Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 31 March To 6 April 2024
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Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 31 March To 6 April 2024

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Delhi High Court Case Title: Valley Iron & Steel Co.Ltd Versus PCIT The Delhi High Court has held that income tax additions made towards unsubstantiated share capital are eligible for deduction under Section 80-IC of the Income Tax Act. Case Title: Senapati Santaji Ghorpade Sugar Factory Versus Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax The Bombay High Court has held that retrospective legislation cannot affect the vested rights of the assessee. Case Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 219 Case Title: M/S Sree Narayana Guru Memorial Educational And Cultural Trust Versus The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax The Kerala High Court has held that assessments can be reopened based on audit objections under a new reassessment regime. Case Title: The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax Versus Gracy Babu The Kerala High Court has held that consideration received by trustees for such relinquishment of trusteeship cannot be treated as a capital receipt for the purposes of assessing it under the head of capital gains; the consideration will have to be treated as the individual income of the assessees and assessed accordingly under the appropriate head.

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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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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
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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
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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. …

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
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[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 …

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

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024
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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: November 25 - December 01, 2024

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Nominal Index State of Kerala v Jayakrishnaraj G, 2024 LiveLaw 748 Baburaj Jacob v State of Kerala and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 749 The Federal Bank Ltd. v The Additional/ Joint/ Dputy/ Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, 2024 LiveLaw 750 Pooja Anand v Ashokan K. and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 751 Georgekutty C X v Chairman and Managing Director, KSEB, 2024 LiveLaw …

Tax Weekly Roundup: November 18 - November 24, 2024
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Tax Weekly Roundup: November 18 - November 24, 2024

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SUPREME COURT Mobile Towers & Pre-Fabricated Buildings Moveable Properties, Qualify As 'Capital Goods' For CENVAT Credit : Supreme Court Case title: M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, PUNE Case no. The Court also found substance in State's argument that part of revenue is lost when vehicle is purchased from outside the State and therefore, it held, …

Tax Weekly Roundup: November 18 - November 24, 2024
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Tax Weekly Roundup: November 18 - November 24, 2024

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SUPREME COURT Mobile Towers & Pre-Fabricated Buildings Moveable Properties, Qualify As 'Capital Goods' For CENVAT Credit : Supreme Court Case title: M/S BHARTI AIRTEL LTD. v. THE COMMISSIONER OF CENTRAL EXCISE, PUNE Case no. The Court also found substance in State's argument that part of revenue is lost when vehicle is purchased from outside the State and therefore, it held, …

Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court
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Recourse To Section 147 Of Income Tax Act Not Barred In Cases Where Assessing Officer Is Empowered To Proceed U/S 153C: Delhi High Court

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S.153C Income Tax Act doesn't bar AO's jurisdiction to reopen assessment u/S 147 when information against assessee is received from search conducted on another person: Delhi High CourtThe Delhi High Court has held that Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 does not by itself preclude an Assessing Officer from reopening assessments under Section 147/148 of the Act, on …

Income From Sale Of Immovable Properties To Be Treated As 'Capital Gains,' Not 'Business Income': Kerala High Court
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Income From Sale Of Immovable Properties To Be Treated As 'Capital Gains,' Not 'Business Income': Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has stated that income from the sale of immovable properties is to be treated as 'capital gains,' not 'business income' for taxation purposes. Jayakumar observed that “the requirement of ensuring uniformity and consistency in tax assessments cannot be overlooked, especially while categorizing the nature of the activity carried on by an assessee to earn its income …

When Is Action For Imposition Of Penalty 'Initiated' U/S 271C Of Income Tax Act For Failure To Deduct Tax At Source: Delhi HC Explains
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When Is Action For Imposition Of Penalty 'Initiated' U/S 271C Of Income Tax Act For Failure To Deduct Tax At Source: Delhi HC Explains

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The Delhi High Court recently explained when an action for imposition of penalty under Section 271C of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can be said to have been “initiated”. At the outset, the High Court noted that when a penalty proceeding can be stated to be initiated is squarely covered in favour of the assessee by Principal Commissioner of Income …

[S.263 IT Act] Revisionary Power Can Be Invoked When Order Meets Twin Conditions Of Being Erroneous, Prejudicial To Interest Of Revenue: Delhi HC
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[S.263 IT Act] Revisionary Power Can Be Invoked When Order Meets Twin Conditions Of Being Erroneous, Prejudicial To Interest Of Revenue: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has held that in order to invoke Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Principal Commissioner must satisfy “twin conditions”, i.e. A division bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Swarana Kanta Sharma observed, “Twin conditions have to be met for assuming jurisdiction under Section 263 of the Act, and the PCIT has to form …

