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The Tribunal held that since the matter was pending before the CIT(A) and the CIT(A) has all powers to decide the issue, there was no requirement for the PCIT to initiate proceedings under Section 263. Consequently, the order u/s 263 was set aside.
The Tribunal held that the assessee may be given one more opportunity to present his case before the first appellate authority, adhering to the principles of natural justice. The issues were remanded for de novo adjudication.
The Tribunal held that substantial justice must be picked against technicalities. Therefore, the quantum appeal was remitted back to the Ld.CIT(A) for necessary verification, and consequently, the penalty appeal was also remitted.
The Tribunal held that the mention of 'outside India' in various clauses of the assessee's MOA does not, in itself, warrant the rejection of registration under Section 12AB. The Tribunal referred to the decision in Dedhia Music Foundation, which held that incomes applied outside India for charitable purposes are not completely ruled out from eligibility for exemption. The Tribunal further noted that Section 11(1)(c) deals with exemption of income applied outside India and comes into play after registration is granted, thus not being relevant for the purpose of granting registration under Section 12A. The Tribunal also observed that the specific objects cited by the assessee, such as organizing festivals and conferences to bring together Indian classical musicians and scholars from around the world, do not explicitly state that income will be applied outside India. Even if it were, it would not automatically lead to denial of registration. The Tribunal admitted additional evidence furnished by the assessee regarding its activities. Consequently, the impugned order of the CIT(E) rejecting the application for registration under Section 12AB was set aside, and the matter was restored to the CIT(E) for fresh consideration. Similarly, the rejection of the application for Section 80G registration was also set aside and restored to the CIT(E) for fresh examination.
The Tribunal noted that the due date for filing Form 10BB was initially September 30, 2024, extended to October 7, 2024, as per Circular No. 10/2024. The due date for filing the return of income was October 31, 2024, extended to November 15, 2024, as per Circular No. 13/2024. The assessee filed both the audit report in Form 10BB and the return of income on November 13, 2024. The Tribunal observed that the audit report was filed before the prescribed date limit on the same date as the filing of the return, and was available at the time of processing. Respectfully following the decision of a co-ordinate bench in the assessee's own case for AY 2022-23 (ITA No. 2733/MUM/2024), which held that the audit report being available during processing meant the exemption could not be declined on this ground, the Tribunal directed the Assessing Officer (AO) to consider the claim of exemption under Section 11 on merits, taking into account the audit report filed on November 13, 2024. The issue of whether the adjustment under Section 143(1) was permissible was not expressly decided but implicitly addressed by remanding the matter for consideration on merits.
The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision to restrict the transfer pricing adjustment on corporate guarantee commission to 0.5%, following its own prior rulings. It also affirmed the CIT(A)'s direction to compute Section 14A disallowance only on investments yielding exempt income, citing established precedents and the prospective nature of recent amendments.
The Tribunal observed that the assessee did not get a proper opportunity of being heard and that the Ld. Commissioner failed to decide the appeal on merit. Therefore, the Tribunal set aside the impugned order.
The Tribunal observed that the assessee was non-compliant throughout the appellate proceedings, but considering the principles of natural justice, it granted the assessee one more opportunity. The issues were remanded to the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication.
The Tribunal remanded the issue back to the CIT(A) with a direction to consider the detailed submissions filed by the appellant. The CIT(A) is instructed to provide a reasonable opportunity to the appellant to present all relevant details.
The Tribunal held that the mention of utilizing funds outside India in the MOA does not automatically warrant rejection of registration. It reasoned that such clauses can be interpreted as availing services from foreign counterparts for the benefit of people in India.
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 295 days, finding a reasonable cause for the belated filing. The Tribunal set aside the ex-parte order of the CIT(A) and remanded the appeals for fresh adjudication after providing an opportunity of hearing to the assessee.
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 295 days, finding a reasonable cause for the belated filing. The Tribunal set aside the ex-parte order of the CIT(A) and remanded the appeals for fresh adjudication after providing an opportunity of hearing to the assessee.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal, stating that the assessee had sufficient cause. However, due to the assessee's non-compliance before the lower authorities, the matter was remanded back to the AO for de novo assessment, with a cost of Rs. 25,000 imposed on the assessee.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal after hearing both sides. The matter was remanded to the AO to give the appellant one more opportunity to produce all details of cash deposited and proof of claims under Section 80C, considering the cash deposits were from retail sales.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal without condoning the delay and adjudicating on merits. The Tribunal directed the CIT(A) to condone the delay, considering the liberal view taken by higher courts, and to decide the appeals on merits.
