CIT v. Sunbeam Auto Ltd.

332 ITR 167High Court2011#54 most cited

What is CIT v. Sunbeam Auto Ltd. authority for?

The Commissioner cannot revise an assessment under Section 263 merely because the assessment order does not explicitly reflect an inquiry, or because the Commissioner holds a different opinion. An inquiry, even if considered inadequate, or an assessment based on a plausible view by the Assessing Officer after due examination, does not automatically make the order erroneous or prejudicial to the interests of the revenue.

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Also referred to as

CIT v. Sunbeam Auto Ltd. · Sunbeam Auto Ltd. · Section 263 · Commissioner revisionary powers · lack of enquiry · inadequate enquiry · plausible view AO · not prejudicial to revenue · assessment order detail · different opinion Commissioner · 143(3) scrutiny assessment

Also reported as

189 Taxmann 436227 CTR 13331 DTR 189 Taxmann.com 191

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Sunbeam Auto Ltd.

Dy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1, Nagpur vs. M/S Debashu Services Pvt.Ltd, Nagpur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed and all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 229/NAG/2017[2008-2009]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur29 Mar 2019AY 2008-2009

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.369/Nag/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010–11 Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.259 To 262/Nag/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006–07 To 2008–09 & 2012–13 M/S. Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.227 To 230/Nag/2017

For Appellant: Shri C. J. Thakar, Adv. &For Respondent: Shri R. K. Baral, Jt.CIT

…be a case of “no enquiry” at all, but at best could alleged to be a case of “inadequate enquiry”, but not absolutely correct. Therefore, in the light of the above discussion and the factual matrix of the case, we studied a precedent cited as Sunbeam Auto Ltd. 332 ITR 167 (Del.). In the said decision it was held that if there was an enquiry, even inadequate, would not by itself give occasion to the C.I.T. to pass order under section 263 of I.T. Act. According to the Hon’ble Court an action under section 263 is open only in cases where there was “lack of enquiry” by the Assessing Officer. We have also examined the…

Dy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1, Nagpur vs. M/S Debashu Services Pvt.Ltd, Nagpur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed and all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 228/NAG/2017[2007-2008]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur29 Mar 2019AY 2007-2008

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.369/Nag/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010–11 Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.259 To 262/Nag/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006–07 To 2008–09 & 2012–13 M/S. Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.227 To 230/Nag/2017

For Appellant: Shri C. J. Thakar, Adv. &For Respondent: Shri R. K. Baral, Jt.CIT

…be a case of “no enquiry” at all, but at best could alleged to be a case of “inadequate enquiry”, but not absolutely correct. Therefore, in the light of the above discussion and the factual matrix of the case, we studied a precedent cited as Sunbeam Auto Ltd. 332 ITR 167 (Del.). In the said decision it was held that if there was an enquiry, even inadequate, would not by itself give occasion to the C.I.T. to pass order under section 263 of I.T. Act. According to the Hon’ble Court an action under section 263 is open only in cases where there was “lack of enquiry” by the Assessing Officer. We have also examined the…

Dy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle-1, Nagpur vs. M/S Debashu Services Pvt.Ltd, Nagpur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed and all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 227/NAG/2017[2006-2007]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur29 Mar 2019AY 2006-2007

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.369/Nag/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010–11 Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.259 To 262/Nag/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006–07 To 2008–09 & 2012–13 M/S. Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.227 To 230/Nag/2017

For Appellant: Shri C. J. Thakar, Adv. &For Respondent: Shri R. K. Baral, Jt.CIT

…be a case of “no enquiry” at all, but at best could alleged to be a case of “inadequate enquiry”, but not absolutely correct. Therefore, in the light of the above discussion and the factual matrix of the case, we studied a precedent cited as Sunbeam Auto Ltd. 332 ITR 167 (Del.). In the said decision it was held that if there was an enquiry, even inadequate, would not by itself give occasion to the C.I.T. to pass order under section 263 of I.T. Act. According to the Hon’ble Court an action under section 263 is open only in cases where there was “lack of enquiry” by the Assessing Officer. We have also examined the…

M/S Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd, Nagpur vs. DCIT-Circle-1, Nagpur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are partly allowed and all the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 369/NAG/2014[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur29 Mar 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.369/Nag/2014 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2010–11 Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.259 To 262/Nag/2017 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006–07 To 2008–09 & 2012–13 M/S. Debashu Services Pvt. Ltd., 18, Saptak Plaza, Shivaji Nagar, Nagpur–440010. .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaacd6682J बनाम / V/S. Dcit, Circle–1, ……""यथ" / Respondent Nagpur. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.227 To 230/Nag/2017

