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 DCIT, Circle-2(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. Ganesh Housing Corporation Limited, Ahmedabad

In the result appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3083/AHD/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Oct 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Amarjit Singh"नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2009-2010 Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd. Dcit, Cir.2(1)(1) “Ganesh Corporate House” Navjivan Trust Bldg. Vs. Ahmedabad. 100 Ft. Hebatpur-Thaltej Road Nr. Sola Bridge Off. S.G. Highway Ahmedabad 380 015. Pan : Aaacg 5590 Q With Co No.216/Ahd/2015 "नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2009-2010 Dcit, Cir.2(1)(1) Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd. Navjivan Trust Bldg. “Ganesh Corporate House” Vs. Ahmedabad. 100 Ft. Hebatpur-Thaltej Road Nr. Sola Bridge Off. S.G. Highway Ahmedabad 380 015. (Applicant) (Responent) : Shri Dhiren Shah, Ar Assessee By Revenue By : Shri C. Danday, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 19/09/2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/10/2018 आदेश/O R D E R

For Respondent: Shri C. Danday, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 253Section 4Section 40A(2)(b)

…the explanation of the assessee submitted in the objection against reopening, and thereafter he relied upon the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme ITA No.3083/Ahd/2015 with CO And ITA No.3034/Ahd/2015 7 Court in the case of CIT Vs. M/s.Kelvinator of India Ld., 320 ITR 561 (SC). He made reference to other large number of decisions relied upon before the ld.CIT(A). At this stage, we would like to take note of specific objection raised by the assessee before the AO against reopening qua this issue. It reads as under: (C) Payments to director for cancellation of booking being land purchased amounting to Rs.1,08,14,73…

Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. The Dy.CIT., Circle-4, Now, Circle-2(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3034/AHD/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Oct 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Amarjit Singh"नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2009-2010 Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd. Dcit, Cir.2(1)(1) “Ganesh Corporate House” Navjivan Trust Bldg. Vs. Ahmedabad. 100 Ft. Hebatpur-Thaltej Road Nr. Sola Bridge Off. S.G. Highway Ahmedabad 380 015. Pan : Aaacg 5590 Q With Co No.216/Ahd/2015 "नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2009-2010 Dcit, Cir.2(1)(1) Ganesh Housing Corporation Ltd. Navjivan Trust Bldg. “Ganesh Corporate House” Vs. Ahmedabad. 100 Ft. Hebatpur-Thaltej Road Nr. Sola Bridge Off. S.G. Highway Ahmedabad 380 015. (Applicant) (Responent) : Shri Dhiren Shah, Ar Assessee By Revenue By : Shri C. Danday, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 19/09/2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/10/2018 आदेश/O R D E R

For Respondent: Shri C. Danday, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 253Section 4Section 40A(2)(b)

…the explanation of the assessee submitted in the objection against reopening, and thereafter he relied upon the judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme ITA No.3083/Ahd/2015 with CO And ITA No.3034/Ahd/2015 7 Court in the case of CIT Vs. M/s.Kelvinator of India Ld., 320 ITR 561 (SC). He made reference to other large number of decisions relied upon before the ld.CIT(A). At this stage, we would like to take note of specific objection raised by the assessee before the AO against reopening qua this issue. It reads as under: (C) Payments to director for cancellation of booking being land purchased amounting to Rs.1,08,14,73…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 992/DEL/2014[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi22 Oct 2018AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri N.K. Billaiya & Ms. Suchitra Kamble[A.Y 2006-07] The Dy. C.I.T, Vs. M/S Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd., 1St Floor Circle 18 (1), New Delhi. The Great Eastern Centre 70, Nehru Place, Behind Ifci Tower New Delhi [Pan : Aaacy 2505 K] [A.Y 2006-07] M/S Yamaha Motor India Sales Vs. The Dy.C.I.T, Pvt. Ltd., 1St Floor Circle 18 (1), The Great Eastern Centre New Delhi. 70, Nehru Place, Behind Ifci Tower, New Delhi [Pan : Aaacy 2505 K] [Appellant] [Respondent] Date Of Hearing : 16.10.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 22.10.2018 Assessee By : Shri Ved Jain, Adv

For Appellant: Shri Ved Jain, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay I. Bara, CIT- DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 32Section 92

…r to issue notice for reopening of the assessment. For this proposition, we derive support from the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court of Delhi in the case of Kelvinator of India Ltd 256 ITR 1 which was affirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in 320 ITR 561. 11. In his reasons for reopening the assessment, the Assessing Officer had observed that the assessee had claimed and allowed advertisement expenses of Rs. 23.31 crores out of which the assessee was reimbursed Rs. 10.97 crores and balance of Rs. 11.50 crores has been shown under the head “Loan and Advance” recovered towards reimbursement. This o…

M/S. Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 1095/DEL/2014[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi22 Oct 2018AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri N.K. Billaiya & Ms. Suchitra Kamble[A.Y 2006-07] The Dy. C.I.T, Vs. M/S Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt. Ltd., 1St Floor Circle 18 (1), New Delhi. The Great Eastern Centre 70, Nehru Place, Behind Ifci Tower New Delhi [Pan : Aaacy 2505 K] [A.Y 2006-07] M/S Yamaha Motor India Sales Vs. The Dy.C.I.T, Pvt. Ltd., 1St Floor Circle 18 (1), The Great Eastern Centre New Delhi. 70, Nehru Place, Behind Ifci Tower, New Delhi [Pan : Aaacy 2505 K] [Appellant] [Respondent] Date Of Hearing : 16.10.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 22.10.2018 Assessee By : Shri Ved Jain, Adv

