CIT v. Mithila Motor's (P.) Ltd.

149 ITR 751High Court1984#347 most cited

What is CIT v. Mithila Motor's (P.) Ltd. authority for?

Minor defects or mistakes in a penalty notice issued under Section 274 do not invalidate penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) if the assessee suffers no prejudice and is aware of the charge. However, significant vagueness or ambiguity that demonstrates non-application of mind or causes prejudice can still render the notice invalid.

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CIT v. Mithila Motors (P.) Ltd. · 149 ITR 751 · Section 274 · Section 271(1)(c) · defective penalty notice · validity of penalty proceedings · no prejudice to assessee · opportunity of show cause · awareness of charge · concealment of income penalty · inaccurate particulars

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Judgments citing CIT v. Mithila Motor's (P.) Ltd.

Navin Kumar Ladha, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward - 35(2), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 248/KOL/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata14 Dec 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Sh. S.S.Viswanethra Ravi & Sh. A.L.Saini[Assessment Year: 2014-15] Vs Navin Kumar Ladha, Ito, 121, N.S.Road, 3Rd Floor, Room Ward-35(2), No.29, Kolkata-700001. Kolkata. Pan-Aaxpl1537A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By Sh. Anil Kochar, Advocate Respondent By Sh. Sankar Halder, Jcit Date Of Hearing 06.12.2018 Date Of Pronouncement 14.12.2018 Order Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravithis Appeal By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 29.12.2017 Passed By Cit(A)-10, Kolkata For Ay 2014-15 Wherein He Confirmed The Penalty Imposed By The Ao U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “Act”). 2. The Ld.Ar Submits That The Issue Raised In The Appeal Is Covered By The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court In The Case Of Ssa’S Emerald Meadows. He Also Submits That The Ao Imposed Penalty On Defective Notice Issued U/S. 274 R.W.S 271(1)(C) Of The Act On 27-12-2016, Copy Of The Same Is On Record At Page No.1 Of Paper Book & In View Of The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court Supra The Imposition Of Penalty On Defective Is Not Maintainable. 3. The Ld.Ar, Further Submits That The Statutory Notice Dt. 27-12- 2016 Issued By The Ito, Ward-35(2), Kolkata U/S. 274 R.W.S 271 Of The Act Is Defective & By Placing Reliance On The Decision Of The Hon’Ble [Assessment Year: 2014-15]

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL KOLKATA BENCH “D”, KOLKATA BEFORE SH. S.S.VISWANETHRA RAVI, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SH. A.L.SAINI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER [Assessment Year: 2014-15] vs Navin Kumar Ladha, ITO, 121, N.S.Road, 3rd Floor, Room Ward-35(2), No.29, Kolkata-700001. Kolkata. PAN-AAXPL1537A (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by Sh. Anil Kochar, Advocate Respondent by Sh. Sankar Halder, JCIT Date of Hearing 06.12.2018 Date of Pronouncement 14.12.2018 ORDER PER S.S. VISWANETHRA RAVI, JUDICIAL MEMBER This appeal by the assessee against the order dated 29.12.2017 passed by CIT(A)-10, Kolkata for AY 2014-15 where…

Satyanam Baksh Singh, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward - 43(3), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 178/KOL/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata14 Dec 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Sh. S.S.Viswanethra Ravi & Sh. A.L.Saini[Assessment Year: 2010-11] Vs Satyanam Baksh Singh, Ito, C/O-S.L.Kochar, Advocate, 5, Ward-43(3), 3, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Govt. Place Kolkata-700019. West, Kolkata- Pan-Albps1198R 700001. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By Sh. A. Kochar, Advocate Respondent By Sh. S. Halder, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 05.12.2018 Date Of Pronouncement 14.12.2018 Order Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravithis Appeal By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By Cit(A)- 13, Kolkata For Ay 2010-11 Wherein He Confirmed The Penalty Imposed By The Ao U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “Act”). 2. The Ld.Ar Submits That The Issue Raised In The Appeal Is Covered By The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court In The Case Of Ssa’S Emerald Meadows. He Also Submits That The Ao Imposed Penalty On Defective Notice Issued U/S. 274 R.W.S 271(1)(C) Of The Act On 31-12-2012, Copy Of The Same Is On Record At Page No.1 Of Paper Book & In View Of The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court Supra The Imposition Of Penalty On Defective Is Not Maintainable. 3. The Ld.Ar, Further Submits That The Statutory Notice Dt. 31-12- 2012 Issued By The Ito, Ward-42(3), Kolkata U/S. 274 R.W.S 271 Of The Act Is Defective & By Placing Reliance On The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Karnataka High Court In The Case Of Cit Vs Ssa’S Emerald Meadows Supra In Ita No. 380 Of 2015 Dated 23.11.2015 Which Was Affirmed By The Hon’Ble Supreme Court By Dismissal Of Special Leave Petition (Slp)

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…ecision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory (supra). Reliance was also placed by the ITAT Mumbai in this decision on the decision of Hon’ble Patna High court in the case of CIT v. Mithila Motor's (P.) Ltd. [1984] 149 ITR 751 (Patna) wherein it was held that under section 274 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, all that is required is that the assessee should be given an opportunity to show cause. No statutory notice has been prescribed in this behalf. Hence, it is sufficient if the assessee was aware of the charges he had to meet and was given an opportunity of being heard.…

M/S. Danish Music Corner, Kolkata vs. ITO - 31(1), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2233/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata12 Dec 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. P.M.Jagtap & Sh.S.Viswanethra Ravi[Assessment Year: 2012-13] Vs M/S. Danish Music Corner, Ito, 7 Lenin Sarani, Ward-31(1), 10 B, Kolkata-700013. Middle Ton Row, 4Th Pan-Aadfd1476C Floor, Room No.-4, 5, Kolkata-700071. (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By Sh. B.K.Singh, Adv. Respondent By Sh. Sankar Halder, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 12.12.2018 Date Of Pronouncement 12.12.2018 Order Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravithis Appeal By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 28.08.2017 Passed By Cit(A)-9, Kolkata For Ay 2012-13 Wherein He Confirmed The Penalty Imposed By The Ao U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “Act”). 2. The Ld.Ar Submits That The Issue Raised In The Appeal Is Covered By The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court In The Case Of Ssa’S Emerald Meadows. He Also Submits That The Ao Imposed Penalty On Defective Notice Issued U/S. 274 R.W.S 271(1)(C) Of The Act On 23-03-2015, Copy Of The Same Is On Record At Page No.1 Of Paper Book & In View Of The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Supreme Court Supra The Imposition Of Penalty On Defective Is Not Maintainable. 3. The Ld.Ar, Further Submits That The Statutory Notice Dt. 23-03- 2015 Issued By The Ito, Ward-31(1), Kolkata U/S. 274 R.W.S 271 Of The [Assessment Year: 2012-13]

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…ecision of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory (supra). Reliance was also placed by the ITAT Mumbai in this decision on the decision of Hon’ble Patna High court in the case of CIT v. Mithila Motor's (P.) Ltd. [1984] 149 ITR 751 (Patna) wherein it was held that under section 274 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, all that is required is that the assessee should be given an opportunity to show cause. No statutory notice has been prescribed in this behalf. Hence, it is sufficient if the assessee was aware of the charges he had to meet and was given an opportunity of being heard.…