The Tribunal held that the disallowance under Section 14A r.w.r 8D should only be computed on investments that have actually yielded exempt income, as per pronouncements by the Delhi High Court and a Special Bench of the Tribunal. The AO was directed to recompute the disallowance accordingly.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing appeals, citing sufficient cause and the principles of natural justice. The Tribunal held that adjustments made under Section 143(1) without an opportunity of being heard to the assessee were unsustainable.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal without condoning the delay and adjudicating on merits. The Tribunal directed the CIT(A) to condone the delay, considering the liberal view taken by higher courts, and to decide the appeals on merits.
The Tribunal held that the assessee should be given one more opportunity to present its case before the AO, adhering to principles of natural justice. The issues were remanded to the AO for de novo adjudication.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee had filed the appeal before the Ld.CIT(A) with defects regarding the section and date of the order appealed against. The Tribunal remitted the issue back to the Ld.CIT(A) to rectify these defects and pass a detailed order on merits.
The Tribunal found the reasons for the delay unconvincing but, considering that justice must be served, decided to remand the appeal to the AO. This is subject to the assessee paying a cost of Rs. 30,000/- to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.
The Tribunal held that the lower authorities disregarded the assessee's submissions and documentary evidence. Since part payment was received by cheque on dates prior to or around the date of the agreement, the provisions of Section 43CA(3) & (4) were applicable, making the assessee eligible for the benefit.
The Tribunal held that penalty u/s. 271(1)(c) of the Act cannot be levied on additions made on an estimated basis. Disallowance of purchases on an ad-hoc/estimated basis does not tantamount to furnishing inaccurate particulars of income.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A), finding that the assessee had made out a reasonable cause. The Tribunal relied on Supreme Court judgments emphasizing a liberal approach to condoning delays to ensure substantial justice and that substantive justice must prevail over procedural technicalities.
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 295 days, finding a reasonable cause for the belated filing. The Tribunal set aside the ex-parte order of the CIT(A) and remanded the appeals for fresh adjudication after providing an opportunity of hearing to the assessee.
The Tribunal condoned the 332-day delay in filing the appeal, subject to a deposit, observing that the Ld. Commissioner should not have dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution. The assessment orders were also found to be ex-parte.
The Tribunal condoned the 332-day delay in filing the appeal, subject to a deposit, observing that the Ld. Commissioner should not have dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution. The assessment orders were also found to be ex-parte.
The Tribunal held that the disallowance of the section 80P deduction was not justified because the amendment to section 143(1)(a)(v) was effective from April 1, 2021, and therefore not applicable to AY 2019-20. The return was filed within the permissible extended time under section 139(4).
The Tribunal held that the furnishing of the audit report (Form 10B) is a procedural requirement and its substantial compliance is sufficient. The delay in filing should not deny the benefit of exemption, especially when the legislature has conferred powers to condone such delays.
The Tribunal held that the notice issued under Section 148 dated 31.03.2017 was invalid. The reasoning was based on the Supreme Court's decision in ITO vs. Lakhmani Mewal Das, which emphasizes the necessity of a direct nexus between the material before the AO and the formation of the belief that income has escaped assessment. The Tribunal found that the AO's belief was based on borrowed satisfaction, relying solely on information from the Investigation Wing without independent verification. The excel sheet data, which formed the basis of the alleged escaped income of Rs. 24,00,000/-, was not sufficiently substantiated. Furthermore, the Tribunal noted a violation of natural justice, as the assessee was denied the opportunity to cross-examine the directors of the Cosmos Group, whose statements were crucial for the addition, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in Andaman Timbers Industries vs. CCE. Consequently, the reassessment order dated 28.12.2017 was deemed bad in law and void ab initio. As the assessment proceedings were quashed, the addition made by the AO did not survive and was directed to be deleted. The grounds raised by the assessee were allowed.
