CIT v. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain

339 ITR 351High Court2011#945 most cited

What is CIT v. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain authority for?

Jewellery found within the CBDT prescribed limits (500g for married women, 250g for unmarried women, 100g for men) cannot be seized, even if not fully explained. However, its value can be added as undisclosed income under Section 69B if the taxpayer fails to prove its source.

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CIT v. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain · 339 ITR 351 · unexplained jewellery · CBDT Instruction 1916 · jewellery seizure limits · undisclosed investment · Section 69B · Section 115BBE · search and seizure assessment · 500g married women jewellery · 100g men jewellery

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Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, Surat vs. Vikas Nangalia, Surat

In the result, appeal of revenue and CO of assessee are dismissed

ITA 972/SRT/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 Oct 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.972/Srt/2024& Assessment Year: 2020-21 (Physical Court Hearing) Deputy Commissioner Of Vikas Nangalia बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Vs. Surat Room No.508, Majura View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) ""ा"ेप सं /Co No.26/Srt/2024 (A/O Ita No.972/Srt/2024) Assessment Year: 2020-21 Vikas Nangalia Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, Vs. View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Surat Room No.508, Majura Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (Co-Objector) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.848/Srt/2024& Assessment Year: 2021-22 Deputy Commissioner Of Vikas Nangalia बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Vs. Surat Room No.508, Majura View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से /Assessee By Shri Ramesh Malpani, Ca राज" की ओर से /Revenue By Shri Mukesh Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 08/09/2025 उद्घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 31/10/2025

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69ASection 69C

…& 848/Srt/2024 A.Ys 20-21 & 21-22 Vikas Nangalia 22. On other hand, the Ld. AR reiterated the same arguments as were made before the CIT(A). The Ld. AR also relied on the judgment of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain, 339 ITR 351 (Guj) to contend that the jewellery as per CBDT Instruction no. 1916 dated 11.05.1994 has to be considered as explained in assessment proceeding also. Regarding non-submission of the above evidences at the time of search proceedings, Ld. AR again submitted that the assessee was under tremendous mental pressure because of hospitalization of his so…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-4, Surat, Aaykar Bhawan, Majura Gate vs. Vikas Nangalia, Vesu Surat, Gujarat

In the result, appeal of revenue and CO of assessee are dismissed

ITA 848/SRT/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 Oct 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.972/Srt/2024& Assessment Year: 2020-21 (Physical Court Hearing) Deputy Commissioner Of Vikas Nangalia बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Vs. Surat Room No.508, Majura View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) ""ा"ेप सं /Co No.26/Srt/2024 (A/O Ita No.972/Srt/2024) Assessment Year: 2020-21 Vikas Nangalia Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम/ D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, Vs. View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Surat Room No.508, Majura Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (Co-Objector) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.848/Srt/2024& Assessment Year: 2021-22 Deputy Commissioner Of Vikas Nangalia बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle-4, D-1112, Canal Road, Surya Green Vs. Surat Room No.508, Majura View, Vesu, Surat-395 007 Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acxpn 1361 L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से /Assessee By Shri Ramesh Malpani, Ca राज" की ओर से /Revenue By Shri Mukesh Jain, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 08/09/2025 उद्घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 31/10/2025

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69ASection 69C

…& 848/Srt/2024 A.Ys 20-21 & 21-22 Vikas Nangalia 22. On other hand, the Ld. AR reiterated the same arguments as were made before the CIT(A). The Ld. AR also relied on the judgment of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain, 339 ITR 351 (Guj) to contend that the jewellery as per CBDT Instruction no. 1916 dated 11.05.1994 has to be considered as explained in assessment proceeding also. Regarding non-submission of the above evidences at the time of search proceedings, Ld. AR again submitted that the assessee was under tremendous mental pressure because of hospitalization of his so…

