumbai vs. Sodexo Facilities Management Services (ITA No. 2945/Mum/2022)
~ Joint Commissioner of Income Tax vs. M/s MLR Auto Limited (ITA No. 115/Hyd/2021)
~Β Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax 6(2)(1) vs. Credtalpha Alternative ((2022) 94 ITR (Trib) 596)
~ Taaq Music Pvt. Ltd. vs. Income Tax Officer (2020 SCC OnLine ITAT 9482)
The Court further remitted the matter back to the AO for undertaking a fresh valuation in accordance with the DCF method by having the same independently determined by a Valuer appointed.
The copy of the order is as under: