S.148 Income Tax| For Assumption Of Jurisdiction Satisfaction Needs To Be Bonafide, No Need To Record “Reason To Believe”: Allahabad High Court
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S.148 Income Tax| For Assumption Of Jurisdiction Satisfaction Needs To Be Bonafide, No Need To Record “Reason To Believe”: Allahabad High Court

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The Allahabad High Court has held that under the new law, it is not necessary for the assessing authority to record “reasons to believe”. The Court held that the assessing authorities are only required to record bonafide satisfaction regarding escapement of income for assuming jurisdiction under the Income Tax Act, 1961. A bonafide satisfaction reached as to escapement of income made suffice the test of valid assumption of jurisdiction.” Petitioner challenged the he reassessment proceedings initiated against the petitioner under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act on grounds that the notice Sunder Section 148A was issued based on certain cash purchases made by the petitioner. Though the petitioner relied on audited balance sheet, tax audit report, income tax return, purchases ledger account, ledger account of M/s Bait-Al-Tamurat and bank statements in its reply, the Assessing Authority rejected the reply on a separate ground that the purchases were outside the books of accounts. The Court held that “for the purposes of assumption of jurisdiction, all that is required to be seen is, if the satisfaction is bonafide.” Since there was no objection to the existence of information regarding purchases, the Court held that all pleas raised by the petitioner could be examined in reassessment proceedings.

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Burden Is On Assessee To Show Entitlement For Capital Gains Tax Exemption On Sale Of Agricultural Land: Kerala High Court
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Burden Is On Assessee To Show Entitlement For Capital Gains Tax Exemption On Sale Of Agricultural Land: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court stated that burden of proof is on assessee to prove that he is entitled to capital gains tax exemption on sale of agricultural land. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Easwaran S. observed that “it is significant in this regard to observe that the claim of the assessee, being for exemption from the levy of income tax as applicable …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

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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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 …

Proceedings Initiated Against Income Tax Assessee After His Death Cannot Be Continued Against Legal Representative: Karnataka HC
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Proceedings Initiated Against Income Tax Assessee After His Death Cannot Be Continued Against Legal Representative: Karnataka HC

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The Karnataka High Court has said proceedings initiated against an Income Tax Assessee by issuing notice after his demise cannot be continued against his/her legal representative. A division bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice G Basavaraja said, “Had the proceedings been initiated against the Assessee during his lifetime, they could have continued against the legal representatives of the …

[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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 …

Compounding Of Offences Allowed Under IT Act, HC's Inherent Jurisdiction U/S 482 CrPC Cannot Be Invoked For Quashing: Orissa HC
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Compounding Of Offences Allowed Under IT Act, HC's Inherent Jurisdiction U/S 482 CrPC Cannot Be Invoked For Quashing: Orissa HC

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The Orissa High Court has refused to entertain a petition filed for quashing the offence under Sections 276 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, stating that the Petitioner-accused should have sought compounding of the offence. Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra observed, “In the present regime, where the compounding of the offence is permissible, the jurisdiction of this Court under Section 482 …

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 …

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 …

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.” …

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

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

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

S.68 IT Act | Whether Assessee Discharged Burden To Substantiate Identity & Genuineness Of Share Application Money Is 'Question Of Fact', Not Law: Gauhati HC
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S.68 IT Act | Whether Assessee Discharged Burden To Substantiate Identity & Genuineness Of Share Application Money Is 'Question Of Fact', Not Law: Gauhati HC

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The Gauhati High Court refused to entertain an appeal with respect to genuineness of credit received by an assessee from share application money, holding that the same would require it to venture into factual matrix of the case which is beyond its jurisdiction under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The appeal was preferred by the Revenue, following …

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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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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 …

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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 …

Appeals U/S 260A Of Income Tax Act Not Sustainable In Absence Of Perversity In Tribunal's Fact Finding: Allahabad High Court
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Appeals U/S 260A Of Income Tax Act Not Sustainable In Absence Of Perversity In Tribunal's Fact Finding: Allahabad High Court

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While entertaining an Income Tax Appeal, the Allahabad High Court has held that an appeal under Section 260A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 cannot be sustained without establishing a perversity with the fact finding of the Tribunal. A catena of Supreme Court judgments have concluded that in relation to facts, no substantial question of law would arise unless the …

[Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Act] Review Plea Against SLP Constitutes "Disputed Tax" U/S 2(i)(j): Delhi High Court
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[Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Act] Review Plea Against SLP Constitutes "Disputed Tax" U/S 2(i)(j): Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that a review petition, against the orders passed in SLP by the Supreme Court, is “Disputed Tax” under Section 2 of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 and the review petitioner would be eligible to take benefit of “Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme”. Section 2 defines disputed tax in relation to Appeal, Writ …

[Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Act] Review Plea Against SLP Constitutes "Disputed Tax" U/S 2(i)(j): Delhi High Court
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[Direct Tax Vivaad Se Vishwas Act] Review Plea Against SLP Constitutes "Disputed Tax" U/S 2(i)(j): Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has held that a review petition, against the orders passed in SLP by the Supreme Court, is “Disputed Tax” under Section 2 of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Act, 2020 and the review petitioner would be eligible to take benefit of “Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme”. Section 2 defines disputed tax in relation to Appeal, Writ …

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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, …

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Tax Weekly Roundup: November 18 - November 24, 2024

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Not Considering Income Tax Assessee's Request For Personal Hearing Violates Natural Justice: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court held that the income tax authorities, by not considering a request for personal hearing has violated the principles of natural justice. The fundamental principle is that no one should be condemned unheard.” The Income Tax authority had passed a draft assessment and issued a show cause notice against Federal Bank asking why the assessment should not …

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 …

Taxpayers Can't Seek Writ Remedy By Bypassing Statutory Requirements Of Pre-Deposit: Bombay High Court
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Taxpayers Can't Seek Writ Remedy By Bypassing Statutory Requirements Of Pre-Deposit: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court held that circumstances in which the appeals require some percentage of the demanded tax to be pre-deposited, do not render the appellate remedies any less efficacious. Facts of the case: The Petitioner/ Assessee approached the High Court challenging the show cause notices demanding goods & services tax, to the extent they pertain to service tax demands …

Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court
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Writ Courts Shall Not Act As Court Of Appeal Against Decision Of Lower Court Or Tribunals To Correct Errors Of Fact: Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court recently clarified that writ courts shall not trench upon an alternate remedy provided by statute for granting any relief, by assuming jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution. Similarly, writ courts shall not act as a court of appeal against the decision of the lower court or Tribunals, to correct errors of fact, observed the Division …

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 …

GST | Assessee Entitled To Fresh Notice If Initial Notice U/S 73 Was Missed Due To Being Uploaded Under 'Additional Notices' Tab: Allahabad HC
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GST | Assessee Entitled To Fresh Notice If Initial Notice U/S 73 Was Missed Due To Being Uploaded Under 'Additional Notices' Tab: Allahabad HC

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The Allahabad High Court has held that an assessee is entitled to fresh notices demanding unpaid tax or short tax under Section 73 of the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, if the initial notices were not duly communicated to the assessee. Ltd. v. State of UP whereby “benefit of doubt” was given to the assessee since notices issued to …

[Income Tax] Assessing Authority Can't Reassess Prior Years Without Inquiry While Determining Relevant Year's Assessment: Kerala High Court
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[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
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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 Rejects Income Tax Appeal, Finds No Escapement of Rs. 3.25 Crore
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High Court Rejects Income Tax Appeal, Finds No Escapement of Rs. 3.25 Crore

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The Gujarat High Court has ruled that there cannot be any income escapement by the assessee if there is no unexplained amount in the bank statement on record. The court observed that the reason given by the assessing officer for alleged escapement of Rs.3,25,00,000/- is not sustainable since there is no unexplained amount in the bank statement on record since …

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 …

Income Declaration Scheme 2016, Assessee Deposited Amount, Dept. Claim Erroneous; Bombay High Court
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Income Declaration Scheme 2016, Assessee Deposited Amount, Dept. Claim Erroneous; Bombay High Court

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The Bombay High Court has directed the department to issue certificates as the assessee deposited all amounts under the Income Declaration Scheme, 2016.The bench of Justice G. S. Kulkarni and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan has observed that the petitioner or assessee in fact complied with all the requirements under the IDS, and the appropriate amount of tax deposited is sufficient to. …

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

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