Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT

4 SCC 565Reported decision1979#1560 most cited

What is Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

Circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Income Tax Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act, even if such circulars deviate from the provisions of the Act.

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Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT · Section 119 · CBDT circulars binding · circulars deviating from Act · tax officers obligation · Central Board of Direct Taxes instructions · binding nature of circulars · Income Tax Act circulars · Supreme Court ruling on circulars · tax administration guidelines

Sections most often in play

Section 127Section 132Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 149Section 151

Issues it is cited on

section 5(8)closely held companyprincipal director general of income-taxaccumulated profitssection 202section 292bsection 292bbsection 260section 282section 260asection 292section 119

Judgments citing Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT

LOVELY PROMOTERS PRIVATE LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, AJMER, AJMER

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 770/JPR/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur08 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: him regarding non mentioning of Document Identification Number (DIN) in the body of the order u/s. 127 of the Act dated 08-09-2021 and various other technical pleas raised in grounds of appeal regarding validity of notice u/s. 148 of the Act, thereby appellate order passed by the CIT(A) is non-speaking order and deserves to be quashed. 4. On the facts and in circumstances of the case and in law, the AO erred in issuing notice u/s. 148 of the Act as it was a search related case u/s. 132 r/w

For Appellant: Shri Mayank Taparia (Adv.)For Respondent: Shri A.S. Nehra (Addl.CIT) a
Section 127Section 127(1)Section 132Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151Section 153C

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण] जयपुर न्यायपीठ] जयपुर IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR BENCHES,”A” JAIPUR Mk0 ,l- lhrky{eh] U;kf;d lnL; ,oa Jh jkBkSM+ deys'k t;UrHkkbZ] ys[kk lnL; ds le{k BEFORE: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI, JM & SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI, AM vk;dj vihy la-@ITA. No. 770/JPR/2023 fu/kZkj.k o"kZ@Assessment Years : 2013-14 Lovely Promoters Private ACIT, Limited Central Circle, Vs. 47A 47A, 3rd Floor Zakaria Ajmer. Street, Kolkata-700073. LFkk;h ys[kk la-@thvkbZvkj la-@PAN/GIR No.: AABCL1338C vihykFkhZ@Appellant izR;FkhZ@Respondent fu/kZkfjrh dh vksj ls@ Assessee by : Shri Mayank Taparia (Adv.) jktLo…

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, GHAZIABAD vs. AJAY KUMAR, MEERUT

ITA 594/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Wadhwa, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

AJAY KUMAR ,MEERUT vs. DCIT,CC, GHAZIABAD

ITA 406/DEL/2022[2018-19]Status: HeardITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Wadhwa, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

AJAY KUMAR ,MEERUT vs. DCIT,CC, GHAZIABAD

ITA 405/DEL/2022[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Wadhwa, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

AJAY KUMAR ,MEERUT vs. DCIT,CC, GHAZIABAD

ITA 404/DEL/2022[2016-17]Status: HeardITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Wadhwa, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

VAYAS MULTI TRADING PVT LTD , NEW DELHI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-14 , NEW DELHI

The appeal is allowed as above

ITA 2295/DEL/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2012-13 Vayas Multi Trading Pvt. Ltd., Vs Acit, Ajay Kanjhlia & Associates, Central Circle-14, Lgf, The Statesman House, New Delhi. Barakhamba Road, New Delhi – 110 001. Pan: Aabcl1268K (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri C.S. Anand, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Amit Katoch, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 12.12.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : .12.2023 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm:

For Appellant: Shri C.S. Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Amit Katoch, Sr. DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1529/DEL/2021[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2018-2019

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1528/DEL/2021[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2017-2018

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1527/DEL/2021[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2016-2017

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1526/DEL/2021[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2015-2016

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1525/DEL/2021[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2014-2015

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1524/DEL/2021[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2013-2014

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-25, NEW DELHI , NEW DELHI vs. SUNIL AGGARWAL , FARIDABAD

ITA 1523/DEL/2021[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2012-2013

Bench: Sh. G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Sh. Anubhav Sharma

Section 119

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] was in regard to the consti…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1512/DEL/2021[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1511/DEL/2021[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1510/DEL/2021[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1509/DEL/2021[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1508/DEL/2021[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DEEPAK KUMAR ,GHAZIABAD (U.P) vs. DY. CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE GZBD U.P , UTTAR PRADESH

ITA 1507/DEL/2021[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2012-2013

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

DCIT, CC, GHAZIABAD vs. DEEPAK KUMAR, GHAZIABAD

ITA 1497/DEL/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharma

For Appellant: Dr.Rakesh Kumar, Sh.Somil Agarwal&For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 119Section 143(3)

…and they depart or deviate from such construction. It is now well settled as a result of two decisions of this Court, one in Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen [AIR 1965 SC 1375 : (1965) 1 SCR 909 : 56 ITR 198] and the other in Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [(1979) 4 SCC 565] that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes under Section 119 of the Act are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Act even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act. The question which arose in Navnitlal ITAs No.1507 to 1512/Del/2021 ITAs No.1493 to 1497/Del/2021 C. Javeri case [AIR 1965 SC 1375…

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