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The Tribunal held that the disallowance was ad-hoc and not permissible as the books of account were not rejected and specific defects were not identified. Therefore, the ad-hoc disallowance made by the AO and confirmed by the CIT(A) was deleted.
The Tribunal held that the issue of depreciation allowance over estimated profit is covered by a coordinate bench decision in the assessee's own case, making the revision order unsustainable on this ground. Regarding the refund, the Tribunal held that even in a best judgment assessment under Section 144, a refund can be granted if taxes paid are in excess, and the Pr. CIT's interpretation was incorrect.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) had not properly adjudicated the legal issues raised by the assessee and had passed cryptic orders. Furthermore, on merits, the CIT(A) failed to consider the gross profit rate for a particular assessment year and adopted an incorrect method for estimating net profit.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) had not properly adjudicated the legal issues raised by the assessee and had passed cryptic orders. Furthermore, on merits, the CIT(A) failed to consider the gross profit rate for a particular assessment year and adopted an incorrect method for estimating net profit.
The Tribunal noted that the AO's findings regarding cash entries in the SB account were not discernible from the provided documents. Therefore, the issues were restored to the AO for re-examination and assimilation of correct facts.
The Tribunal held that the allowability of the deduction for AY 2012-2013 cannot be considered without adjudicating the claim for the first year (AY 2011-2012). Therefore, the issue was restored to the CIT(A) for adjudication of the first year's claim.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) had not properly adjudicated the legal issues raised by the assessee and had passed cryptic orders. Furthermore, on merits, the CIT(A) failed to consider the gross profit rate for a particular assessment year and adopted an incorrect method for estimating net profit.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had provided sufficient evidence to support the claim for exemption under Section 10(38). The AO had not produced evidence to disprove the genuineness of the transactions, and the assessee's name was not linked to any alleged operators.
The Tribunal, following the Supreme Court's decision in Checkmate Services Pvt Ltd, held that delayed employee contributions to PF and ESI are not allowable under Section 36(1)(va). However, it restored the issue to the AO for re-adjudication, granting liberty to the assessee to raise other arguments.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had provided sufficient evidence to support the claim for exemption under Section 10(38). The AO had not produced evidence to disprove the genuineness of the transactions, and the assessee's name was not linked to any alleged operators.
The tribunal restored the issue of machinery purchase to the AO for re-examination. It held that opening balances for expenses and sundry creditors were not additions and directed their deletion. The tribunal also deleted the disallowance on tours and travel expenses.
The Tribunal held that since the appeal against the quantum addition order was admitted by the High Court on a substantial question of law, the sustainability of the addition became debatable. Therefore, the penalty could not be sustained.
The Tribunal held that the AO had examined all the issues raised by the Pr. CIT, including sundry creditors, unsecured loans, and cash deposits, and had been provided with necessary evidence. Therefore, the Pr. CIT could not substitute his opinion for that of the AO.
The Tribunal noted that a consequential order giving effect to the Pr. CIT's order had already been passed, and the assessee was already in appeal before the CIT(A). Therefore, the Tribunal decided not to interfere to avoid prejudicing the CIT(A)'s decision.
The Tribunal held that while the write-off was necessitated by OERC's direction, there was no evidence that the excess amount was offered as income in the immediately preceding assessment year. Therefore, the matter was restored to the Assessing Officer for verification.
The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer is not the appropriate authority to determine the attribution of delay for interest under Section 244A(2). Furthermore, the issue was considered debatable, making it unsuitable for rectification under Section 154. Consequently, the rectification order was quashed.
The Tribunal found no merit in the revenue's submission as the grounds of appeal did not mention violations of Rule 46A. The CIT(A) had followed a co-ordinate bench decision in the assessee's own case, which the Tribunal upheld.
The Tribunal held that estimating income without rejecting the assessee's books of accounts is unsustainable. Consequently, the order of the CIT(A) upholding the AO's assessment was set aside.
The Tribunal followed its own earlier decision in the assessee's own case for the preceding assessment year, which held the issue in favour of the assessee. The Tribunal also noted that the AAR decision relied upon by the revenue was overruled by the Rajasthan High Court.
The Tribunal held that since the bonds were created from existing debtors and not from interest-bearing funds, no disallowance of interest expenditure was warranted. The investment in shares was also considered to be out of non-interest bearing funds.
The Tribunal held that the rebate was granted by the assessee strictly as per the directions of the OERC, the regulatory authority. Since the assessee operates under a regulated regime, commercial prudence does not apply, and the AO cannot question the decision to grant the rebate.
The Tribunal held that the rebate was granted by the assessee strictly as per the directions of the OERC, the regulatory authority. Since the assessee operates under a regulated regime, commercial prudence does not apply, and the AO cannot question the decision to grant the rebate.
The Tribunal held that the land sold was not agricultural land, as evidenced by its size, location near industrial areas, and the assessee's profession. The claim for exemption on sale proceeds was therefore rejected.