Smt. Dayawanti, New Delhi vs. DCIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1639/DEL/2010[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jan 2025AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar Us & Shri Manish Agarwal[Assessment Year : 2012-13] Smt. Sangeeta Sawhney, Vs Acit, 6, Link Road, Jangpura Central Circle-7, Extension, New Delhi-110024 New Delhi Pan-Abjps6408A Appellant Respondent [Assessment Year : 2012-13] Smt. Sangeeta Sawhney, Vs Dcit, 6, Link Road, Jangpura Central Circle-7, Extension, New Delhi-110024 New Delhi Pan-Abjps6408A Appellant Respondent Appellant By Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Adv., Shri Somil Aggarwal, Adv. & Shri Deepesh Garg, Adv. Respondent By Shri Mahesh Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 28.05.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 18.06.2025 Order Per Manish Agarwal, Am : The Captioned Appeals Have Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 29.12.2016 & 30.12.2016 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (A)-25, Delhi [“Ld.Cit(A)”] In Appeal No.14/15-16/21/16-17 & Appeal No.278/15-16/28/16-17 Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“The Act”] Arising From The Penalty Order Dated 21.09.2015 Passed U/S 271(1)(C) R.W.S 274 Of The Act Pertaining To Assessment Year 2012-13 Respectively.

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)

…ted as explained”. This view is supported by the judgement of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Smt. Pati Devi vs ITO & Anr. [1999] 240 ITR 727 (Kar.) and further by Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs. Ratan Lal Vyapari Lal Jain (2011) 339 ITR 351 (Guj). Thus, by respectfully following the ITA No.1646 & 1639/Del/2017 judgement of Hon’ble Karnataka High Court and Gujarat High Court (supra), we hold that 700 grams of jewellery in terms of CBDT instruction can be held as explained. 24. Thus, the total jewellery found of 3619.170 grams during the course of search, following jewelry could be h…

Bhaveshbhai Amulakhbhai Sonani, Surat vs. DCIT, Central Circlle-3, Surat

In the result, the grounds of appeal raised by the assessee are allowed

ITA 118/SRT/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Surat17 Jul 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pawan Singhआ.अ.सं./Ita No.118/Srt/2022 (Ay 2018-19) (Hearing In Physical Court) Bhaveshkumar Deputy Commissioner Of Amulakhbhai Sonani, A- Income-Tax, Central Vs 604, Sai Residency, Near Circle-3, Surat, 5Thfloor, Gajera School, Katargam, Aayakar Bhavan, Majura Surat-395004 Gate, Surat-395001 Pan No: Apsps 0912 G अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By Ms. Chaitali Shah, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By Shri Ashok B. Koli, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing 03.05.2023 उ"घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 17.07.2023 Pronouncement Order Under Section 254(1) Of Income Tax Act Per Pawan Singh: 1. This Appeal By Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-4, Surat [For Short To As “Ld. Cit(A)”] Dated 03.03.2022 For Assessment Year 2018- 19, Which In Turn Arises From The Addition Made By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat / Assessing Officer In Assessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 28.12.2019. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground Of Appeal:- Bhaveshkumar A Sonani “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Cit(A) Has Grossly Erred In In Making An Addition Of Rs.16,32,732/- U/S 69A Of The Act Treating The Jewellery Found & Seized During The Cruse Of Search As Unexplained, On Erroneous Grounds Without Appreciating That The Same Is Fully Reflected In The Appellant’S & His Family Member’S Regular Books Of Accounts. Hence, The Impugned Addition As Confirmed By The Learned Cit(A) Needs To Be Deleted As Being Absolutely Erroneous, Incorrect, Illegal & Bad-In-Law.

