ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das

103 ITR 437Supreme Court of India1976#70 most cited

What is ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das authority for?

For reassessment proceedings, the 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment must be based on some material and not mere suspicion, establishing a live link between the information and the belief. Furthermore, for reassessment beyond four years, there must be a specific finding of the assessee's failure to disclose fully and truly all material facts.

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Also referred to as

ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das · Section 147 · Section 148 · reason to believe · reassessment · escaped income · failure to disclose material facts · live link · beyond four years · material facts · bogus claim

Also reported as

2 SCC 302153 Taxmann 282

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das

Sharad Vithoba Navale, Solapur vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle -2 (2), Pune

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 266/PUN/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune25 Aug 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S. Godarashri Dadasaheb Vithoba Navale Dcit, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 Pan –Abppn6740E Appellant Respondent Shri Sharad Vithoba Navale Dcit, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 Pan –Abppn6740E Appellant Respondent Appellant By: Shri Suhas Bora Respondent By: Shri M.G. Jasnani Date Of Hearing: 28.07.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.08.2022 O R D E R Per S.S. Godara, Jm These Twin Assessees’ As Many Appeals For Assessment Year 2012-13, Arise Against The Cit(A)-12, Pune’S Separate Orders; Both Dated 30.11.2018, Passed In Case Nos. No. Pn/Cit (A)-12/10778/2016-17 & No. Pn/Cit (A)- 12/10800/2016-17, Respectively Involving Proceedings U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961; In Short “The Act”.

For Appellant: Shri Suhas BoraFor Respondent: Shri M.G. Jasnani
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH, PUNE BEFORE SHRI S.S. GODARA, JUDICIAL MEMBER Shri Dadasaheb Vithoba Navale DCIT, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 PAN –ABPPN6740E Appellant Respondent Shri Sharad Vithoba Navale DCIT, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 PAN –ABPPN6740E Appellant Respondent Appellant by: Shri Suhas Bora Respondent by: Shri M.G. Jasnani Date of Hearing: 28.07.2022 Date of Pronouncement: 25.08.2022 O R D E R Per S.S. Godara, JM These twin assessees’ as many appeals for assessment ye…

Dadasaheb Vithoba Navale, Solapur vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income-Tax, Central Circle -2 (2), Pune

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 255/PUN/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune25 Aug 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S. Godarashri Dadasaheb Vithoba Navale Dcit, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 Pan –Abppn6740E Appellant Respondent Shri Sharad Vithoba Navale Dcit, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 Pan –Abppn6740E Appellant Respondent Appellant By: Shri Suhas Bora Respondent By: Shri M.G. Jasnani Date Of Hearing: 28.07.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.08.2022 O R D E R Per S.S. Godara, Jm These Twin Assessees’ As Many Appeals For Assessment Year 2012-13, Arise Against The Cit(A)-12, Pune’S Separate Orders; Both Dated 30.11.2018, Passed In Case Nos. No. Pn/Cit (A)-12/10778/2016-17 & No. Pn/Cit (A)- 12/10800/2016-17, Respectively Involving Proceedings U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961; In Short “The Act”.

For Appellant: Shri Suhas BoraFor Respondent: Shri M.G. Jasnani
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “SMC” BENCH, PUNE BEFORE SHRI S.S. GODARA, JUDICIAL MEMBER Shri Dadasaheb Vithoba Navale DCIT, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 PAN –ABPPN6740E Appellant Respondent Shri Sharad Vithoba Navale DCIT, Central Circle 2(2) At Post Ekhatpur Pune Vs. Taluka - Sangola Distt. Solapur 413307 PAN –ABPPN6740E Appellant Respondent Appellant by: Shri Suhas Bora Respondent by: Shri M.G. Jasnani Date of Hearing: 28.07.2022 Date of Pronouncement: 25.08.2022 O R D E R Per S.S. Godara, JM These twin assessees’ as many appeals for assessment ye…

