Chandra Kishore Jha v. Mahavir Prasad

8 SCC 266Supreme Court of India1999#604 most cited

What is Chandra Kishore Jha v. Mahavir Prasad authority for?

If a statute or law prescribes that a thing must be done in a particular manner, then it must be done in that manner alone and in no other way. This principle mandates strict adherence to statutory procedures.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 368,382 Indian tax judgments — from 2018 to 2026.

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Chandra Kishore Jha v. Mahavir Prasad · statute prescribes manner · done in that manner alone · procedural compliance · Income Tax Act · sections 144 · 143(3) · 250 · 251 · condonation of delay · Form 67 · foreign tax credit · approval for scrutiny scope

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Judgments citing Chandra Kishore Jha v. Mahavir Prasad

Ntt Managed Services India Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-5(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal of the Assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1165/HYD/2025[2023-24]Status: HeardITAT Hyderabad04 Mar 2026AY 2023-24

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita.No.1165/Hyd/2025 Assessment Year 2023-2024 Ntt Managed Services India Private Limited, The Dcit, Vs. Hyderabad. Telangana. Circle-5(1), Hyderabad. Pin 500 081 Pan Aarcs7517G (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा/Assessee By -None- राज" व "ारा/Revenue By : Sri Mathivanan Sa, Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 02.03.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 04.03.2026 आदेश/Order Per Vijay Pal Rao:

For Respondent: Sri Mathivanan SA, Sr. AR
Section 108(8)Section 143(1)Section 80J

…sible in the light of the provision of section 80JJAA and in view of the decision of Apex Court in the case of Dilip Kumar. In the decision in the case of State of Uttar Pradesh v. Singhara Singh AIR 1964 SC 358 & Chandra Kishore Jha v. Mahavir Prasad [1999] 8 SCC 266, it has been held that "if a statute provides for a thing to be done in a particular manner, then it has to be done in that manner and in no other manner" Further in the case of Commissioner of Income-lax v. Shivanand Electronics 209 ITR 63 (Bombay HC) it has been held by Hon'ble Court that "When the Legislature casts a duty on the assessee claimi…

Exel Rubber Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1894/HYD/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1894/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2014-15) M/S. Exel Rubber (P) Ltd Vs. Dy.Cit Hyderabad Central Circle 1(2) Pan:Aaace4495J Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 20/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18/02/2026 आदेश/Order Per Manjunatha, G. A.M. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11 Hyderabad, Dated 11/10/2025 For The A.Y 2014-15. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT (DR)
Section 132Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 149(1)Section 69A

…power is given to do certain things in certain way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and not in other manner which is otherwise not provided in the law as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahaveer Prasad (1999)8 SCC 266 as well as in case of Cherrukuri Mani v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P (2015) 3 SCC 722. The learned Counsel for the assessee has submitted that the Hon'ble Supreme Court has held time and Page 6 of 74 ITA No 1894 of 2025 Exel Rubber Private Ltd again that where the law prescribes the things to be done in a particular manner following a particula…

Vilas Polymer Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1884/HYD/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.1876 & 1884/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2020-21 & 2021-22) M/S. Vilas Polymer (P) Ltd Vs. Dy.Cit Hyderabad Central Circle 1(2) Pan:Aaacv9854A Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18/02/2026 आदेश/Order Per Manjunatha, G. A.M. These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee & Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11, Hyderabad, Both Dated 31/10/2025, For The Asst. Years 2020-21 & 2021-22 Respectively. Since Identical Issues Are Involved In These Two Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Two Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off, By This Common Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT (DR)
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148

…rovides a particular thing to be done in a particular way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and no any other manner which is otherwise not provided under the law. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahavir Prasad (1999) 8 SCC 266 in Para 17 laying down the aforesaid principle held that “it is well settled solitary principle that if the statute provides for a thing to be done in a particular manner, then it has to be done in that Page 20 of 29 ITA Nos 1876 and 1884 of 2025 Vilas Polymer P Ltd manner and in no other manner”. The said principle of law was further reiterated…

Vilas Polymer Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1876/HYD/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.1876 & 1884/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2020-21 & 2021-22) M/S. Vilas Polymer (P) Ltd Vs. Dy.Cit Hyderabad Central Circle 1(2) Pan:Aaacv9854A Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18/02/2026 आदेश/Order Per Manjunatha, G. A.M. These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee & Are Directed Against The Two Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11, Hyderabad, Both Dated 31/10/2025, For The Asst. Years 2020-21 & 2021-22 Respectively. Since Identical Issues Are Involved In These Two Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Two Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off, By This Common Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT (DR)
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148

