CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd.

320 ITR 561Supreme Court of India2010#18 most cited

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

An Assessing Officer cannot initiate reassessment proceedings under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act based on a mere change of opinion. Reassessment is permissible only when there is fresh tangible material leading to the belief of income escapement, not merely a review of existing facts.

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CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. · Kelvinator of India · Section 147 · Section 148 · reassessment proceedings · mere change of opinion · fresh tangible material · escapement of income · reason to believe · validity of reassessment

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187 Taxmann 3122 SCC 723187 Taxmann.com 312

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Judgments citing CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd.

Titan Company Limited, Hosur vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax - Ltu 2 (Ic), Chennai

In the result the appeal raised by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1742/CHNY/2024[2011- 12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Dec 2024

Bench: Shri Ss Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1742/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2011-12 Titan Company Limited, Assistant Commissioner Of No.3, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Income Tax, Hosur, Krishnagiri, Ltu-2, Tamil Nadu-635126 Chennai [Pan: Aaact5131A] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Shri Abhay Kumar, C.A अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Ms.Komali Krishna, Cit प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10.09.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.12.2024

For Appellant: Ms.Komali Krishna, CIT
Section 147Section 250Section 80Section 80C(2)(a)Section 80I

…act which was already on record of the AO and hence the same was bad in law. It was contended that the reopening alluded a clear case of change of opinion. Reliance was also placed upon the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kelvinator India Ltd 320 ITR 561 and of Hon’ble Jurisdictional High Court in case of IDFC Limited 155 Taxman.com 602. The Ld. DR placed reliance upon the decision of Ld. AO and Ld. CIT(A) and argued that no interference is required now at this stage. 3.0 We have heard the rival submissions in the light of material available on records. As regards the controversy at hand, it is s…

Lakhmi Chand Yadav, Faridabad vs. ITO, Ward-1(4), Faridabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed and the substantial questions of law are answered against the revenue

ITA 516/DEL/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Dec 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godara & Sh. M. Balaganeshita No. 516/Del/2020 : Asstt. Year : 2011-12 Lakhmi Chand Yadav, Vs Income Tax Officer, Village Mirzapur Hardet Haveli Ward-1(4), Mujehri, Faridabad, Haryana-121004 Faridabad-121001 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aaepy4744P Assessee By : Sh. M. K. Gupta, Ca Revenue By : Sh. B. S. Anand, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 25.11.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 03.12.2024 Order Per Satbeer Singh Godara: This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2011-12, Arises Against The Order Of Cit(A), Faridabad Dated 28.11.2019 In Case No. 10339/2018-19 In Proceedings U/S 143(3)/147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. M. K. Gupta, CAFor Respondent: Sh. B. S. Anand, Sr. Dr
Section 133ASection 143Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 260A

…59,42,709/- which was made in the reassessment proceedings having been deleted by the CIT(A) vide order dated 30.07.2019, the reassessment on the heads which were not part of the reasons recorded for the reopening the assessment is not sustainable. The (2010) 320 ITR 561 (SC) ITAT NO. 143 OF 2021 learned Tribunal placed reliance on the decision of the High Court of Bombay in Commissioner of Income Tax Versus Jet Airways (I) Ltd.3 and the decision of the High Court of Delhi in Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. Versus CIT 4 . On the above grounds the appeal filed by the assessee was allowed. Challenging the said order, the…

Subhash Chander Prop. Ms Ashoka Metals and Chemicals 457 Nirankari Street No.1 Miller Ganj, Ludhiana, Punjab vs. The Income Tax Officer Ward-IV(2) Ludhiana, Punjab

In the result, the matter is set-aside to the file of the ld CIT(A) to decide the same afresh on merits of the case as per law after providing reasonable opportunity to the assessee

ITA 133/CHANDI/2024[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh26 Nov 2024AY 2014-2015

Bench: SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV (Accountant Member), SHRI. PARESH M. JOSHI (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Tarundeep Kaur, Addl. CIT, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 151

…आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण,च"ीगढ़ "ायपीठ “बी” , च"ीगढ़ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, CHANDIGARH BENCH “B”, CHANDIGARH HEARING THROUGH: PHYSICAL MODE "ी िव"म िसंह यादव, लेखा सद" एवं "ी परेश म. जोशी, "ाियक सद" BEFORE: SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV, AM & SHRI. PARESH M. JOSHI, JM आयकर अपील सं./ ITA NO. 133/Chd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Subhash Chander बनाम The ITO Prop. M/s. Ashoka Metals And Ward- IV(2), Ludhiana Chemicals 457 Nirankari Street No. 1 Punjab Miller Ganj, Ludhiana, Punjab "ायी लेखा सं./PAN NO: ABEPC7884R अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""थ"/Respondent िनधा"रती की ओर से/Assessee by : Shri Sudhir Sehgal,…

