Order Of ITSC Final And Conclusive For AY For Which Application Has Been Filed: Delhi High Court
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Order Of ITSC Final And Conclusive For AY For Which Application Has Been Filed: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that the order of the Income Tax Settlement Commission is final and conclusive for a particular assessment year for which the application has been filed.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has observed that the order of the ITSC is deemed to be conclusive for all the matters pertaining to the concerned AY for. The Delhi High Court has held that the order of the Income Tax Settlement Commission is final and conclusive for a particular assessment year for which the application has been filed. The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has observed that the order of the ITSC is deemed to be conclusive for all the matters pertaining to the concerned AY for which the settlement application has been accepted and processed by the ITSC. The court noted that the finality of the order of the ITSC emanates from Section 245-I of the Income Tax Act, which envisages that every order of settlement passed under sub-Section 4 of Section 245D shall be conclusive as to the matters, and no matter covered by the order shall, save as otherwise provided in Chapter XIX-A, be reopened in any proceeding under this Act or under any other law for the time being in force.

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IBC | Once Resolution Plan Approved, Dues Not Part Of It Get Extinguished : Supreme Court Rejects Post-Resolution Income Tax Demand
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IBC | Once Resolution Plan Approved, Dues Not Part Of It Get Extinguished : Supreme Court Rejects Post-Resolution Income Tax Demand

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The Supreme Court today declined a claim raised by the Income Tax Department to include a tax demand in a Resolution Plan after it was approved by the Adjudicating Authority under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.Citing the case of Ghanashyam Mishra and Sons Pvt. Ltd. v. Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. 9 SCC 657, which held that all claims …

Joint Commissioner Has Jurisdiction To Initiate Proceedings Against Assessment Order Passed Pursuant To Remand: Kerala High Court
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Joint Commissioner Has Jurisdiction To Initiate Proceedings Against Assessment Order Passed Pursuant To Remand: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court stated that Joint Commissioner has jurisdiction to initiate proceedings under Section 56 of the KVAT Act against assessment order passed pursuant to remand. Pursuant to the remand by the First Appellate Authority, a fresh assessment order was passed by the Assessing Authority substantially reducing the tax liability of the assessee for the said assessment year. The …

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 …

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

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SUPREME COURT Supreme Court Upholds Allahabad HC Decision That Chargers Sold With Cell Phones Cannot Be Taxed Separately Under UP VAT Act 2008 Case title: COMMISSIONER, COMMERCIAL TAX Case no. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela remarked, “This court is cognizant of the large number of statutory appeals pending for disposal before …

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 …

Respondent Cannot File Cross-Objections To Appeal Before High Court U/S 260A Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court
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Respondent Cannot File Cross-Objections To Appeal Before High Court U/S 260A Income Tax Act: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which pertains to appeals to High Courts, does not envisage the filing of cross-objections by the opposite party, unlike Order XLI Rule 22 CPC. A division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar observed, “The Legislature appears to have consciously desisted from adopting …

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 …

ITAT Cannot Overstep Its Authority By Deciding On Merits When It Had Already Concluded Appeal Was Not Maintainable: Bombay High Court
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ITAT Cannot Overstep Its Authority By Deciding On Merits When It Had Already Concluded Appeal Was Not Maintainable: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court stated that ITAT cannot overstep its authority by deciding on merits when it has already concluded an appeal was not maintainable. Aggrieved by the aforementioned communication/order, the BCCI filed an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Before the ITAT, the Revenue submitted that the DIT, by the impugned communication/order had neither cancelled nor withdrawn the …

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, …

Direct Tax Annual Digest 2024: Part I
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Direct Tax Annual Digest 2024: Part I

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ITAT Deletes Additions Against Unsuspecting Investor In A 'Penny Stock' To Make Quick Profit The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the assessee was an unsuspecting investor who transacted in a 'penny stock' with a view to earning a quick profit, and since his involvement in any dubious transaction relating to price rigging or connection with …

