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The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal, acknowledging the assessee's explanation and the Revenue's no objection. The matter was set aside to the Assessing Officer for fresh assessment with a cost.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee had settled the dispute by paying the disputed amount under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024. Consequently, the appeal filed by the Revenue was rendered infructuous and was disposed of.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee had opted for settlement under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme and had discharged the determined tax liability. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed as withdrawn.
The Tribunal found that the NFAC had dismissed the appeal without granting proper opportunities to the assessee. Therefore, to provide natural justice, the matter was set aside to the Jurisdictional AO for a fresh order.
The tribunal noted that the assessee had paid the disputed tax under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme and the Revenue had no objection to the withdrawal.
The Tribunal held that the appeal filed by the Revenue was not maintainable because the tax effect involved was below the revised monetary limit of Rs. 60 Lacs stipulated in CBDT Circular No. 09/2024 dated 17th September, 2024. The Circular explicitly states that the revised monetary limits apply to pending appeals, which should accordingly be withdrawn. Therefore, the appeal was liable to be withdrawn by the Revenue and treated as dismissed. The Tribunal granted the Revenue liberty to approach the Tribunal again if it was found that the case was covered under any of the exceptions mentioned in the said Circular. The specific issue of the addition of seized cash of Rs. 27,13,006/- was not decided on merits.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal without properly considering the additional evidence and without a remand report, thus violating principles of natural justice. The assessment order and the CIT(A)'s order were set aside.
The CIT(A) allowed the appeal, holding that the ad-hoc disallowance was unsustainable without specific defects. The Tribunal found that the CIT(A) correctly admitted additional evidence via a remand report and that the AO's own report did not justify the disallowance. The Revenue's appeal was dismissed.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) passed an ex-parte order without adequately addressing the assessee's contentions and merely reproduced the AO's findings. The assessee's specific request for adjournment, seeking time due to the potential implementation of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme 2024, was not considered by the CIT(A). This denial of a fair opportunity to be heard violates the principles of natural justice. Furthermore, the Tribunal noted that the explanations and supporting documents furnished by the assessee, including bank statements, books of accounts, and balance sheets, were not properly examined by the AO. The issues regarding unexplained cash deposits, credit card payments, and unsecured loans were not adequately addressed. The Tribunal concluded that the assessment was completed without providing a reasonable opportunity to the assessee and without properly examining the documentary evidence. Therefore, the Tribunal set aside the order of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the file of the AO for fresh adjudication, with a direction to grant the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard and sufficient time to furnish necessary evidence. The appeal was allowed for statistical purposes.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had discharged the onus by producing necessary evidence, and the Revenue failed to rebut it with substantive material. The AO did not provide direct evidence of price rigging or collusion.
The Tribunal found that the CIT(E) may not have considered the assessee's reply filed on 21.08.2024. Therefore, the matter was set aside to the CIT(E) to re-adjudicate after considering the submitted reply.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal found that the assessee had physically submitted the required information, which the CIT(E) seemingly failed to consider. Therefore, the tribunal set aside the matter to the CIT(E) for re-adjudication after duly considering the assessee's reply and providing further opportunity if needed.
The Tribunal held that the PCIT erred in invoking Section 263 as the Assessing Officer had made sufficient inquiry and taken a conscious decision. The PCIT cannot substitute its own opinion for that of the Assessing Officer when the latter has applied his mind.
The Tribunal treated the present appeal as infructuous. It directed the CIT(A) to consider the assessment order and the CIT(A)'s order on the revised assessment in finalizing the pending appeal. A cost of Rs.1000 was imposed on the AR for failing to adhere to dress regulations.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) failed to consider the additional evidence filed by the assessee and did not adjudicate the matter properly. Therefore, the case was remanded back to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal held that the AO failed to prove that the disputed bank account belonged to the assessee. Therefore, the matter was remanded to the AO to verify ownership of bank accounts and reconcile deposits with turnover.
The Tribunal noted that additions were made to both asset and liability sides, which is a patent violation of taxation principles. The case was remanded to the Assessing Officer for a de-novo assessment, with instructions for the assessee's legal heir to comply with all future notices.
The Tribunal held that the protective addition made in the hands of the assessee was rightly deleted by the learned CIT(A). The reasoning was that the substantive addition of the seized cash of Rs. 64,51,366/- was made in the hands of Shri Tribhawan Ojha, and this substantive addition was confirmed by the learned CIT(A) in his order. The Tribunal emphasized that the same income cannot be subjected to tax twice. Since the substantive addition was confirmed, there was no justification for retaining the protective addition in the hands of the assessee. The Tribunal found no error in the CIT(A)'s order and concluded that the Revenue had no case on merits to substantiate the protective addition when the substantive addition stood confirmed. Additionally, the Tribunal noted that the tax effect involved was below the prescribed limit of Rs. 60 Lacs, further supporting the dismissal of the appeal.
The Tribunal observed that the tax effect involved in the Revenue's appeal was Rs.56,73,253/-, which is less than Rs.60,00,000/-. Consequently, as per CBDT Circular No.09/2024 dated 17.09.2024, the appeal was liable to be withdrawn. The Revenue was granted liberty to restore the appeal in case of any exceptions mentioned in the circular. Therefore, the appeal filed by the Revenue was dismissed due to low tax effect. Regarding the Cross Objection filed by the assessee, the Ld. Sr. Counsel submitted that it was in support of the order passed by the Ld. CIT(A). As the Revenue's appeal was dismissed, the Cross Objection was also dismissed. The Tribunal did not decide the merits of the additions made under section 68.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee had opted for the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Scheme and requested to withdraw the appeal. The Department had no objection, and thus the appeal was allowed to be withdrawn.
The Tribunal held that the assessee generated cash from legitimate business activities and cash receipts were duly recorded. The CIT(A)'s findings were verified and deemed correct, leading to the dismissal of the revenue's appeal.
The Tribunal held that the AO failed to prove that the disputed bank account belonged to the assessee. Therefore, the matter was remanded to the AO to verify ownership of bank accounts and reconcile deposits with turnover.
The Tribunal held that since the addition on which the penalty was levied has been deleted by the ITAT, the penalty itself does not survive. Following the ITAT's decision and considering Section 275(1A) of the Act, the penalty is directed to be deleted.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee claimed the deposits were from legitimate business activities. The Assessing Officer was directed to obtain detailed information regarding cash received from customers and payments made to IOC, and then compute the profit.
The assessee opted for the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Scheme, 2024, and requested to withdraw the appeal. The Departmental Representative had no objection. The Tribunal allowed the withdrawal.