Mistake On Part Of AO Resulting In Under Assessment Of Income No Ground To Re-Open Assessment U/S 147 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC
4 months, 1 week ago

Mistake On Part Of AO Resulting In Under Assessment Of Income No Ground To Re-Open Assessment U/S 147 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that once scrutiny assessment is held under Section 143 of the Income Tax Act but due to a mistake of the Assessing Officer there is under assessment of income, reopening assessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not permissible. At the outset, the High Court observed that escapement of income by itself is not a sufficient ground for reopening the assessment in a case covered by 1st proviso to Section 147 of the Act unless and until there is failure on the part of the assessee to have disclosed, fully and truly, facts necessary for assessment. The provisio states that where an assessment under Section 143 has been made, no action shall be taken after the expiry of 4 years from the end of the relevant assessment year, unless any income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment by reason of the failure on part of the assessee. High Court said, “.the reasons must lead to the clear and direct inference that there was a failure on the part of the assessee to fully and truly disclose all material facts necessary for assessment…if the AO did not apply his mind and committed a lapse, there is no reason why the assessee should be made to suffer the consequences of that lapse.” It added that even if AO's argument about a mistake in allowing DAP expenditure is accepted, the appropriate remedy for the Revenue would be to income Section 263.

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Income Tax Act | Principal Commissioner Has Authority To Cancel Registration Of Assessee Without Waiting For Decision From Assessing Authority: Kerala HC
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Income Tax Act | Principal Commissioner Has Authority To Cancel Registration Of Assessee Without Waiting For Decision From Assessing Authority: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court stated that principal commissioner has authority to cancel registration of assessee without waiting for decision from assessing authority. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S. observed that “the provisions of Section 12AA independently empower the Principal Commissioner to consider whether or not the circumstances mentioned in Section 12AA and 12AA of the Income Tax Act exist as a …

Income Tax | Whether There Was Proper Notice Or Not Is Disputed Question Of Fact, Can't Be Challenged Under Article 226: Kerala High Court
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Income Tax | Whether There Was Proper Notice Or Not Is Disputed Question Of Fact, Can't Be Challenged Under Article 226: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court stated that the issue as to whether there was a proper notice or not is a disputed question of fact and cannot be challenged under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. “…….As rightly observed by the learned Single Judge, the question as to whether there was a proper notice or not is certainly a disputed …

Income Tax Department Cannot Attach Properties Indefinitely Without Pursuing Steps To Resolve Matter: Delhi High Court
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Income Tax Department Cannot Attach Properties Indefinitely Without Pursuing Steps To Resolve Matter: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that the Income Tax Department cannot, suspecting escapement of tax on income by an assessee, indefinitely attach its properties without taking further steps to resolve the matter. Single judge Justice Sachin Datta observed that Section 222 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 which empowers the Tax Recovery Officer to proceed with “attachment and sale …

'Entire Case Based On Records Already Considered During Scrutiny': Mumbai ITAT Quashes Reopening Of Assessment Against Shah Rukh Khan For AY 2012-13
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'Entire Case Based On Records Already Considered During Scrutiny': Mumbai ITAT Quashes Reopening Of Assessment Against Shah Rukh Khan For AY 2012-13

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The Mumbai ITAT has quashed the reopening of assessment proceedings against the Assessee/ Appellant i.e., Shah Rukh Khan for AY 2012-13. The tribunal held that the reasons recorded while initiating the re-assessment, were completely silent as regards the allegation that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment due to failure on the part of the assessee to disclose fully and …

'Entire Case Based On Records Already Considered During Scrutiny': Mumbai ITAT Quashes Reopening Of Assessment Against Shah Rukh Khan For AY 2012-13
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'Entire Case Based On Records Already Considered During Scrutiny': Mumbai ITAT Quashes Reopening Of Assessment Against Shah Rukh Khan For AY 2012-13