Ashok Kumar Kolla, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-6(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 876/HYD/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad14 Nov 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha, G. & आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.876/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2014-15) Shri Ashok Kumar Kolla Vs. Dy. Commissioner Of Hyderabad Income Tax, Circle 6(1) Pan:Afwpk8481L Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri A.V.Raghuram, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri K.N. Suresh Babu, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/11/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 14/11/2024 आदेश/Order

For Appellant: Shri A.V.Raghuram, AdvocateFor Respondent: : Shri K.N. Suresh Babu, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…material in his possession and thus, it can be said that, it is a case of change of opinion, which is not permissible under the law. In this regard, he relied upon the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd (2010) 320 ITR 561 (S.C). 6. The learned DR, on the other hand, supporting the orders of the learned CIT (A) submitted that, if we go by the reasons recorded for reopening the assessment, it is abundantly clear that, there is fresh tangible material for the Assessing Officer to form reasonable belief of escapement of income and therefore, there is no merit in the…

M/S.Kerala State Civil Supplies Corpn Ltd, Cochin vs. The ACIT, Cochin

ITA 95/COCH/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin07 Nov 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Amarjit Singhalong With Stay Application No.19/Coch./2017 Assessment Year – 2010-2011 M/S.Kerala State Civil The Assistant Supplies Corpn. Ltd., Vs., Commissioner Of Income Kochi. Pan Aaack6767F Tax, Circle-1(2) C/O.Varma & Varma, C.As Kochi, Kerala. Cochin – 19. Kerala (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Satyanarayanan, C.A For Revenue: Dr.S.Pandian, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 23.08.2024 Date Of Pronouncement 07.11.2024 O R D E R Per Bench : This Assessee'S Appeal Ita.No.95/Coch/2017 Along With Stay Application Sa.No.19/Coch./2017, Arise Against The Order Of The Learned Cit(A)-1, Cochin, Cochin'S Order In Appeal No.Ita.292/R-4/E/Cit(A)-1/2016-17, Dated 31St January, 2017, For The Assessment Year 2010-11, In 2

For Appellant: Shri Satyanarayanan, C.A For Revenue: Dr.S.Pandian, CIT-DRFor Respondent: Dr.S.Pandian, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL COCHIN BENCH, COCHIN Before SHRI SATBEER SINGH GODARA, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI AMARJIT SINGH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER ALONG WITH Stay Application No.19/Coch./2017 Assessment Year – 2010-2011 M/s.Kerala State Civil The Assistant Supplies Corpn. Ltd., vs., Commissioner of Income Kochi. PAN AAACK6767F Tax, Circle-1(2) C/o.Varma & Varma, C.As KOCHI, KERALA. COCHIN – 19. KERALA (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Satyanarayanan, C.A For Revenue: Dr.S.Pandian, CIT-DR Date of Hearing: 23.08.2024 Date of Pronouncement 07.11.2024 O R D E R PER BENCH : This assessee's appeal ITA.No.…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Nungambakkam Chennai vs. Cholamandalam Ms General Insurance Company Limited, Chennai

ITA 1437/CHNY/2024[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Nov 2024AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Hon'Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon'Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 1437/Chny/2024 & Co No.: 46/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष / Assessment Year: 2009-10 The Deputy Commissioner M/S. Cholamandalam Ms Of Income Tax, V. General Insurance Company Non-Corporate Circle -8, Limited, Room No. 507, 5Th Floor, No.2, Dare House, Chenai Annexe Building, G.P.O., Parrys, No. 121, M.G. Road, Chennai - 600 001. Chennai - 600 034. [Pan:Aabcc-6633-K] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Assessee By : Ms. Kamakshi, Advocate For Mr. Sandeepbagmar, Advocate Department By : Mr.Nilaybaransom, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.08.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 06.11.2024 आदेश / Order Per S. R. Raghunatha: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objection Filed By The Assessee Aredirected Against The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 07.03.2024 & Pertains To Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (A) In

For Appellant: Ms. Kamakshi, Advocate forFor Respondent: Mr.NilayBaranSom, CIT
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 40

