The written down value of the block of Machinery and Plant (Rate of depreciation: 15%)
consisting of three plants A, B and C, on 1 April 2020 was Rs. 20,00,000. Machine D was
acquired as well as put to use on 7 July 2020 for Rs. 3,00,000 and Machine E was acquired as
well as put to use on 9 December 2020 for Rs. 4,00,000. Machine B and C were sold for Rs.
5,00,000 (expenses on sale: Rs. 50,000). Compute the following:
a) The written down value of the block on 31 March 2021;
b) The depreciation under section 32 for the assessment year 2021-22;
c) The additional depreciation under section 32 for the assessment year 2021-22; and
d) The written down value of the block on 1 April 2021.
It is to be noted that the assessee is engaged in the business of manufacturing of garments.
Machine D is old while Machine E is new. Further, the assessee has not opted for optional
taxation scheme under section 115BAC.
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Answer:
1. The written down value of the block of Machinery and Plant (Rate of depreciation: 15%) consisting of three plants A, B and C, on 1 April 2020 was Rs. 20,00,000. Machine D was acquired as well as put to use on 7 July 2020 for Rs. 3,00,000 and Machine E was acquired as well as put to use on 9 December 2020 for Rs. 4,00,000. Machine B and C were sold for Rs. 5,00,000 (expenses on sale: Rs. 50,000). Compute the following: a) The written down value of the block on 31 March 2021; b) The depreciation under section 32 for the assessment year 2021-22; c) The additional depreciation under section 32 for the assessment year 2021-22; and d) The written down value of the block on 1 April 2021. It is to be noted that the assessee is engaged in the business of manufacturing of garments. Machine D is old while Machine E is new. Further, the assessee has not opted for optional taxation scheme under section 115BAC.