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.

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)

…-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 income of the assessee was determined at Rs.190…

DCIT 11(2)(2), Mumbai vs. Suraksha Realty Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, the Cross Objection of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 6258/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Jun 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Sri Rajesh Kumar, Am Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 6258//Mum/2017 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2011-12) The Dy. Commissioner Of M/S Suraksha Realty Ltd. Income Tax, Circle 11(2)(2) 3, Narayan Building, 23 L.N. 421, 4Th Floor, Aayakar Vs. Road Dadar (E), Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai-400 014 Mumbai-20 .. (Apilaaqai- / Appellant) (P`%Yaqaai- / Respondent) स्थायी लेखा िं./Pan No. Aalcs7864A प्रत्याक्षेप सM./ Co No. 28/Mum/2019 (Arising In Ita No. 6258/Mum/2017 For Ay 2011-12) M/S Suraksha Realty Ltd. The Dy. Commissioner Of 3, Narayan Building, 23 L.N. Income Tax, Circle 11(2)(2) Road Dadar (E), Mumbai-400 Vs. 421, 4Th Floor, Aayakar 014 Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai-20 .. (P`%Yaqaai- / Respondent) (Apilaaqai- / Appellant) अपीलाथी की ओर े / Appellant By : Shri Chaudhary Arun Kumar Singh, Dr प्रत्यथी की ओर े / Respondent By : Shri Vijay Mehta, Ar ुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 08-04-2019 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 12-06-2019

For Appellant: Shri Chaudhary Arun Kumar SinghFor Respondent: Shri Vijay Mehta, AR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 14A

…sessing Officer has to have reason to believe that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment on the basis of tangible material. The words "reason to believe" has been construed by the Supreme Court in the matter of CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. [2010] 320 ITR 561/187 Taxman 312 ; wherein the court has observed: 17 CO No. 28/Mum/2019 "However one needs to give schematic interpretation to the words 'reason to believe' failing which we are afraid section 147 would give arbitrary powers to the Assessing Officer to reopen assessment on the basis of 'mere change of opinion' which cannot be per se reason to re…

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

…nefit of its own wrong. It was held that section 147 of the Act does not postulate conferment of power upon the Assessing Officer to initiate reassessment proceedings upon a mere change of opinion. On appeal by the department to the Supreme Court,(reported in 320 ITR 561(SC)) it was held that though the power to reopen under the amended section 147 is much wider, one needs to give a schematic interpretation to the words “reason to believe” failing which section 147 would give arbitrary powers to the AO to re-open assessments on the basis of “mere change of opinion”, which cannot be per se reason to re-open. One m…

Uni Design Jewellery India Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Central Circle 1(2), Mumbai

In the result , appeal of the assessee in ITA no

ITA 1159/MUM/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 May 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Ramit Kocharआयकर अपीऱ सं./I.T.A. No.1158 & 1159/Mum/2018 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12 & 2012-13) बिाम/ Uni Design Jewellery India Dcit-Central Circle 1(2) Private Ltd., Mumbai. Plot No. 3, V. Uni Design House, Cepz Wicel, Opp. Seepz Main Gate, Andheri(E), Mumbai-400093 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacu3940J (अपीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri. Rakesh Mohan Revenue By: Shri. Rejeev Gubgodra (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख /Date Of Hearing : 03.04.2019 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.05.2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Ramit Kochar: These Two Appeals, Filed By Assessee, Being Ita No. 1158 & 1159/Mum/2018 For Assessment Year(S) 2011-12 & 2012- 13 Respectively, Are Directed Against Separate Appellate Order(S) Both Dated 18.12.2017 In Appeal Number(S) Cit(A)-47/Ap.11663/16-17 & Cit(A)-47/Ap.11664/16-17 Respectively, Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-47, Mumbai (Hereinafter Called “The Cit(A)”), For Assessment Year 2011-12 & 2012-13 Respectively, The Appellate Proceedings Had Arisen Before Learned Cit(A) From The Separate Assessment Order(S) Both Dated 31.10.2016 Passed By

For Appellant: Shri. Rakesh MohanFor Respondent: Shri. Rejeev Gubgodra (DR)
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 153A

…ument seized during search and seizure operations 9 I.T.A. No.1158/Mum/2018 I.T.A. No.1159/Mum/2018 conducted by Revenue u/s 132 of the 1961 Act. The assessee relied upon decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. (2010) 320 ITR 561(SC). It was submitted by learned counsel for the assessee that invocation of provisions of Section 148 of the 1961 Act by Revenue is not justified. The learned counsel for the assessee also relied upon the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of Pr. CIT v. Shodiman Investments Private Ltd. in ITA no. 1297 of 2015, dated 16.04.2018 .…

Uni Design Jewellery India Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax - Central Circle 1(2), Mumbai