Entry Made In Dispatch Register Is Not Primary Evidence To Prove Service Of Notice On Assessee: Orissa High Court
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Entry Made In Dispatch Register Is Not Primary Evidence To Prove Service Of Notice On Assessee: Orissa High Court

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The Orissa High Court has made it clear that an entry in the dispatch register maintained by the Revenue is not primary evidence to show service of notice on an assessee. At the outset, the High Court division bench of Justices Arindam Sinha and MS Sahoo observed, “Entry made in the system is not primary evidence. In light of the …

[Income Tax] Assessing Authority Can't Reassess Prior Years Without Inquiry While Determining Relevant Year's Assessment: Kerala High Court
1 month, 1 week ago

[Income Tax] Assessing Authority Can't Reassess Prior Years Without Inquiry While Determining Relevant Year's Assessment: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court stated that while determining the assessment of relevant years assessing authority cannot determine the assessment for earlier years without enquiry. observed that “…….we fail to understand how the assessing authority, as well as the First Appellate Authority, while considering assessment proceedings for the assessment years 2011-12 could have embarked upon an enquiry with regard to the …

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
1 month, 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 …

Word 'Approved' By PCCIT For Reopening Of Assessment Not Enough, Reasons Necessary, Delhi High Court
4 months ago

Word 'Approved' By PCCIT For Reopening Of Assessment Not Enough, Reasons Necessary, Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that mere appending of the word “approved” by the PCCIT while granting approval under Section 151 of the Income Tax Act to the reopening under Section 148 is not enough.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Ravinder Dudeja has observed that while the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax is not required to …

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 11 To 17 August 2024
4 months ago

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 11 To 17 August 2024

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Delhi High Court Failure Of Dept. Value Of Shares Allotted Under Employees Stock Purchase Scheme Can't Be Treated As Perquisite As Per Sec 17: Delhi High Court Case Title: Ravi Kumar Sinha vs. CIT While emphasizing that no tax can be levied on notional income, the Delhi High Court held that Valuation Report obtained by employer could have no application …

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment As Income Tax Dept. Failed To Hold Proper Investigation
4 months, 1 week ago

Rajasthan High Court Quashes Income Tax Reassessment As Income Tax Dept. Failed To Hold Proper Investigation

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The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court has quashed the income tax reassessment and held that the Income Tax Department had not done any investigation or held an inquiry. The bench of Justice Avneesh Jhingan and Justice Ashutosh Kumar has observed that the additions were made solely based on the order passed by the AO determining the value of …

Income Tax Additions Can't Be Based On Generalised Report By Investigation Wing: ITAT
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Income Tax Additions Can't Be Based On Generalised Report By Investigation Wing: ITAT

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The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that income tax additions cannot be based on the generalized report given by the Investigation wing.The bench of Anikesh Banerjee and B.R. The Mumbai Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that income tax additions cannot be based on the generalized report given by the Investigation wing. The AO …

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 4 To 10 August 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 4 To 10 August 2024

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Delhi High Court Amendment In Section 153C Income Tax Act Can't Be Interpreted For Revival Of Already Time Barred Proceedings: Delhi High Court Case Title: PCIT Versus Karina Airlines International Ltd. Reopening Based On Entirely New Material Deprives Taxpayer's Right To Object To Re-Assessment: Delhi High Court Case Title: Banyan Real Estate Fund Mauritius Verses Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax …

AO Can't Disregard ITAT's Direction To Re-examine Issue By Referring To CBDT Circular: Delhi High Court
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AO Can't Disregard ITAT's Direction To Re-examine Issue By Referring To CBDT Circular: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that the assessing officer cannot disregard the direction of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to re-examine the issue by referring to the circular issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Ravinder Dudeja has observed that since the additional grounds had come to be accepted by the …

Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: 21 To 27 July 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: 21 To 27 July 2024

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Supreme Court Customs Act | Owner Of Goods Liable To Pay Customs Duty Even After Confiscated Goods Are Redeemed Paying Fine : Supreme Court Case Title: M/S Navayuga Engineering Co. Ltd. Madras High Court Interest Can't Be Demanded When Entire Stamp Duty Paid During Pendency Of Appeal: Madras High Court Case Title: The Chief Revenue Controlling Authority Chennai Versus R.Muniyandi …

Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 21 To 27 July 2024
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Direct Tax Weekly Round-Up: 21 To 27 July 2024

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Supreme Court State Not Liable To Collect Tax At Source While Giving Contractors Permit To Vend Liquor At Fixed Retail Price : Supreme Court Case Details : THE EXCISE COMMISSIONER KARNATAKA & ANR. Services Provided Outside To Indian Customers In Connection With Right To Use Of Process Can't Be Taxed : Delhi High Court Case Title: The Commissioner Of Income …

Tax Effect In Appeals Below Monetary Limit Of Rs.1 Crore; Kerala High Court Dismisses ​​Dept's Appeal
5 months, 1 week ago

Tax Effect In Appeals Below Monetary Limit Of Rs.1 Crore; Kerala High Court Dismisses ​​Dept's Appeal

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The Kerala High Court has held that the tax effect in the appeals filed by the income tax department pertaining to assessment years 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, and 2010–11 is well below the monetary limit of Rs. 3 of 2018 issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, appeals cannot be maintained by the revenue before the High Court if …

Order Of ITSC Final And Conclusive For AY For Which Application Has Been Filed: Delhi High Court
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Indirect Tax Cases Monthly Round Up: June 2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indirect Tax Cases Monthly Round Up: June 2024

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Bombay High Court Non-Communication Of SCN To Call Book Is Fatal; Bombay High Court Quashes SCNs Against ICICI Home Finance Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 305 Case Title: ICICI Home Finance Company Ltd. Slump Sale Doesn't Amount To Sale Of Goods Within MVAT Act: Bombay High Court Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 306 Case Title: Piramal Enterprises Limited Versus The State of Maharashtra The …

Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: 23 To 29 June 2024
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Indirect Tax Weekly Round-Up: 23 To 29 June 2024

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Bombay High Court The Bombay High Court, while noting the discrepancies between the dates of creation and signing of the assessment order, quashed the Maharashtra Value Added Tax Act Order, which was passed beyond the limitation period of 4 years. CESTAT Penalty Can't Be Levied When Extended Limitation Period Is Not Invokable: Chandigarh CESTAT Case Title: M/s P S Construction …

Credit Available On Advance Tax Paid For Stock-Transferred: Kerala High Court
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Credit Available On Advance Tax Paid For Stock-Transferred: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has held that the petitioner will be entitled to credit for the entire amount paid in terms of Circular No. 50/2006 and the definition of input tax in Section 2 of the KVAT Act indicates that the tax paid in terms of Circular No. In a notice issued to the petitioner under Section 25 of the …

Absence Of Incriminating Materials, AO Not Empowered To Reopen Assessments In Block Period Of Six Years: Kerala High Court
6 months ago

Absence Of Incriminating Materials, AO Not Empowered To Reopen Assessments In Block Period Of Six Years: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court has held that based on the material obtained during the search, the Assessing Officer, who gets the jurisdiction to re-open the assessments, can do so in respect of the individual assessment years comprised in the block period of six years only if the material obtained during the search under Section 132 of the Income Tax Act, …

Submission Of Form-67 Is Not Mandatory For Availing Foreign Tax Credit: Delhi ITAT
6 months ago

Submission Of Form-67 Is Not Mandatory For Availing Foreign Tax Credit: Delhi ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that submission of Form-67 is not mandatory for availing foreign tax credit.The bench of Sudhir Pareek and S. Rifaur Rahman has observed that filing Form-67 is a procedural or directory requirement and is not a mandatory requirement. The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that submission of …

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 02 To 08 June 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 02 To 08 June 2024

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Delhi High Court Once Issue Of Arm's Length Remuneration Settled By TPO, Question Of Ascertaining Existence Of PE Is Academic; Delhi High Court Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Case Title: Progress Rail Locomotive Inc. Exemption Allowable On Donations Made By One Charitable Trust To Other Charitable Institutions For Temporary Period: Delhi High Court Case Title: Commissioner Of Income Tax Versus M/S Jamnalal …

Exemption Allowable On Donations Made By One Charitable Trust To Other Charitable Institutions For Temporary Period: Delhi High Court
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Exemption Allowable On Donations Made By One Charitable Trust To Other Charitable Institutions For Temporary Period: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that exemption is allowable on donations made by one charitable trust to other charitable institutions for a temporary period.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has observed that Section 11 of the Income Tax Act and the adverse consequences would have been attracted provided the incomes so accumulated were diverted …

Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 71(3A) Income Tax Act; Dismisses Petition Challenging Rs. 2 Lakh Cap On House Property Income Set-Off
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi HC Upholds Constitutional Validity Of Section 71(3A) Income Tax Act; Dismisses Petition Challenging Rs. 2 Lakh Cap On House Property Income Set-Off

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The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 31 of the Finance Act, 2017. Since the house was constructed using borrowed capital, under Section 24 of the Income Tax Act, the interest payable on such capital was eligible for deduction from the head “Income from house property.” The income chargeable under this head was …

Indirect Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 May To 01 June 2024
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Indirect Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 26 May To 01 June 2024

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Madras High Court No Embargo On Commercial Tax Dept. Allahabad High Court S.75 CGST | Allahabad HC Directs Commissioner To Take Disciplinary Action Against Adjudicating Authorities Violating PONJ Without Justifiable Reasons Case Title: Ns Agro And Engineering Products v. State of U.P. Franchise Agreement Granted Non-Exclusive Licence Rather Than Transfer Of Right To Use Goods, VAT Not Payable: Allahabad High …

Direct Taxes Weekly Round-Up: 19 To 25 May 2024
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Direct Taxes Weekly Round-Up: 19 To 25 May 2024

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Delhi High Court Case Title: PT Bukaka Teknik Utama Versus Commissioner Of Income Tax, Delhi - 2 The Delhi High Court has held that the assessee can't be obstructed from availing of the benefits of the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Act, 2020 even where the time limit for an appeal has not expired. Case Title: New Delhi Television Limited …

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 13 To May 19, 2024
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Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 13 To May 19, 2024

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Citations 2024 LiveLaw 580 to 2024 LiveLaw 604NOMINAL INDEXANJALI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND SCIENCE THROUGH ITS FOUNDER -CUM-CHAIRMAN DEVENDRA GUPTA v. DR. MONTU M. PATEL PRESIDENT PHARMACY COUNCIL OF INDIA & ANR. Salasar Synthetics 2024 LiveLaw 593 Tipping Mr Pink Private Limited Vs Tipping Mr Pink Private Limited 2024 LiveLaw 594 Deepak Maurya Vs Saraswathi Supari Processing Unit & Ors …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 6 – May 12, 2024
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 6 – May 12, 2024

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Nominal Index Neeraj Bhardhwaj v. State of Haryana & Ors. Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 150 Bhupinder Singh Hooda v. State of Haryana and others Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 151 Vijender v. State of Haryana Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 152 Reports 'Can Only Imagine Plight Of Students Being Taught By Unqualified Persons': Punjab & Haryana HC Calls For Action Against Profs Without Minimum UGC …

S.144B(6) Income Tax Act | If Assessee “Requests” Then Opportunity Of Personal Hearing Is Mandatory, Not Optional: Allahabad High Court
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S.144B(6) Income Tax Act | If Assessee “Requests” Then Opportunity Of Personal Hearing Is Mandatory, Not Optional: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that opportunity of personal hearing is mandatory under Section 144B and of the Income Tax Act, 1961 when show cause notice is issued regarding why assessment may not be completed as proposed. The bench comprising of Justice Saumitra Dayal Singh and Justice Donadi Ramesh held that “the word "request" used under Section 144B and …

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 5 To 11 May 2024
7 months, 1 week ago

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 5 To 11 May 2024

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Supreme Court Case Name- All India Bank Officers' Confederation Vs The Regional Manager, Central Bank Of India & Others Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 352 A Division bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta while deciding a Civil Appeal in the case of All India Bank Officers' Confederation Vs The Regional Manager, Central Bank …

AO Can't Draw An Adverse Inference For Mere Non-Response From Directors To Notices: Calcutta High Court
7 months, 1 week ago

AO Can't Draw An Adverse Inference For Mere Non-Response From Directors To Notices: Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court, while deciding whether the addition made under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was justified or not, held that only because the directors failed to respond to the notices issued, the Assessing Officer could draw an adverse inference.The bench of Chief Justice T.S. The Calcutta High Court, while deciding whether the addition made under …

I-T Authority Fails To Consider Reason For Difference In Sale Consideration & Stamp Duty: Mumbai ITAT Deletes Penalty Levied U/s 270A For Under-Reporting Of Income
7 months, 2 weeks ago