DCIT-CC-7(3), Mumbai vs. Shri Majni Karamshi Patel, Mumbai

In the result, the cross objections of the assessee and the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 6128/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Aug 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri Gagan Goyal, Accountat Member Dcit, Cc-7(3) Vs. Shri Manji Karamshi Room No. 655, Patel Aayakar Bhavan, Office No. 1, Patel M.K.Road, Bhavan-29, Vijaywadi, Mumbai.-400020. Dr. Nagindas N Shah Lane Chira Bazar, Mumbai – 400002. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabpp0130D Appellant .. Respondent Co No. 45/Mum/2021 (A.Y: 2014-15) Shri Manji Karamshi Vs. Dcit, Cc-7(3) Patel Room No. 655, Aayakar Office No. 1, Patel Bhavan, Bhuvan-29, Vijaywadi, M.K .Road, Dr. Nagindas N Shah Mumbai-400002. Lane Chira Bazar, Mumbai – 400002. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabpp0130D Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Shri.Rushab Mehta.ARFor Respondent: Shri .T .Shankar.DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 68

…sing Officer was not justified in making the addition. Thus, the decision of the Tribunal was based on appreciation of evidence. Your Honour may also note that in relation to re-opening, the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das [1976] (103 ITR 437) (SC) has held that a general confession by a person that all his transactions are bogus or that he has indulged only in bogus transactions, more particularly, when the assessee has not been specifically named in the confession, cannot be used against the assessee. 11. Your Honour's attention is invited to the following decision wherein similar…

Prince Gold & Diamonds India P Ltd, Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-1(4), Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 428/CHNY/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Aug 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.427 & 428/Chny/2021 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12 & 2012-13 M/S. Prince Gold & Diamonds India Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of P. Ltd., 3, Nana Street, T. Nagar, Income Tax, Chennai 600 017. Central Circle 1(4), Chennai. [Pan: Aaecp1891R] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Assessee By : Shri D. Palanivel, Advocate Department By : Ms. L. Jancy Elizabeth Rani, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing 28.06.2022 : घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.08.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: Both The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 18, Chennai, Both Dated 31.08.2021 Relevant To The Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13. Besides Challenging Reopening Of Assessment Under Section 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act”], The Assessee Has Also Disputed The Confirmation Of Disallowance Of Purchase On Merits In Both The Assessment Years Under Consideration.

For Appellant: Shri D. Palanivel, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. L. Jancy Elizabeth Rani, JCIT
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…ilure on the part of the assessee in disclosing fully and truly the material facts for assessment. The relevant head-notes in the judgement delivered in the above context by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das reported in (1976) 103 ITR 437 are reproduced as under: 13 I.T.A. Nos. 427 & 428/Chny/21 “The reasons for the formation of the belief contemplated by section 147(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the reopening of an assessment must have a rational connection or relevant bearing on the formation of the belief. Rational connection postulates that there must be a direct nexus…

Prince Gold & Diamonds India P Ltd, Chennai vs. DCIT, CC-1(4), Chennai

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 427/CHNY/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Aug 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.427 & 428/Chny/2021 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2011-12 & 2012-13 M/S. Prince Gold & Diamonds India Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of P. Ltd., 3, Nana Street, T. Nagar, Income Tax, Chennai 600 017. Central Circle 1(4), Chennai. [Pan: Aaecp1891R] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Assessee By : Shri D. Palanivel, Advocate Department By : Ms. L. Jancy Elizabeth Rani, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing 28.06.2022 : घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 03.08.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: Both The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 18, Chennai, Both Dated 31.08.2021 Relevant To The Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13. Besides Challenging Reopening Of Assessment Under Section 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act”], The Assessee Has Also Disputed The Confirmation Of Disallowance Of Purchase On Merits In Both The Assessment Years Under Consideration.

For Appellant: Shri D. Palanivel, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. L. Jancy Elizabeth Rani, JCIT
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

…ilure on the part of the assessee in disclosing fully and truly the material facts for assessment. The relevant head-notes in the judgement delivered in the above context by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das reported in (1976) 103 ITR 437 are reproduced as under: 13 I.T.A. Nos. 427 & 428/Chny/21 “The reasons for the formation of the belief contemplated by section 147(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the reopening of an assessment must have a rational connection or relevant bearing on the formation of the belief. Rational connection postulates that there must be a direct nexus…

ACIT Non Corporate Circle 7(1), Chennai vs. P.Janakiraman, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2079/CHNY/2017[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Jul 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2079/Chny/2017 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. Shri P. Janakiraman, Income Tax, New No. 2, Old No. 3, R-Block, Plot No. 3822, 6Th Avenue, Non Corporate Circle 7(1), 121, M.G. Road, Chennai 600 034. Anna Nagar, Chennai 600 040. [Pan:Aajpj1327J] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Sajit Kumar, Jcit ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 24.06.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 29.07.2022 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) 7, Chennai, Dated 23.06.2017 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2008-09 Quashing The Reassessment Order Passed Under Section 143(3) R.W.S. 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Sajit Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 40

