CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji

85 ITR 77High Court1972#3403 most cited

What is CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji authority for?

When an appellate authority alters or modifies the original basis for initiating penalty proceedings, the authority that initiated the penalty proceedings loses jurisdiction to continue those proceedings based on the appellate authority's findings.

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CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji · section 271(1)(c) · penalty proceedings · altered basis · appellate authority · jurisdiction

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Judgments citing CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji

INDIAN CHRONICLE LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER,WARD-4(3),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal ofthe assessee is allowed

ITA 1275/AHD/2012[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad18 Dec 2024AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 1275/Ahd/2012 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2007-08) Indian Chronicle Ltd. बनाम/ Ito Gujarat Samacharbhavan, Ward4(3), Ahmedabad Vs. Khanpur,Ahmedabad - 380001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaaci0793H (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr. Advocate & अपीलाथ" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri Parimalsinh B. Parmar, A.R. Shri Rignesh Das, Sr. Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondentby: Date Of Hearing 28/11/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 18/12/2024

For Appellant: Shri Parimalsinh B. Parmar, A.RFor Respondent: Date of Hearing
Section 10(38)Section 115JSection 254(2)Section 271(1)(c)

…A); ✓ CIT v. State Bank of India - ITA 129/2016 (Annex. B); ✓ Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory-359 ITR 565 (Kar); ✓ MultivisionInfotech P. Ltd. - 88 taxman..com 874 (Ahd); ✓ Dharni Developers - 61 taxmann.com 208 (Mumbai); ✓ CIT us. LakhdhirLalji - (1972) 85 ITR 77 (Guj); ✓ R. M. Bhatia vs. CIT-(1992) 193 ITR 379 (Guj); ✓ H. Lakshminarayana-61 taxmann.com 373 (Bang.); ✓ Autoriders India (P) Ltd.-191 TTJ 376 (Mumbai) 6. The Ld. Sr. Counsel has drawn our attention to the penalty notice dated 30.11.2009 issued by the AO, a copy of which was filed in a paper book. He submitted that from the said notice, it was e…

SHRI SHIVAJI DATTATRAY SONAWANE,NASHIK vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(1), NASHIK

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 707/PUN/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune20 Sept 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhuryshivaji Dattatray Sonawane, Vs Ito, Ward-2(1), Sonawane Mala, Samangaon Nashik. Road, Sinnar Phata, Nashik Road, Nashik. Pan: Acaps 3868 A Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Naimish Sanjay Dixit Revenue By : Shri M.G. Jasnani, Dr Date Of Hearing : 14/09/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 20/09/2023 O R D E R Per Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm: This Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Emanates From The Order Of National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi, Dated 05.04.2023 For A.Y.2016-17 As Per The Grounds Of Appeal On Record.

For Appellant: Shri Naimish Sanjay DixitFor Respondent: Shri M.G. Jasnani, DR
Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…circumstances, the assessee had been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before the order imposing penalty was passed. In such scenario, the penalty imposed shall not be justified as held in the following decisions:- (i) CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji [1972] 85 ITR 77 (Guj) (ii) Padma Ram Bharali v. CIT [1977] 110 ITR 54 (Gau) (iii) K. M. Bhatia (Quarry) v. CIT [1992] 193 ITR 379 (Guj) Therefore, on the context of principles of natural justice also, 5 Shivaji Dattatray Sonawane such penalty cannot be imposed, if there is ambiguity in arriving at satisfaction by the AO. The basis of issuance of notice should rema…

SMT. AMINA ANVAR,KOLLAM vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE 1, ALAPPUZHA, ALAPPUZHA

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

ITA 850/COCH/2022[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin09 Mar 2023AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri George George K. & Ms. Padmavathy S.Amina Anvar Vs Dcit,Circle -1 Alappuzha City Opticals, Pipson Complex Pada South, Karunagappally Kollam Kerala-690 518 Pan – Agmpa5574B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sri. Rajakannan, Advocate Revenue By: Smt. J.M. Jamuna Devi, Sr. Ar Date Of Hearing: 02.03.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 09.03.2023 O R D E R Per: George George K., J.M. This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 30.06.2022 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act). The Relevant Assessment Year Is 2016-17. 2. The Solitary Issue That Arises For Our Consideration Is Whether The Ld.Cit(A) Is Justified In Confirming The Imposition Of Penalty U/S. 271(1)(C) Of The I.T.Act Amounting To Rs. 38,669/-.

For Appellant: Sri. Rajakannan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. J.M. Jamuna Devi, Sr. AR
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)Section 37

…na Anvar “ Learned counsel also read before us the decisions of this Court in CIT vs. Manu Engineering Works [1980] 122 ITR 306 and K.M.Bhatia (Quarry) v. CIT [1992] 193 ITR 379, in which the ratio of the decision of this court in Lakhadir Lalji’s case [1972] 85 ITR 77, was reiterated. There can obviously be no dispute about a proposition that if the very basis for the penalty proceedings against the assessee initiated by the Income-tax Officer disappeared, then the penalty imposed on a different footing altogether cannot be sustained.” 10. The Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case of CIT vs. Manjunatha Cotto…

SHRI SEMADRI BHAGWAN PRADHAN,,SURAT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-3(3)(4),, SURAT

