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The Tribunal held that the CIT(Exemption) rejecting the application solely on the non-submission of the earlier registration certificate was not justified. The Tribunal noted that the CIT(E) had access to the registration data. The orders were set aside for de-novo adjudication.
The Tribunal noted that the assessee had settled the quantum addition under the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme, 2024, which entitled them to immunity from penalty. Consequently, the Tribunal accepted the assessee's request to withdraw the appeal.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) does not have the power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution and must decide the appeal on its merits. Therefore, the order of the CIT(A) was set aside for denovo adjudication.
The Tribunal held that the impugned order dated 29.10.2021 passed under Section 154 of the Act was bad in law. The reasoning was that the ADIT(CPC) had initially allowed the assessee's claim for exemption of leave encashment under Section 10(10AA) for the entire amount of Rs. 9,55,800/- both under Section 143(1) and subsequently under Section 154. The subsequent order under Section 154, again restricting the claim to Rs. 3,00,000/-, was outside the purview of Section 154. The Tribunal noted that Section 154 permits rectification of only apparent mistakes. The fact that the same authority had allowed the full exemption twice indicated that the decision was taken consciously based on the facts. The ADIT(CPC) failed to demonstrate how the earlier order allowing full exemption was wrong or how the assessee became ineligible. Therefore, the third order under Section 154, which disallowed the exemption, could not be upheld as there was no apparent mistake evident from the record. The grounds of appeal raised by the assessee were allowed.
The Tribunal found that the assessee's activities, including the sale of religious items and substantial advertising, indicated a commercial nature. The CIT(A)'s order was set aside, and the matter was remanded back to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication in light of the Supreme Court's decision in ACIT vs. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision, finding that the loans were routed through banking channels and the source of funds was established. Similarly, the purchases were supported by invoices, payments were made through banking channels with TDS, and the assessee declared a healthy net profit margin.
The Tribunal found that the assessee's activities, including the sale of religious items and substantial advertising, indicated a commercial nature. The CIT(A)'s order was set aside, and the matter was remanded back to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication in light of the Supreme Court's decision in ACIT vs. Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority.
The Tribunal held that the reimbursement was not a new international transaction but a settlement of prior year's transfer pricing adjustments. Therefore, there was a reasonable cause for not reporting it in Form 3CEB, and the penalty under Section 271AA was not leviable.
The Tribunal held that the surcharge is to be levied based on the slab rates provided in the First Schedule. Since the assessee's total income was less than Rs. 1 crore, the surcharge leviable was 10%, not 37%.
The Tribunal set aside the orders of the CIT(E) and remitted the issue back for denovo adjudication, directing the CIT(E) to afford a reasonable opportunity to the assessee to prove the genuineness of its activities.
The Tribunal set aside the CIT's order and remanded the matter back, directing the CIT to provide the assessee with another opportunity to present their case and furnish required documents.
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 241 days, citing the need for substantial justice and a liberal approach towards sufficient cause. The appeal was admitted and restored to the file of the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication on merits, with a direction for the assessee to provide updated contact details.
The Tribunal held that the interest income earned by the assessee from deposits with cooperative banks is eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(a)(i) and 80P(2)(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, following the precedents set by various High Courts and the Tribunal itself.
The Tribunal deleted the addition of Rs. 2,51,000/- received from Dr. Bhagwan Nivrutti Elmane as the assessee successfully explained the nature and source. For the donation of Rs. 1,10,000/- from Mr. Bhagwan Dnyanoba, treated as anonymous donation, the Tribunal held that only the amount in excess of Rs. 1 lakh is taxable @30% under section 115BBC.
The Tribunal found that the assessee was not provided a proper opportunity of hearing by the CIT(A)/NFAC. Therefore, the ex-parte order was set aside, and the matter was remanded back for a fresh decision.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A) based on a liberal interpretation of 'sufficient cause' and Supreme Court precedents. The matter was restored to the file of the Assessing Officer for de novo proceedings.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A)/NFAC had failed to adjudicate the legal grounds raised by the assessee concerning the validity of reassessment proceedings before deciding on merits. Consequently, both the cross-objection and the Revenue's appeal were remanded back to the CIT(A)/NFAC for proper adjudication of legal grounds first.
The Tribunal held that the Assessing Officer had applied his mind to the facts of the case and correctly treated the additional income as business income, taxable at the normal rate. The PCIT erred in invoking Section 263 as the order was not erroneous or prejudicial to the revenue. Decisions of coordinate benches were also relied upon.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(E) erred in rejecting the application solely on the grounds of meager expenditure, as there is no minimum spending requirement stipulated in the Act for registration. The Tribunal noted that the assessee had commenced charitable activities and provided documentary evidence.
The Tribunal held that the assessee had provided all details of the sale in its return and books of accounts. The mere claim of exempt income, which was not accepted by the Revenue, does not amount to furnishing inaccurate particulars or concealment of income to attract penalty.
The Tribunal held that the ex-parte order passed by the CIT(A)/NFAC, dismissing the appeal due to the assessee's absence, was unjustified. The Tribunal set aside the order and remanded the matter back to the CIT(A)/NFAC for a fresh decision.
The Tribunal set aside the orders of the CIT(E) and remitted the issue back for denovo adjudication, directing the CIT(E) to afford a reasonable opportunity to the assessee to prove the genuineness of its activities.
