[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 an opinion that the order passed by the AO is “erroneous” and “prejudicial to the interests of the Revenue.” If the AO had applied his mind and had arrived at a plausible view, the same would not be amenable to a revision under Section 263 of the Act, the Court clarified. The observation was made while hearing Revenue's appeal against ITAT order which set aside Principal Commissioner's order under Section 263 whereby the AO's order determining assessee's land as “agricultural” and exempt from capital gain was found to be erroneous. It observed, “while invoking the provisions of Section 263 of the Act against the order passed by the AO under Section 143 of the Act, the PCIT emphasized that the AO did not scrutinize the critical documents, particularly those concerned with the claim of the assessee with respect to the land being agricultural in nature and its sale being exempt from capital gains tax.” Court then cited Commissioner of Income Tax v. Sunbeam Auto Ltd.: to highlight the distinction between “lack of inquiry” and “inadequate enquiry” conducted by the AO.

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Income Tax Act | Order Passed By Commissioner U/S 263 Can't Be Construed As Closed Remand, No Need To Challenge Order Separately: Kerala High Court
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Income Tax Act | Order Passed By Commissioner U/S 263 Can't Be Construed As Closed Remand, No Need To Challenge Order Separately: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court stated that the order passed by the Commissioner of Appeals under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act cannot be under any circumstances construed as a closed remand and there is no requirement to challenge the order under Section 263 separately. Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers the Principal Chief Commissioner or Chief …

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 | 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 …

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 …

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 …

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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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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 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 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
2 months, 2 weeks ago

[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 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
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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 …

Reassessment U/S 150 Of Income Tax Act Can't Be Initiated On Mere 'Incidental' Findings Of Appellate Authority: Delhi High Court
2 months, 4 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.” …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Assessing Officer Not Required To Examine Commercial Expediency Of Transaction When Evaluating Assessee's Explanation U/S 68 Of IT Act: Delhi HC
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Assessing Officer Not Required To Examine Commercial Expediency Of Transaction When Evaluating Assessee's Explanation U/S 68 Of IT Act: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has made it clear that once an assessee offers explanation about nature and source of a credit transaction standing in its books, the burden of proof to show that such explanation is unsatisfactory shifts on the Assessing Officer.A division bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Swarana Kanta Sharma further held that in evaluating the transaction so …

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 …

Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC
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Adjudicating Authority's Inaction To Dispose Of Proceedings Can't Be Attributed To Taxpayer In Absence Of Any Malice On His Part: Bombay HC

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The Bombay High Court ruled that when the Revenue Dept. Finding that the Authority had passed the final order after a lapse of more than 16 years from the date of CESTAT's order, the Division Bench of Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe and Justice M.S Sonak observed that such inordinate delay in the conclusion of show cause notice will surely prejudice …

Supreme Court Criticises ICICI Bank For Not Defreezing Newsclick's Bank Accounts Despite Stay On Tax Recovery Steps
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Criticises ICICI Bank For Not Defreezing Newsclick's Bank Accounts Despite Stay On Tax Recovery Steps

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By an order dated August 9, the Court disposed of a plea filed by NewsClick for a stay on the income tax demand and directed that pending disposal of the appeal filed before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, there shall be a stay of further recovery of an outstanding amount. The division bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar …

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 …

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 …

Consequential Order Passed By Assessing Authority Beyond Terms Of Remand By Commissioner Is Unacceptable: Kerala High Court
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Consequential Order Passed By Assessing Authority Beyond Terms Of Remand By Commissioner Is Unacceptable: Kerala High Court

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The Division Bench of Kerala High Court comprising Justices A.K. observed that “the concern of the Assessing Authority, while passing a consequential order, has to be limited to those specific issues that have been remanded to it for consideration by the Commissioner……….” Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 empowers the Commissioner of Income Tax to revise any order …

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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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 …

High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law
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High Court Allows Writ Petition to Challenge District Judge's Interpretation of Law

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The Delhi High Court has allowed a writ petition filed under Article 227 to overturn the order of the District Judge dismissing a Section 34 petition. The Court observed that the interpretation of Section 42 of the A&C Act by the District Judge was completely erroneous and that the petition could only have been filed in the High Court. The …

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

Mistake In Calculation Of Tax As Per Sec 115BBE Can Be Rectified U/s 154 And Not U/s 263: Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Revision Made By PCIT
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Mistake In Calculation Of Tax As Per Sec 115BBE Can Be Rectified U/s 154 And Not U/s 263: Ahmedabad ITAT Quashes Revision Made By PCIT

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Finding that all the additions made by the Assessing Officer u/s 68 r/w/s 115BBE are in consonance with the Income Tax Statute, the Ahmedabad ITAT quashed the revisional exercise of power by the PCIT u/s 263. The power under section 263 of the Income tax Act can be exercised where the order of the Assessing Officer is erroneous and prejudicial …

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

Once Revision Order Become Final, No Question Of Passing Another Order Will Arise: Meghalaya High Court
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Once Revision Order Become Final, No Question Of Passing Another Order Will Arise: Meghalaya High Court

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The Meghalaya High Court has held that once the revision order becomes final, no question of passing another order will arise.The bench of Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan and Justice W. Diengdoh has observed that the Assessing Officer had passed an order under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which was set aside by the Principal Commissioner of Income …

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 …

Revisionary Power Can't Be Invoked On Allegation Of Improper Inquiry By AO: Delhi ITAT
9 months, 1 week ago

Revisionary Power Can't Be Invoked On Allegation Of Improper Inquiry By AO: Delhi ITAT

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The Delhi Bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has held that the assessment order cannot be held to be erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of revenue merely on the allegation that the Assessing Officer has not made an inquiry and verification with regard to cash deposits as well as scrap sales.The bench of Saktijit Dey and Naveen Chandra. The …

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

UPVAT | Computation Of Correct ITC Be Examined By Assessing Authority Not Later Than Stage Of Making Regular Assessment Order: Allahabad High Court
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UPVAT | Computation Of Correct ITC Be Examined By Assessing Authority Not Later Than Stage Of Making Regular Assessment Order: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that computation of correct input tax credit can only be done till the passing of the regular assessment order by the Assessing Authority and not at a later stage. Section 29 of the UPVAT Act empowers the Assessing Authority to initiate reassessment proceedings against an assesee if there is “reason to believe” that whole …

AO Can't Draw An Adverse Inference For Mere Non-Response From Directors To Notices: Calcutta High Court
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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