SMT POOJA SEKHARI,NEW DELHI vs. ACIT, NEW DELHI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal found that the assessees had provided documentary evidence to support their claim of agricultural operations on the land. The additions made by the Assessing Officer regarding capital gains were deleted, and the appeals were allowed on merit.
What were the facts?
During a search operation, documents belonging to the assessees were found, leading to notices under Section 153A of the Income Tax Act. The assessees had sold agricultural land, and the Assessing Officer made additions regarding capital gains, considering the land as not agricultural. The assessees contended that the land was agricultural and met the statutory conditions.
What were the issues?
Whether the land sold was agricultural land for the purpose of capital gains exemption and whether the assessment proceedings under Section 153A were valid.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI “C” BENCH: NEW DELHI (THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING)
BEFORE SHRI G.S.PANNU, PRESIDENT & SHRI KUL BHARAT, JUDICIAL MEMBER
ITA Nos.5312 & 5313/Del/2014 Assessment Years : 2009-10 & 2010-11 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Village Central Circle-17, Satbari, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 New Delhi. PAN-AOJPS4139K APPELLANT RESPONDENT
ITA Nos.5360 & 5361/Del/2014 & 1766/Del/2017 Assessment Years : 2009-10, 2010-2011, 2010-11 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Village Central Circle-17, Satbari, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 New Delhi. PAN-AOJPS4220H APPELLANT RESPONDENT
ITA Nos.5294/Del/2014 Assessment Year : 2010-11 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Village Central Circle-17, Satbari, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 New Delhi. PAN-AAOPG3103G APPELLANT RESPONDENT Assessment Year : 2010-11 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Village Central Circle-15, Satbari, Mehrauli, New Delhi-110030 New Delhi. PAN-AAOPG3103G APPELLANT RESPONDENT
ITA Nos.5362 & 5363/Del/2014 Assessment Years : 2009-10 & 2010-11 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Village Central Circle-17, Satbari, M
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