Commissioner of Sales Tax v. H.M. Esufali H.M. Abdulali

90 ITR 271Supreme Court of India1973#380 most cited

What is Commissioner of Sales Tax v. H.M. Esufali H.M. Abdulali authority for?

The Supreme Court established principles for best judgment assessments, stating that some guesswork is inevitable but the assessment must be bona fide, rational, and free from bias or capriciousness. An appellate authority cannot substitute its judgment for that of the Assessing Officer unless the AO's assessment is shown to be biased, irrational, vindictive, or capricious, especially when the assessee fails to provide proper accounts or counter-evidence.

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H.M. Esufali H.M. Abdulali · best judgment assessment · rejection of books of account · Section 144 Income Tax Act · Section 145(3) Income Tax Act · appellate authority power · substitution of AO's judgment · rational basis assessment · estimation of income · assessee non-compliance · arbitrary or capricious assessment · bona fide estimate

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Commissioner of Sales Tax v. H.M. Esufali H.M. Abdulali

ACIT, Circle-1, Hosur vs. M/S. Uthangrai Sri Vidya Mandir Educational Trust, Krishnagiri

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for the assessment years 2011-12 to 2017-18 in ITA Nos

ITA 372/CHNY/2020[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Apr 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manjunatha.Gआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 370, 371 & 372 /Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 & C.O Nos.3, 4 & 5/Chny/2021 [In I.T.A. Nos.370, 371 & 372/Chny/2020] The Assistant M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya Commissioner Of Income Vs. Mandir Educational Trust, Tax, No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Circle-1, Uthangarai, Hosur. Krishnagiri – 635 207. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent / Cross Objector) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 644, 645, 646 & 647/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya The Assistant Mandir Educational Trust, Vs. Commissioner Of Income No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Tax, Uthangarai, Circle-1, Krishnagiri – 635 207. Hosur. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) &

For Appellant: Shri T. Vasudevan, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som, CIT
Section 143(3)Section 153A

…he above seized materials had a bearing on income of - 4 - ITA Nos.370 to 372, 644 to 647, 714 to 717/CHNY/2020 & CO Nos.3 to 5/CHNY/2021 the assessee for A.Y. 2011-12. Also in the case of Commissioner of Sales Tax vs H.M.Esufalli's, H.M.Abdulali reported in 90 ITR 271(SC), the Hon'ble Apex Court has held that sales of 19 days was allowed to be the basis for estimate of sales for the entire year, The same analogy can also be extended to other assessment years in the case of the assessee. Hence, the contention that the seized materials of one year cannot be used for other years cannot be accepted, moreover the se…

ACIT, Circle-1, Hosur vs. M/S. Uthangrai Sri Vidya Mandir Educational Trust, Krishnagiri

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for the assessment years 2011-12 to 2017-18 in ITA Nos

ITA 371/CHNY/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Apr 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manjunatha.Gआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 370, 371 & 372 /Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 & C.O Nos.3, 4 & 5/Chny/2021 [In I.T.A. Nos.370, 371 & 372/Chny/2020] The Assistant M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya Commissioner Of Income Vs. Mandir Educational Trust, Tax, No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Circle-1, Uthangarai, Hosur. Krishnagiri – 635 207. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent / Cross Objector) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 644, 645, 646 & 647/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya The Assistant Mandir Educational Trust, Vs. Commissioner Of Income No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Tax, Uthangarai, Circle-1, Krishnagiri – 635 207. Hosur. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) &

For Appellant: Shri T. Vasudevan, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som, CIT
Section 143(3)Section 153A

…he above seized materials had a bearing on income of - 4 - ITA Nos.370 to 372, 644 to 647, 714 to 717/CHNY/2020 & CO Nos.3 to 5/CHNY/2021 the assessee for A.Y. 2011-12. Also in the case of Commissioner of Sales Tax vs H.M.Esufalli's, H.M.Abdulali reported in 90 ITR 271(SC), the Hon'ble Apex Court has held that sales of 19 days was allowed to be the basis for estimate of sales for the entire year, The same analogy can also be extended to other assessment years in the case of the assessee. Hence, the contention that the seized materials of one year cannot be used for other years cannot be accepted, moreover the se…

ACIT, Circle-1, Hosur vs. M/S. Uthangrai Sri Vidya Mandir Educational Trust, Krishnagiri

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for the assessment years 2011-12 to 2017-18 in ITA Nos