I-T Authority Fails To Consider Reason For Difference In Sale Consideration & Stamp Duty: Mumbai ITAT Deletes Penalty Levied U/s 270A For Under-Reporting Of Income

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Noting that neither the Assessing Officer nor the CIT have taken into consideration the explanation offered by the Assessee during the assessment proceedings in relation to the difference in the sale consideration and the stamp duty valuation of immovable property, the Mumbai ITAT deleted the penalty levied u/s 270A of the Income tax Act for under-reporting of income. Accordingly, the …

Income Tax Authority Should Refrain From Over Analysis Which Leads To Paralysis Of Justice: Bombay High Court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Income Tax Authority Should Refrain From Over Analysis Which Leads To Paralysis Of Justice: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court, while setting aside the order of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, held that the authority should refrain from overanalyzing, which leads to paralysis of justice.The bench of Justice K. R. Shriram and Justice Neela Gokhale has observed that the ITAT failed to appreciate the spirit in which the order dated August 23, 2022, was passed by …

Section 54F Does Not Envisage That Sale Consideration Obtained From Original Capital Asset Is Mandatorily Utilized For Meeting Cost Of New Asset: Delhi ITAT
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Section 54F Does Not Envisage That Sale Consideration Obtained From Original Capital Asset Is Mandatorily Utilized For Meeting Cost Of New Asset: Delhi ITAT

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While allowing deduction u/s 54 of the Income tax Act, the New Delhi ITAT explained that under the light of section 54, exemption of capital gain from being charged to income tax as income of the previous year is attracted when another residential house has been purchased within one year before or two years after the date of transfer or …

[Central Excise Act] Mandatory Pre-Deposit U/S 35F For Filing Appeal Before CESTAT Can't Be Waived In Writ Jurisdiction: Allahabad High Court
7 months, 4 weeks ago

[Central Excise Act] Mandatory Pre-Deposit U/S 35F For Filing Appeal Before CESTAT Can't Be Waived In Writ Jurisdiction: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that mandatory condition of pre-deposit prescribed under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act for filing appeals before the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal cannot be waived under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Alternatively, petitioner prayed for waiver of mandatory pre-deposit under Section 35F of the Central Excise Act while …

[Income Tax Act] Supreme Court Decision In UOI v. Ashish Agarwal Applicable To Parties Who Challenged Notice U/S 148: Allahabad High Court
8 months ago

[Income Tax Act] Supreme Court Decision In UOI v. Ashish Agarwal Applicable To Parties Who Challenged Notice U/S 148: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that Supreme Court in Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal had not issued a general mandamus quashing all notices issued under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. In Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal, the Union Government had challenged the order of the Allahabad High Court quashing the reassessment notices issued by …

Failure Of Dept. To Comply With ITAT's Order: Delhi High Court Directs Dept. To Remove Demands, Penalty From ITBA portal
8 months ago

Failure Of Dept. To Comply With ITAT's Order: Delhi High Court Directs Dept. To Remove Demands, Penalty From ITBA portal

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The Delhi High Court has held that the Department has failed to comply with Income Tax Appellate Tribunal's Order in passing a fresh assessment order within the stipulated time.The bench of Justice Yashwant Varma and Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav has observed that the underlying rationale of the Legislature behind the enactment of Section 153 of the Income Tax Act and …

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 08 To April 14, 2024
8 months ago

Bombay High Court Weekly Round-Up: April 08 To April 14, 2024

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Nominal Index Kalpita Arun Lanjekar v. Income Tax Officer 2024 LiveLaw 188 PCIT v. M/s. 2024 LiveLaw 198 Anand Narayan Sakpal v. State of Maharashtra 2024 LiveLaw 199 Reports/Judgments Case Title: Kalpita Arun Lanjekar v. Income Tax Officer Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 188 The Bombay High Court quashed a reassessment order against a housewife when the alleged investment was made by …

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 7 April To 13 April 2024
8 months, 1 week ago

Direct Tax Cases Weekly Round-Up: 7 April To 13 April 2024

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Delhi High Court Case Title: Agra Portfolio Pvt. Case Title: Saksham Commodities Limited Versus Income Tax Officer The Delhi High Court has held that a reopening or abatement would be triggered only upon the discovery of material that is likely to “have a bearing on the determination of the total income” and would have to be examined bearing in mind …

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