K.P. Varghese v. ITO

131 ITR 597Supreme Court of India1981#44 most cited

What is K.P. Varghese v. ITO authority for?

An addition to income cannot be made merely on the basis of a difference in valuation of assets or a Valuation Officer's report without establishing actual understatement of consideration or the source of unexplained funds through proper enquiry. The Assessing Officer must conduct proper enquiry and satisfy the conditions for making such additions.

989

judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 367,164 Indian tax judgments — from 2000 to 2026.

Also referred to as

K.P. Varghese v. ITO · 131 ITR 597 · difference in valuation · unexplained investment · Valuation Officer report · deletion of addition · Assessing Officer enquiry · Section 69 · Section 69A · Section 115BBE · no addition on suspicion · understatement of consideration

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing K.P. Varghese v. ITO

Gopalsamy, Chennai vs. CIT(A)-18, Chennai

The appeals stands allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1384/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1384/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1385/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1386/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) Shri Gopalsamy Vs. Acit No.3B, 3Rd Floor New No.27 Dc/Ac Central Cir 1(2) East Street, Krishna Apartments, Chennai Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600 083. [Pan: Bjtpg 4193H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri R. Subramanian, C.A., ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 21.05.2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 31.07.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Manu Kumar Giri ()

For Appellant: Shri R. Subramanian, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som, IRS, CIT
Section 153CSection 253

…evidence or finding that the alleged loose paper has materialized into transactions. Therefore, merely by relying upon these jottings, no such additions could be made. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 24 CTR (SC) 358/[1981] 131 ITR 597 (SC) held that the fictional receipt cannot be deemed to be a receipt in the absence of any cogent material to support the factum of actual receipt. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in case of Commissioner of Income-tax, Delhi (Central)-II v. D.K. Gupta [2008] 174 TAXMAN 476 (DELHI) upheld the order of the tribunal wherein it was held that Ad-hoc…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 618/DEL/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 617/DEL/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 616/DEL/2022[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 615/DEL/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 614/DEL/2022[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 613/DEL/2022[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 612/DEL/2022[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

Vishwanath Aggarwal, Delhi vs. The Addl. CIT, Central Range-05, Delhi

The appeals of the assessee are allowed and the penalty is deleted

ITA 611/DEL/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Jul 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Anubhav Sharmaitas No.611 To 618/Del/2022 Assessment Years: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2011-12,2013-14, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2013-14 Vishwanath Aggarwal, Vs Addl. Cit, House No.98, Block C-2, Range-05, Janakpuri, Delhi. New Delhi – 110 058. Pan: Abxpa4825B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate & Shri Prince Bansal, Ca Revenue By : Ms Sapna Bhatia, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : .07.2024 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’ For Short) In Appeals Filed Before Him Against The Penalty Orders Of The Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao, For Short). Further Details Of The Penalty Orders Of The Lower Authorities Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Sudesh Garg, Advocate &For Respondent: Ms Sapna Bhatia, CIT-DR
Section 132ASection 153ASection 269SSection 271DSection 271E

…5.5 It was submitted that it is consistently settled law that the circulars issued by the CBDT are binding on the revenue authorities. Some of the Supreme Court cases on the aforesaid aspect as relied are as follows;  K.P. Varghese v. ITO [1981] 7 Taxman 13/131 ITR 597 (SC)  Navnit lal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen Appellate Asstt. CIT [1965] 56 ITR 198 (SC) 13 ITAs No.611 to 618/Del/2022  Keshavji Ravji and Co. v. CIT [1990] 49 Taxman 87/183 ITR 1 (SC)  Ellerman Lines Ltd. v. CIT [1971] 82 ITR 913 (SC)  Collector of Central Excise v. Dhiren Chemical Industries 2002 taxmann.com 902 (SC) 5.6 During the course of…

ADIT Balbhim Vyayam Shala, Sangli vs. CIT Exemption, Pune

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

ITA 779/PUN/2024[-]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Jul 2024

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर आयकर अपील आयकर आयकर अपील अपील संसंसंसं. / Ita No.779/Pun/2024 अपील Adi Balbhim Vyayam Shala, Vishnughat, Gaonbhag, Sangli – 414 416, Maharashtra .......अपीलाथ" / Appellant Pan : Aaata3971A बनाम बनाम / V/S. बनाम बनाम Cit(Exemption), ……""यथ" / Respondent Pune Assessee By : Smt. Deepa Khare Revenue By : Shri Keyur Patel, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 11.07.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 12.07.2024 आदेश आदेश / Order आदेश आदेश

For Appellant: Smt. Deepa KhareFor Respondent: Shri Keyur Patel, CIT-DR
Section 12ASection 80GSection 80G(5)

…ry of the period of the provisional approval or within six months of commencement of its activities, whichever is later; 9. We are also fortified in adopting the above construction by the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of K.P. Varghese Vs. ITO 131 ITR 597 (SC). 10. Adverting to the facts of the present case, undisputedly, the appellant trust commenced its actual activities on 30.12.1968 and in view of the above construction of clause (iii) of proviso to section 80G(5) the appellant trust is entitled to file the application for 5 Adi Balbhim Vyayam Shala regular approval prior to six months of ex…