CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport

238 ITR 177High Court1999#529 most cited

What is CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport authority for?

The powers under Section 132(4) of the Income-tax Act cannot be invoked when no unaccounted documents or incriminating material is found during a search. An assessment based on a statement recorded under Section 132(4) requires a nexus between the statement and evidence/material found during the search.

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CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport · Section 132(4) · search and seizure · incriminating material · undisclosed income · statement under Section 132(4) · assessment based on statement · no unaccounted documents · Section 153A · Section 153C · block assessment · retraction of statement

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport

DCIT, Central Circle-2(3), Chennai vs. M/S Bsr Builders Engineers & Contractors, Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue in ITA

ITA 732/CHNY/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai27 Mar 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.:732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years: 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 & C.O Nos.34, 35 & 36/Chny/2023 [In I.T.A. Nos.732, 733 & 734/Chny/2023] The Dcit, M/S. Bsr Builders Central Circle 2(3), Vs. Engineers & Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034. Pan: Aagfb 7140N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent / Cross Objector) राज" की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar, Cit िनधा"रती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. Kathir, Advocates सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.02.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 27.03.2024

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar & Shri P.M. KathirFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar, CIT
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153ASection 153CSection 250(2)

…found during search. In other words, there must be a nexus between the statement recorded and the evidence/material found during search in order to for an assessment to be based on the statement recorded. 26. In CIT v. Sri Ramdas Motor Transport Ltd., (1999) 238 ITR 177 (AP), a Division Bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court, reading the provision of Section 132(4) of the Act in the context of discovering undisclosed income, explained that in cases where no unaccounted documents or incriminating material is found, the powers under Section 132(4) of the Act cannot be invoked. (…) 27. It is also necessary to mention…

ACIT Central Circle-30, New Delhi vs. Kamana Industries Pvt Ltd, Sonipat

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 4997/DEL/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jul 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2013-14 Acit, Vs Kamana Industries Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle-30, Piau Maniyari, New Delhi. Narela Road, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana – 131 028. Pan Aabck7580K (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri P.C. Yadav & Shri Shivam Garg, Advocate Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 01.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 27.07.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.4997/Del/2019 For Ay 2013-14 Arises Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-30, New Delhi, In Appeal No.172/16- 17/2606 Dated 13.03.2019 [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Cit(A)’, In Short] Against The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 153A Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 29.12.2016 By The Ld. Income-Tax Officer, Central Circle-30, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’). 2. The Only Issue To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld.Cit(A) Was Justified In Deleting The Addition Made On Account Of Share Capital Received By The Assessee In The Sum Of Rs.7,10,00,000/- In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Instant Case.

For Appellant: Shri P.C. Yadav &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 153ASection 68

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH : H : DELHI BEFORE SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, VICE PRESIDENT AND SHRI M. BALAGANESH, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year: 2013-14 ACIT, Vs Kamana Industries Pvt. Ltd., Central Circle-30, Piau Maniyari, New Delhi. Narela Road, Kundli, Sonepat, Haryana – 131 028. PAN AABCK7580K (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by : Shri P.C. Yadav & Shri Shivam Garg, Advocate Revenue by : Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR Date of Hearing : 01.05.2023 Date of Pronouncement : 27.07.2023 ORDER PER M. BALAGANESH, AM: This appeal in ITA No.4997/Del/2019 for AY 2013-14 arises out of the order of the Commi…

Shri Manoj Madanlal Chhajed, Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle -1(1)Pune, Pune

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 725/PUN/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Jun 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri S. S. Viswanethra Raviआयकर अपील सं. / It(Ss)A Nos.91 To 96/Pun/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13 To 2017-18 Shri Manoj Madanlal Vs. Acit, Central Circle- Chhajed, 1(1), Pune. 601, A-8 Building, Karishma Housing Society, Near Sangam Press, Kothrud, Pune- 411029. Pan : Aalpc4991M Appellant Respondent आयकर अपील सं. / It(Ss)A Nos.97 & 98/Pun/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2012-13 & 2015-16 Acit, Circle-1(1), Pune. Vs. Shri Manoj Madanlal Chhajed, 601, A-8 Building, Karishma Housing Society, Near Sangam Press, Kothrud, Pune- 411029. Pan : Aalpc4991M Appellant Respondent आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.725/Pun/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Manoj Madanlal Vs. Acit, Circle-1(1), Pune. Chhajed, 601, A-8 Building, Karishma Housing Society, Near Sangam Press, Kothrud, Pune- 411029. Pan : Aalpc4991M Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Ratan SamalFor Respondent: Shri Keyur Patel
Section 132(4)Section 139(1)

…ed or found during search. In other words, there must be a nexus between the statement recorded and the evidence/material found during search in order to for an assessment to be based on the statement recorded. 22. In CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport [1999] 238 ITR 177/102 Taxman 300, a Division Bench of Andhra Pradesh High Court, reading the provision of Section 132(4) of the Act in the context of discovering undisclosed income, explained that in cases where no unaccounted documents or incriminating material is found, the powers under Section 132(4) of the Act cannot be invoked. The relevant passage from the a…

ACIT, Central Circle-2(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Rishabraj Infra Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai

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

ITA 3246/MUM/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Apr 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri B R Baskaran & Shir Pavan Kumar Gadaleita Nos. 3246/Mum/2022 (A.Y: 2015-16) Acit, C.Circle -2(1), Vs. Rishabraj Infrapvtltd., Old Cgo Bldg, 804, 212, 2Nd Floor, B Wing, 8Th Floor, M.K. Road, Bldg No. 3, Hari Om Mumbai – 400020. Plaza, Mg Road, Boravali (E), Mumbai-400066. Pan/Gir No. : Aadcv2975P Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Ms.Riddhi Mishra.Dr Revenue By : Mr.Karan Jain.Ar Date Of Hearing 18.04.2023 Date Of Pronouncement 24.04.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-48, Mumbai Passed U/Sec 250 Of The Act. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Ms.Riddhi Mishra.DRFor Respondent: Mr.Karan Jain.AR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153CSection 68

…tain additions on the basis of recorded statement. Similar is the view of Hon'ble High Court in an earlier judgment of CIT V/S Sunil Aggarwal (379 ITR 367; 2016) and also the decision of Hon'ble Andhra Pradesh High Court in CIT v. Shri Ramdas Motor Transport (238 ITR 177) wherein Hon'ble Court refused to give any evidentiary value to the statement made by the assessee u/s 132(4) as the department could not find any unaccounted money, article or thing or incriminating document either at the premises of the company or at the residence of managing director or other directors. In such circumstances, the finding of th…