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The Tribunal held that the assessee's failure to appear or prosecute the appeal indicates a lack of interest. Therefore, the appeal is liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had provided sufficient evidence to substantiate the genuineness of the unsecured loan. Regarding the sundry creditors, the Tribunal found that mere static balances do not automatically trigger Section 41(1) if the assessee maintains its liability to pay.
The Tribunal held that the PCIT erred in assuming jurisdiction under Section 263. The facts of the present case were distinct from the sister concern's case, where a new business was established. In this case, the assessee had been paying royalty for over 10 years and the assessment order was neither erroneous nor prejudicial to the revenue.
The Tribunal found that the CIT(A) order lacked relevant and cogent discussion regarding the grounds of appeal, particularly concerning the service of notices. Therefore, the order was set aside and remanded back to the CIT(A) for a fresh, speaking order.
The Tribunal held that no disallowance under Section 14A can be made in the absence of any exempt income earned by the assessee. It also allowed the disallowance of interest expenditure on borrowed funds used for acquiring shares of subsidiary companies in the same line of business.
The Tribunal held that when a housing project includes some units that do not conform to the conditions of Section 80IB(10), the deduction should be disallowed only on a proportionate basis for those non-conforming units. The CIT(A)'s order allowing proportionate deduction was upheld.
The Tribunal noted that as per CBDT Circular No. 21/2015 and Section 268A of the Income Tax Act, the Revenue should not have pressed this appeal. Therefore, the appeal was dismissed.
The Tribunal held that when a housing project includes some units that do not conform to the conditions of Section 80IB(10), the deduction should be disallowed only on a proportionate basis for those non-conforming units. The CIT(A)'s order allowing proportionate deduction was upheld.
The Tribunal accepted the assessee's request to withdraw the appeal as the grievance was resolved by the rectification of the assessment order.
The Tribunal held that ex-gratia payments made in excess of the statutory bonus limit are allowable as business expenditure. Therefore, the penalty levied on such disallowance was not justified.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) was justified in deleting the addition of Rs. 37,50,000/-. The evidence, including bank statements and loan confirmations, satisfactorily explained the source of these deposits, which were partly bank loans and partly loans from the assessee's brother.
The Tribunal upheld the deletion of penalty, agreeing that the taxability of enhanced compensation was a debatable issue at the time. The assessee's belief that the compensation was not taxable due to pending litigation was considered bona fide.
The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to discharge the onus of proving the genuineness of the transaction under Section 68. The Tribunal noted that the entry provider's company had negligible income and paid-up capital, and the assessee's director had admitted to obtaining accommodation entries.
The Tribunal held that interest disallowance on advances made in earlier years, where no disallowance was made in those years and there was commercial consideration, should be deleted. For Section 14A, the Tribunal remanded the issue to the AO for fresh verification of exempt income.
The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to discharge the onus of proving the genuineness of the transaction under Section 68. The Tribunal noted that the entry provider's company had negligible income and paid-up capital, and the assessee's director had admitted to obtaining accommodation entries.
The Tribunal held that the notice under Section 153C was issued beyond the permissible time limit as per the ratio laid down by the Delhi High Court in RRJ Securities Pvt. Ltd. Furthermore, the additions were based on documents already considered in a previous assessment order that was set aside.
The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to discharge the onus of proving the genuineness of the transaction under Section 68. The Tribunal noted that the entry provider's company had negligible income and paid-up capital, and the assessee's director had admitted to obtaining accommodation entries.
The Tribunal held that interest disallowance on advances made in earlier years, where no disallowance was made in those years and there was commercial consideration, should be deleted. For Section 14A, the Tribunal remanded the issue to the AO for fresh verification of exempt income.
The Tribunal held that no disallowance under Section 14A can be made in the absence of any exempt income earned by the assessee. It also allowed the disallowance of interest expenditure on borrowed funds used for acquiring shares of subsidiary companies in the same line of business.