…rovides a particular thing to be done in a particular way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and no any other manner which is otherwise not provided under the law. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahavir Prasad (1999) 8 SCC 266 in Para 17 laying down the aforesaid principle held that “it is well settled solitary principle that if the statute provides for a thing to be done in a particular manner, then it has to be done in that Page 20 of 29 ITA Nos 1876 and 1884 of 2025 Vilas Polymer P Ltd manner and in no other manner”. The said principle of law was further reiterated…

Vilas Polymer Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, all the six appeals i

ITA 1874/HYD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.1870 To 1875/Hyd/2025 Assessment Years 2014-2015 To 2019-2020 Vilas Polymer Private The Dcit, Limited, Hyderabad. Central Circle-1(2), Vs. Pin – 500 090 Hyderabad – 500 004. Pan Aaacv9854A Telangana. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca M V Prasad राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit- Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19.01.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18.02.2026 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: CA M V PrasadFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148Section 149Section 149(1)(b)Section 151

…power is given to do certain things in certain way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and not in other manner which is otherwise not provided in the law as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahaveer Prasad (1999)8 SCC 266 as well as in case of Cherrukuri Mani v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P (2015) 3 SCC 722. The learned Counsel for the assessee has submitted that the Hon'ble Supreme Court has held time and again that where the law prescribes the things to be done in a particular manner following a particular procedure, it shall have to be done in the same manner fo…

Vilas Polymer Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, all the six appeals i

ITA 1872/HYD/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.1870 To 1875/Hyd/2025 Assessment Years 2014-2015 To 2019-2020 Vilas Polymer Private The Dcit, Limited, Hyderabad. Central Circle-1(2), Vs. Pin – 500 090 Hyderabad – 500 004. Pan Aaacv9854A Telangana. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca M V Prasad राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit- Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19.01.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18.02.2026 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: CA M V PrasadFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148Section 149Section 149(1)(b)Section 151

…power is given to do certain things in certain way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and not in other manner which is otherwise not provided in the law as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahaveer Prasad (1999)8 SCC 266 as well as in case of Cherrukuri Mani v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P (2015) 3 SCC 722. The learned Counsel for the assessee has submitted that the Hon'ble Supreme Court has held time and again that where the law prescribes the things to be done in a particular manner following a particular procedure, it shall have to be done in the same manner fo…

Vilas Polymer Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, all the six appeals i

ITA 1870/HYD/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.1870 To 1875/Hyd/2025 Assessment Years 2014-2015 To 2019-2020 Vilas Polymer Private The Dcit, Limited, Hyderabad. Central Circle-1(2), Vs. Pin – 500 090 Hyderabad – 500 004. Pan Aaacv9854A Telangana. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca M V Prasad राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit- Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19.01.2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18.02.2026 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: CA M V PrasadFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148Section 149Section 149(1)(b)Section 151

…power is given to do certain things in certain way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and not in other manner which is otherwise not provided in the law as held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahaveer Prasad (1999)8 SCC 266 as well as in case of Cherrukuri Mani v. Chief Secretary, Govt. of A.P (2015) 3 SCC 722. The learned Counsel for the assessee has submitted that the Hon'ble Supreme Court has held time and again that where the law prescribes the things to be done in a particular manner following a particular procedure, it shall have to be done in the same manner fo…

Exel Rubber Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Central Circle-1(2), Hyderabad

ITA 1566/HYD/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad18 Feb 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice- & Shri Manjunatha G.आ. अपी.सं / Ita Nos.1566 & 1571/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 & 2021-22) M/S. Exel Rubber Private Ltd Vs. Hyderabad Dy.Cit Central Circle 1 (2) Hyderabad Pan:Aaace4495J (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धारिती द्वारा / Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राजस्व द्वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 20/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख / Pronouncement: 18/02/2026 Per Manjunatha, G. A.M. आदेश/Order These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11, Hyderabad, Both Dated 14/07/2025 For The A.Ys 2020-21, 2021-22 & 2022-23 Respectively. Since Common Issues Are Involved In These Two Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Of By This Common Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT (DR)
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)Section 148

…rovides a particular thing to be done in a particular way, the thing has to be done in that way alone and no any other manner which is otherwise not provided under the law. The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Chandra Kishore Jha vs. Mahavir Prasad (1999) 8 SCC 266 in Para 17 laying down the aforesaid principle held that “it is well settled solitary principle that if the statute provides for a thing to be done in a particular manner, then it has to be done in that manner and in no other manner”. The said principle of law was further reiterated in the case of Cherukuri Mani vs. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Andhra…