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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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 367,181 Indian tax judgments — from 2016 to 2026.

Also referred to as

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

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Simit P. Sheth

DCIT Cen Cir 1(4), Mumbai vs. Mp Recycling Co P Ltd, Mumbai

ITA 6385/MUM/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Feb 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: S/Sh.Rajendra & C. N. Prasadआयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं./I.T.A./6385/Mum/2016,िनधा"रण िनधा"रण वष" वष" /Assessment Year: 2009-10 आयकर आयकर आयकर अपील अपील िनधा"रण िनधा"रण वष" वष" Dy. Cit-Cc-1(4) M/S. M.P. Recycling Co. Pvt. Ltd., Room No.902, Pratishta Bhavan, 9Th Floor, 51-53, A-Wing, Mittal Court, J.B. Marg, Vs. Old Cgo Bldg. Annexe, M.K. Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021. Mumbai-400 020. Pan:Aadcm 3153 A (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) राज"व क" ओर से / Revenue By: Shri Y.K. Bhaskar-Cit-Dr अपीलाथ" क" ओर से /Assessee By: Shri Rakesh Joshi सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 16/11/2017 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 07/ 02/2018 लेखा सद"य सद"य, राजे"" राजे"" केकेकेके अनुसार अनुसार/ Per Rajendra A.M.- लेखा लेखा लेखा सद"य सद"य राजे"" राजे"" अनुसार अनुसार Challenging The Order Dated 09/08/2016 Of The Cit(A)- 47,Mumbai,The Assessing Officer (Ao)Has Filed Present Appeal.Assessee-Company Is Engaged In The Business Of Ship Breaking & Is A Trader In Steel Items.It Also Produces Of Steel Pellets.It Filed Its Return Of Income On 30/ 09/ 2009.Pursuant To Search Proceedings,The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income On 20/ 06/ 2012,Declaring Total Income At Rs.3,86,03,702/-.The Completed Assessment,On 27/03/2014, Determining Its Income At Rs.5,95,67,159 U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 153A Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Rakesh JoshiFor Respondent: Shri Y.K. Bhaskar-CIT-DR
Section 133Section 143(3)

…ed the various theories propounded by the judicial forums and referred to the cases of Nikunj Eximp Enterprises Private Limited(IT Appeal No.5604 of 2010 dtd.17.12.2012),Babulal C Borana,M K Brothers(163 ITR 249),Bholanath Poly Fab (355 ITR 290),Simit P Sheth(356 ITR 451) and Rajeev G Kalathil(51taxmann.com 514).She further held that the AO had accepted the sales made by the assessee,that purchase sale correlation had not been controverted by the AO,that no discrepancy in the stock was pointed out, that the payments made for the purchases were routed through banking channels, that the extracts of the statements f…

Dinero Metals Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 15(1)(4), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed

ITA 5992/MUM/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.5992/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Dinero Metals Pvt. Ltd. Ito, Ward – 15(1) (4) C-Shop No. 16, Aaykar Bhawan, बनाम/ 551 Shangrilla, P. K. Road, Mumbai-400 020 Vs. Mulund (W), Mumbai-400 080 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aaacd 2923 J (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri R. C. Jain ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha

For Appellant: Shri R. C. JainFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha

…ances of the case. I hold that 12.5% disallowance out of bogus purchase would serve the end of justice. 6 Dinero Metals Pvt. Ltd. vs. ITO This proposition draws support from the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court decision in the case of CIT vs Simit P. Sheth [2013] 356 ITR 451 (Guj.). Hence, I confirm the order of the ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals). 13. In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed. Order pronounced in the open court on 05.02.2018 (Shamim Yahya) लेखा सद"य / Accountant Member मुंबई Mumbai; "दनांक Dated : 05.02.2018 व."न.स./Roshani, Sr. PS आदेश क" ""त"ल"प अ"े"षत/Copy of t…

Alpa P. Parekh, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 27(1), Navi Mumbai

In the result, this appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 5894/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.5894/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Alpa P. Parekh I.T.O. Ward – 27(1)(1) A/401, Krishna Bldg., It Office, Vashi Railway Station बनाम/ Vasant Sagar Complex, Building, Navi Mumbai Thakur Village, Kandivali (E), Vs. Mumbai-400 101 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aafpp 8359 J (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. Dinkle Hariya ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha

For Appellant: Ms. Dinkle HariyaFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 143(3)Section 69C

…ealings in the grey market give the assessee various savings at the expense of the exchequer. Hence, on the overall consideration of facts and circumstances and following the decision of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs Simit P. Sheth [2013] 356 ITR 451 (Guj.) I hold that a disallowance of 12.5% of the bogus purchase would meet the end of justice. Accordingly, I modify the order's of authorities below and direct that the disallowance in this case should be restricted to 12.5% of the bogus purchase. Since the issue has been decided keeping in mind the Hon’ble Supreme Court and Hon’ble High Court…

Ambernath Steel Tube and Sanitary Store, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 2(1), Kalyan

In the result, this appeal by the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 5858/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.5858/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) M/S. Ambernath Steel Tube & Ito, Ward 2(1), बनाम/ Sanitary Store Kalyan, Partner – Shri Vimal Adhia Dist. Thane Vs. Station Road, Ambarnath (W)-421 501 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aahfa 7639 L (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Ajay R. Singh ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 16.11.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 05.02.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 03.07.2017 & Pertains To The Assessment Year 2009- 10. 2. The First Issue Raised Pertains To The Validity Of Reopening. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel Of The Assessee Submitted That He Shall Not Be Pressing For This Ground. Accordingly, This Ground Is Dismissed As Not Pressed.