The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to discharge the onus of proving the genuineness of the transaction under Section 68. The Tribunal noted that the entry provider's company had negligible income and paid-up capital, and the assessee's director had admitted to obtaining accommodation entries.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) was correct in allowing exemption under Sections 11 and 12. It found that the assessee's activities were educational and fell within the definition of 'charitable purpose' under Section 2(15), and that the grounds raised by the AO were not valid for denying exemption.
The Tribunal held that even if the development fund was treated as income, the total utilization of funds exceeded the income, resulting in a deficit and nil taxable income. Therefore, no tax was evaded, and the penalty was not sustainable.
The Tribunal held that when a housing project includes some units that do not conform to the conditions of Section 80IB(10), the deduction should be disallowed only on a proportionate basis for those non-conforming units. The CIT(A)'s order allowing proportionate deduction was upheld.
The Tribunal held that the assessee's claim was bonafide as it was based on a Chartered Accountant's certificate and the relevant High Court judgment relied upon by the AO was pronounced after the return was filed. Therefore, it was not a case of furnishing inaccurate particulars.
The Tribunal set aside the ex parte order passed by the CIT(A) and remanded the matter back for a fresh decision. The assessee is to be granted a reasonable opportunity of hearing.
The Tribunal upheld the deletion of the addition for share capital, relying on the assessee's own case and its confirmation by the High Court. The Tribunal dismissed the assessee's cross-objection regarding written off advances as the assessee's counsel admitted the addition.
The Tribunal held that the assessee's repeated non-appearance indicated a lack of interest in prosecuting the appeal. Therefore, the appeal was liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution.
The Tribunal held that the AO erred in treating the share application money as income under Section 68. It was found that the CIT(A) had examined documents proving the genuineness of the transaction and the creditworthiness of the creditors, and the AO had not properly discharged the onus to disprove these.
The Tribunal noted that even if the excluded comparables were included, the difference in profit level indicator would fall within the safe harbour provisions. Therefore, the matter was remanded to the TPO for verification of this submission.
The Tribunal accepted the assessee's request to withdraw the appeal as the proceedings under MAP had been concluded to the assessee's satisfaction.
The Tribunal noted that an identical issue for the same assessment year had been set aside to the Assessing Officer (AO) in a previous appeal. Therefore, following the precedent, the present appeal was also set aside to the AO for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal held that if the cash deposits represent retail sales, then Section 44AF should apply. The addition of peak credit was also deleted as it was explained by the sales.
The Tribunal held that the coordinate bench's previous order was to set aside the issue for fresh adjudication by the AO, not to accept the assessee's computation. Therefore, the lower authorities were not bound to accept the assessee's working without verification.
The Tribunal held that the Revenue's appeal should have been withdrawn or not pressed due to the low tax effect. Consequently, the Revenue's appeal was dismissed.
The Tribunal held that once the AO computed the income as normal business income due to denial of exemption, the benefit of adjustment of losses is a consequential effect that must be allowed as per law.
The Tribunal held that the assessment framed under Section 153C/153A was void for want of incriminating material, as the additions made were similar to those deleted in a prior concluded assessment. Therefore, the disallowance was deleted.
The Tribunal held that interest disallowance on advances made in earlier years, where no disallowance was made in those years and there was commercial consideration, should be deleted. For Section 14A, the Tribunal remanded the issue to the AO for fresh verification of exempt income.
The Tribunal upheld the additions made by the AO for most assessment years, finding them based on seized documents. However, for AY 2002-03 and 2003-04, the AO was directed to reduce the sales consideration and allow deduction of compensation expenses after verification.
The Tribunal held that the NOC from the Municipal Corporation, along with a completion certificate, indicated the building was ready for occupation. Merely relying on the later HSIIDC occupation certificate was insufficient to disallow expenses incurred after business setup.
The Tribunal held that the assessee was prevented by a reasonable cause from complying with the notices, following its own prior decisions in similar cases. Therefore, the penalty levied under Section 271(1)(b) was deleted.
The Tribunal held that the addition made by the AO was unjustified as the entire expenses had already been surrendered and disallowed. Reimbursement of expenses cannot be taxed separately if the original expenses were not allowed as deduction.