ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co.

454 ITR 312High Court2023#105 most cited

What is ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. authority for?

Approval under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act is mandatory for assessment orders in search cases. While elaborate reasons for approval are not required, the approving authority must provide some indication that it has examined the draft orders and found them to meet the requirements of law.

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ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. · 454 ITR 312 · Section 153D · approval · mandatory approval · legality of approval · reasons for approval · examination of draft orders · search assessment · income tax

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Section 153DSection 153ASection 143(3)Section 132Section 153CSection 115BBESection 119Section 142(1)
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section 158bgsection 114(e)section 37bsection 43(3)section 158bsection 153dsection 153a(1)section 158section 144basection 144asection 158bdincome tax settlement commission

Judgments citing ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co.

Palanisamy Raghupathy, Bengaluru vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3373/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Palanisamy Raghypathy, Bengaluru vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3372/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. (प्रयथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. (प्रयथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Ajzpp 4091 J] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रयथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.224 & 225/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2018-19 Mr. L. Karuppusamy, No.119, 18Th Cross, Lakshmipuram, Ulsoor, Bangaluru-560 008. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Apqpk 4872 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रयथ/Respondent)

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Palanisamy Raghupathy, Bengaluru vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3371/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…port of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd.…

Palanisamy Raghupathy, Bengaluru vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3368/CHNY/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Palanisamy Raghupathy, Bengaluru vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3367/CHNY/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. ( प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. ( प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

M/S. P.P. Enterprises, Dindigul vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3366/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

Section 153C

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

M/S. P.P. Enterprises, Dindigul vs. ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore

ITA 3365/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 Nधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9 Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 Nधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 Nधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3 Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 Nधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P.P. Constructions, Karur

ITA 2531/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यायोजित/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यायोजित/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

ITA 2530/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

ITA 2529/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

…upport of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee and department are

ITA 2528/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

Section 153C

…support of the contention that the approvals u/s.153D of the Act were issued without application of mind and therefore the assessments framed thereunder are liable to be quashed, the ld.AR relied upon the following decisions: • ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Ori), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in ACIT v. Serajuddin & Co. [2024] 463 ITR 698 (SC); • PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 251 (Del), SLP dismissed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in PCIT v. Anuj Bansal [2024] 466 ITR 254 (SC); • Gurvinder Singh Duggal v. ACIT [2024] 6 TMI 336 (ITAT Delhi); • S.P. Singla Constructions Pvt. Ltd. v. D…

Gaurav Kathuria, Rohtak vs. ACIT, Cent Gurgao 1, Gurugram

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 5171/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi06 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Anubhav Sharma & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 127Section 132Section 153ASection 153A(1)Section 153DSection 250

…case, the concerned authority has granted approval for 43 cases in a single day which is evident from the findings of the ITAT, succinctly encapsulated in the order extracted above." - 16. The Hon'ble Orissa High Court in the case of ACIT vs Serajuddin & Co. 454 ITR 312 (Orissa) had an occasion to examine substantial question of law on the propriety of approval granted u/s 153D of the Act. The Hon'ble Orissa High Court made wide ranging observations towards the manner and legality of approval u/s 153D of the Act. The Hon'ble High Court inter-alia observed that approval u/s 153D of the Act being mandatory, while…

Proform Interiors Private Limited, Gurgaon vs. DCIT CC-20, New Delhi

ITA 2709/DEL/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Anubhav Sharma & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 149(1)(b)Section 250

…ssment orders under section 153A. 11. Reliance in this regard is also placed on the following case laws: • ACIT vs. Serajuddin and Co. -SLP (C) Diary No. 44989 of 2023 (Supreme Court) • ACIT, Circle-1(2), Bhubaneshwar vs. M/s. Serajuddin & Co. Kolkata -[2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa High Court) • Principal Commissioner of Income-tax v. Shiv Kumar Nayyar - [2024] 467 ITR 186 (Delhi High Court) • Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Anuj Bansal -ITA 368/2023 (Delhi High Court) • Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, CC 8 New Delhi (Third Member) - ITA Nos. 6158 to 6160/Del/2018 [ITAT…

Proform Interiors Private Limited, Gurgaon vs. DCIT CC-20, New Delhi

In the result, all the appeals for Assessment Years 2013-14 to 2022-23 in ITA

ITA 2708/DEL/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Anubhav Sharma & Shri Manish Agarwalita Nos. 4153 & 4008/Del/2025 (Assessment Year: 2012-13 & 2018-19) Dcit, Proform Interiors Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle-20, Ground Floor, Jmd Regent Room No. 269A, 2Nd Floor, Vs. Plaza, Mg Road, Gurgaon, Ara Centre, Jhandewalan Haryana-122001. Extn., Delhi-110055. Pan-Aahcs5999J

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 250

…t orders under section 153A. …..” 11. Reliance in this regard is also placed on the following case laws:  ACIT vs. Serajuddin and Co. -SLP (C) Diary No. 44989 of 2023 (Supreme Court)  ACIT, Circle-1(2), Bhubaneshwar vs. M/s. Serajuddin & Co. Kolkata -[2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa High Court)  Principal Commissioner of Income-tax v. Shiv Kumar Nayyar - [2024] 467 ITR 186 (Delhi High Court)  Pr. Commissioner of Income Tax (Central)-2 v. Anuj Bansal -ITA 368/2023 (Delhi High Court)  Shri Dheeraj Chaudhary v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, CC 8 New Delhi (Third Member) - ITA Nos. 6158 to 6160/Del/2018 [ITAT…