…e following judicial precedents. 8.4 Further, the Ld.AR submitted that: 1. it is a settled principle of law under section 147 of the Act that no assessment can be reopened merely because the AO has changed his mind. CIT v Kelvinator of India (2010) 2 SCC 723: 320 ITR 561 (SC). 2. in the present case, the AO has not produced any fresh or new tangible material based on which the re-opening of assessment is initiated. Now, on the basis of same material furnished, coming to a different conclusion is nothing but a change of opinion 3. the four issues set out by the AO in the reasons for reopening dt. 18.12.2017 have b…

ACIT Central Circle 2(1), Chennai vs. K.C.P.Shivaraman, Karur

In the result, the appeal stands dismissed

ITA 2183/CHNY/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Nov 2024AY 2008-09

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.2183/Chny/2018 (िनधा)रण वष) / Assessment Year: 2008-09) Acit Shri K.C.P. Shivaraman बनाम/ Central Circle-2(1), #330, Chinna Andan Koil Road, Vs. Chennai. Karur-639 001. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaxps-4844-F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Nilay Baran Som (Cit)-Ld. Dr " थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri S. Sridhar (Advocate)-Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10-09-2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 05-11-2024 आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Nilay Baran Som (CIT)-Ld. DRFor Respondent: Shri S. Sridhar (Advocate)-Ld. AR
Section 143(3)Section 147

…esulting from what he thinks on a particular question. It is a result of understanding, experience and reflection. 11. It is well settled and held by this court in a catena of judgments and it would be sufficient to refer CITv. Kelvinator of India Ltd. [2010] 320 ITR 561/187 Taxman 312 (SC) wherein this Court has held as under:— '5….where the Assessing Officer has reason to believe that income has escaped assessment, confers jurisdiction to re- open the assessment. Therefore, post-1st April, 1989, power to re-open is much wider. However, one needs to give a schematic interpretation to the words "reason to believe…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Corporate Circle 1 1, Chennai vs. Capital First Limited(Merged With Idfc First Bank Limited), Chennai

In the result, both the appeal filed by the Revenue and the Cross

ITA 1692/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1692/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 & C.O. No. 63/Chny/2024 [In I.T.A. No. 1692/Chny/2024] The Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. Capital First Limited (Merged With Income Tax, Idfc Bank Limited), Kpm Tower, 7Th Floor, No. 1, Harrington Road, Corporate Circle 11, Chennai. Chetpet, Chennai 600 031. [Pan:Aacck6863C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent/Cross Objector) Department By : Shri M. Rajan, Cit Assessee By : Shri Ketan K. Ved, C.A. सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 23.10.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.10.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 14.03.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax, National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. Since, The Issues Raised In The Revenue’S Appeal & The Cross Objections Of The Assessee Are Similar & Based On The Same Identical Facts, With The Consent Of Both The Parties, We Proceed To Hear The Appeal

For Appellant: Shri Ketan K. Ved, C.AFor Respondent: Shri M. Rajan, CIT
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…for the assessment years 2008-09 and 2016-17, submitted that on similar identical facts, the Tribunal held the reopening is bad under law by placing reliance on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Kelvinator of India Limited [2010] 320 ITR 561 (SC). 9. After hearing both the parties and on perusal of the reassessment order, we note that the Assessing Officer proceeded to make disallowance towards interest accrued but not paid on Non-convertible Debenture as well as expenses claimed on account of ESOP only on examination of computation of statement, which was already there on record du…

V.S. Natarajan, Thanjavur vs. ACIT, CC-3(2), Chennai

In the result both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 1604/CHNY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai18 Oct 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 1603 & 1604/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2019-20 & 2020-21 Valikaramuthu Subramanian Assistant Commissioner Of Natarajan, V. Income-Tax, No. 104-B, 3Rd Street, Central Circle -3(2), Mangalapuram, Medical College Chennai. Road, Voc Nagar, Thanjavur – 613 007. [Pan: Acypn-0616-R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. Y. Sridhar, Fca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. Nilay Baran Som, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26.09.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2024 आदेश /O R D E R Per S. R. Raghunatha:

For Appellant: Shri. Y. Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. Nilay Baran Som, CIT
Section 142(1)Section 153CSection 263

…आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण, ‘ए’ "यायपीठ, चे"ई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘A’ BENCH, CHENNAI "ी मनु कुमार िग"र, "याियक सद"य एवं "ी एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सद"य के सम" BEFORE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI, HON’BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S. R. RAGHUNATHA, HON’BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.: 1603 & 1604/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2019-20 & 2020-21 Valikaramuthu Subramanian Assistant Commissioner of Natarajan, v. Income-tax, No. 104-B, 3rd Street, Central Circle -3(2), Mangalapuram, Medical College Chennai. Road, VOC Nagar, Thanjavur – 613 007. [PAN: ACYPN-0616-R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/R…