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The Mumbai ITAT has quashed the reopening of assessment proceedings against the Assessee/ Appellant i.e., Shah Rukh Khan for AY 2012-13. The tribunal held that the reasons recorded while initiating the re-assessment, were completely silent as regards the allegation that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment due to failure on the part of the assessee to disclose fully and …

S.153C Income Tax Act | Two-Tier Satisfaction Of Assessing Officers Of Both Searched & Non-Searched Entity Needed Even Prior To 2015 Amendment: Delhi HC
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S.153C Income Tax Act | Two-Tier Satisfaction Of Assessing Officers Of Both Searched & Non-Searched Entity Needed Even Prior To 2015 Amendment: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that even though Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 did not in its original form prescribe two-tier satisfaction of Assessing Officers of both the searched and non-searched entity for initiating reassessment, the same cannot be deemed absent. “In our considered opinion, while and undoubtedly Section 153C as it stood at the relevant …

[S.292B Income Tax Act] Inadvertent Mistakes In Reassessment Can Be Saved But Assessment Order Overlooking Apparent Error Cannot: Delhi HC
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[S.292B Income Tax Act] Inadvertent Mistakes In Reassessment Can Be Saved But Assessment Order Overlooking Apparent Error Cannot: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Section 292B of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be used to save an assessment order passed by overlooking errors apparent on face of the record. A division bench of Chief Justice Devender Kumar Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said while the provision would save reassessment notice which inadvertently furnished …

AO Becomes 'Functus Officio' After Closure Of Assessment, Must Put Relevant Incriminating Material To Assessee To Re-Confer Jurisdiction: Delhi HC
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AO Becomes 'Functus Officio' After Closure Of Assessment, Must Put Relevant Incriminating Material To Assessee To Re-Confer Jurisdiction: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that after the closure of assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer becomes 'functus officio' and to re-confer jurisdiction upon the AO to initiate re-assessment proceedings, relevant incriminating material ought to be put to the assessee. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela made the observation while …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: February 10 - February 16, 2025
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Tax Weekly Round-Up: February 10 - February 16, 2025

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NEW INCOME TAX BILL New Income Tax Bill 2025: Concept Of "Tax Year" To Be Introduced Instead Of "Assessment Year", "Financial Year" To Remain Unchanged The new Income Tax bill is set to introduce the concept of 'Tax Year'. In such circumstances, the provisions of Section 21 of the Act would not be applicable and the period of limitation would …

High Court Within Whose Jurisdiction AO Passes Assessment Order Has Jurisdiction To Entertain Appeal U/S 260A Income Tax Act: Delhi HC
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High Court Within Whose Jurisdiction AO Passes Assessment Order Has Jurisdiction To Entertain Appeal U/S 260A Income Tax Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that only such High Court within whose jurisdiction the Assessing Officer passing an impugned assessment order is situated would have the jurisdiction to entertain an appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. It submitted that since the original assessment order was passed by the AO in Amritsar, therefore, Delhi High Court …

AO Duty Bound To Dispose Of Assessee's Written Objections To Proposed Re-Assessment By Passing Speaking Order: Calcutta High Court
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AO Duty Bound To Dispose Of Assessee's Written Objections To Proposed Re-Assessment By Passing Speaking Order: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court recently upheld an ITAT order deleting the addition of over ₹4 crore made to the income of an assessee under the Income Tax Act, 1961 in reassessment action. It observed, “The duty cast upon the assessing officer is to decide the written objections given by the assessee to the proposed reopening and passing a speaking order …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: February 03 - February 09, 2025
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Tax Weekly Round-Up: February 03 - February 09, 2025

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SUPREME COURT Income Tax Act | Offence Committed Before Show-Cause Notice Compoundable As Covered By 'First Offence' In Compounding Guidelines: Supreme Court Case title: VINUBHAI MOHANLAL DOBARIA Vs CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX Case no. What Is The Time Period Surviving U/S 149 Of Income Tax Act For Issuing Reassessment Notices: Delhi High Court Explains Case title: Kanwaljeet Kaur v. …