Section 115BSection 132Section 143(3)Section 254(1)Section 69A

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, सुरत "यायपीठ, सुरत IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, SURAT “SMC” BENCH, SURAT BEFORE SHRI PAWAN SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER आ.अ.सं./ITA No.118/SRT/2022 (AY 2018-19) (Hearing in Physical Court) Bhaveshkumar Deputy Commissioner of Amulakhbhai Sonani, A- Income-tax, Central Vs 604, Sai Residency, Near Circle-3, Surat, 5thFloor, Gajera School, Katargam, Aayakar Bhavan, Majura Surat-395004 Gate, Surat-395001 PAN No: APSPS 0912 G अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee by Ms. Chaitali Shah, CA राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue by Shri Ashok B. Koli, CIT-DR सुनवाई की तारीख/Date of hear…

Mahesh K Faria, Mumbai vs. DCIT (OSD-II) Cen RG 7, Mumbai

In the result, appeal by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 3349/MUM/2013[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Mar 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy& Shri S.Rifaur Rahmanआअसं.3349/मुं/2013 ("न.व. 2008-09) Mahesh K. Faria, 71/73, 4Th Floor, Bazar Gate Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001 Pan: Aaapf-0587-F ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, (Osd-Ii), Central Range - 7 Mumbai. .....""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Ms. Hiral Sejpal ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Achal Sharma, Cit –Dr & Ms. Vranda U Matkari-Sr.Ar सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 16/12/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 09/03/2023 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm:

For Appellant: Ms. Hiral SejpalFor Respondent: Shri Achal Sharma, CIT –DR &
Section 132(1)Section 142(1)Section 144Section 153Section 153A

…llery found at the premises of the assessee during search ( the details of jewellery are at page 37 of the Paper Book). In support of her submissions the ld.Counsel for the assessee placed reliance on following decisions: (i) CIT vs. Ratanlal Vyaparilal Jain,339 ITR 351 (Guj) (ii) CIT vs. Satyanarayan Patni,366 ITR 325 (Raj) 4.3 In respect of ground No.4, the ld. Counsel for the assessee submits that addition on account of difference in stock has been made merely on the presumption that the assessee has under reported the sales. 4.4 In respect of ground No.5 the ld. Counsel for the assessee submits that list…

The Dy CIT, Central Circle-6(4), Mumbai vs. Shri Mehul Johnson, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 1647/MUM/2020[2017-78]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 May 2022AY 2017-78

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 1647/Mum/2020 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Shri Mehul Johnson, Dcit Cen. Cir. 6(4), 2808, 28Th Floor, R. No. 1925, 19Th Imperial Tower, M P Floor, Air India बिधम/ Mill’S Compound, Building, Nariman Vs. Tardeo, Point, Mumbai-400 034 Mumbai-400 021 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No. Abbpj3414H (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलाथीकीओरसे/ Appellant : Shri Mahesh Akhade, Ld. Dr By प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent : Shri Gautam Jain, Ld. Ar By सुनवाईकीतारीख/ : 11.05.2022 Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / : 19.05.2022 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Amit Shukla: The Aforesaid Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Impugned Order Dated 07.07.2020, Passed By Ld. Cit(A)-54, Mumbai For The Quantum Appeal Of Assessment Passed U/S 143(3)

For Appellant: Shri Mahesh AkhadeFor Respondent: Shri Gautam Jain, Ld
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)

…y presumed that jewelleries stated in the circular stands explained and he relied on the following judgments listed as below:- 2 15.2.199 240 ITR 727 (Kar) Smt. Pati Devi vs. ITO 9 3 25.10.20 41 taxmann.com 295 (All) CIT vs. Ghanshyam Das Johri 13 4 19.7.201 339 ITR 351(Guj) CIT vs. Ratanlal vs. Yaparilal Jain 0 5 31.1.201 463/Mum/2012DCIT vs. Sh. Haroon Mohd. Unni. In ITA 4 No. 6 7.4.2014 366 ITR 325 (Raj) CIT vs. Satya Narain Patni 7 4.5.2018 170 ITD 580 (Del-Trib.) Vibhu Aggarwal vs. DCIT 6 9.3.2018 63 ITR (Trib) 594 (Delhi) Ritu Bajaj vs. DCIT 7 4.6.2020 1 84 ITD 329 (Cuttack Bench) N. Raja vs. ACIT 8 20.2.2…