CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd.

208 ITR 465High Court1994#168 most cited

What is CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd. authority for?

When an assessee seeks to explain a cash credit under Section 68, they must prove the identity of the creditors, their creditworthiness or capacity to advance money, and the genuineness of the transactions. The burden of proof is not discharged merely by filing confirmatory letters or demonstrating banking channel transactions.

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CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd. · Section 68 · cash credit · burden of proof · identity of creditor · creditworthiness of creditor · genuineness of transaction · unexplained money · confirmatory letters · banking channel transactions

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd.

Income Tax Officer, Ward - 2(3)(6), Surat vs. Shri Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, Surat

In the result the ground No

ITA 38/SRT/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat09 Jan 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 21/Srt/2022 Assessment Year: (2012-13) (Physical Court Hearing) Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, Vs. The Ito, Ward-2(3)(7), 204/205, 2Nd Floor, 6/1911-12, Surat. Jin Shanti Building, Jada Khadi, Mahidharpura – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpd0064M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.38/Srt/2022 Assessment Year: (2012-13) The Ito, Ward-2(3)(6), Vs. Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, 204/205, 2Nd Floor, 6/1911-12, Surat. Jin Shanti Building, Jada Khadi, Mahidharpura – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpd0064M (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Sapnesh Sheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 28/12/2022 09/01/2023 Date Of Pronouncement

Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148

…e that this argument of the assessee cannot be taken into believe since in various case laws it has been held that "mere payment by account payee cheque is not sacrosanct nor can it make & non-genuine transaction genuine [Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd. vs. CIT - 208 ITR 465 (Cal.)]". 9. The assessing officer noted that burden of proof as to any particular fact lies on that person who wishes the court to believe in its existence. In this context, reference is invited to the ratio laid down in Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act whereby the onus of proving the correctness of the entry, the truth of which is called…

Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, Surat vs. Income Tax Officer, WD. 2(3)(7), Surat

In the result the ground No

ITA 21/SRT/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat09 Jan 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 21/Srt/2022 Assessment Year: (2012-13) (Physical Court Hearing) Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, Vs. The Ito, Ward-2(3)(7), 204/205, 2Nd Floor, 6/1911-12, Surat. Jin Shanti Building, Jada Khadi, Mahidharpura – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpd0064M (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.38/Srt/2022 Assessment Year: (2012-13) The Ito, Ward-2(3)(6), Vs. Abhishek Navnitkumar Doshi, 204/205, 2Nd Floor, 6/1911-12, Surat. Jin Shanti Building, Jada Khadi, Mahidharpura – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afhpd0064M (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Sapnesh Sheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 28/12/2022 09/01/2023 Date Of Pronouncement

Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148

…e that this argument of the assessee cannot be taken into believe since in various case laws it has been held that "mere payment by account payee cheque is not sacrosanct nor can it make & non-genuine transaction genuine [Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd. vs. CIT - 208 ITR 465 (Cal.)]". 9. The assessing officer noted that burden of proof as to any particular fact lies on that person who wishes the court to believe in its existence. In this context, reference is invited to the ratio laid down in Section 106 of the Indian Evidence Act whereby the onus of proving the correctness of the entry, the truth of which is called…

Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Kadapa vs. Pritham & Prathik Hospitals Private Limited, Kadapa

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 97/HYD/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad29 Nov 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Laliet Kumarassessment Year: 2014-15 Income Tax Officer, Vs. M/S. Pritham & Prathik Ward – 1, Hospitals Pvt. Limited, Kadapa. Kadapa – 516002. Pan : Aahcp6013E. (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O.No.10/Hyd/2019 (In Ita 97/Hyd/2019) M/S. Pritham & Prathik Vs. Income Tax Officer, Hospitals Pvt. Limited, Ward – 1, Kadapa – 516002. Kadapa. Pan : Aahcp6013E. (Cross Objector / (Respondent) Appellant) Assessee By: Ms. S. Sandhya, Advocate. Revenue By: Ms. Swapna. Date Of Hearing: 24.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 29.11.2022 Per Laliet Kumar, J.M. This Appeal By The Revenue & Cross-Objection By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Kurnool Dated 29.11.2018 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds :

For Appellant: Ms. S. Sandhya, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Swapna
Section 133ASection 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 68Section 69

…IT vs United Commercial &Industires Co.(P) Ltd., (1991) 187 ITR 596, 599(Cal) • M.A UnneeriKutti vs CIT (1992) 198 ITR 147, 150(Ker), Special Leave Petition dismissed by the Supreme Court (1993) 201 ITR (St.) 23 (SC); • CIT vs Precision Finance Pvt Ltd (1994) 208 ITR 465, 470(Cal) The manner of payment by the account payee cheque is also no sacrosanct and this cannot make a bogus transaction as genuine one: • CIT vs Precision Finance Pvt Ltd 208 ITR 465, 470, 471(Cal) • Cf. Nizam Wool Agency vs CIT (1992) 193 ITR 318, 320(A11).” 13. Per contra, ld. AR for the assessee had submitted that one more opportunity may…