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 …

Date Of Assessment Order Recommending Penalty For Accepting Cash Above ₹2 Lakh Not Relevant For Determining Limitation U/S 275 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC
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Date Of Assessment Order Recommending Penalty For Accepting Cash Above ₹2 Lakh Not Relevant For Determining Limitation U/S 275 Of Income Tax Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that the date of the assessment order, wherein an Assessing Officer recommended separate penalty proceedings against the assessee under Section 271DA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for accepting more than ₹2 lakh in cash, is not relevant for determining the limitation period under Section 275. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Vibhu …

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 …

Co-Owner Of Property Not Receiving Income From It Not Liable To Pay Tax On Income From Such Property: Delhi High Court
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Co-Owner Of Property Not Receiving Income From It Not Liable To Pay Tax On Income From Such Property: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that where a property is held jointly but only one co-owner reaps the benefit of income from such property, the other co-owner cannot be held liable to pay tax merely by virtue of co-ownership. This explanation was not accepted by the Assessing Officer, who proceeded to hold that the property would be liable to …

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 …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 20 To January 26, 2025
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Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 20 To January 26, 2025

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Citations 2025 LiveLaw 66 to 2024 LiveLaw 94NOMINAL INDEXM/s Jaiprakash Associates Limited v. M/s NHPC Limited 2025 LiveLaw 66 KBS Industries Ltd & Anr. 2025 LiveLaw 90 VIJENDER GUPTA & ORS v. GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI & ORS 2025 LiveLaw 91 Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax – 1, New Delhi v. DCM Shriram Ltd. 2025 LiveLaw 92 …

Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment
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Delhi HC Rejects Income Tax Director's Appeal U/S 19 Contempt Of Courts Act, Says Appeal Maintainable Only If Order Imposes Punishment

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The Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal preferred by a Director of Income Tax under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. A division bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Manoj Jain observed that in the absence of the contempt court recording a finding of guilt or imposing a punishment, the appeal preferred under Section 19 …

[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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[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 …

[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 …

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 …

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

Rajasthan HC Directs Tax Commissioner To Recall 'Contemptuous Order' Denying Benefit Of Entertainment Tax Scheme To Cinema Theatre
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan HC Directs Tax Commissioner To Recall 'Contemptuous Order' Denying Benefit Of Entertainment Tax Scheme To Cinema Theatre

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The court said, " However, a bare perusal of the order impugned dated 08.09.2016 makes it clear that the Deputy Commissioner, in total contravention to the finding as recorded by the Court in judgment dated 04.04.2014, again held that the petitioner would not be entitled to the benefit of the amended scheme and therefore, affirmed the order dated 05.04.1995. After …

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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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 …

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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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.” …

Commissioner Cannot Use Its Power U/S 107(2) CGST Act To Review Order Passed By Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court
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Commissioner Cannot Use Its Power U/S 107(2) CGST Act To Review Order Passed By Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that a Commissioner under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 cannot, in purported exercise of its powers under Section 107, sit in appeal over an order passed by the Appellate Authority. A division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Dharmesh Sharma ruled, “The Commissioner, while seeking to review an order …

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

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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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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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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, 3 weeks 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 …

Tax Weekly Roundup: November 25 - December 01, 2024
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Tax Weekly Roundup: November 25 - December 01, 2024

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HIGH COURTS Allahabad HC Time Extension Notification Dated 24.04.2023 Valid Only From 31.03.2023, Not Before: Allahabad High Court Case Title: M/s A.V. Review Plea Against SLP Constitutes "Disputed Tax" U/S 2: Delhi High Court Case title: NRA Iron And Steel Pvt Ltd v. Income Tax Department & Ors. S.99A Customs Act | Final Report Containing Audit Findings Can Be Drawn …

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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Finance Act, 2013 | Audit Report Determining Tax Liability Doesn't Bar Eligibility Under Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme: Delhi HC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Finance Act, 2013 | Audit Report Determining Tax Liability Doesn't Bar Eligibility Under Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that an audit report determining liability towards tax dues is not a notice or an order of determination as contemplated under Section 106 of the Finance Act, 2013. Sub-section states that any person may declare his tax dues in respect of which no notice or an order of determination under section 72 or section …

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