The Tribunal condoned the delay, holding that the Assessee's reasons for delay were genuine and unintentional. On merits, it was observed that the entire consideration for the property was found to be genuine in the husband's assessment, and the difference was also attributed to the husband's investment. Therefore, no addition could be made in the Assessee's hands.
The Tribunal held that the amended provisions of Section 11(3)(c) are applicable prospectively and not retrospectively. The AO erred in making the addition as the trust utilized the accumulated amount in the 6th year as per the unamended provisions.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing appeals, citing sufficient cause and the principles of natural justice. The Tribunal held that adjustments made under Section 143(1) without an opportunity of being heard to the assessee were unsustainable.
The Tribunal held that while the amendment treating ULIP as a capital asset applied from A.Y. 2021-22, a ULIP policy where the benefit under Section 10(10D) was not taken qualifies as a 'capital asset' under the broad definition of Section 2(14)(a). Therefore, the appellant is entitled to treat the amount received as capital gains/loss, and the appeal was allowed.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing appeals, citing sufficient cause and the principles of natural justice. The Tribunal held that adjustments made under Section 143(1) without an opportunity of being heard to the assessee were unsustainable.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing appeals, citing sufficient cause and the principles of natural justice. The Tribunal held that adjustments made under Section 143(1) without an opportunity of being heard to the assessee were unsustainable.
The CIT(A) deleted the protective addition and the commission addition, finding that the donation amount was explained and added back in the computation of total income, and no deduction was claimed. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s order.
The Tribunal held that the cash deposit was out of earlier withdrawals and deleted the addition. For agricultural income, the Tribunal accepted the income from own cultivation but upheld the disallowance of income from an AOP due to insufficient evidence.
The Tribunal held that the lower authorities disregarded the assessee's submission to refer the matter to the DVO for estimation of fair market value. Therefore, the matter was restored back to the AO to refer it to the DVO and pass a fresh order.
The Tribunal held that penalty under section 271(1)(c) can only be levied on the income that ultimately survives the appellate process. Since the addition was restricted to the profit element, the penalty should also be restricted to that amount.
The Tribunal held that substantial justice must be picked against technicalities. Therefore, the quantum appeal was remitted back to the Ld.CIT(A) for necessary verification, and consequently, the penalty appeal was also remitted.
The Tribunal noted that the delay in filing the appeal was substantial and not adequately substantiated for the initial period. However, emphasizing substantive justice over procedural technicalities, the Tribunal decided to remit the issue back to the AO for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal held that the six-month limit from the commencement of activities is not applicable to institutions that had already commenced their activities before obtaining provisional approval. The application was considered within the time limit as it was filed before the expiry of the provisional approval.
The CIT(A) deleted the protective addition and the commission addition, finding that the donation amount was explained and added back in the computation of total income, and no deduction was claimed. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s order.
The Tribunal held that the addition made by the AO was based on Form 26AS and TDS deducted, without sufficient corroborative evidence of actual receipt of interest by the assessee. The assessee's claim that the interest was waived was supported by an oral agreement, and the burden was on the revenue to prove receipt.
The ITAT held that the amendment to Section 11(3) by the Finance Act, 2022, is prospective in nature, applying from AY 2023-24 onwards for income accumulated thereafter, and does not retrospectively limit the utilization period for earlier accumulations. Relying on previous tribunal decisions and a Supreme Court judgment, the tribunal concluded that the addition made by the CPC on a debatable issue under Section 143(1) was incorrect and thus deleted the addition.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) correctly directed the reduction of the penalty amount in line with the reduced quantum addition, as per Section 275(1A) of the Act. No contrary material was found to challenge the CIT(A)'s findings.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) dismissed the appeal without providing an opportunity for rectification and without deciding on the merits. The Tribunal remanded the case back to the CIT(A) to allow the assessee to rectify the error and to pass a de novo order after considering the submissions.
The CIT(A) deleted the protective addition and the commission addition, finding that the donation amount was explained and added back in the computation of total income, and no deduction was claimed. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s order.
The Tribunal noted that the CIT(A) failed to adjudicate the appeal on merits due to the assessee's non-compliance. Considering the assessee's argument that the addition was protective and a substantive assessment was on the directors, and that such protective additions cannot be made mechanically, the Tribunal remanded all issues back to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication on merits, with a direction for the assessee to strictly comply.