Not An Enabling Provision, Proscribes Reassessment Action Beyond Limitation: Delhi HC Explains Timelines U/S 149 Of Income Tax Act
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Not An Enabling Provision, Proscribes Reassessment Action Beyond Limitation: Delhi HC Explains Timelines U/S 149 Of Income Tax Act

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that Section 149 of the Income Tax Act, which prescribes a limitation period for initiating reassessment against an assessee, is not an enabling provision but rather a proscription on the Assessing Officer's powers. The Court illustrated “If the show cause notice under Section 148A of the Act is issued to an assessee, …

Employees cautioned against claiming deductions without proper document
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Employees cautioned against claiming deductions without proper document

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Important tax provisions and the Budget 2025-26 proposals related to the salaried employees were explained at an outreach programme organised by the Income Tax Department at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited complex on Thursday. If the updated return was filed within 12 months from the end of the relevant assessment year, an additional income tax of 25% with interest shall …

What Is The Time Period Surviving U/S 149 Of Income Tax Act For Issuing Reassessment Notices: Delhi High Court Explains
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What Is The Time Period Surviving U/S 149 Of Income Tax Act For Issuing Reassessment Notices: Delhi High Court Explains

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The Delhi High Court has interpreted the Supreme Court's decision in Union of India v. Rajeev Bansal to elucidate the time period surviving under Section 149 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for issuing reassessment notices. Further, the period between the date of issuance of the impugned reassessment notices up to the date of the decision rendered by the Supreme …

Suo Moto Disallowance Made By Assessee Under Bonafide Belief Of Tax Liability Can Be Rectified U/S 264 Of Income Tax Act Without Amending ITR: Delhi HC
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Suo Moto Disallowance Made By Assessee Under Bonafide Belief Of Tax Liability Can Be Rectified U/S 264 Of Income Tax Act Without Amending ITR: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that an application for revision under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be preferred by an assessee who makes suo motu disallowance in its Return of Income, under a bonafide yet mistaken belief that the same was liable to be offered for taxation. Granting relief to the petitioner, the High Court …

Suo Moto Disallowance Made By Assessee Under Bonafide Belief Of Tax Liability Can Be Rectified U/S 264 Of Income Tax Act Without Amending ITR: Delhi HC
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Suo Moto Disallowance Made By Assessee Under Bonafide Belief Of Tax Liability Can Be Rectified U/S 264 Of Income Tax Act Without Amending ITR: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that an application for revision under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be preferred by an assessee who makes suo motu disallowance in its Return of Income, under a bonafide yet mistaken belief that the same was liable to be offered for taxation. Granting relief to the petitioner, the High Court …

Tax Annual Digest 2024: Part III
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Tax Annual Digest 2024: Part III

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Chewing Tobacco Packed In High-Density Polyethylene Bags Are 'Wholesale Package'; Cannot Be Taxed As Retail Product Under Excise Act : Supreme Court The Supreme Court recently held that pouches of chewing tobacco packed in High-Density Polyethylene bags would be considered a 'wholesale package' and could not be considered for imposing excise duty as per the provisions relating to retail sale …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: January 20 - January 26, 2025
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Tax Weekly Round-Up: January 20 - January 26, 2025

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SUPREME COURT Supreme Court Sets Aside Excise Duty Demand On Oil Marketing Companies For Inter-Supply Of Petroleum Products Case Title: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. versus Commissioner of Central Excise Nashik Commissionerate Case no. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said that the petition filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay was "badly drafted" and …

[Income Tax] Assessing Officer Not Only An Adjudicator But Also An Investigator, Cannot Remain Oblivious To Claim Without Enquiry: Kerala HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

[Income Tax] Assessing Officer Not Only An Adjudicator But Also An Investigator, Cannot Remain Oblivious To Claim Without Enquiry: Kerala HC

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The Kerala High Court stated that the Income Tax Commissioner can exercise Revisional Jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S. observed that “The role of the assessing officer under the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not only that of an adjudicator but also of an investigator and he cannot remain oblivious in …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: January 13 - January 19, 2025
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Tax Weekly Round-Up: January 13 - January 19, 2025

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SUPREME COURT 'Will Pull You Up' : Supreme Court Asks GST Department To Rectify Issues Over Fake Invoices, Asks How Genuine Purchasers Are Liable The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged a recurring problem in GST matters whereby genuine purchasers who paid Goods and Services Tax face issues because their suppliers raised fictitious bills to evade crediting the GST to the …

Whether Entity Is 'Permanent Establishment' Is A Fact-Specific Issue, Must Be Examined Separately For Different Tax Periods: Delhi High Court
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Whether Entity Is 'Permanent Establishment' Is A Fact-Specific Issue, Must Be Examined Separately For Different Tax Periods: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that whether an entity is a Permanent Establishment of a foreign company or not is a “fact-specific” issue which must be examined separately for different tax periods. A division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed, “The position of a PE being a facts-specific issue and thus liable to be examined …

[S.151 IT Act] SC Judgment In Rajeev Bansal Doesn't Affirm Authority Of Joint Commissioner To Accord Approvals For Reassessment: Delhi HC
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[S.151 IT Act] SC Judgment In Rajeev Bansal Doesn't Affirm Authority Of Joint Commissioner To Accord Approvals For Reassessment: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that the Supreme Court's decision in Union of India and Ors. vs. Rajeev Bansal did not affirm the authority of a Joint Commissioner to grant approval under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for initiation of reassessment proceedings. A division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Dharmesh Sharma observed that the Supreme …

ITAT Cannot Decide On Grounds Not Addressed By Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals): Delhi High Court
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ITAT Cannot Decide On Grounds Not Addressed By Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals): Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court recently said aside an order passed by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, deciding grounds that did not arise from the impugned order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela observed, “The Assessee's challenge to the addition of ₹4,30,00,000/- under Section 68 of …

[Income Tax] Allahabad HC To Examine Whether Proceedings U/S 148A(b) Initiated Prior To 01.09.2024 Would Be Saved After Enforcement Of The Finance (No.2) Act, 2024
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[Income Tax] Allahabad HC To Examine Whether Proceedings U/S 148A(b) Initiated Prior To 01.09.2024 Would Be Saved After Enforcement Of The Finance (No.2) Act, 2024

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The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has sought state response on the question of maintainability of proceedings under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act initiated prior to 01.09.2024, if at all, would be saved after enforcement of the Finance Act, 2024 w.e.f. 01.09.2024 especially in view of sub-Section- of Section 152 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 …

If Assessee Produces Accounts, AO Must Be Satisfied That Accommodation Entries Exist Before Proceeding U/S 148 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC
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If Assessee Produces Accounts, AO Must Be Satisfied That Accommodation Entries Exist Before Proceeding U/S 148 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that an Assessing Officer is required to be satisfied that accommodation entries as alleged in show cause notice under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act 1961 exist, particularly where the assessee produces its accounts. Clearly, the AO is required to be satisfied that such entries exists particularly where the petitioner had produced its …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: 6th January - 12th January 2025
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Tax Weekly Round-Up: 6th January - 12th January 2025

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SUPREME COURT Reduction In Share Capital Amounts To Transfer Of Capital Asset Under Income Tax Act : Supreme Court Case Name: PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-4 & ANR v. M/S. : While directing that the order under Section 73 of the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017 uploaded in the “Additional Notices and Tabs” on the GST portal be treated …

Income Tax Act | Reassessment Notice To Merged Entity U/S 148A(d) Not Invalid Merely Because SCN Was Issued In Name Of Ceased Entity: Delhi HC
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Income Tax Act | Reassessment Notice To Merged Entity U/S 148A(d) Not Invalid Merely Because SCN Was Issued In Name Of Ceased Entity: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that merely because notice under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is issued in the name of an amalgamating company which had ceased to exist, subsequent notice issued under Section 148A in the name of merged entity cannot be declared invalid. Given the nature of the proceedings under Section 148A …

