CIT v. Simit P. Sheth

356 ITR 451High Court2013#27 most cited

What is CIT v. Simit P. Sheth authority for?

Additions for alleged bogus purchases should be restricted to the profit element, not the entire turnover. The profit element is often estimated at 12.5% of the purported bogus purchases.

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CIT v. Simit P. Sheth · section 69C · bogus purchases · undisclosed income · addition on profit element · gross profit · net profit · reassessment · assessment procedure

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Judgments citing CIT v. Simit P. Sheth

ITO Ward - 3(1), Kalyan vs. Bharat Valabhbhai Valiya, Dombivli

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

ITA 593/MUM/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Jan 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Om Prakash Kant, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 593/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) बिधम/ Ito, Ward – 3(1) Bharat Valabhbhai Valiya 2Nd Floor, Rani Mansion, Prop. Of M/S. Industrial Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan Switchgear, B-10, Gurudatta (West)-421301. Tower, Pandurangwadi, Manpada Road, Dombivli (E), 421201. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Agbpv1605R (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Ms. Bhoomika Patel सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 02/12/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/01/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 26.02.2020 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -01, Thane [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2010- 11. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - “1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A)-1, Thane Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 6,56,771/- Out Of The Total Addition Of Rs. 7,50,595/- Made On Account Of Bogus Purchases, Despite Holding That The Purchases Were Not A.Y.2010-11 Genuine & The Assessee Failed To Prove Genuineness Of The Transactions.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Ms. Bhoomika Patel
Section 133(6)Section 143(2)Section 69C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE OM PRAKASH KANT, AM AND SHRI AMARJIT SINGH, JM आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 593/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) बिधम/ ITO, Ward – 3(1) Bharat Valabhbhai Valiya 2nd Floor, Rani Mansion, Prop. Of M/s. Industrial Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan Switchgear, B-10, Gurudatta (West)-421301. Tower, Pandurangwadi, Manpada Road, Dombivli (E), 421201. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./PAN/GIR No. : AGBPV1605R (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee by: None Revenue by: Ms. Bhoomika Patel सुनवाई की तारीख / Date of Hearing: 02/12/2021 घोषणा क…

ITO WD 3(1), Kalyan vs. Potdar Ajit Krishnaji (HUF, Mumbai

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

ITA 592/MUM/2021[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Jan 2022AY 2010-11

Bench: Om Prakash Kant, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 592/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) बिधम/ Ito, Ward-3(1) Potdar Ajit Krishnaji (Huf) 2Nd Floor, Rani Mansion, V Krishna Steel Trading, Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) Vijay Baug, Varap Village, 421301. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W)- 421301. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaehp2434D (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sanjiv Brahme Revenue By: Ms. Bhoomika Patel सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 02/12/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31/01/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 03.02.2020 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -01, Thane [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2010- 11. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - “A) Grounds Of Appeal 1. The Learned Income Tai Officer Has Erred In Reopening The Assessment U/S 148. A.Y.2010-11 Without Prejudice To The Above

For Appellant: Shri Sanjiv BrahmeFor Respondent: Ms. Bhoomika Patel
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 148Section 69C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE OM PRAKASH KANT, AM AND SHRI AMARJIT SINGH, JM आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 592/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) बिधम/ ITO, Ward-3(1) Potdar Ajit Krishnaji (HUF) 2nd Floor, Rani Mansion, V Krishna Steel Trading, Vs. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W) Vijay Baug, Varap Village, 421301. Murbad Road, Kalyan (W)- 421301. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./PAN/GIR No. : AAEHP2434D (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee by: Shri Sanjiv Brahme Revenue by: Ms. Bhoomika Patel सुनवाई की तारीख / Date of Hearing: 02/12/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date…

Jurisdictional ITO -31(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Gopalbhai Shamjibhai Kalsaria, Mumbai

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

ITA 439/MUM/2021[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Dec 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.439/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Ito-31(1)(1) बिधम/ Gopalbhai Shamjibhai Kalsaria Room No.603, 6Th Floor, 122/10, Jawahar Nagar, Road Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra No.10 Goregaon (W), Mumbai- Kurla Complex, „G‟ Block, 400062. Bandra (E), Mumbai- 400051. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aagpk6469B (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri Prasoon Kabra Assessee By: None सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 25/11/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 21/12/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 21.01.2020 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -42 Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2009- 10. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - "On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Estimating The Profit To 12.5% Of Bogus Purchases Against 100% Addition Made By The Ao. A.Y.2009-10 On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred, In Not Considering That The Addition Was Made On The Basis Of Information Received From Dgit(Inv.) & Sales Tax Department Maharashtra With Regard To Bogus Purchases Made By The Assessee From Dealers Without Supply Of Actual Goods. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred, In Not Considering That The Hawala Operators Have Admitted On Oath Before The Sales Tax Authorities That They Have Not Sold Any Material To Anybody. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred, In Not Considering That The Assessee Could Not Prove The Genuineness & Creditworthiness Of Purchase Transactions During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Prasoon Kabra
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 147