DCIT, Cir. -7(1), Kolkata vs. M/S Shree Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

In the result, all the three appeals of the Revenue stand dismissed

ITA 593/KOL/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata24 Nov 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment Years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 Dcit, Circle-7(1), Kolkata.................................................................……Appellant Vs. M/S Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd..…...................……........……...…..…..Respondent 103, Park Street, Kolkata-700016. [Pan: Aaecs8312C] Appearances By: Shri Rajeeva Kumar, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Partha Pratim Barman, Addl. Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 11, 2022 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 24, 2022 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Captioned Appeals Have Been Preferred By The Revenue Against The Separate Orders All Dated 23.06.2021 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). Since, The Appeals Pertained To The Same Assessee & Common Issues Are Involved & Hence, All These Appeals Have Been Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Common Order. The Revenue’S Appeal Ita No.591/Kol/2021 For Assessment Year 2007-08 Is Taken As The Lead Case. 2. Ita No.591/Kol/2021 - The Revenue In This Appeal Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 250Section 69C

…30 Crore and interest on the alleged unsecured loan of Rs.7,18,357/- I.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 M/s Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. ignoring the ratio laid down in the case of CIT -vs- PRECISION FINANCE PVT. LTD. 208 ITR 465 (CAL), CIT -vs- UNITED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Co. (P) Ltd. 1871TR 596 (CAL); CIT -VS- BIJU PATNAIK 160 ITR 674 (SC) and in the case of NRA Iron & Steel Pvt Ltd (SC)." 2. That on the facts & circumstances of the case, the CIT(A) has erred in law by allowing appeal of the assessee company in respect of the addition made on account of bogus purch…

DCIT, Cir. -7(1), Kolkata vs. M/S Shree Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

In the result, all the three appeals of the Revenue stand dismissed

ITA 592/KOL/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata24 Nov 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment Years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 Dcit, Circle-7(1), Kolkata.................................................................……Appellant Vs. M/S Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd..…...................……........……...…..…..Respondent 103, Park Street, Kolkata-700016. [Pan: Aaecs8312C] Appearances By: Shri Rajeeva Kumar, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Partha Pratim Barman, Addl. Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 11, 2022 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 24, 2022 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Captioned Appeals Have Been Preferred By The Revenue Against The Separate Orders All Dated 23.06.2021 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). Since, The Appeals Pertained To The Same Assessee & Common Issues Are Involved & Hence, All These Appeals Have Been Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Common Order. The Revenue’S Appeal Ita No.591/Kol/2021 For Assessment Year 2007-08 Is Taken As The Lead Case. 2. Ita No.591/Kol/2021 - The Revenue In This Appeal Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 250Section 69C

…30 Crore and interest on the alleged unsecured loan of Rs.7,18,357/- I.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 M/s Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. ignoring the ratio laid down in the case of CIT -vs- PRECISION FINANCE PVT. LTD. 208 ITR 465 (CAL), CIT -vs- UNITED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Co. (P) Ltd. 1871TR 596 (CAL); CIT -VS- BIJU PATNAIK 160 ITR 674 (SC) and in the case of NRA Iron & Steel Pvt Ltd (SC)." 2. That on the facts & circumstances of the case, the CIT(A) has erred in law by allowing appeal of the assessee company in respect of the addition made on account of bogus purch…

DCIT, Cir. -7(1), Kolkata vs. M/S Shree Jewellers Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata

In the result, all the three appeals of the Revenue stand dismissed

ITA 591/KOL/2021[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata24 Nov 2022AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment Years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 Dcit, Circle-7(1), Kolkata.................................................................……Appellant Vs. M/S Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd..…...................……........……...…..…..Respondent 103, Park Street, Kolkata-700016. [Pan: Aaecs8312C] Appearances By: Shri Rajeeva Kumar, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Partha Pratim Barman, Addl. Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 11, 2022 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 24, 2022 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Captioned Appeals Have Been Preferred By The Revenue Against The Separate Orders All Dated 23.06.2021 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). Since, The Appeals Pertained To The Same Assessee & Common Issues Are Involved & Hence, All These Appeals Have Been Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Common Order. The Revenue’S Appeal Ita No.591/Kol/2021 For Assessment Year 2007-08 Is Taken As The Lead Case. 2. Ita No.591/Kol/2021 - The Revenue In This Appeal Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 250Section 69C

…30 Crore and interest on the alleged unsecured loan of Rs.7,18,357/- I.T.A Nos.591,592&593/Kol/2021 Assessment years: 2007-08, 2011-12 & 2012-13 M/s Shreejee Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. ignoring the ratio laid down in the case of CIT -vs- PRECISION FINANCE PVT. LTD. 208 ITR 465 (CAL), CIT -vs- UNITED COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Co. (P) Ltd. 1871TR 596 (CAL); CIT -VS- BIJU PATNAIK 160 ITR 674 (SC) and in the case of NRA Iron & Steel Pvt Ltd (SC)." 2. That on the facts & circumstances of the case, the CIT(A) has erred in law by allowing appeal of the assessee company in respect of the addition made on account of bogus purch…