AO Bound To Ascertain 'Correctness' Of Information Available Against Assessee, 'Decide' Whether It Is Sufficient To Reopen Assessment: Delhi HC
2 months, 1 week ago

AO Bound To Ascertain 'Correctness' Of Information Available Against Assessee, 'Decide' Whether It Is Sufficient To Reopen Assessment: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has turned down the contention that an Assessing Officer, at the stage of passing an order under Section 148A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for initiation of reassessment proceedings, is not required to form any opinion as to the genuineness or veracity of the information available against an assessee. The question whether the assessee's income …

Delay In Issuing Requisition U/S 132A Of Income Tax Act Due To Investigation By Department Can Be Condoned: Delhi HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Delay In Issuing Requisition U/S 132A Of Income Tax Act Due To Investigation By Department Can Be Condoned: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that the delay in issuing requisition under Section 132A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, can be condoned if the same is explained by the Authority concerned. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed, “.there has been some delay in issuance of the impugned requisition, however, …

Income Tax Dept Can Invoke S.159 When Reassessment Notice Was Issued During Lifetime Of Deceased Assessee: Delhi HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Income Tax Dept Can Invoke S.159 When Reassessment Notice Was Issued During Lifetime Of Deceased Assessee: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that Section 159 of the Income Tax Act can be invoked to proceed against the legal representative of an assessee, only in cases where the reassessment notice was issued to the assessee during his lifetime, not after. At the outset, the division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Dharmesh Sharma noted that “Section 159 …

Twin Conditions U/S 127 Of Income Tax Act For Transferring Assessee's Case From One Officer To Another Are Mandatory: Himachal Pradesh HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Twin Conditions U/S 127 Of Income Tax Act For Transferring Assessee's Case From One Officer To Another Are Mandatory: Himachal Pradesh HC

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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has elucidated the mandatory twin conditions for transfer of an assessee's case under Section 127 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, from one Assessing Officer to another. A division bench of Justices Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Rakesh Kainthla observed, “The twin conditions to be complied with by the respondents for transferring the case of the …

Uploading Information On Insight Portal Not A Substitute For Handing Over Material To AO For Non-Searched Entity U/S 153C Of IT Act: Delhi HC
2 months, 1 week ago

Uploading Information On Insight Portal Not A Substitute For Handing Over Material To AO For Non-Searched Entity U/S 153C Of IT Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that the provision under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the Assessing officer of a searched person to record 'satisfaction' and handover documents regarding undisclosed income of another person cannot be substituted by merely uploading such information on the Department's insight portal. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru …

FAOs And JAOs Have Concurrent Jurisdiction For Assessment, Re-assessment Or Re-Computation U/S 147 Income Tax Act: Madras High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

FAOs And JAOs Have Concurrent Jurisdiction For Assessment, Re-assessment Or Re-Computation U/S 147 Income Tax Act: Madras High Court

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The Madras High Court recently clarified that both the Faceless Assessment Officer and Jurisdictional Assessment Officer have concurrent jurisdiction as far as assessment, re-assessment or re-computation under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act. In such case, the FAO will not have any jurisdiction to make assessment, re-assessment or re-computation…As far as the issuance of notice under Section 148 of …

Reassessment U/S 150 Of Income Tax Act Can't Be Initiated On Mere 'Incidental' Findings Of Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reassessment U/S 150 Of Income Tax Act Can't Be Initiated On Mere 'Incidental' Findings Of Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that Section 150 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be invoked for reassessment only to give effect to a 'conclusive finding' by an appellate authority regarding escapement of income by an assessee. Both terms demand a direct and substantive nexus to the matter under adjudication and cannot extend to incidental or ancillary conclusions.” …

Designated Authority Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act Cannot Reopen Assessment After Issuance Of Final Certificate: Delhi HC Reiterates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Designated Authority Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act Cannot Reopen Assessment After Issuance Of Final Certificate: Delhi HC Reiterates

