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The Ld. CIT(A) deleted the addition made by the AO. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal upheld the Ld. CIT(A)'s decision, ruling that the onus of deducting TDS on payments to hospitals rested with the TPA, not the insurance company (assessee). The Tribunal considered CBDT circulars and High Court judgments which clarified the TPA's obligation.
The Tribunal held that the Ld. CIT(E) summarily rejected the assessee's application without providing a fair opportunity. It was decided that no prejudice would be caused to the revenue by granting an opportunity of being heard. Therefore, the matter was referred back to the Ld. CIT(E) to issue fresh notices to the assessee's valid address and email and adjudicate the issue de-novo, with a directive for the assessee to comply promptly.
The Tribunal held that the addition made under Section 69C could not be sustained. It was noted that no statements were recorded from the third party (Sh. Ravinder Singh) or the alleged marble supplier to corroborate the photo image or the alleged transaction. The Tribunal concluded that an addition based merely on a photo image from a third person's phone, without cogent corroborative material, cannot be upheld.
The Tribunal held that the addition made under Section 69C could not be sustained. It was noted that no statements were recorded from the third party (Sh. Ravinder Singh) or the alleged marble supplier to corroborate the photo image or the alleged transaction. The Tribunal concluded that an addition based merely on a photo image from a third person's phone, without cogent corroborative material, cannot be upheld.
The Tribunal held that the payments for examination fees made to the University of Cambridge were not chargeable to tax in India as they did not constitute fees for technical services and were not covered under the India-UK Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Therefore, TDS was not required to be deducted.
The Tribunal held that an assessee has the right to choose its method of accounting and change it, provided it is followed consistently. However, the financial impact of such a change needs to be properly disclosed and verified.
The Tribunal held that the Ld. CIT(A) should have condoned the delay considering the assessee's actions and potential misunderstanding. The matter was remitted back to the Ld. CIT(A) to decide the issue denovo after providing a proper opportunity of being heard.
The Tribunal found that the additional evidences were voluminous and went to the root of the matter. Therefore, it admitted the additional evidences and restored the case to the Assessing Officer for a de novo assessment, ensuring the assessee is provided with adequate opportunity to be heard.
The Tribunal considered the arguments of the Ld. DR and CBDT Circular No. 16/2022, finding no valid reason to interfere with the order of the Ld. CIT(A). Consequently, the Revenue's appeal was dismissed.
The Tribunal found that the AO had conducted inquiries and examined all documents furnished by the assessee during the original assessment proceedings. Citing judicial precedents, the Tribunal stated that merely having a different opinion or desiring further inquiries when some inquiry was already conducted does not justify revision under Section 263. The Tribunal concluded that it was not a case of 'lack of inquiry' by the AO.
The Tribunal admitted the additional evidence submitted by the assessee, noting its relevance to the core of the case. It set aside the CIT(A)'s order and restored the assessment to the Assessing Officer for fresh consideration, instructing the AO to verify the additional evidence and delete the impugned additions if supported by it.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal held that the satisfaction note recorded by the AO was vague and lacked logical reasoning. It found that the seized documents did not establish a direct correlation with the assessment years for which the reassessment proceedings were initiated, making the notice under Section 153C invalid.
The Tribunal noted similar issues had been restored to the Assessing Officer (AO) by various Benches in previous cases. Following this precedent, the Tribunal restored the matter to the AO with a direction to verify the assessee's contentions regarding the delays due to holidays and timely payments, and to decide the issue in accordance with law after providing due opportunity.
The Tribunal found that the employee's salary expenses were not disputed by the revenue authorities. It held that the disallowance was not justified merely on the ground that the appellant was deemed not to have carried out any business activity, especially when the assessee had demonstrably earned marketing income. Consequently, the Tribunal ruled that no disallowance was called for on account of salary, conveyance, and other office expenses.