…as any omission or failure on the part of the assessee in disclosing fully and truly the material facts for assessment. The relevant head-notes in the judgement delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court In the case of ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das reported in (1976) 103 ITR 437 are reproduced as under: “The reasons for the formation of the belief contemplated by section 147(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the reopening of an assessment must 13 I.T.A. No. 2079/Chny/17 have a rational connection or relevant bearing on the formation of the belief. Rational connection postulates that there must be a direct nexus or li…

ACIT, Chennai vs. B.V.Reddy Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 3293/CHNY/2016[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Jul 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.3293/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. B.V. Reddy Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., New No. 21/Old No. 10A, 1St Floor, Income Tax, Corporate Circle 1(2), Umayal Road, Kilpauk, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 010. [Pan:Aaccn2252L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri N. Arjunraj, Ca For Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 27.06.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 29.07.2022 : 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) 1, Chennai, Dated 28.09.2016 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. Facts Are, In Brief, That The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2008-09 On 13.09.2008 Disclosing Total Income Of ₹.1,83,53,540/- After Setting Off Of Carry Forward Loss Of ₹.9,67,40,138/-.

For Appellant: Shri D. Hema Bhupal, JCITFor Respondent: Shri N. Arjunraj, CA for Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate
Section 139Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 14A

…as any omission or failure on the part of the assessee in disclosing fully and truly the material facts for assessment. The relevant head-notes in the judgement delivered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Das reported in (1976) 103 ITR 437 are reproduced as under: “The reasons for the formation of the belief contemplated by section 147(a) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, for the reopening of an assessment must have a rational connection or relevant bearing on the formation of the belief. Rational connection postulates that there must be a direct nexus or live link between the material…

Shri Naresh Kumar Yadav, Lucknow vs. Income Tax Officer- 1(5), Lucknow

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 186/LKW/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow26 Jul 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri. A. D. Jainassessment Year: 2011-12 Shri Naresh Kumar Yadav V. Ito-1(5) Vill. & Post Madiyaon Lucknow Lucknow Tan/Pan:Aebpy8040D (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Shri Prashant Kumar Verma, Advocate Respondent By: Shri Harish Gidwani, D.R. Date Of Hearing: 12 07 2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 26 07 2022 O R D E R This Is Assessee’S Appeal Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-1, Lucknow, Dated 11.10.2019, For Assessment Year 2011- 12, Raising The Following Original Grounds Of Appeal: 1. Because, The Whole Assessment Order Impugned In The Present Appeal Stands Wholly Vitiated As There Can Be No Reason To Believe That Income Has Escaped Assessment U/S 147/144 On The Ground Of Mere Cash Deposits In The Bank Account Amounting To Rs.12,98,000/- Therefore, The Entire Assessment Proceedings Are Liable To Be Held As Nullity & Without Jurisdiction. 2. Because, The Assessment Order Impugned In The Present Appeal Stands Wholly Vitiated As There Can Be No Reason To Believe On The Basis Of Air Information That Income Has Escaped Assessment U/S 147/144 On The Ground Of Mere Cash Deposits In Bank Account Amounting Rs.12,98,000/-. Therefore, The Entire Assessment Proceedings Are Liable To Be Held As Nullity & Without Jurisdiction.

For Appellant: Shri Prashant Kumar VermaFor Respondent: Shri Harish Gidwani, D.R
Section 147Section 148

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL LUCKNOW BENCH “SMC”, LUCKNOW BEFORE SHRI. A. D. JAIN, VICE PRESIDENT Assessment Year: 2011-12 Shri Naresh Kumar Yadav v. ITO-1(5) Vill. And Post Madiyaon Lucknow Lucknow TAN/PAN:AEBPY8040D (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by: Shri Prashant Kumar Verma, Advocate Respondent by: Shri Harish Gidwani, D.R. Date of hearing: 12 07 2022 Date of pronouncement: 26 07 2022 O R D E R This is assessee’s appeal against the order of the ld. CIT(A)-1, Lucknow, dated 11.10.2019, for Assessment Year 2011- 12, raising the following original Grounds of Appeal: 1. Because, the whole assessment o…