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that a designated authority under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 cannot reopen an assessment after a final certificate is issued under Section 5 of the Act and all disputes with regard to the 'tax arrear' stand concluded. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela …

Tax Monthly Digest: December 2024
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Tax Monthly Digest: December 2024

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SUPREME COURT Subsequent Purchaser Of Imported Vehicle Cannot Be Asked To Pay Customs Duty; Liability On Importer : Supreme Court Case Title: Nalin Choksey v. The Commissioner Of Customs, Kochi The Supreme Court ruled that the 'subsequent purchaser' of an imported motor car cannot be called an 'importer' to attract the liability under the Customs Act, 1962 to pay customs …

Tax Weekly Round-Up [23rd December - 29th December 2024]
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax Weekly Round-Up [23rd December - 29th December 2024]

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HIGH COURTS Bombay HC ITO Acted On Complete Change Of Opinion On Same Material With Intent To Review Assessment Order Passed By Him: Bombay HC Quashes Reopening Case Title: Imperial Consultants and Securities vs. Deputy CIT Case no. Amendment In Finance Act Can't Retrospectively Affect Vested Right Of Taxpayer To Adjudicate Settlement Application U/S 245: Calcutta HC Case Title: Pradeep …

Belated Filing Of Form 9A Is Not Attributable To Trust: Bombay HC Allows Exemption U/S 11 After Condoning Delay Under IT Act
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Belated Filing Of Form 9A Is Not Attributable To Trust: Bombay HC Allows Exemption U/S 11 After Condoning Delay Under IT Act

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The Bombay High Court held that bonafide delay in filing Form 9A on part of trust, has to be construed as procedural lapse and shall be condoned by exercising powers u/s 119 of Income tax Act. The Division Bench of Justice G S Kulkarni and Justice Advait M Sethna observed that that the jurisdictional AO completely lost sight of the …

S.147 Of IT Act Doesn't Postulate Review Jurisdiction Such That Assessment Can Be Reviewed By AO Intending To Form Different Opinion: Bombay HC
2 months, 3 weeks ago

S.147 Of IT Act Doesn't Postulate Review Jurisdiction Such That Assessment Can Be Reviewed By AO Intending To Form Different Opinion: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court ruled that the materials which were already available before AO and which ultimately were considered in passing assessment order u/s 143, cannot form basis of reopening, on ground that such materials were ignored in finalizing assessment. The Division Bench of Justice G S Kulkarni and Justice Firdosh P Pooniwalla observed that AO cannot assume jurisdiction under …

ITO Acted On Complete Change Of Opinion On Same Material With Intent To Review Assessment Order Passed By Him: Bombay HC Quashes Reopening
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

ITO Acted On Complete Change Of Opinion On Same Material With Intent To Review Assessment Order Passed By Him: Bombay HC Quashes Reopening

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While setting aside the reassessment proceedings, the Bombay High Court held that 'change of opinion' or 'review of already completed assessment', is not permitted to AO. Facts of the case: The petitioner/ assessee company, engaged in investment and trading of shares and securities, filed its return, after which a notice u/s 142 was issued calling upon the assessee to furnish …

ITO Acted On Complete Change Of Opinion On Same Material With Intent To Review Assessment Order Passed By Him: Bombay HC Quashes Reopening
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

ITO Acted On Complete Change Of Opinion On Same Material With Intent To Review Assessment Order Passed By Him: Bombay HC Quashes Reopening

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While setting aside the reassessment proceedings, the Bombay High Court held that 'change of opinion' or 'review of already completed assessment', is not permitted to AO. Facts of the case: The petitioner/ assessee company, engaged in investment and trading of shares and securities, filed its return, after which a notice u/s 142 was issued calling upon the assessee to furnish …

Rule 8D Of IT Rules Can Be Invoked Only If Assessee's Computation Of Expenses Attributable To Earning Exempt Income Is Found Inadequate: Delhi HC
3 months ago