The Tribunal acknowledged the technical issues faced by the assessee in uploading the required documents. Considering the interest of justice and fair play, the matter was remitted back to the CIT(E) for fresh adjudication after providing the assessee with an adequate opportunity to present the documents.
The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A), citing sufficient cause and the liberal approach adopted by courts to advance substantial justice. The Tribunal restored the issue to the CIT(A) for adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal, relying on a Hon'ble Special Bench judgment in Aaradhya Jain Trust, held that the surcharge rates should be applied based on the income slabs as per the Finance Act. Since neither trust had dividend income or income under Sections 111A, 112, or 112A, the correct surcharge rates were 15% for Manisha Trust and 25% for Neelabh Trust. The CPC's action of levying 37% was found to be erroneous and not in accordance with law.
The tribunal held that the CIT(A)'s action was hyper-technical and not judicial. It was deemed appropriate to remit all issues to the AO for denovo assessment, allowing the assessee a reasonable opportunity for hearing and submitting evidence.
The Tribunal acknowledged the technical issues faced by the assessee in uploading the required documents. Considering the interest of justice and fair play, the matter was remitted back to the CIT(E) for fresh adjudication after providing the assessee with an adequate opportunity to present the documents.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, citing the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, ruled that the Ld. CIT(A) is obligated to decide appeals on merits and lacks the power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the Ld. CIT(A)'s order and remanded the case for de novo adjudication on merits, providing the assessee an opportunity to present all necessary documents.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) has the power and obligation to decide appeals on merit and cannot dismiss them for non-prosecution, citing a High Court judgment. Therefore, the order of the CIT(A) was set aside for denovo adjudication.
Citing the Bombay High Court's decision in Pr.CIT(Central) Vs. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra, the Tribunal ruled that the Ld. CIT(A) is mandated to decide appeals on merits and lacks the power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution. Consequently, the Tribunal set aside the Ld. CIT(A)'s order and remanded the matter for de novo adjudication, instructing the Ld. CIT(A) to provide the assessee with an opportunity to be heard and present all necessary documents.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) has no power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution and is obliged to decide the appeal on its merits. The order of the CIT(A) was set aside for de novo adjudication, with the direction to provide the assessee an opportunity to present necessary documents.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) is obligated to decide appeals on merit and does not have the power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution. The dismissal order was set aside, and the case was remanded for denovo adjudication.
The Tribunal, relying on a Hon'ble Special Bench judgment in Aaradhya Jain Trust, held that the surcharge rates should be applied based on the income slabs as per the Finance Act. Since neither trust had dividend income or income under Sections 111A, 112, or 112A, the correct surcharge rates were 15% for Manisha Trust and 25% for Neelabh Trust. The CPC's action of levying 37% was found to be erroneous and not in accordance with law.
The Tribunal noted the assessee's failure to appear and plead grounds due to non-receipt of notices. In the interest of justice, the case was restored to the CIT(A) for proper adjudication, directing the assessee to provide correct contact details and remain vigilant.
The Tribunal held that for dividend income falling within the slab rate of Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 1 crore, the surcharge is leviable at 10%. The CPC erred in charging 37% surcharge.
The Tribunal held that the delay in filing the appeal should be condoned in light of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the extension of limitation periods due to the pandemic. The appeals were restored to the CIT(A) for adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal held that there was a sufficient cause for the delay in filing the appeals, citing legal precedents. The Tribunal condoned the delay upon payment of costs and set aside the orders of the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication on merits.
The tribunal held that the CIT(A) had not passed a speaking order and had dismissed the appeal by merely affirming the AO's action. The matter was restored to the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication.
The Tribunal found that the CIT(A)'s orders were not specific and did not deal with the issues properly. Therefore, both appeals were restored to the file of the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal held that interest income earned by a cooperative society from deposits with other cooperative banks is eligible for deduction under Section 80P(2)(d) of the Income-tax Act. The Tribunal relied on previous decisions of coordinate benches.
The Tribunal held that the assessee was continuously engaged in property trading, as evidenced by past Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme filings and normal assessments. Therefore, the gains were correctly treated as business income.
The Tribunal held that the delay in filing the appeal should be condoned in light of the Supreme Court's decision regarding the extension of limitation periods due to the pandemic. The appeals were restored to the CIT(A) for adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal held that there was a sufficient cause for the delay in filing the appeals, citing legal precedents. The Tribunal condoned the delay upon payment of costs and set aside the orders of the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal held that there was a sufficient cause for the delay in filing the appeals, citing legal precedents. The Tribunal condoned the delay upon payment of costs and set aside the orders of the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal held that there was a sufficient cause for the delay in filing the appeals, citing legal precedents. The Tribunal condoned the delay upon payment of costs and set aside the orders of the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication on merits.
The Tribunal found that the CIT(A)'s orders were not specific and did not deal with the issues properly. Therefore, both appeals were restored to the file of the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal admitted the additional ground regarding the validity of the reassessment proceedings. However, since this issue was not raised before the CIT(A), the matter was remitted back to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication.
The Tribunal held that an addition cannot be made in an unabated assessment solely based on a third-party statement without corroborating incriminating material found during the search. The estimated commission income addition was therefore set aside.
The Tribunal restored the issue to the file of the CIT(E) with a direction to grant one final opportunity to the assessee to substantiate its case. The assessee is directed to submit the required details without seeking any adjournment.
The Tribunal restored the issues raised on merits to the file of the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, allowing the assessee to present evidence. The CIT(A) was directed to pass a speaking order after considering a remand report, if necessary.