The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer was justified in making additions based on unexplained cash and bank deposits, as the assessee failed to produce supporting evidence before any of the authorities. The applicability of Section 153A was also upheld as it constituted a reopening of assessment based on search findings.
The Tribunal declined to interfere with the Pr. CIT's order, noting that a consequential order had been passed and the assessee was already appealing it. The Tribunal's decision could prejudice the pending appeal before the CIT(A).
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal. It restored the issues concerning employee contributions to PF/ESI, employer contributions to PF/ESI, and GST payments to the Assessing Officer for re-adjudication, following a coordinate bench's decision.
The Tribunal dismissed the assessee's appeal, not on merits, but because an alternate remedy in the form of an appeal against the consequential assessment order was already pending before the CIT(A).
The Tribunal held that passing an assessment order based on a Section 144A direction without providing the assessee an opportunity to be heard violates the principles of natural justice. The AO also called for details at the last minute, blaming the assessee for non-production.
The Tribunal held that the Pr. CIT's order under Section 263 was justified because the AO had not properly analyzed demonetization deposits and failed to apply Section 115BBE. The Tribunal viewed the Section 263 revision as an opportunity for the assessee to present evidence.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice for penalty under Section 271(1)(c) must clearly specify whether the penalty is for concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars. The failure to strike off the inappropriate clause renders the penalty bad in law.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice for penalty under Section 271(1)(c) must clearly specify whether the penalty is for concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars. The failure to strike off the inappropriate clause renders the penalty bad in law.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague. They did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated.
The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer had not formed an opinion on the issue of demonetization period cash deposits, as there was no evidence of examination of the cash book or the issue. Therefore, the Principal CIT was justified in invoking Section 263 powers.
The Tribunal set aside the CIT(A)'s ex-parte order and restored the appeal to the CIT(A)'s file for readjudication. The assessee was granted an adequate opportunity of being heard.
For AY 2016-17, the Tribunal held that the Pr. CIT failed to demonstrate any error in the AO's GP calculation and thus the revisionary order was unsubstantiated. For AY 2019-20, the Tribunal found that the assessment order lacked discussion on the commission income and variations in GP, justifying the Pr. CIT's revisionary powers.
The Tribunal held that the Rs. 35,66,000/- deposit was correctly explained and examined in the assessment of Joshi Enterprises, thus quashing the revision order for this part. However, for the Rs. 2,50,000/-, the AO's examination was not evident, so the revision order was upheld for this issue.
The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer had examined both issues and the assessee had provided adequate details and evidence. The Principal CIT's invocation of Section 263 powers was deemed unsubstantiated as it sought to impose his opinion over that of the Assessing Officer.
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal as the defects, specifically the delay in filing and lack of condonation, were not rectified. The assessee failed to appear for the hearings.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague. They did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated.
For AY 2016-17, the Tribunal held that the Pr. CIT failed to demonstrate any error in the AO's GP calculation and thus the revisionary order was unsubstantiated. For AY 2019-20, the Tribunal found that the assessment order lacked discussion on the commission income and variations in GP, justifying the Pr. CIT's revisionary powers.
The Tribunal confirmed the CIT(A)'s order, stating that once an assessee is eligible for exemption under Section 10(23C)(iiiab), any addition would result in nil taxable income. The revenue also failed to dislodge the CIT(A)'s findings on the prior period expenses.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague as they did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated. Consequently, the penalty was not sustainable.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague as they did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated. Consequently, the penalty was not sustainable.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague as they did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated. Consequently, the penalty was not sustainable.
The Tribunal held that the show cause notice and the Assessing Officer's satisfaction recorded in the assessment order were vague as they did not specify the particular notice issued under Section 142(1) for which the penalty was initiated. Consequently, the penalty was not sustainable.
The Tribunal restored the appeals to the file of the CIT(A) for re-adjudication, granting the assessee a final opportunity. The CIT(A) was directed to pass a detailed speaking order after obtaining a remand report, with liberty to draw adverse inferences if the non-cooperative attitude persisted.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeals, finding reasonable cause. The Tribunal restored the issues to the file of the AO for re-adjudication, noting that the assessee had not been heard by the lower authorities.
The Tribunal restored the appeals to the file of the CIT(A) for re-adjudication, granting the assessee a final opportunity. The CIT(A) was directed to pass a detailed speaking order after obtaining a remand report, with liberty to draw adverse inferences if the non-cooperative attitude persisted.
The Tribunal restored the appeals to the file of the CIT(A) for re-adjudication, granting the assessee a final opportunity. The CIT(A) was directed to pass a detailed speaking order after obtaining a remand report, with liberty to draw adverse inferences if the non-cooperative attitude persisted.
The Tribunal restored the appeals to the file of the CIT(A) for re-adjudication, granting the assessee a final opportunity. The CIT(A) was directed to pass a detailed speaking order after obtaining a remand report, with liberty to draw adverse inferences if the non-cooperative attitude persisted.