Alapati Venkataramiah v. CIT

57 ITR 185Supreme Court of India1965#2181 most cited

What is Alapati Venkataramiah v. CIT authority for?

A transfer of an immovable asset for capital gains purposes requires an effective conveyance through a registered sale deed to pass title. Prior to the amendment introducing Section 2(47)(v), transactions involving mere execution of documents or granting possession without registration were not considered complete transfers for tax.

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Alapati Venkataramiah v. CIT · Alapati Venkataramiah · section 2(47) · section 2(47)(v) · section 53A · transfer of immovable property · capital gains · registered conveyance deed · effective conveyance · possession without registration · part performance · Indian Registration Act

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Judgments citing Alapati Venkataramiah v. CIT

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, SURAT, SURAT vs. JAYANTIBHAI VIRJIBHAI BABARIYA, SURAT

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 297/SRT/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 Sept 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.297/Srt/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Shri Jayantibhai Virjibhai Babariya, Income-Tax, Circle-2, Surat, Vs. K-801, River View Heights, Room No.503, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Pedar Road, Mota Varachha, Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat- Surat-394101 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpb 0820 M (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Ashwin K Parekh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Ashok B. Koli, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 251(1)(a)Section 69

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.-2, SURAT vs. SHRI JAYANTIBHAI VIRJIBHAI BABARIYA, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (in ITA nos

ITA 195/SRT/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Nov 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.110/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2016-17) (Physical Court Hearing) Jayantibhai Virjibhai Babariya, Vs. The Acit, Central Circle-2, K-801, River View Heights, Surat. Peddar Road, Mota Varachha, Surat-394101 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpb0820M (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.195/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Jayantibhai Virjibhai Babariya, K-801, River View Heights, Surat. Peddar Road, Mota Varachha, Surat-394101 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpb0820M (Assessee) (Respondent) Shri Ashwin K. Parekh, Ar Assessee By Respondent By Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 07/10/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 22/11/2022

Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

SHRI JAYANTIBHAI VIRJIBHAI BABARIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.,2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (in ITA nos

ITA 110/SRT/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Nov 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.110/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2016-17) (Physical Court Hearing) Jayantibhai Virjibhai Babariya, Vs. The Acit, Central Circle-2, K-801, River View Heights, Surat. Peddar Road, Mota Varachha, Surat-394101 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpb0820M (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.195/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Jayantibhai Virjibhai Babariya, K-801, River View Heights, Surat. Peddar Road, Mota Varachha, Surat-394101 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpb0820M (Assessee) (Respondent) Shri Ashwin K. Parekh, Ar Assessee By Respondent By Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 07/10/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 22/11/2022

Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.-2, SURAT vs. SHRI PRABODHCHABNDRA JAYANTILAL PATEL, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue ( in ITA nos

ITA 137/SRT/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat10 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.134 To 137/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Virtual Court Hearing) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Pravinchandra Dahyabhai Umriger, Surat. Bungalow No.01, Opp. Talao Street, Near Govindji Park, Umra, Surat-395007(Guj) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabpu5216D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Vasantrai Ambaram Modi, Surat. 504, D/1, Subham Residency, Pal, Surat- 395005. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Acrpm0852D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Shankar Mulchand Uttamani, Surat. 1/3210-11, New Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat-395002. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aahpu9028R The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Prabodhchandra Jayantilal Patel, Surat. 297, Hari Narar-3, Opp. Brc Gate, Udhna, Surat-394210. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afvpp7466F (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Rasesh Shah, Ca Revenue By: Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit(Dr) सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 02/03/2022 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/05/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Four Appeals Filed By The Revenue, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”].

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.-2, SURAT vs. SHRI SHANKAR MULCHAND UTTAMANI, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue ( in ITA nos

ITA 136/SRT/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat10 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.134 To 137/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Virtual Court Hearing) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Pravinchandra Dahyabhai Umriger, Surat. Bungalow No.01, Opp. Talao Street, Near Govindji Park, Umra, Surat-395007(Guj) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabpu5216D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Vasantrai Ambaram Modi, Surat. 504, D/1, Subham Residency, Pal, Surat- 395005. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Acrpm0852D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Shankar Mulchand Uttamani, Surat. 1/3210-11, New Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat-395002. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aahpu9028R The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Prabodhchandra Jayantilal Patel, Surat. 297, Hari Narar-3, Opp. Brc Gate, Udhna, Surat-394210. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afvpp7466F (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Rasesh Shah, Ca Revenue By: Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit(Dr) सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 02/03/2022 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/05/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Four Appeals Filed By The Revenue, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”].