For Appellant: Shri Ajay R. SinghFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 133(6)

…rcumstances of the case the 12.5% disallowance out of the bogus purchases 4 M/s. Ambernath Steel Tube and Sanitary Store vs. ITO meets the ends of justice. This is following the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of Simit P. Sheth (2013) 356 ITR 451, followed by the ITAT Mumbai Benches in a number of cases. Accordingly, I modify the order of the authorities below and direct that the disallowance in this case should be restricted to 12.5% of the bogus purchase. 9. The last issue raised is that the ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in upholding 20% disallowance of expenses. On…

Shakeeluddin Siddiqui, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-2(4), Thane

In the result, these appeals filed by the assessee stand partly allowed

ITA 5118/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos. 5118 To 5120/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 To 2011-12) Shri Shakeeluddin Siddiqui Ito-2(4), Room No. 29, A-Wing, 6Th Floor, 603, Gulmohar Co-Op. Hsg. Society, बनाम/ Saraswati Tower, Naya Nagar, Ashar I. T. Park, Road No. 16-Z, Vs. Ganga Complex, 60 Feet Road, Wagle Indl. Estate, Thane-400 604 Mira Road (E), Dist. Thane-400 107 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Ajwps 5271 N (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Bhupendra Shah ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 16.11.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 05.02.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: These Are Appeals By The Assessee Directed Against The Common Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 02.05.2017 & Pertain To The Aforesaid Three Assessment Years.

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra ShahFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 133(6)Section 148

…ealings in the grey market give the assessee various savings at the expense of the exchequer. Hence, on the overall consideration of facts and circumstances and following the decision of Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs Simit P. Sheth [2013] 356 ITR 451 (Guj.) I hold that a disallowance of 12.5% of the bogus purchase would meet the end of justice. Accordingly, I modify the order's of authorities below and direct that the disallowance in this case should be restricted to 12.5% of the bogus purchase. Since the issue has been decided keeping in Shri Shakeeluddin Siddiqui vs. ITO mind the Hon’ble Su…

Rapar Trading Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-8(1)(1), Mumbai

In the result, this appeal by the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4354/MUM/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 Feb 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahyaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.4354/Mum/2017 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Rapar Trading Private Limited Ito, Ward 8(1)(1), बनाम/ 68/70, Room No. 1, Darjiwala Bldg., Aayakar Bhavan, V.V. Chandan Street, Vadgadi, Mumbai Vs. Mumbai-400 018 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. Aadcr 4677 E (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : None ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. Hemalatha सुनवाई क" तार"ख / : 15.11.2017 Date Of Hearing घोषणा क" तार"ख / : 05.02.2018 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Shamim Yahya, A. M.: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Dated 21.03.2017 & Pertains To The Assessment Year 2010- 11. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Read As Under: 1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Commissioner Of Income Tax Officer, Appeals 14, Mumbai, Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Cit (A), Has Erred In Law In Confirming 100% Addition In 2 Rapar Trading Private Limited Vs. Ito Respect Of Hawala Purchases Of Rs.35,27,193/-. The Said Addition May Please Be Deleted. 2. Without Prejudice To The Above, The Addition If Any In Respect Of Such Purchases May Be Restricted To Gross Profit Only.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Ms. N. Hemalatha
Section 133(6)

…situation, in my considered opinion, on the facts and circumstances of the case the 12.5% disallowance out of the bogus purchases meets the ends of justice. This is following the decision of the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of Simit P. Sheth (2013) 356 ITR 451, followed by the ITAT Mumbai Benches in a number of cases. 8. Accordingly, I modify the order of the ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) and direct that the disallowance be limited to 12.5% of the bogus purchase. 9. In the result, this appeal by the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the open court on 05.…

Akash Purochem P.Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO 10(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed whereas the appeal filed by the Revenue is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 505/MUM/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Jan 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri D.T. Garasia () & Shri N.K. Pradhan () Assessment Year: 2009-10 M/S Akash Purochem Pvt. Ito-10(2)(1), Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Vs. 1/5 Kandhari Colony, 2Nd Road, Churchgate, Road, Chembur, Mumbai. Mumbai-400071 Pan No. Aacca9261A Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2009-10 Ito-14(1)(1) M/S Akash Purochem Pvt. R. No. 431, 4Th Floor, Ltd. Vs. Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. 1/5 Kandhari Colony, 2Nd Road, Road, Chembur, Mumbai-400020. Mumbai-400071 Pan No. Aacca9261A Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2010-11 M/S Akash Purochem Pvt. Ito-10(2)(1), Ltd. Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Vs. 1/5 Kandhari Colony, 2Nd Road, Churchgate, Road, Chembur, Mumbai. Mumbai-400071 Pan No. Aacca9261A Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. S.R. Parikh, ARFor Respondent: Mr. V. Vidhyadhar, DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…is that the Ld. CIT(A) erred in restricting the addition of Rs.6,03,04,458/- made on account of bogus/unproved purchases to the extent of only the profit of 12.5% of the said purchases relying on the decision of the Gujarat High Court in CIT v. Simit P. Seth 356 ITR 451, which is distinguishable on facts. 8. As the issues are interlinked, we discuss below the 2nd and 3rd issue raised by the assessee along with the issues raised by the Revenue. In a nutshell, the facts are that the AO received information from Sales Tax Department, Government of Maharashtra, that the assessee had made bogus purchases of Rs.6,03,0…