ITA 370/CHNY/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Apr 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singhand Shri Manjunatha.Gआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 370, 371 & 372 /Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 & C.O Nos.3, 4 & 5/Chny/2021 [In I.T.A. Nos.370, 371 & 372/Chny/2020] The Assistant M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya Commissioner Of Income Vs. Mandir Educational Trust, Tax, No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Circle-1, Uthangarai, Hosur. Krishnagiri – 635 207. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent / Cross Objector) & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.: 644, 645, 646 & 647/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years:2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Uthangarai Sri Vidya The Assistant Mandir Educational Trust, Vs. Commissioner Of Income No.115, Ramamurthy Nagar, Tax, Uthangarai, Circle-1, Krishnagiri – 635 207. Hosur. Pan: Aadts 6092D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) &

For Appellant: Shri T. Vasudevan, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som, CIT
Section 143(3)Section 153A

…he above seized materials had a bearing on income of - 4 - ITA Nos.370 to 372, 644 to 647, 714 to 717/CHNY/2020 & CO Nos.3 to 5/CHNY/2021 the assessee for A.Y. 2011-12. Also in the case of Commissioner of Sales Tax vs H.M.Esufalli's, H.M.Abdulali reported in 90 ITR 271(SC), the Hon'ble Apex Court has held that sales of 19 days was allowed to be the basis for estimate of sales for the entire year, The same analogy can also be extended to other assessment years in the case of the assessee. Hence, the contention that the seized materials of one year cannot be used for other years cannot be accepted, moreover the se…

Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat vs. Dmc Construction Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the grounds of Revenue’s appeal are dismissed

ITA 112/SRT/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat10 Oct 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr Arjun Lal Sainiआ.अ.सं./Ita No.112/Srt/2021 (Ay 2012-13) (Hearing In Physical Court) Deputy Commissioner Of Dmc Construction Pvt. Ltd Income-Tax, Central Circle-3, 9Th Trivedi Niwas, Rashtriya Vs Surat, Room No. 507, 5Th Floor, Shala Road, Ville Parle West, Aayakar Bhawan, Majura Gate, Mumbai-400056 Surat-395001 Pan No. Aadcd 2089 C अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""थ" /Respondent

Section 132Section 133ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 254(1)

…आयकर अपीलीय अिधकरण, सुरत "ायपीठ, सुरत IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, SURAT BENCH, SURAT BEFORE SHRI PAWAN SINGH, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND Dr ARJUN LAL SAINI, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अ.सं./ITA No.112/SRT/2021 (AY 2012-13) (Hearing in Physical Court) Deputy Commissioner of DMC Construction Pvt. Ltd Income-tax, Central Circle-3, 9th Trivedi Niwas, Rashtriya Vs Surat, Room No. 507, 5th Floor, Shala Road, Ville Parle West, Aayakar Bhawan, Majura Gate, Mumbai-400056 Surat-395001 PAN No. AADCD 2089 C अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""थ" /Respondent िनधा"रती की ओर से /Assessee by Shri P. M. Jagasheth, C.A राज" की ओर से /Revenue by Shr…

DCIT, Coimbatore vs. M/S Srs Trading Company, Erode

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue as well as CO filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 938/CHNY/2022[2019-2020]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Jun 2023AY 2019-2020

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Arun Khodpiaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.938/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-2020 & C.O. No. 15/Chny/2022 [In Ita No. 938/Chny/2022] The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Srs Trading Company, Income Tax, Central Circle 1, 23/4, Venkatachalam Street, No. 63, Race Course Road, Erode 638 001. Coimbatore 641 018. [Pan:Adifs8621A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Department By : Shri D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit Assessee By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate (Erode) सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 20.06.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.06.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 19, Chennai, Dated 26.07.2022 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2019-20. The Grounds Raised By The Revenue Are As Under: 1. The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Is Erroneous On Facts Of The Case & In Law. 2. The Learned Cit(A) Erred In Holding That The Action Of The Assessing Officer In Estimating The Suppression Of Sales @ 200% By Extrapolation Based On The Evidence Available For 3 Months Is Not Acceptable.

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate (Erode)For Respondent: Shri D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 133A

…2019 had either been hidden or destroyed by the assessee. Hence the AO has logically extrapolated and estimated the undisclosed income for the AY 2019-20. Reliance is placed on the decision of Apex Court in the case of CST V. H.M. Esufali H.M. Abdulali [1973] 90 ITR 271 wherein the Sales tax officer estimated the sales outside books for the entire year based on the evidence available for 19 days. The Supreme Court held that so long as the estimate made by STO was not arbitrary and has nexus with facts discovered, the same could not be questioned. 2.2 The Ld.CIT(A) erred in observing that the action of the AO in e…