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIR.-2, SURAT vs. SHRI VASANTRAI AMBARAM MODI, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue ( in ITA nos

ITA 135/SRT/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat10 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.134 To 137/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Virtual Court Hearing) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Pravinchandra Dahyabhai Umriger, Surat. Bungalow No.01, Opp. Talao Street, Near Govindji Park, Umra, Surat-395007(Guj) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabpu5216D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Vasantrai Ambaram Modi, Surat. 504, D/1, Subham Residency, Pal, Surat- 395005. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Acrpm0852D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Shankar Mulchand Uttamani, Surat. 1/3210-11, New Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat-395002. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aahpu9028R The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Prabodhchandra Jayantilal Patel, Surat. 297, Hari Narar-3, Opp. Brc Gate, Udhna, Surat-394210. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afvpp7466F (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Rasesh Shah, Ca Revenue By: Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit(Dr) सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 02/03/2022 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/05/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Four Appeals Filed By The Revenue, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”].

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX , CENTRAL CIR.,2, SURAT vs. SHRI PRAVINCHANDRA DAHYABHAI UMRIGER, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue ( in ITA nos

ITA 134/SRT/2021[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat10 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.134 To 137/Srt/2021 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Virtual Court Hearing) The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Pravinchandra Dahyabhai Umriger, Surat. Bungalow No.01, Opp. Talao Street, Near Govindji Park, Umra, Surat-395007(Guj) "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabpu5216D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Vasantrai Ambaram Modi, Surat. 504, D/1, Subham Residency, Pal, Surat- 395005. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Acrpm0852D The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Shankar Mulchand Uttamani, Surat. 1/3210-11, New Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat-395002. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aahpu9028R The Dcit, Central Circle-2, Vs. Shri Prabodhchandra Jayantilal Patel, Surat. 297, Hari Narar-3, Opp. Brc Gate, Udhna, Surat-394210. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afvpp7466F (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Rasesh Shah, Ca Revenue By: Shri Ritesh Mishra, Cit(Dr) सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 02/03/2022 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10/05/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Four Appeals Filed By The Revenue, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”].

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)

…hich it has been held that the transfer of the immovable property take place on the date, sale deed is registered. The assessee’s case is further found covered by the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the case Alapati Venkatararniah vs. CIT (1965) 57 ITR 185 (SC), in which it has been held that title to immovable assets could not pass till conveyance was executed and registered. The possession of the land is also with the assessee; hence it is not a case of part performance as covered by section 53A of Transfer of Property Act. In the assessee's case, there is no proof that the assessee has received a…

PRAVIN LAXMICHAND CHHEDA,MUMBAI vs. ACIT 24(3), MUMBAI

In the result the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 509/MUM/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Mar 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S Rifaur Rahman & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleshri Pravin Laxmichand Vs. Acit – 24(3) Chheda Room No. 413, 4Th 302, Aavishkar Society, Floor, Piramal Sv Road, Irla Bridge Chambers, Parel Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400012 Mumbai – 400058 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabpc1278P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr.Yogesh Thar. Ar Respondent By : Mr.Naveen Kumar. Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 16.02.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 04.03.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 36, Mumbai Passed U/S 143(3) & 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. (A) The Learned Cit (Appeals) Erred In Law & Facts In Confirming The Action Of The Learned Assessing Officer Of Assessing The Loan Taken From Sadguru Krupa Constructions Pvt. Ltd. (Herein Referred As "Company") On 05.05.2013 Of Pravin Laxmichand Chheda., Mumbai. Rs.25,00,000/- As Deemed Dividend U/S 2(22)(E) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. (B) The Learned Cit (Appeals) Failed To Appreciate The Fact That The Company Did Not Have Accumulated Profits As On The Date On Which The Loan Was Advanced. (C) The Learned Cit (Appeals) Erred In Law By Confirming The Manner Of Computation Of Accumulated Profits Adopted By The Learned Assessing Officer. (D) The Learned Cit (Appeals) Erred In Law By Not Appreciating The Fact That The Company Had Followed The Principles Of Revenue Recognition Laid Down In Accounting Standard 9 Issued By Icai. (E) The Learned Cit (Appeals) Erred In Law In Relying On The Statement Of Mr. Dllip Porwal Without Giving Your Appellant The Opportunity To Cross-Examine Him. (F) Your Appellant Prays That The Additions Made U/S 2(22)(E) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Is Against The Provisions Of Law & Against The Principals Of Natural Justice & May Please Be Deleted.

For Appellant: Mr.Yogesh Thar. ARFor Respondent: Mr.Naveen Kumar. Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 2(22)(e)

…balance sheet as at Pravin Laxmichand Chheda., Mumbai. 5-05-2013. We find the Ld.AR has made elaborate submissions on the disputed issues of revenue recongnition and relied on the judicial decisions as under: the case of Alapati Venkataramaiha Vs. CIT, [1995] 57 ITR 185 (SC) the Honble Supreme Court has held as under: Section 45 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 [Corresponding to section 12B of the Indian Income- tax Act, 1922] - Capital gains - Chargeable as - Assessment year 1948-49 - Assessee entered into agreement on17-3-1948 with a company to sell its plant, machinery, furniture and goodwill for a sum - Assessee…

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