Rita Das, Hooghly vs. I.T.O., Ward - 23(1), Hooghly

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1389/KOL/2024[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jan 2026AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Rajesh Kumarआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1388 & 1389/Kol/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-2012) Rita Das, Vs Acit, Cc-23 (1), Hooghly C/O S.N.Ghosh & Associates, Advocates, 2, Garstin Place, 2Nd Floor, Suite No.203, Off Hare Street, Kolkata,Wb-700001 Pan No. :Arhpd 6149 D

For Appellant: Shri Somnath Ghosh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Altaf Hussain, Sr. DR

…n of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of ACIT Vs. Serjauddin & Co., reported in [2024] 163 taxmann.com 118 (SC), which arose out of the decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa in the case of Serjauddin & Co. [2023] 150 taxmann.com 146/292 Taxman 566/454 ITR 312 (Orissa). Similarly it also stands hit by the decision of the Hon’ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of M/s Sambuddha Tracon Pvt. Ltd., referred to supra, on this ground, the reopening is found to be invalid and stands quashed. 10. Coming to the issue of the reasons recorded it is noticed that the AO has not done any verification in respec…

Rita Das, Hooghly vs. I.T.O., Ward - 23(1), Hooghly

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1388/KOL/2024[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jan 2026AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Rajesh Kumarआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.1388 & 1389/Kol/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2011-2012) Rita Das, Vs Acit, Cc-23 (1), Hooghly C/O S.N.Ghosh & Associates, Advocates, 2, Garstin Place, 2Nd Floor, Suite No.203, Off Hare Street, Kolkata,Wb-700001 Pan No. :Arhpd 6149 D

For Appellant: Shri Somnath Ghosh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Altaf Hussain, Sr. DR

…n of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of ACIT Vs. Serjauddin & Co., reported in [2024] 163 taxmann.com 118 (SC), which arose out of the decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Orissa in the case of Serjauddin & Co. [2023] 150 taxmann.com 146/292 Taxman 566/454 ITR 312 (Orissa). Similarly it also stands hit by the decision of the Hon’ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of M/s Sambuddha Tracon Pvt. Ltd., referred to supra, on this ground, the reopening is found to be invalid and stands quashed. 10. Coming to the issue of the reasons recorded it is noticed that the AO has not done any verification in respec…

Anuj Nagpal, Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle 14, Delhi

The appeals are allowed

ITA 524/DEL/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Sh. AkashOjha, AdvFor Respondent: Ms. PoojaSwaroop, CIT, DR
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153D

…led to pin point any inaccuracy/mistake/error/lapses, etc. in the approval under section 153D of the Act and the details mentioned in the assessment order. Similarly, the decision of the Hon'bleOrrisa High Court in the case of (ACIT vs. Serajuddin& Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa)[15-03-2023])is also DISTINGUISHABLE on the facts as the Ld. AR failed to demonstrate that the search assessment orders did not mention the approval of the Jt. / Addl. CIT. In the present case, the Ld. AR failed to establish that the guidelines enunciated by the Search & Seizure Manual, Circular-3 of 2008 and SOP for search assessments ha…

Anuj Nagpal, Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle -14, Delhi

ITA 523/DEL/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Sh. AkashOjha, AdvFor Respondent: Ms. PoojaSwaroop, CIT, DR
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153D

…led to pin point any inaccuracy/mistake/error/lapses, etc. in the approval under section 153D of the Act and the details mentioned in the assessment order. Similarly, the decision of the Hon'bleOrrisa High Court in the case of (ACIT vs. Serajuddin& Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa)[15-03-2023])is also DISTINGUISHABLE on the facts as the Ld. AR failed to demonstrate that the search assessment orders did not mention the approval of the Jt. / Addl. CIT. In the present case, the Ld. AR failed to establish that the guidelines enunciated by the Search & Seizure Manual, Circular-3 of 2008 and SOP for search assessments ha…

Anuj Nagpal, Delhi vs. ACIT Central Circle 14, Delhi

The appeals are allowed

ITA 467/DEL/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Sh. AkashOjha, AdvFor Respondent: Ms. PoojaSwaroop, CIT, DR
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153D

…led to pin point any inaccuracy/mistake/error/lapses, etc. in the approval under section 153D of the Act and the details mentioned in the assessment order. Similarly, the decision of the Hon'bleOrrisa High Court in the case of (ACIT vs. Serajuddin& Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa)[15-03-2023])is also DISTINGUISHABLE on the facts as the Ld. AR failed to demonstrate that the search assessment orders did not mention the approval of the Jt. / Addl. CIT. In the present case, the Ld. AR failed to establish that the guidelines enunciated by the Search & Seizure Manual, Circular-3 of 2008 and SOP for search assessments ha…

Anu Nagpal, Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle 14, Delhi

The appeals are allowed

ITA 465/DEL/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi28 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Sh. AkashOjha, AdvFor Respondent: Ms. PoojaSwaroop, CIT, DR
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153D

…led to pin point any inaccuracy/mistake/error/lapses, etc. in the approval under section 153D of the Act and the details mentioned in the assessment order. Similarly, the decision of the Hon'bleOrrisa High Court in the case of (ACIT vs. Serajuddin& Co. [2023] 454 ITR 312 (Orissa)[15-03-2023])is also DISTINGUISHABLE on the facts as the Ld. AR failed to demonstrate that the search assessment orders did not mention the approval of the Jt. / Addl. CIT. In the present case, the Ld. AR failed to establish that the guidelines enunciated by the Search & Seizure Manual, Circular-3 of 2008 and SOP for search assessments ha…