Harigopal Singh v. CIT

258 ITR 85High Court2002#448 most cited

What is Harigopal Singh v. CIT authority for?

Penalty under section 271(1)(c) cannot be levied when an addition to income is made on an estimated basis without concrete evidence of concealment or furnishing inaccurate particulars of income. The provisions of section 271(1)(c) are not attracted to cases where income is assessed on an estimate basis.

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Harigopal Singh v. CIT · 258 ITR 85 · section 271(1)(c) · penalty on estimated additions · no penalty for estimated income · concealment of income · furnishing inaccurate particulars · concrete evidence of concealment · levy of penalty · section 271(1)

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Harigopal Singh v. CIT

I.T.O.19(3)(1), Mumbai vs. Ramesh B. Doshi, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 5436/MUM/2018[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Dec 2019AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri R.C. Sharmaआमकय अऩीर सं./I.T.A. No. 5436/Mum/2018 (निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Years : 2003-04) बिधम/ Ito 19(3)(1) Ramesh B. Doshi R.No. 202, 2Nd Floor, Mtru A-1, Maniyar Bldg., Vs. Flat No. 34, 3Rd Floor, Mandir, Tardeo, Road, Mumbai. Near Film Centre, Tardeo, Mumbai. स्थामी रेखा सं./जीआइआय सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Aadpd3476E (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) (अऩीराथी /Appellant) .. अऩीराथी ओय से / Appellant By : Shri R. Bhoopathy, Dr प्रत्मथी की ओय से/Respondent By : Shri Rajkumar Singh, Ar सुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing 20/12/2019 घोषणा की तायीख /Date Of Pronouncement 23 /12 /2019

For Appellant: Shri R. Bhoopathy, DRFor Respondent: Shri Rajkumar Singh, AR
Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…Vs Aero traders Pvt Ltd (2010) 322 ITR 316 (Del) has held that no penalty can be imposed u/s 271 (1 )(c) when income is determined on estimate basis. The similar view has been taken by: Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court in Harigopal a) Singh Vs CIT (2002) 258 ITR 85 Honble Gujrat High Court in CIT Vs Subhash Trading Co b) 221 ITR 110 ITAT, Mumbai in ITO Vs Chhotalal Textiles (P) Ltd 95 c) TTJ 436 ITAT, Mumbai in Sonali A Shah Vs ITO ITA No d) 5720/M/2013 ITAT, Mumbai ITO Vs. Chempure 40 SOT 164 ( 2010). e) Hon'ble Courts have clearly held that penalty levied on estimated income does not comply with the settle…

Sudhir Vora, Mumbai vs. ACIT- CC -3(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed

ITA 5108/MUM/2018[1997-98]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 Dec 2019AY 1997-98

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 5108/Mum/2018 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 1997-98) बिधम/ Sudhir Vora Acit-Cc-3(2) Moheshwar Mension, 602, 18 & 19 Air India Bldg, Vs. 6Th Floor, Bapubhai, Vashi Nariman Point, Mumbai- Road, Vile Parle, Mumbai- 400021. 400056. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaapv9690D (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri A. L. Sharma Revenue By: Shri V. Vinod Kumar (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 05/12/2019 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 04.06.2018 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-51, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 1997-98 In Which The Penalty Levied By The Ao Has Been Order To Be Confirmed.

For Appellant: Shri A. L. SharmaFor Respondent: Shri V. Vinod Kumar (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)

…orted in 322 ITR 316 (Del), in which it is held that no penalty u/s 271(1)(c) can be imposed when income is determined on estimate basis. Similar view has been taken by the Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court in the case of Harigopal Singh vs. CIT reported in 258 ITR 85 (P&H) and the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in the case of CIT vs. Subhash Trading Company reported in 221 ITR 110 (Guj). In view of the foregoing precedents, it is apparent that when the bedrock of instant penalty is the estimate of net profit, the same cannot be sustained. Accordingly, we set aside the order of the Ld. CIT (Appeals) and direct the…

Hiralal Kalpur Gupta, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer Ward-2(5), Kalyan

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed

ITA 7446/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Nov 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 7446/Mum/2017 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) बिधम/ Hiralal Kalpu Gupta Ito Ward 2(5) 2Nd Floor, Mohan Plaza, Near Ladi Naka Bus Stand, Vs. Kalyan Badlapur Road, Wayale Nagar, Kalyan (W), Ambarnath-421505, Dist: Dist: Thane. Thane. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Ablpg6893P (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Mrs. Jothilakshmi Nayak (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 21/11/2019 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 27/11/2019 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 10.10.2017 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-3, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2012-13 In Which The Penalty Levied By The Ao Has Been Order To Be Confirmed.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Mrs. Jothilakshmi Nayak (DR)
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

…specifically in the circumstances, when the income has been assessed on the basis of estimation basis in view of the decision of Hon’ble Punjab High Court in the case of CIT vs. Metal Products of India (150 ITR 714 and in the case of Harigopal Singh vs. CIT (258 ITR 85) and in the case of CIT vs. Nawab and Bros. (1977) 107 ITR. 681 (All HC). Taking into account, all the facts and circumstances, we are of the view that the penalty is not liable to be sustainable in the eyes of law. Accordingly, we delete the penalty. 6. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is hereby ordered to be allowed. Order pronoun…

Shri Anil Kothari (HUF), Surat vs. The Dy.CIT, Circle- 6, Surat

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed

ITA 2645/AHD/2013[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Surat04 Oct 2019AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Amrjit Singh & Shri O.P.Meenaआ.अ.सं".I.T.A No.2048/Ahd/2010 & 2645/Ahd/2013 "नधा"रण वष"Assessment Year:2007-08 1. Deputy Commissioner Of बनाम 1. Sri Anil J Kothari Proprietor Of Income-Tax, Circle -6, Surat. M/S. Arpit Exports, G-01, Vs. Vithrag Chambers, 7/1407 Thoba Sheri, Surat. 2. Sri Anil J Kothari Proprietor Of 2. Deputy Commissioner Of M/S. Arpit Exports, G-01, Income-Tax, Circle -6, Surat. Vithrag Chambers, 7/1407 Thoba Sheri, Surat. "था. ले. सं./Pan No.: Aacha 4940 H अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By Shri Prakash Jhunjhunwala, C.A. राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By Shri Mayank Pandey, Sr. D.R.

For Respondent: 2. Ground No.1 as amended by the Revenue states that Ld. CIT (A) has erred in de
Section 133(6)Section 271(1)(c)

…ced to Rs.70,403/-by applying the net profit ratio of 0.25% of unverifiable purchases. The penalty cannot be levied on estimated addition as decided in many judicial pronouncements like CIT v. Lalubhai Jogibhai Patel 261 ITR 216 (Guj), Hari Gopal Singh v. CIT 258 ITR 85 (P&H) , CIT v. Valmikibhai H Patel 280 ITR 487 (Guj). 19. Per contra, Ld. D.R. supported the order of CIT (A). 20. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the relevant material on record. Looking to the facts and circumstances of the case, we find that the AO has made addition on account of unverifiable purchases at Rs.2,70,40,363/- bein…

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