The Tribunal affirmed the CIT(A)'s decision, holding that the issuance of a notice under Section 143(2) is a mandatory and jurisdictional requirement for completing an assessment under Section 143(3). Since the Revenue failed to prove the issuance and service of such a notice, the assessment proceedings were deemed void ab initio. The Tribunal, therefore, declined to interfere with the CIT(A)'s order annulling the assessment.
The ITAT found the Ld. CIT(A)'s dismissal on hyper-technical grounds to be incorrect, emphasizing that an inadvertent mistake by the assessee should not lead to taxation of otherwise exempt income. The Tribunal set aside the Ld. CIT(A)'s order and restored the assessment to the file of the AO for verification. If the AO confirms the capital gain is exempt under law, the claim should be allowed.
The Tribunal found that although opportunities were provided, the assessment orders were passed ex-parte. Considering the totality of facts and in the interest of substantial justice, the Tribunal set aside the impugned order and restored the assessment to the file of the AO for fresh assessment after providing due opportunity to the assessee to explain the source of cash deposits.
The Tribunal observed that the Id. CIT(A) summarily affirmed the Assessing Officer's order. To ensure natural justice and provide an opportunity of being heard, the matter was remanded back to the Id. CIT(A) for de novo adjudication after issuing proper notices to the assessee's valid address and email.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) noted that both parties agreed the matter required a fresh examination by the AO. The ITAT remanded the case back to the Assessing Officer for a de-novo assessment, providing the assessee an opportunity to be heard, with a condition to comply promptly with future notices.
The Tribunal condoned the 65-day delay in filing the appeal. Noting the assessee's partial compliance and the DR's consent, the Tribunal remanded the case back to the CIT(Exemption) for fresh consideration of the registration application, with a direction to provide adequate opportunity to the assessee.
The Tribunal condoned the 65-day delay in filing the appeal. Noting the assessee's partial compliance and the DR's consent, the Tribunal remanded the case back to the CIT(Exemption) for fresh consideration of the registration application, with a direction to provide adequate opportunity to the assessee.
The Tribunal held that the penalty orders could not be upheld due to infirmities in the assessment order, the show cause notice under Section 274, and the penalty order itself. Citing precedents from various High Courts, the Tribunal ruled that a penalty notice must specifically state whether the penalty is for 'concealment of income' OR 'furnishing inaccurate particulars', and an omnibus or vague notice is invalid, leading to the obliteration of the penalty.
The Tribunal held that the penalty orders could not be upheld due to infirmities in the assessment order, the show cause notice under Section 274, and the penalty order itself. Citing precedents from various High Courts, the Tribunal ruled that a penalty notice must specifically state whether the penalty is for 'concealment of income' OR 'furnishing inaccurate particulars', and an omnibus or vague notice is invalid, leading to the obliteration of the penalty.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) set aside the ex-parte order of the Ld. CIT(A) and remanded the matter back for fresh adjudication. The Ld. CIT(A) was directed to provide a fresh opportunity of hearing to the assessee, considering their evidence, but with a caveat that non-cooperation would allow the Ld. CIT(A) to finalize the matter according to law. The appeal was allowed for statistical purposes.
