3. CIT v. ASHOK KUMAR SONI

262 ITR 633High Court2003#1091 most cited

What is 3. CIT v. ASHOK KUMAR SONI authority for?

An item not taxable by law cannot be made taxable merely because the assessee offered it under a misconception of fact or law. Charging provisions must be strictly construed, with any ambiguity favoring the assessee, and tax authorities should assist assessees to levy only legitimate taxes, even allowing new claims on appeal.

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Also referred to as

Mayank Poddar HUF · 262 ITR 633 · misconception of facts · misconception of law · assessee admission · not binding if contrary to law · charging section strict construction · beneficial interpretation · duty of tax authorities · appellate authority new claims · non-taxable item · Wealth Tax Act

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing 3. CIT v. ASHOK KUMAR SONI

INCOME TAX OFFICER, KOLKATA vs. MILESTONE FINSTOCK PVT. LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1180/KOL/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata24 Feb 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyassessment Year: 2012-13 Ito, Ward-12(1), Kolkata…..…………..………….……….……….……Appellant Vs. Milestone Finstock Pvt. Ltd..……...…………………….....……...…..…..Respondent 62A, Hazra Road, Kol-700019. [Pan: Aaccm0280B] Appearances By: Shri Mohit Mrinal, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri N S Saini, Ar & Priyanka Salarpuria, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 07, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : February 24, 2026 Order Per Pradip Kumar Choubey: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 24.09.2020 Of The Cit(Appeals)-4, Kolkata (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2012–13. 2. The Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue With A Delay Of 1075 Days & The Revenue Has Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of The Delay. The Contents Of The Said Affidavit Are As Under: Milestone Finstock Pvt. Ltd

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 73

…or on not being properly instructed is over assessed, the authorities under the Act are required to assist him and ensure that only legitimate taxes due are collected and Calcutta High Court in the case of Maynak Poddar HUF Vs. Wealth Tax Officer reported in 262 ITR 633 (Calcutta) and also on the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Jute Corporation of India Ltd Vs. CIT reported in 187 ITR 688 (SC) where the Court held that the appellate authorities are competent enough to consider the same and take the decision for claims even raised for the first time before them. We find that the ld. CIT(A) wh…

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