CIT v. G.M. Mittal Stainless Steell (P) ltd.

263 ITR 255Supreme Court of India2003#801 most cited

What is CIT v. G.M. Mittal Stainless Steell (P) ltd. authority for?

A subsequent change of law is not a valid ground for exercising the Commissioner's suo motu revisionary power under Section 263. If the Assessing Officer's view is plausible, it cannot be termed erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the Revenue.

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CIT v. G.M. Mittal Stainless Steell (P) Ltd. · 263 ITR 255 · Section 263 · suo motu revision · subsequent change of law · erroneous and prejudicial to revenue · plausible view by AO · Commissioner revision power · Income Tax Act · Supreme Court 2003

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. G.M. Mittal Stainless Steell (P) ltd.

Britg Foundation, Vizianagaram vs. Commissioner of Income-Tax (Exemptions), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 208/VIZ/2025[2022-23 to 2026-27]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Jul 2025

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.208/Viz/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2022-23 To 2026-27) Britg Foundation V. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions) 22-14-12, Kotlamadappa Street Aaykar Bhawan, Opp. L.B. Stadium Vizianagaram H.O. Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad – 500004 Telangana Vizianagaram – 535002 Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaetb5357K] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri C. Sanjeevarao, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr)

Section 12Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

…stake should not defeat substantial rights especially in cases involving registration of charitable institutions which otherwise meet the conditions stipulated under the Act. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. G.M.Mittal Stainless Steel (P) Ltd. [263 ITR 255 (SC)] has held the procedural lapses should not come in the way of granting substantive relief, provided the assessee is otherwise eligible. Various judicial pronouncements have held that the procedural defects or clerical errors should not defeat the substantive rights particularly in the context of welfare and beneficial legislations like Regis…

Andhara University Alumni Association, Visakhapatnam vs. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward), Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 71/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam30 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos. 70 & 71/Viz/2025 Andhra University Alumni Association V. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward) 1St Floor, Science & Technology Building Income Tax Office Andhra University Infinity Tower, Shankarmatham Road Visakhapatnam – 530003 Santhipuram, Visakhapatnam – 530016 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaeaa7037Q] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr)

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

…istake should not defeat substantial rights especially in cases involved registration of charitable institutions which otherwise meet the conditions stipulated under the Act. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. G.M.Mittal Stainless Steel (P) Ltd. [263 ITR 255 (SC)] has held the procedural lapses should not come in the way of granting substantive relief, provided the assessee is otherwise eligible. Various judicial pronouncements have held that the procedural defects or clerical errors should not defeat the substantive rights particularly in the context of welfare and beneficial legislations like Regis…

Andhara University Alumni Association, Visakhapatnam vs. Income Atx Officer (Exemption Ward), Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 70/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam30 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos. 70 & 71/Viz/2025 Andhra University Alumni Association V. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward) 1St Floor, Science & Technology Building Income Tax Office Andhra University Infinity Tower, Shankarmatham Road Visakhapatnam – 530003 Santhipuram, Visakhapatnam – 530016 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaeaa7037Q] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr)

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)

…istake should not defeat substantial rights especially in cases involved registration of charitable institutions which otherwise meet the conditions stipulated under the Act. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. G.M.Mittal Stainless Steel (P) Ltd. [263 ITR 255 (SC)] has held the procedural lapses should not come in the way of granting substantive relief, provided the assessee is otherwise eligible. Various judicial pronouncements have held that the procedural defects or clerical errors should not defeat the substantive rights particularly in the context of welfare and beneficial legislations like Regis…

Kaligotla Snigdha Sridevi Foundation, Visakhapatnam vs. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward), Visakhapatnam

In the result, appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 67/VIZ/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam30 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.67/Viz/2025 Kaligotla Snigdha Sridevi Foundation V. Income Tax Officer (Exemption Ward) Income Tax Office Koligotla Vari Street Infinity Tower, Shankarmatham Road Chinna Bazar, Bheemunipatnam Santhipuram, Visakhapatnam – 530016 Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aadtk1059J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit(Dr)

Section 12ASection 80G

…istake should not defeat substantial rights especially in cases involved registration of charitable institutions which otherwise meet the conditions stipulated under the Act. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. G.M.Mittal Stainless Steel (P) Ltd. [263 ITR 255 (SC)] has held the procedural lapses should not come in the way of granting substantive relief, provided the assessee is otherwise eligible. Various judicial pronouncements have held that the procedural defects or Page. No 4 I.T.A.No.67/VIZ/2025 Kaligotla Snigdha Sridevi Foundation clerical errors should not defeat the substantive rights particu…

Ms. Shree Waheguru Fashions Pvt. Ltd., Ring Road, Surat vs. PCIT, Aayakar Bhavan, Surat

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 402/SRT/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Surat03 Apr 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.402/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2020-21) (Hybrid Hearing) M/S Shree Waheguru Fashions Principal Commissioner Of बनाम/ Pvt. Ltd., B-1110, Radha Krishna Vs. Income-Tax (Central), Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat Central Circle-1, Surat, Aayakar - 395002 Bhavan, Majura Gate, Surat- 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aahcs 9568 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent)

Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(2)Section 144Section 147Section 263

…IN THE INCOME-TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, SURAT BENCH, SURAT BEFORE SHRI PAWAN SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI BIJAYANANDA PRUSETH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA No.402/SRT/2024 Assessment Year: (2020-21) (Hybrid Hearing) M/s Shree Waheguru Fashions Principal Commissioner of बनाम/ Pvt. Ltd., B-1110, Radha Krishna Vs. Income-tax (Central), Textile Market, Ring Road, Surat Central Circle-1, Surat, Aayakar - 395002 Bhavan, Majura Gate, Surat- 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./PAN/GIR No: AAHCS 9568 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से /Appellant by Shri Rasesh Shah, CA राज" की ओर से /Respondent…