CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd.

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What is CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd. authority for?

A mechanical approval by the prescribed authority under Section 151, made without independent application of mind, vitiates and renders the entire reassessment proceedings invalid. Such approvals, often indicated by brief, unreasoned endorsements, lead to the quashing of the reopening of assessment.

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CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd. · S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd. · Section 151 · Section 147 · Section 148 · mechanical approval · non-application of mind · sanctioning authority · approval for reopening · vitiates reopening · reassessment validity · Income Tax Act 1961

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237 Taxmann 378453 ITR 242

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd.

Vinay Gupta, Delhi vs. ITO Ward 47(1), New Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 4676/DEL/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Aug 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godaraita No. 4676/Del/2025 : Asstt. Year : 2013-14 Vinay Gupta, Vs Income Tax Officer, C/O Kapil Goel, Adv., Ward-47(1), G-8/5, Sector-11, (Opposite Sfs New Delhi-110002 Apartments), Rohini, New Delhi-110085 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Bmnpk6996D Assessee By: Sh. Kapil Goel, Adv. Revenue By : Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 26.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 26.08.2025 Order This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2013-14, Arises Against The Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi’S Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1074474247(1) Dated 13.03.2025, In Proceedings U/S 147 R.W.S. 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. Kapil Goel, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 151

…e learned prescribed authority had accepted the Assessing 2 Vinay Gupta Officer’s reopening proposal as “I am satisfied………”. This being the clinching factual position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 4. All other pleadings on merits stand rendered academic. 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed. Order Pronounced in the Open Court on 26/08/2025. (Satbeer Singh Godara) Judici…

Dhanji Murji Hirani, Kutch vs. ITO.(Int.Txn)Gandhidham, Gandhidham

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 131/RJT/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot05 Aug 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /.Ita No.131/Rjt/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year: 2019-20 Dhanji Murji Hirani, Baladia Ito (Int.Txn), बनाम Bhuj, Kutch, Gandhidham Gujarat 370427 Vs. Pan : Afaph0463B (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""यथ"/Respondent) िनधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ld.Ar राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Punglia, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: Shri Kalpesh Doshi, ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, CIT-DR
Section 115BSection 127Section 139Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 234ASection 271ASection 69

…आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण, राजकोट "यायपीठ, राजकोट। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, RAJKOT BENCH, RAJKOT BEFORE DR. ARJUN LAL SAINI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI DINESH MOHAN SINHA, JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकर अपील सं /.ITA No.131/RJT/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year: 2019-20 Dhanji Murji Hirani, Baladia ITO (Int.Txn), बनाम Bhuj, Kutch, Gandhidham Gujarat 370427 Vs. PAN : AFAPH0463B (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""यथ"/Respondent) िनधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee by : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, ld.AR राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue by : Shri Sanjay Punglia, CIT-DR सुनवाई क" तार"ख /Date of Hearing : 17/07/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date of Pronouncement : 0…

Singhal Fasteners Company Private Limited, New Delhi vs. ITO Ward - 23(4), New Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 1993/DEL/2020[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi30 Jul 2025AY 2007-08

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godara & Sh. Manish Agarwalita No. 1993/Del/2020 : Asstt. Year : 2007-08 M/S Singhal Fasteners Company Pvt. Vs Income Tax Officer, Ltd., 67-68, Rampuri, Govind Puri, Ward-23(4), Kalkaji, New Delhi-110019 New Delhi-110002 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aaacs1428H Assessee By : Sh. Abhishek Mathur, Adv. Revenue By : Ms. Monika Singh, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 17.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.07.2025 Order Per Satbeer Singh Godara: This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2007-08, Arises Against The Cit(A)-31, New Delhi’S In Case No. 233/17- 18/58/15-16 Dated 27.10.2020, In Proceedings U/S 147/143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. Abhishek Mathur, AdvFor Respondent: Ms. Monika Singh, CIT-DR
Section 147Section 151