In the result , appeal of the assessee in ITA no

ITA 1158/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 May 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Ramit Kocharआयकर अपीऱ सं./I.T.A. No.1158 & 1159/Mum/2018 (नििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12 & 2012-13) बिाम/ Uni Design Jewellery India Dcit-Central Circle 1(2) Private Ltd., Mumbai. Plot No. 3, V. Uni Design House, Cepz Wicel, Opp. Seepz Main Gate, Andheri(E), Mumbai-400093 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ Pan: Aaacu3940J (अपीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri. Rakesh Mohan Revenue By: Shri. Rejeev Gubgodra (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख /Date Of Hearing : 03.04.2019 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.05.2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Ramit Kochar: These Two Appeals, Filed By Assessee, Being Ita No. 1158 & 1159/Mum/2018 For Assessment Year(S) 2011-12 & 2012- 13 Respectively, Are Directed Against Separate Appellate Order(S) Both Dated 18.12.2017 In Appeal Number(S) Cit(A)-47/Ap.11663/16-17 & Cit(A)-47/Ap.11664/16-17 Respectively, Passed By Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-47, Mumbai (Hereinafter Called “The Cit(A)”), For Assessment Year 2011-12 & 2012-13 Respectively, The Appellate Proceedings Had Arisen Before Learned Cit(A) From The Separate Assessment Order(S) Both Dated 31.10.2016 Passed By

For Appellant: Shri. Rakesh MohanFor Respondent: Shri. Rejeev Gubgodra (DR)
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 153A

…ument seized during search and seizure operations 9 I.T.A. No.1158/Mum/2018 I.T.A. No.1159/Mum/2018 conducted by Revenue u/s 132 of the 1961 Act. The assessee relied upon decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Kelvinator of India Ltd. (2010) 320 ITR 561(SC). It was submitted by learned counsel for the assessee that invocation of provisions of Section 148 of the 1961 Act by Revenue is not justified. The learned counsel for the assessee also relied upon the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of Pr. CIT v. Shodiman Investments Private Ltd. in ITA no. 1297 of 2015, dated 16.04.2018 .…

Shri Sanjog Prasad, Jamshedpur vs. ACIT, Circle-3(1), Jamshedpur

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 109/RAN/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ranchi24 May 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Gargआयकर अऩीऱ सं./Ita No.109/Ran/2019 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2012-2013) Shri Sanjog Prasad, Vs. Acit, Circle-3(1), H.No.493, B-Block, Sonari, Jamshedpur Jamshedpur-831011 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Acupp 8930 A (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. यनधागररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri P.K.Mondal, Acit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 23/05/2019 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 24/05/2019 आदेश / O R D E R This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Jamshedpur, Dated 14.01.2019 Passed In First Appeal No.50/Jsr/2018-19 For The Assessment Year 2012- 2013. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- 1. For That The Assessment Being Completed U/S 147/143(3) Is Ab Initio Void & Illegal. The Subject Matter For The Initiation Of Proceeding U/S 147 Was Already Considered & Looked Into During The Course Of Scrutiny Assessment U/S 143(3). As Such, This Initiation Can Only Be Said To Be Change Of Opinion. As Such, Proceeding Being Initiated U/S 147 Is Ab Initio Void, Illegal & Fit To Be Deleted. 2. For That The Authorities Below Were Not Justified In Not Considering The Objection Raised By The Appellant Regarding The Initiation Of Proceeding U/S 147. There Was No Fresh Material Available On Record With The Ld. Ao To Suggest Any Escapement Of Income. As Such, The Proceeding Being Initiated Merely On Change Of Opinion Is Unjustified, Illegal & Fit To Be Deleted.

For Appellant: Shri Devesh Poddar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri P.K.Mondal, ACIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234A

…आयकर अपीऱीय अधिकरण, “एस.एम.सी” न्यायपीठ, रााँची IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH, RANCHI श्री चन्द्र मोहन गगग, न्द्याययक सदस्य के समऺ । BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA MOHAN GARG, JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकर अऩीऱ सं./ITA No.109/RAN/2019 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2012-2013) Shri Sanjog Prasad, Vs. ACIT, Circle-3(1), H.No.493, B-Block, Sonari, Jamshedpur Jamshedpur-831011 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ PAN/GIR No. : ACUPP 8930 A (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. यनधागररती की ओर से /Assessee by : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue by : Shri P.K.Mondal, ACIT(DR) सुनवाई की तारीख / Da…

Aroma Organics Limited, Mumbai vs. ACIT - 14(1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 3036/MUM/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 May 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Sri Nk Pradhan, Am Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 3036/Mum/2018 (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2009-10) Aroma Organics Limited The Asst. Commissioner Of 106-110, Krishna Bhavan Income Tax, Circle 14(1)(1), Annex, Govandi, Room No. 432, Aayakar Vs. Mumbai-400 088 Bhavan, Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai .. (Apilaaqai- / Appellant) (P`%Yaqaai- / Respondent) स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. Aaaca5370J अपीलाथी की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Shekar Gupta, Ar प्रत्यथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri R.A. Dhyani, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 14-05-2019 घोषणा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 21-05-2019

For Appellant: Shri Shekar Gupta, ARFor Respondent: Shri R.A. Dhyani, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 80ISection 8o

…report during the original assessment proceedings. In view of the above, 8 the learned Counsel for the assessee before us stated that the issue is squarely covered by the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd (2010) 320 ITR 561 (SC), wherein it is held as under: - “4. On going through the changes, quoted above, made to section 147 of the Act, we find that, prior to Direct Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 1987 , re- opening could be done under above two conditions and fulfilment of the said conditions alone conferred jurisdiction on the Assessing Officer to make a back assessm…