Urja Global's Subsidiary Wins Rs. 42.90 Crore Tax Appeal on Share Premium Valuation
Sahu Minerals and Properties Limited, a subsidiary of Urja Global, has won a significant tax appeal. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) has deleted a Rs. 42.90 crore addition made under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act for the assessment year 2014-15. The dispute centered on the valuation of shares at Rs. 550 per share, which was supported by a District Valuation Officer's report valuing the property at Rs. 22.55 crore. The CIT(A) relied on this report and directions from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to conclude that the share valuation was justified. Urja Global has stated that this ruling has no material impact on its financials or operations.

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Urja Global 's subsidiary, Sahu Minerals and Properties Limited, has secured a favorable ruling from the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) in a significant tax case. The CIT(A) has deleted a Rs. 42.90 crore addition made under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, which was related to alleged excess share premium.
Key Details of the Tax Appeal
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appellant | Sahu Minerals and Properties Limited |
| Appeal Filed On | January 29, 2020 |
| Against | Assessment order u/s 143(3)/Set-aside of the I.T Act |
| Assessment Year | 2014-15 |
| Disputed Amount | Rs. 42.90 crore |
| Disputed Issue | Alleged excess share premium |
Valuation Dispute and Resolution
The crux of the dispute centered around the valuation of shares. The company's share valuation of Rs. 550 per share was initially questioned by the Assessing Officer (AO). However, a subsequent report from the District Valuation Officer (DVO) supported the company's property-based valuation.
- The DVO's valuation amounted to Rs. 22.55 crore
- This valuation matched the assessee's property-based valuation
- The CIT(A) relied on the DVO report and directions from the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
Based on these findings, the CIT(A) concluded that the share valuation was justified and partially allowed the appeal, effectively deleting the Rs. 42.90 crore addition.
Impact on Urja Global
According to the disclosure made by Urja Global Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the company stated that there is no material impact on its financials, operations, or other activities as a result of this ruling.
This favorable decision for Sahu Minerals and Properties Limited, and by extension for Urja Global, underscores the importance of proper valuation methodologies in tax-related matters. It also highlights the role of regulatory bodies in resolving disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities, especially in cases involving complex financial transactions such as share premium valuations.
Historical Stock Returns for Urja Global
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| -0.49% | -0.97% | -1.84% | -25.20% | -30.10% | +319.86% |































