Orbit Corporation Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Cen Cir 47, Mumbai
In the result, appeals of the assessee for all three assessment years i
ITA 7034/MUM/2017[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 Feb 2020AY 2010-2011
Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri G. Manjunatha, Hon'Ble
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Awangshi Gimson
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 271ASection 80I
…-09 & 2009-10) M/s Orbit Corporation Ltd., The appellant is not required to prove his innocence. This was held, considering the old provisions of Section 28(1){c) of Indian I.T.Act, 1922, by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of Gokuldas Harivailabhdas 34 ITR 98, which was approved by the Apex Court in the case of Anwar Ali, 76 ITR 696 (SC). It was also held by the Apex Court that penalty proceedings are independent proceedings and therefore findings recorded in assessment proceedings, though may be relevant, but would not be conclusive. Mere rejection of explanation of appellant in assessment proceedings…