…isclosed parties in the grey market at lower rates and purchases were shown as being made from the impugned parties to suppress its profits. In such a situation, the various Courts including the Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs Simit P. Sheth, 356 ITR 451 have held that not the entire purchases but only the profit element embedded in these purchases was to be disallowed. The Hon'ble Gujrat High Court in this case has held that profit margin of 12.5% of the bogus purchases 5 A.Y.2009-10 will be reasonable. Respectfully following the Order in the case of Simit P. Sheth the addition is restricted to…

Dy CIT - 26(1), Mumbai vs. M/S. Vijay Engg. Works., Mumbai

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

ITA 469/MUM/2021[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Dec 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.469/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Dcit-26(1) बिधम/ M/S. Vijay Engineering Room No.623, 6Th Floor, Works, Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra Unit No.11, Kamaldeep Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Industrial Estate Sonawala Mumbai-400051. Cross Road No.2, Goregaon East, Mumbai-400063. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaafv1227E (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri Prasoon Kabra Assessee By: None सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 25/11/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 17/12/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 22.01.2020 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -42 Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2009- 10. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - "On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting Addition Of Rs.1,09,659/- For Ay 2007-08 On Account Of Bogus Purchases?" A.Y.2009-10 On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Not Considering That The Addition Was Made On The Basis Of Information Received From Dgit(Lnv.) & Sales Tax Department, Maharashtra With Regard To Bogus Purchase Made By The Assessee From Dealers Without Supply Of Actual Goods."

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Prasoon Kabra
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 147

…es from undisclosed parties in the grey market at lower rates and purchases shown as being made from the impugned parties to suppress its profits. In such a situation the various Courts including the Hon'ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs Smit Sheth 356 ITR 451 have held that not the entire purchases but only the profit element embedded in these purchases was to be disallowed. The Hon'ble Gujrat High Court in this case has held that profit margin of 12.5% of the bogus purchases will be reasonable. Respectfully following the Order in the case of Simit P. Sheth the addition 12.5% of the bogus purchases is…

ACIT_3(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Bhoir Offshore P. Ltd., Mumbai

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

ITA 1927/MUM/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Nov 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri M Balaganesh & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleacit – 3(1)(1) Vs. M/S Bhoir Offshore Co. Room No. 607, 6Th Pvt Ltd., Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, 318, Maker Chambers Mk Road, Mumbai – V, Nariman Point, 400020. Mumbai – 400021. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacb5167A Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shri. Sanjiv K Jain. Dr Respondent By : Shri. Y.P.Trivedi. Ar Date Of Hearing 17.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement 22.11.2021 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)-8 Mumbai, Passed U/S 143(3) & 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri. Sanjiv K Jain. DRFor Respondent: Shri. Y.P.Trivedi. AR
Section 10(34)Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 14ASection 36(1)(va)Section 43BSection 69C

…appellant in term of VAT charge, transportation etc. 7.2.9 Now, / find that the AO has disallowed 100% of alleged bogus purchases of Rs. 34,93,041/-, which I restrict to 12.5% of alleged bogus purchases relying upon the case of CIT vs. Simit P. Sheth (2013) 356 ITR 451 (Guj. HC) and High Court of Bombay in the case of Pooja Paper Trading Co (P) Ltd (Supra) which, in my opinion, is just and fair in given circumstances to take care of any leakage of revenue. Hence, the disallowance M/s Bhoir Offshore Pvt Ltd., Mumbai. in principle is upheld but restricted to 12.5% of the purchases from suspicious hawala dealers.…

ACIT-3(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Bhoir Dredging Co. Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

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

ITA 1926/MUM/2020[2008-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 Nov 2021AY 2008-10

Bench: Shri M Balaganesh & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleacit – 3(1)(1) Vs. M/S Bhoir Dredging Room No. 607, 6Th Co. Pvt Ltd., Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, 318, Maker Chambers Mk Road, Mumbai – V, Nariman Point, 400020. Mumbai – 400021. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaacb0473D Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shri Y.P Trivedi. Adv Respondent By : Shri Sanjiv K. Jain Date Of Hearing 17.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement 22.11.2021 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)-8 Mumbai, Passed U/S 143(3) & 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal.

For Appellant: Shri Y.P Trivedi. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Sanjiv K. Jain
Section 115JSection 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 69C

…appellant in term of VAT charge, transportation etc. 7.2.9 Now, / find that the AO has disallowed 100% of alleged bogus purchases of Rs. 34,93,041/-, which I restrict to 12.5% of alleged bogus purchases relying upon the case of CIT vs. Simit P. Sheth (2013) 356 ITR 451 (Guj. HC) and High Court of Bombay in the case of Pooja Paper Trading Co (P) Ltd (Supra) which, in my opinion, is just and fair in given circumstances to take care of any leakage of revenue. Hence, the disallowance in principle is upheld but restricted to 12.5% of the purchases from suspicious hawala dealers. Therefore these grounds of appeal are…