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

ITA 307/AHD/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Surat09 Dec 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri O.P.Meenaआ.अ.सं./I.T.A No.3133/Ahd/2014 & 307/Ahd/2015 "नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2009-10 Semadri Bhagvan Pradhan, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-9(4), 176, Indira Nagar, Hira Baug, Surat. Varachha Road, Surat [Pan: Akspp 3368 C] अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent राज"वक"ओरसे /Revenue By Shri P.M. Jagasheth, Ca "नधा"रतीक"ओरसे /Assessee By Smt. Anupama Singhla, Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/ Date Of Hearing: 05.12.2019 उ"घोषणाक"तार"ख/Pronouncement On: 09.12.2019 आदेश /O R D E R Per O.P.Meena, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The 1. Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-V, Surat [In Short “The Cit(A)”] Dated 08-09-2014 & The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-Iii, Surat [In Short “The Cit(A)’] Dated 23-12-2014 For The Assessment Year 2009-10 Respectively. 2. Additional Grounds During The Course Of Appellate Proceedings, The Assessee Has Raised Additional Grounds, Which Are As Under: 1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case As Well As Law On The Subject, The Learned Commissioner Of The Income Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Enhancing The Addition To The Tune Of Rs.40,81,465/- U/S.251(10) Of The I.T. Act, 1961 On Account Of Cash Deposited In Bank Accounts Treated As Alleged Unexplained Cash Deposits. 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case As Well As Law On The Subject, The Learned Commissioner Of The Income Tax (Appeals)

Section 251(1)Section 251(10)

…ncome there is no question of furnishing inaccurate particulars of income, therefore penalty imposed by the AO is not sustainable in law. The ld. counsel further placed reliance on the decision of Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji (1972) 85 ITR 77 (Guj.), wherein the penalty proceedings having been initiated against the assessee on the basis of concealment of income and imposed on the basis of furnishing of inaccurate particulars of as income is held not to be justified. The ld. counsel also relied in the case of CIT v. Samson Perichery [2017] 392 ITR 4 (Bom.) Per contra, the ld. DR supporte…

SEMADRI BHAGVAN PRADHAN,,SURAT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-9(4),, SURAT

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

ITA 3133/AHD/2014[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Surat09 Dec 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Sandeep Gosain & Shri O.P.Meenaआ.अ.सं./I.T.A No.3133/Ahd/2014 & 307/Ahd/2015 "नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2009-10 Semadri Bhagvan Pradhan, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-9(4), 176, Indira Nagar, Hira Baug, Surat. Varachha Road, Surat [Pan: Akspp 3368 C] अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent राज"वक"ओरसे /Revenue By Shri P.M. Jagasheth, Ca "नधा"रतीक"ओरसे /Assessee By Smt. Anupama Singhla, Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/ Date Of Hearing: 05.12.2019 उ"घोषणाक"तार"ख/Pronouncement On: 09.12.2019 आदेश /O R D E R Per O.P.Meena, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The 1. Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-V, Surat [In Short “The Cit(A)”] Dated 08-09-2014 & The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-Iii, Surat [In Short “The Cit(A)’] Dated 23-12-2014 For The Assessment Year 2009-10 Respectively. 2. Additional Grounds During The Course Of Appellate Proceedings, The Assessee Has Raised Additional Grounds, Which Are As Under: 1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case As Well As Law On The Subject, The Learned Commissioner Of The Income Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Enhancing The Addition To The Tune Of Rs.40,81,465/- U/S.251(10) Of The I.T. Act, 1961 On Account Of Cash Deposited In Bank Accounts Treated As Alleged Unexplained Cash Deposits. 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case As Well As Law On The Subject, The Learned Commissioner Of The Income Tax (Appeals)

Section 251(1)Section 251(10)

…ncome there is no question of furnishing inaccurate particulars of income, therefore penalty imposed by the AO is not sustainable in law. The ld. counsel further placed reliance on the decision of Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT v. Lakhdhir Lalji (1972) 85 ITR 77 (Guj.), wherein the penalty proceedings having been initiated against the assessee on the basis of concealment of income and imposed on the basis of furnishing of inaccurate particulars of as income is held not to be justified. The ld. counsel also relied in the case of CIT v. Samson Perichery [2017] 392 ITR 4 (Bom.) Per contra, the ld. DR supporte…

ACIT 15(2)(1), MUMBAI vs. KIMPLAS PIPING SYSTEMS LTD, NASHIK

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1187/MUM/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 May 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Vice- & Shri Pawan Singhacit-15(2)(1) M/S Kimplas Piping Systems Ltd. Room No. 357, B-20, Additional Midc Area, 3Rd Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, Ambad, Nashik-422010. M.K. Road, Pan: Aaacg3404H Vs. Mumbai-400020. Appellant Respondent Appellant By : Shri Saurabh Kumar Rai (Dr) Respondent By : Shri Nishit Gandhi (Ar) Date Of Hearing : 16.04.2019 Date Of Pronouncement : 22.05.2019 Order Under Section 254(1)Of Income Tax Act Per Pawan Singh; 1. This Appeal By Revenue Under Section 253 Of Income-Tax Act (‘Act’) Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-

For Appellant: Shri Saurabh Kumar Rai (DR)For Respondent: Shri Nishit Gandhi (AR)
Section 143(3)Section 253Section 254(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 35

…has rightly deleted the penalty. In support of his submission the learned AR of the assessee relied upon the decision of Hon’ble Bombay High Court in case of PCIT Vs Samson Perincheri (ITA No.1154 of 2014), Gujarat High Court in CIT versus Lakadhir Lalji (85 ITR 77 Gujarat). 9. In fifth alternative and without prejudice submission the learned AR submits that the view taken by assessing officer in denying the deduction under section 35(2AB) to the assessee is a possible view (though contrary to the decisions relied by assessee), still the issue is debatable issue, therefore penalty under section 271(1)(c) is…

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