For Appellant: Shri C. J. Thakar, Adv. &For Respondent: Shri R. K. Baral, Jt.CIT

…be a case of “no enquiry” at all, but at best could alleged to be a case of “inadequate enquiry”, but not absolutely correct. Therefore, in the light of the above discussion and the factual matrix of the case, we studied a precedent cited as Sunbeam Auto Ltd. 332 ITR 167 (Del.). In the said decision it was held that if there was an enquiry, even inadequate, would not by itself give occasion to the C.I.T. to pass order under section 263 of I.T. Act. According to the Hon’ble Court an action under section 263 is open only in cases where there was “lack of enquiry” by the Assessing Officer. We have also examined the…

Sterling Addlife India Private Ltd., Ahmedabad vs. Pr. CIT-4, Ahmedabad

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

ITA 967/AHD/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Mar 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.967/Ahd/2018 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year : 2013-14) बनाम/ Sterling Addlife India The Pr.Cit-4 Pvt.Ltd. Ahmedabad Vs. Sterling Hospital Buildings Off Gurukul Road Memnagar Ahmedabad-380 052 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aadca 0897 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) .. अपीलाथ" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Dinal Shah & A.C.Shah, Ars ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By: Shri Mahesh Shah, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing 28/01/2019 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement 27/03/2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Waseem Ahmed: The Captioned Appeal Has Been Filed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax–4, Ahmedabad [Cit In Short] Dated 28/03/2018 Relevant To Assessment Year (Ay) 2013-14. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:-

For Appellant: Shri Dinal Shah & A.C.Shah, ArsFor Respondent: Shri Mahesh Shah, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 263

…ITAT) (Relevant Para of page 7 of the order) 4. Sansspareils Greenlands Pvt. Ltd. v/s. CIT 99 Taxman.com 222 (Delhi ITAT) (Relevant Para 5. To 5.9) 5. CIT v/s. Gabrial India Ltd. 203 ITR 108 (Bombay-High Court) 6. CIT v/s. Sunbeam Auto Ltd. (Delhi High Court) 332 ITR 167 (inadequate inquiry can not empowered CIT with revisional powers) 7. Netafim Irrigation India Pvt. Ltd. V/s. Pr. CIT-2, Baroda, ITA No. 864/Ahd/2016. Sterling Addlife India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Pr.CIT Asst.Year – 2013-14 16. The copy of the final sale deed dated 31st May, 2016 translated in English is attached. 17. The copy of order u/s. 143(3) r.w.s.…

Alok Kumar Sarkar, Hooghly vs. CIT, Kolkata-8, Kolkata

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 454/KOL/2015[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata12 Dec 2018AY 2010-2011

Bench: Sri J. Sudhakar Reddy & Sri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi) Assessment Year : 2010-11 Alok Kumar Sarkar..................………...................................…..……………….…...……..…….............Appellant C/O S.N. Ghosh & Associates, Advocates Seben Brothers’ Lodge P.O. Buroshibtala P.S. Chinsurah Dist. Hooghly Pin – 712 105 [Pan : Akkps 9552 R] Vs. Commissioner Of Income-(8), Kolkata...............................................………………...…...........Respondent Appearances By: Shri Somnath Ghosh, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Abani Kanta Nayak, Cit Sr. D/R. Appearing On Behalf Of The Revenue. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : November 6Th , 2018 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : December 12Th , 2018 Order Per J. Sudhakar Reddy, Am :-

Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 263Section 263(1)Section 40A(3)

…nce u/s 40A(3) of the Act, 14A of the Act and on the LTCG and STCG, disclosed by the assessee. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of D.G. Housing Projects Ltd. (supra), in the case of Jyoti Foundation (supra) and in the case of CIT vs. Sunbeam Auto Ltd. 332 ITR 167 (Delhi), has clearly laid down the difference between lack of enquiry and inadequate enquiry. It has clearly held that an order cannot be held to be erroneous on the ground that certain issues require further enquiry. In the case of Jyoti Foundation (supra) the Hon’ble Delhi High Court considered the judgment of the Hon’ble Delhi Court in the cas…