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.

Shambhu Kumar More, Kolkata vs. ACIT, CC-Xxiii, Kolkata

In the result, the miscellaneous applications as well as appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 2244/KOL/2014[2006-2007]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Apr 2018AY 2006-2007

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm] M.A. Nos. 50-52/Kol/2018 (A/O I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014) Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Respondent) (Appellant) I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Subhash Agarwal, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13.04.2018. Date Of Pronouncement : 13.04.2018 Order Per M.Balaganeh, Am By Virtue Of These Miscellaneous Applications, The Assessee Seeks To Recall The Ex Parte Order Passed By This Tribunal Dismissing The Appeals Of The Assessee For Non- Prosecution. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit Before Us Stating That Notice Of Hearing Was Not Received By The Assessee & Accordingly, Prayed For Recalling Of The Order Passed By The Tribunal. He Has Stated That The Appeals Were Preferred By The Assessee Against Confirmation By Ld. Cit(A) Of Orders Passed U/S 271(1)(C ) Of The Act By The Ld. Ao, By Issuing Defective Show Cause Notice U/S 274 Read With Section 271(1)(C ) Of The Act, Inasmuch As The Ld. Ao Had Not Mentioned Specific Charge Of Offence Committed By The 2 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018

For Appellant: Shri Subhash Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. CIT (DR)
Section 271Section 271(1)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, 3 4 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018 ITA Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Shambhu Kumar More A.Yr.2004-05, 2005-06 &2006-07 it is suffic…

Shambhu Kumar More, Kolkata vs. ACIT, CC-Xxiii, Kolkata

In the result, the miscellaneous applications as well as appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 2243/KOL/2014[2005-2006]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Apr 2018AY 2005-2006

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm] M.A. Nos. 50-52/Kol/2018 (A/O I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014) Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Respondent) (Appellant) I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Subhash Agarwal, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13.04.2018. Date Of Pronouncement : 13.04.2018 Order Per M.Balaganeh, Am By Virtue Of These Miscellaneous Applications, The Assessee Seeks To Recall The Ex Parte Order Passed By This Tribunal Dismissing The Appeals Of The Assessee For Non- Prosecution. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit Before Us Stating That Notice Of Hearing Was Not Received By The Assessee & Accordingly, Prayed For Recalling Of The Order Passed By The Tribunal. He Has Stated That The Appeals Were Preferred By The Assessee Against Confirmation By Ld. Cit(A) Of Orders Passed U/S 271(1)(C ) Of The Act By The Ld. Ao, By Issuing Defective Show Cause Notice U/S 274 Read With Section 271(1)(C ) Of The Act, Inasmuch As The Ld. Ao Had Not Mentioned Specific Charge Of Offence Committed By The 2 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018

For Appellant: Shri Subhash Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. CIT (DR)
Section 271Section 271(1)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, 3 4 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018 ITA Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Shambhu Kumar More A.Yr.2004-05, 2005-06 &2006-07 it is suffic…

Shambhu Kumar More, Kolkata vs. ACIT, CC-Xxiii, Kolkata

In the result, the miscellaneous applications as well as appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 2242/KOL/2014[2004-2005]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata13 Apr 2018AY 2004-2005

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm] M.A. Nos. 50-52/Kol/2018 (A/O I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014) Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Respondent) (Appellant) I.T.A Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Assessment Years : 2004-05,2005-06&2006-07 Shambhu Kumar More -Vs.- Acit, Cc-Xxiii, Kolkata [Pan : Adlpm 3303 J] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Subhash Agarwal, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13.04.2018. Date Of Pronouncement : 13.04.2018 Order Per M.Balaganeh, Am By Virtue Of These Miscellaneous Applications, The Assessee Seeks To Recall The Ex Parte Order Passed By This Tribunal Dismissing The Appeals Of The Assessee For Non- Prosecution. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit Before Us Stating That Notice Of Hearing Was Not Received By The Assessee & Accordingly, Prayed For Recalling Of The Order Passed By The Tribunal. He Has Stated That The Appeals Were Preferred By The Assessee Against Confirmation By Ld. Cit(A) Of Orders Passed U/S 271(1)(C ) Of The Act By The Ld. Ao, By Issuing Defective Show Cause Notice U/S 274 Read With Section 271(1)(C ) Of The Act, Inasmuch As The Ld. Ao Had Not Mentioned Specific Charge Of Offence Committed By The 2 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018

For Appellant: Shri Subhash Agarwal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. CIT (DR)
Section 271Section 271(1)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, 3 4 M.A.Nos.50-52/Kol/2018 ITA Nos.2242-2244/Kol/2014 Shambhu Kumar More A.Yr.2004-05, 2005-06 &2006-07 it is suffic…