The ITAT found that there was a reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the CIT(A) due to non-receipt of proper notices. Consequently, the ITAT set aside the ex-parte orders of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, directing that the assessee be granted a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
The ITAT found that there was a reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the CIT(A) due to non-receipt of proper notices. Consequently, the ITAT set aside the ex-parte orders of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, directing that the assessee be granted a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
The ITAT found that there was a reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the CIT(A) due to non-receipt of proper notices. Consequently, the ITAT set aside the ex-parte orders of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, directing that the assessee be granted a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
The ITAT found that there was a reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the CIT(A) due to non-receipt of proper notices. Consequently, the ITAT set aside the ex-parte orders of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, directing that the assessee be granted a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s deletion of the addition of Rs. 2,69,47,764/-, finding that the assessee, a milk distributor, made genuine payments to its supplier through banking channels after receiving cash from sub-distributors. It was held that such verifiable payments, made to an agent required to pay the company in cash, did not violate Section 40A(3) when read with Rule 6DD, citing relevant precedents.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) found sufficient cause to condone the 164-day delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A), holding that the CIT(A)'s refusal to entertain the appeal on merits was incorrect. Acknowledging the assessee's categorical denial of the transactions and the shift of onus to the revenue, the ITAT set aside the CIT(A)'s order and remanded the issue to the Assessing Officer for a fresh determination, ensuring proper opportunity and information sharing with the assessee.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal *in limine*, as Section 249(4)(b) was not applicable since the assessee had no advance tax liability. The CIT(A)'s order was set aside, and the appeal was restored for fresh adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) is obligated under Section 250(6) of the Act to decide appeals on merits, even in ex-parte proceedings, and cannot dismiss an appeal solely for non-prosecution. Consequently, the CIT(A)'s order was set aside, and the matter was remanded for fresh adjudication on merits after providing the assessee a proper opportunity of hearing.
The Tribunal held that the requirement of filing Form No.67 within the due date under Section 139(1) read with Rule 128(9) is directory, not mandatory. Foreign tax credit cannot be denied solely due to belated filing of Form No.67, especially when it was filed before the completion of proceedings under Section 143(1).
The Tribunal held that disallowances under Section 14A were not justified as investments were made from own funds and no expenditure was attributable to earning exempt income. The inclusion of CENVAT credit in book profit was also held to be incorrect.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) is obligated under Section 250(6) of the Act to state points for determination and render a decision with reasons, even in ex parte orders, and thus cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution without addressing its merits. Citing a Bombay High Court judgment, the Tribunal set aside the CIT(A)'s order and restored the matter for fresh adjudication by the CIT(A), granting the assessee a proper opportunity of hearing.
The Tribunal set aside the ex-parte appellate order, holding it was contrary to the Act and prejudiced the legal heir. The matter was remanded to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication after bringing the legal heir on record and providing proper opportunity.
The Tribunal upheld the disallowance of LTCG exemption. It found that the purchase of shares was made in cash, not through banking channels, and the assessee failed to provide proof of source for these transactions. The astronomical growth in share value was deemed against human probability.
The Tribunal noted the assessee's claim of business receipts and the lack of opportunity to be heard. It set aside the orders of the lower authorities and remanded the case back to the AO for a fresh decision, ensuring adequate opportunity is provided to the assessee.
The Tribunal found that the DRP denied the assessee a fair and proper opportunity of hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The DRP should have provided an additional opportunity to the assessee to produce relevant documents. Therefore, the matter is remanded back to the DRP for a fresh decision after allowing the assessee to file necessary evidence.
The Tribunal held that disallowances under Section 14A were not justified as investments were made from own funds and no expenditure was attributable to earning exempt income. The inclusion of CENVAT credit in book profit was also held to be incorrect.
The Tribunal found that the assessee's subsequent compliance was complete and the delay had a plausible and reasonable cause. Since the AO accepted the returned income without making any additions based on the furnished documents, the penalty under Section 272A(1)(d) was not sustainable.
The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s finding that the AO was not justified in assuming jurisdiction under Section 153C and making additions without specific incriminating material for the relevant assessment year, nor did the AO demonstrate compliance with the Tribunal's previous specific directions.
The Tribunal acknowledged the ex-parte nature of the CIT(A)'s orders and the reasons for the assessee's non-appearance. To ensure natural justice, all orders of the CIT(A) were set aside, and the matters were restored for fresh adjudication with a direction to provide the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
The Tribunal acknowledged the ex-parte nature of the CIT(A)'s orders and the reasons for the assessee's non-appearance. To ensure natural justice, all orders of the CIT(A) were set aside, and the matters were restored for fresh adjudication with a direction to provide the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard.