CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd.

256 ITR 1High Court2002#163 most cited

What is CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. authority for?

An Assessing Officer cannot reopen an assessment under Section 147 based on a mere change of opinion regarding the same material available during the original assessment. Reopening requires fresh, tangible material or information that leads to a reason to believe income has escaped assessment.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 367,181 Indian tax judgments — from 2010 to 2026.

Also referred to as

CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. · Kelvinator principle · section 147 · section 148 · reopening assessment · mere change of opinion · tangible material · income escaping assessment · sanction under section 151 · full and true disclosure

Also reported as

123 Taxmann 433108 Taxmann.com 176174 CTR 617

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd.

The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Mumbai vs. Addl.C.I.T. Ltu, Mumbai

In the result the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2551/MUM/2012[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2019AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Waseem Ahmedआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2551&2129/Mum/2012 नििाारण वर्ा/Asstt. Year:2006-07 The Shipping Corporation Of Additional Commissioner India Ltd. Vs. Of Income Tax Ltu Shipping House, 10Th Floor, 245, 29Th Floor, World Trade Madam Cama Road, Nariman Centre, Colaba, Mumbai- Point, Mumbai-400021 400006 Pan: Aaa Ct1 524 F Assistant Commissioner Of The Shipping Corporation Income Tax Ltu Of India Ltd. Centre-I, 28Th Floor, World Trade Shipping House, 10Th Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai- Floor, 245, Madam Cama 400005 Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021 Pan: Aaa Ct1 524 F

For Respondent: Shri R. Manjunatha Swamy
Section 11Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234D

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, म ुंबई न्यायपीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, ‘’E’’ BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER And SHRI WASEEM AHMED, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.2551&2129/MUM/2012 नििाारण वर्ा/Asstt. Year:2006-07 The Shipping Corporation of Additional Commissioner India Ltd. Vs. of Income Tax LTU Shipping House, 10th Floor, 245, 29th Floor, World Trade Madam Cama Road, Nariman Centre, Colaba, Mumbai- Point, Mumbai-400021 400006 PAN: AAA CT1 524 F Assistant Commissioner of The Shipping Corporation Income Tax LTU of India Ltd. Centre-I, 28th Floor, World Trade Shipping House,…

Addl CIT Ltu, Mumbai vs. The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Mumbai

In the result the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2129/MUM/2012[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2019AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Waseem Ahmedआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2551&2129/Mum/2012 नििाारण वर्ा/Asstt. Year:2006-07 The Shipping Corporation Of Additional Commissioner India Ltd. Vs. Of Income Tax Ltu Shipping House, 10Th Floor, 245, 29Th Floor, World Trade Madam Cama Road, Nariman Centre, Colaba, Mumbai- Point, Mumbai-400021 400006 Pan: Aaa Ct1 524 F Assistant Commissioner Of The Shipping Corporation Income Tax Ltu Of India Ltd. Centre-I, 28Th Floor, World Trade Shipping House, 10Th Centre, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai- Floor, 245, Madam Cama 400005 Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021 Pan: Aaa Ct1 524 F

For Respondent: Shri R. Manjunatha Swamy
Section 11Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234D

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, म ुंबई न्यायपीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, ‘’E’’ BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI MAHAVIR SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER And SHRI WASEEM AHMED, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.2551&2129/MUM/2012 नििाारण वर्ा/Asstt. Year:2006-07 The Shipping Corporation of Additional Commissioner India Ltd. Vs. of Income Tax LTU Shipping House, 10th Floor, 245, 29th Floor, World Trade Madam Cama Road, Nariman Centre, Colaba, Mumbai- Point, Mumbai-400021 400006 PAN: AAA CT1 524 F Assistant Commissioner of The Shipping Corporation Income Tax LTU of India Ltd. Centre-I, 28th Floor, World Trade Shipping House,…

Anil T. Mehra, Mumbai vs. ITO-24(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by the revenue for assessment years 2009-

ITA 4139/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Nov 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G. Manjunatha (Am) & Shri Ram Lal Negi (Jm) Assessment Year: 2009-10 The Acit 24(1), Anil Tilakraj Mehra, Room No. 604, 6Th Floor, 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Parel, Old Nagardas Road, Mumbai - 400012 Vs. Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069 Pan: Aahpm1904A (Appellant) (Respondent) & Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tilakraj Mehra, The Income Tax Officer- 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, 24(1)(2), Old Nagardas Road, Piramal Chamber, Andheri (E), Vs. Room No. 605, Lalbaug, Mumbai - 400069 Mumbai - 12 Pan: Aahpm1904A (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri S.S. Phadkar/Kalpesh TuralkarFor Respondent: Satishchandra Rajore (DRs)
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 44A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCHES “A”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI G. MANJUNATHA (AM) AND SHRI RAM LAL NEGI (JM) Assessment Year: 2009-10 The ACIT 24(1), Anil Tilakraj Mehra, Room No. 604, 6th Floor, 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Parel, Old Nagardas Road, Mumbai - 400012 Vs. Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069 PAN: AAHPM1904A (Appellant) (Respondent) & Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tilakraj Mehra, The Income Tax Officer- 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, 24(1)(2), Old Nagardas Road, Piramal Chamber, Andheri (E), Vs. Room No. 605, Lalbaug, Mumbai - 400069 Mumbai - 12 PAN: AAHPM1904A (Appel…

ACIT-24(1), Mumbai vs. Anil Tilakraj Mehra, Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by the revenue for assessment years 2009-

ITA 5652/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Nov 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G. Manjunatha (Am) & Shri Ram Lal Negi (Jm) Assessment Year: 2009-10 The Acit 24(1), Anil Tilakraj Mehra, Room No. 604, 6Th Floor, 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Parel, Old Nagardas Road, Mumbai - 400012 Vs. Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069 Pan: Aahpm1904A (Appellant) (Respondent) & Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tilakraj Mehra, The Income Tax Officer- 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, 24(1)(2), Old Nagardas Road, Piramal Chamber, Andheri (E), Vs. Room No. 605, Lalbaug, Mumbai - 400069 Mumbai - 12 Pan: Aahpm1904A (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri S.S. Phadkar/Kalpesh TuralkarFor Respondent: Satishchandra Rajore (DRs)
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 44A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCHES “A”, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI G. MANJUNATHA (AM) AND SHRI RAM LAL NEGI (JM) Assessment Year: 2009-10 The ACIT 24(1), Anil Tilakraj Mehra, Room No. 604, 6th Floor, 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Parel, Old Nagardas Road, Mumbai - 400012 Vs. Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400069 PAN: AAHPM1904A (Appellant) (Respondent) & Assessment Year: 2013-14 Anil Tilakraj Mehra, The Income Tax Officer- 204, Madhu Industrial Estate, 24(1)(2), Old Nagardas Road, Piramal Chamber, Andheri (E), Vs. Room No. 605, Lalbaug, Mumbai - 400069 Mumbai - 12 PAN: AAHPM1904A (Appel…

M/S Chhaganlal Agarwal, Chaibasa vs. ITO, Ward-3(4), Chaibasa

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 319/RAN/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi29 Aug 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg, Jm & Shri L.P. Sahu, Am आयकर अपीऱ सं./Ita No.319/Ran/2018 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2010-2011) M/S Chhaganlal Agarwal, Vs. Ito Ward-3(4), Chaibasa Bari Bazar, Chaibasa-833201 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aaffc 6053 J (अपीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. निर्धाऩिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri P.K.Mondal, Addl.Cit(Dr)

For Appellant: Shri Devesh Poddar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri P.K.Mondal, Addl.CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234ASection 40

…im during the course of original assessment proceedings. In our opinion, it is a clear case of change of opinion by the Assessing Officer which is not sustainable as per the decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of CIT Vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd., 256 ITR 1, which has been affirmed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court reported in [2010] 320 ITR 561(SC), wherein the Hon’ble Supreme Court has observed as under :- “Heard learned counsel on both sides. 2. A short question which arises for determination in this batch of civil appeals is, whether the concept of "change of opinion" stands obliterated with effect fro…

DCIT Cir 3(1), Mumbai vs. Icici Bank Ltd, Mumbai

ITA 5191/MUM/2009[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai03 Jul 2019AY 2004-05

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Saktijit Dey, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.5191/Mum/2009 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2004-05) Dcit-Circle 3(1) Icici Bank Limited बनाम Room No.607, 6Th Floor नाम/ नाम नाम Icici Bank Towers Aaykar Bhavan Bandra-Kurla Complex Vs. Mumbai-400 020. Mumbai-400 051. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaaci-1195-H (अपीलाथ" / Appellant) (ू"यथ" / Respondent) : & C.O. No.127/Mum/2010 [Arising Out Of I.T.A. No.5191/Mum/2009] (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2004-05) Icici Bank Limited Dcit-Circle 3(1) बनाम नाम नाम/ नाम Room No.607, 6Th Floor Icici Bank Towers Bandra-Kurla Complex Aaykar Bhavan Vs. Mumbai-400 051. Mumbai-400 020. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaaci 1195 H (""ा"ेप ""ा"ेप ""ा"ेप /Cross Objector) ""ा"ेप (ू"यथ" / Respondent) :

For Appellant: Ms. Aarti Vissanji-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri P.C. Chhotaray -Ld.DR
Section 10Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 35DSection 36(1)(vii)

…ot postulate ICICI Bank Limited Assessment Year-2004-05 conferment of power upon the Assessing Officer to initiate reassessment proceedings upon a mere change of opinion as has been held by the Delhi High Court (FB) in the case of CIT v. Kelvinator of India (256 ITR 1) and affirmed by the Supreme Court in 320 ITR 561. 2.1 Facts in brief are that the assessee being resident corporate assessee stated to be engaged in the business of Banking and Finance was subjected to re-assessment proceedings u/s. 143(3) read with Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the impugned AY vide order dated 25/02/2009 wherein the…

DCIT, Central Circle - 2(1), Kolkata vs. M/S. Kakrania Properties Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

In the result, the both appeals of Revenue are dismissed and cross objections of Assessee are also dismissed being infructuous

ITA 2144/KOL/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata04 Jun 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri A.T. Varkey, J.M. & Dr.A.L.Saini, A.M.) Asstt. Year : 2009-10 Dcit, C.C -2(1), Kolkata Vs M/S. Kakrania Properties Pvt. Ltd Pan: Aadck 6121C ( Department ) (Respondent) C.O No. 91/Kol/2017 [Ita No. 2144/Kol/2017 A.Y : 2009-10] M/S. Kankaria Properties Pvt. Ltd Vs Dcit, C.C -2(1), Kolkata Pan: Aadck 6121C ( Cross Objector ) ( Department ) Asstt. Year : 2009-10 Acit, C.C -2(1), Kolkata Vs M/S. Liza Vincom Pvt. Ltd Pan: Aaacl-5419R Department. (Respondent) C.O No. 90/Kol/2017 [Ita No. 2145/Kol/2017 A.Y : 2009-10] M/S. Liza Vincom Pvt. Ltd Vs Acit, C.C -2(1), Kolkata Pan: Aaacl-5419R ( Cross Objector ) ( Department )

For Appellant: S/Shri R.P. Agarwal, Sr.AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri C.J. Singh, JCIT, ld.Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 43(1)(a)Section 68

…by which the AO holds “reasons to believe” and change of opinion does not confer jurisdiction to reassess; - There must be nexus between material and belief; and - Reasons recorded must show application of mind by the AO. In CIT vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd. 256 ITR 1, the Full Bench of the Delhi High Court was considering a case of reopening u/s 147 within 4 years from the end of the assessment year. The Court held that when a regular order of assessment is ITA No.2144/K/17 & CO No. 91/K/17 A.Y 2009-10 ITA No.2145/K/17 & CO No. 90/K/17 A.Y 2009-10 In the cases of Kakrania Properties P.Ltd & Or. . 14 passe…