Rule 8D Of IT Rules Can Be Invoked Only If Assessee's Computation Of Expenses Attributable To Earning Exempt Income Is Found Inadequate: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that recourse to Rule 8D of the Income Tax Rules, 1962 for computing disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act is available only if the Assessee's computation of expenses attributable to earning exempt income, is found to be inadequate. Aggrieved, the Assessee preferred an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax which …

S.144C IT Act | AO Not Having Info About Pending Objections Before Dispute Resolution Panel No Grounds To Sustain Final Assessment Order: Delhi HC
3 months ago

S.144C IT Act | AO Not Having Info About Pending Objections Before Dispute Resolution Panel No Grounds To Sustain Final Assessment Order: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a Final Assessment order passed by the Income Tax Authorities under Section 143 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 is not sustainable, if it is passed in ignorance of pending objections before the Dispute Resolution Panel. It said, “.notwithstanding the lack of information with the AO, if an objection has been …

SC's Judgement In Abhisar Buildwell Case Doesn't Permit Reopening Of Assessments Beyond Limitation Period U/S 149(1) Of IT Act: Delhi HC
3 months ago

SC's Judgement In Abhisar Buildwell Case Doesn't Permit Reopening Of Assessments Beyond Limitation Period U/S 149(1) Of IT Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has reiterated that the Supreme Court's judgment in Abhisar Buildwell does not permit reopening of assessments under Section 147/148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 beyond the period stipulated under Section 149. It relied on Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Central-3 v. Abhisar Buildwell Private Limited to contend that in cases where the proceedings under Section …

Tax Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024
3 months ago

Tax Weekly Round-Up: December 09 - December 15, 2024

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HIGH COURTS Allahabad HC Assesee Cannot File For Requisite Documents Once Plea Is Accepted And Notice Is Issued: Allahabad High Court Case Title: M/s Laxmi Telecom v. State of U.P. Form 26B Under Income Tax Rules Not Required For Refund Once Form 5 Under 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Act Is Issued: Allahabad High Court Case Title: Dish TV India Limited v. …

Form 26B Under Income Tax Rules Not Required For Refund Once Form 5 Under 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Act Is Issued: Allahabad High Court
3 months ago

Form 26B Under Income Tax Rules Not Required For Refund Once Form 5 Under 'Vivad Se Vishwas' Act Is Issued: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that an assesse claiming refund of excess TDS is not required to fill Form 26B under the Income Tax Rules once Form 5 of the Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 has been issued to them. Subsequently, petitioner withdrew the Income Tax Appeal and the respondent issued an order for final settlement of Tax under …

Assessee Can Confine Settlement Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act To Disputes Which Were Subject Matter Of Its Appeal: Delhi HC
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3 months ago

Assessee Can Confine Settlement Under Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act To Disputes Which Were Subject Matter Of Its Appeal: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020, an Assessee is entitled to confine the settlement of disputes which were subject matter of its appeal, and exclude the disputes which were subject matter of the Revenue's appeal for the same assessment year. It thus allowed a real estate company's plea against the …

[Income Tax] No Substantial Question Of Law Arises If Perversity Cannot Be Shown In Order Passed By Tribunal: Allahabad High Court
3 months, 1 week ago

[Income Tax] No Substantial Question Of Law Arises If Perversity Cannot Be Shown In Order Passed By Tribunal: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that no substantial question of law arises in a case where no perversity can be shown in the order passed by the Income Tax Tribunal in appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. had passed orders without inquiries or verification and thus the present situation stood covered under Explanation 2 to …

AO Cannot Assess 'Other Incomes' If No Addition Is Made On Account Of 'Reasons' For Which Reassessment U/S 147 Of IT Act Was Initiated: Delhi HC
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AO Cannot Assess 'Other Incomes' If No Addition Is Made On Account Of 'Reasons' For Which Reassessment U/S 147 Of IT Act Was Initiated: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that an Assessing Officer cannot assess other incomes of an Assessee in a case where no addition is made on account of the “reasons” for which reassessment under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 was initiated. Section 147 empowers the AO to assess or reassess income and also any other …

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