…hority had accepted the Assessing 2 Singhal Fasteners Company Pvt. Ltd. Officer’s reopening proposal as “I am satisfied………”. This being the clinching factual position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 4. All other pleadings on merits stand rendered academic. 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed. Order Pronounced in the Open Court on 30/07/2025. (Manish Agarwal) (Satbeer Sin…

Sarwan Hazari Ahuja, Delhi vs. Income Tax Officer, Noida

Appeal is allowed

ITA 3241/DEL/2025[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi23 Jul 2025AY 2012-2013

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godaraita No. 3241/Del/2025 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Sarwan Hazari Ahuja, Vs Income Tax Officer, Flat No. 319, Silver City, Tower No. Ward-5(3)(3), 7, Sector-93, Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh-201301 Noida-201307 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aiopa5835D Assessee By: Sh. Ankush Jain, Ca Revenue By : Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 23.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 23.07.2025 Order This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Arises Against The Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi’S Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1075223207(1) Dated 29.03.2025, In Proceedings U/S 144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. Ankush Jain, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 144Section 151

…escribed authority had accepted the Assessing Officer’s reopening proposal as “Yes I am satisfied………”. This being the clinching 2 Sarwan Hazari Ahuja factual position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 4. All other pleadings on merits stand rendered academic. 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed. Order Pronounced in the Open Court on 23/07/2025. (Satbeer Singh Godara) Judici…

Usha Munjal, Shamli vs. ITO Ward-1(5), Shamli

Appeal is allowed

ITA 3203/DEL/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi23 Jul 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godaraita No. 3203/Del/2025 : Asstt. Year: 2012-13 Usha Munjal (Individual), Vs Income Tax Officer, Near Jaikisan Udyog, Water Works Ward-1(5), Colony, Shamli, Shamli, Uttar Pradesh-247776 Uttar Pradesh-2247776 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Adfpm6930K Assessee By: Sh. Rohit Chhabra, Adv. Revenue By : Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 23.07.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 23.07.2025 Order This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Arises Against The Cit(A)/Nfac, Delhi’S Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1074712018(1) Dated 19.03.2025, In Proceedings U/S 147 R.W.S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sh. Rohit Chhabra, AdvFor Respondent: Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 151

…arned prescribed authority had accepted the Assessing Officer’s reopening proposal as “Yes I am satisfied………”. This being the clinching 2 Usha Munjal factual position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 4. All other pleadings on merits stand rendered academic. 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed. Order Pronounced in the Open Court on 23/07/2025. (Satbeer Singh Godara) Judici…

ITO, New Delhi vs. M/S. Antriksh Growth Fund Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the cross objection filed by the assessee is

ITA 397/DEL/2016[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jun 2025AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad & Shri M Balaganeshआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.397/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2006-07 बनाम Ito, M/S Antriksh Growth Fund Ltd., Ward-2(4), Vs. Ap09, Shalimar Bagh, Room No.398A, 3Rd Floor, New Delhi. Central Revenue Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi. Pan No.Aacca3522C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection No.155/Del/2019 (Arising Out Of I.T.A No.397/Del/2016) िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2006-07 बनाम M/S Antriksh Growth Fund Ltd., Ito, Ap09, Shalimar Bagh, Vs. Ward-2(4), Room No.398A, 3Rd Floor, New Delhi. Central Revenue Building, I.P. Estate, Pan No.Aacca3522C New Delhi. अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 147Section 151Section 263Section 292BSection 68

…ITA No.397/Del/2016 & CO No.155/Del/2019 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH “A” NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI CHALLA NAGENDRA PRASAD, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI M BALAGANESH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अ.सं/.I.T.A No.397/Del/2016 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2006-07 बनाम ITO, M/s Antriksh Growth Fund Ltd., Ward-2(4), Vs. AP09, Shalimar Bagh, Room No.398A, 3rd Floor, New Delhi. Central Revenue Building, I.P. Estate, New Delhi. PAN No.AACCA3522C अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection No.155/Del/2019 (Arising out of I.T.A No.397/Del/2016) िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2006-07 बनाम M/s Antriksh Growth Fund L…