For Appellant: Shri Ved Jain, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay I. Bara, CIT- DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 32Section 92

…r to issue notice for reopening of the assessment. For this proposition, we derive support from the decision of the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court of Delhi in the case of Kelvinator of India Ltd 256 ITR 1 which was affirmed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in 320 ITR 561. 11. In his reasons for reopening the assessment, the Assessing Officer had observed that the assessee had claimed and allowed advertisement expenses of Rs. 23.31 crores out of which the assessee was reimbursed Rs. 10.97 crores and balance of Rs. 11.50 crores has been shown under the head “Loan and Advance” recovered towards reimbursement. This o…

Sasikala Raghupathy, Chennai vs. ACIT Central Circle 3(1), Chennai

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 366/CHNY/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai16 Oct 2018AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri A.Mohan Alankamony & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.366/Chny/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) Vs The Acit, Smt. Sasikala Raghupathy, New No.60, Old No.100, Central Circle 3(1), Iv Street, Abhiramapuram, Chennai. Chennai – 600 018. Pan: Aaafr5481B (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Ca Jharna B. Harilal, Fca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Bharath, Cit

For Appellant: Shri CA Jharna B. Harilal, FCAFor Respondent: Shri S. Bharath, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153CSection 250(6)Section 263Section 54F

…अपील"य अ"धकरण, ‘डी’ "यायपीठ, चे"नई IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL , ‘D’ BENCH, CHENNAI "ी ए. मोहन अलंकामणी, लेखा सद"य एवं "ी धु"वु" आर.एल रे"डी, "या"यक सद"य के सम" BEFORE SHRI A.MOHAN ALANKAMONY, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI DUVVURU RL REDDY, JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.366/Chny/2018 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2008-09) Vs The ACIT, Smt. Sasikala Raghupathy, New No.60, Old No.100, Central Circle 3(1), IV Street, Abhiramapuram, Chennai. Chennai – 600 018. PAN: AAAFR5481B (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant by : Shri CA Jharna B. Harilal, FCA ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respon…

Muktha Infrastructure (P) Ltd, Chennai vs. ITO, Corporate Ward -4(1), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 361/CHNY/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai15 Oct 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri A. Mohan Alankamony & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.361/Chny/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2010-11 M/S. Muktha Infrastructure (P) Ltd., The Income Tax Officer, 4/318, Marg Axis, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Vs. Corporate Ward 4(1), Kottivakkam, Chennai 600 041. Chennai. [Pan: Aafcm0703Q] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Shri D. Anand, Advocate अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Vijayaprabha, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 02.08.2018 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 15.10.2018 आदेश /O R D E R Per Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 8, Chennai Dated 06.11.2017 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2010-11. The Ground Raised By The Assessee Is That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Upholding The Reopening Of Assessment Under Section 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short] & Also Confirming The Addition Of ₹.3,10,33,094/- Under Section 115Jb Of The Act.

For Respondent: Ms. Vijayaprabha, JCIT
Section 115JSection 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…material facts for assessment, the assessment cannot be reopened under section 147 of the Act and is barred by limitation. It was also held that the assessment cannot be reopened on mere change of opinion. In the case of CIT v. M/s. Kelvinator of India Ltd. [320 ITR 561], the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that after 01.04.1989, the Assessing Officer has power to reopen the assessment under section 147 provided he has reason to believe that income has escaped assessment and there is tangible material to come to the conclusion that there is escapement of income and mere change of opinion cannot per se the reason to r…

DCIT Cen Cir 4(3) Cr 4, Mumbai vs. Kargwal Products P. Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1462/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Sept 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Pawan Singhdcit, Cc- 4(3) Central M/S Kargwal Products P. Ltd. Range-4, Room No. 1921, Om Shiv Sai Chs, Off Eastern C-11, 19Th Floor, Air India Vs. Express Highway, Opp Sion Building, Nariman Point, Chunabhati Signal, Sion, Mumbai-400021. Mumbai-400022. Pan: Aadck3047P Appellant Respondent Cross Objection No.132/Mum/2018 (Assessment Year 2009-10) M/S Kargwal Products P. Ltd. Dcit, Cc- 4(3) Central Om Shiv Sai Chs, Off Eastern Range-4, Room No. 1921, C-11, 19Th Floor, Air India Express Highway, Opp Sion Vs. Chunabhati Signal, Sion, Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400022. Mumbai-400021. Pan: Aadck3047P Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Dharmesh Shah (Dr) Respondent By : Ms. Pooja Swaroop (Sr. Ar) Date Of Hearing : 11.07.2018 Date Of Pronouncement : 26.09.2018 Order Under Section 254(1)Of Income Tax Act

For Appellant: Shri Dharmesh Shah (DR)For Respondent: Ms. Pooja Swaroop (Sr. AR)
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 254(1)

…ase of Krupesh Ghanshyambhai Thakkar vs. DCIT [77 taxmann.com 293], Hon’ble Delhi High Court in CIT vs. Batra Bhatia Company [321 ITR 526], CIT vs. Orient Craft Ltd. [354 ITR 536], Decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in case of CIT vs. Kelvinator of India Ltd. [320 ITR 561(SC)] . 7. We have considered the rival submission of the parties and have gone through the orders of authorities below. The assessee filed return of income on 31.03.2010 for Assessment Year 2009-10. The assessment was processed under section 143(1). The assessment was reopened on 29.03.2014 without four year from the end of relevant Assessment Ye…