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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Also referred to as

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

Also reported as

187 Taxmann 3122 SCC 723187 Taxmann.com 312

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

…ased on the same set of documents examined during the original proceedings is not sustainable. In this connection we find support and guidance from the judgment as discussed below: Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of CIT versus Kelvinator India Ltd reported in 320 ITR 561 wherein it was held as under: “the Assessing Officer has power to reopen, provided there is 'tangible material' to come to conclusion that there is escapement of income from assessment. Under the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987, the Parliament not only deleted the words 'reason to believe' but also inserted the word 'opinion' in section 147…

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

…ased on the same set of documents examined during the original proceedings is not sustainable. In this connection we find support and guidance from the judgment as discussed below: Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of CIT versus Kelvinator India Ltd reported in 320 ITR 561 wherein it was held as under: “the Assessing Officer has power to reopen, provided there is 'tangible material' to come to conclusion that there is escapement of income from assessment. Under the Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987, the Parliament not only deleted the words 'reason to believe' but also inserted the word 'opinion' in section 147…

DCIT-4(2)(2), Mumbai vs. M/S.Jhawar Trade and Investment Private Limited, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed and cross objection of the assessee is allowed

ITA 6684/MUM/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Oct 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am The Dcit-4(2)(2), Vs. M/S. Jhawar Trade & Room No.640, 6Th Floor Investment Pvt. Ltd., Aayakar Bhavan 285, Princess Street, C.J.House, 2Nd Floor M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 020 Mumbai – 400 002 Pan/Gir No. Aaacj8175E (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Co No.161/Mum/2019 (Arising Out Of Ita No.6684/Mum/2017) (Assessment Year :2010-11) M/S. Jhawar Trade & Vs. The Dcit-4(2)(2), Room No.640, 6Th Floor Investment Pvt. Ltd., 285, Princess Street, Aayakar Bhavan C.J.House, 2Nd Floor M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 002 Mumbai – 400 020 Pan/Gir No. Aaacj8175E (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Revenue By Shri Akhtar Ansari Assessee By Shri Vimal Punmiya Date Of Hearing 18/10/2019 Date Of Pronouncement 25/10/2019

Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…Act that income of the assessee had escaped assessment which is supported by the tangible material available with the ld. AO. This understanding of law has been approved by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd. reported in 320 ITR 561 (SC). 2.7. It is already very well settled that in determining whether commencement of assessment proceedings was valid or not, it has to be seen whether there was primafacie some material on the basis of which the department could reopen the case. The sufficiency or correctness of the material is not a thing to be considered at that stage. This…