Kailashben Manharlal Chokshi v. CIT

102 ITD 375Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2006#1578 most cited

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Section 40A(3) disallowances do not apply where income is computed based on seized documents, independent of books of account. Further, under the project completion method, 'on money' receipts are taxable only when the project is completed, not as advances.

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Kailashben Manharlal Chokshi · Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers · section 40A(3) · section 132 · seized documents assessment · income computed dehors books · project completion method · on money receipt · income recognition · disallowance under 40A(3) · ITAT Pune

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ACIT, CHENNAI vs. M/S. BSR BUILDERS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS , CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1561/CHNY/2025[2016]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…he relevant AY 2016-17 but, only in the year in which project was completed. The Ld. CIT(A) is found to have relied on the decisions rendered by the coordinate Benches of this Tribunal in the cases of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2006) 102 ITD 375 and Fort Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2012) 145 TTJ 340 to arrive at his conclusion. The relevant findings of the Ld. CIT(A) taken note of by us, are as follows:- “6.3.8 The undersigned has carefully considered the issue under consideration. On examination of the submission of the appellant it can be seen that the appellant firm submits that i…

BSR BUILDERS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS,,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(3), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1312/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…he relevant AY 2016-17 but, only in the year in which project was completed. The Ld. CIT(A) is found to have relied on the decisions rendered by the coordinate Benches of this Tribunal in the cases of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2006) 102 ITD 375 and Fort Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2012) 145 TTJ 340 to arrive at his conclusion. The relevant findings of the Ld. CIT(A) taken note of by us, are as follows:- “6.3.8 The undersigned has carefully considered the issue under consideration. On examination of the submission of the appellant it can be seen that the appellant firm submits that i…

BSR BUILDERS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS, ,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENT. CIRCLE-2(3), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1311/CHNY/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…he relevant AY 2016-17 but, only in the year in which project was completed. The Ld. CIT(A) is found to have relied on the decisions rendered by the coordinate Benches of this Tribunal in the cases of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2006) 102 ITD 375 and Fort Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2012) 145 TTJ 340 to arrive at his conclusion. The relevant findings of the Ld. CIT(A) taken note of by us, are as follows:- “6.3.8 The undersigned has carefully considered the issue under consideration. On examination of the submission of the appellant it can be seen that the appellant firm submits that i…

DCIT, CHENNAI vs. BSR BUILDERS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for AYs 2016-17 & 2017-18

ITA 1274/CHNY/2025[2017]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai14 Jan 2026

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1311 & 1312/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2017-18 V. Bsr Builders Engineers Contractors, The Dcit, No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Central Circle-2(3), Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. Chennai. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1274 & 1561/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2017-18 & 2016-17 V. The Dcit / Acit, Bsr Builders Engineers Central Circle-2(3), Contractors, Chennai. No.28, Bsr Janus, Tank Bund Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600 034. [Pan: Aagfb 7140 N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Mr.G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Mr.Nishanth Rao, JCIT

…he relevant AY 2016-17 but, only in the year in which project was completed. The Ld. CIT(A) is found to have relied on the decisions rendered by the coordinate Benches of this Tribunal in the cases of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2006) 102 ITD 375 and Fort Projects Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT (2012) 145 TTJ 340 to arrive at his conclusion. The relevant findings of the Ld. CIT(A) taken note of by us, are as follows:- “6.3.8 The undersigned has carefully considered the issue under consideration. On examination of the submission of the appellant it can be seen that the appellant firm submits that i…

DCIT-CC-4(2), MUMBAI, MUMBAI vs. RUBBERWALA REALTY, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee for AYs 2015-16 to

ITA 3531/MUM/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Jun 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: We Advert To The Grounds Taken In The Cross Appeals, It Would First Be Relevant To Cull Out The Basic Facts Of The Case & Effect Of Law In Brief In Respect Of Certain Ays. Search U/S 132 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act") Was Conducted Against The Rubberwala Group, On 17-03-2021 Thereby Triggering Section 153A Of The Act. Prior To The Date Of Search, The Income-Tax Assessments For Ays 2015-16 To 2019-20 Were Either Completed U/S 143(1)/143(3) Of The Act And/Or The Time Limit For Issue Of Notice U/S 143(2) Of The Act Had Expired. Accordingly, The Income-Tax 3

For Respondent: Shri Sanyogita Nagpal, CIT
Section 132Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 68Section 69C

…h expenses were still not allowable u/s 40A(3) of the Act is also found to be untenable. For this, we find that the Ld. AR has rightly relied on the following findings of this Tribunal at Pune in the case of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers (P.) Ltd. Vs DCIT (102 ITD 375) which were as follows:- “The argument of the learned DR in this matter may also be considered here. His case was that the expenditure has to be proved by the assessee. We are unable to agree with this submission if the impugned seized material is to be considered for the purpose of computation of the undisclosed income. The learned DR had pointe…

DCIT-CC-4(2), MUMBAI vs. RUBBERWALA HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee stands allowed and

ITA 3508/MUM/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Jun 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3448/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3447/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2016-17) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3446/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3445/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2018-19) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3444/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2019-20) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3459/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2020-21) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3432/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Rubberwala Housing & Infrastructure Ltd. Ground Floor, Rubberwala House, Dr. A Nair Road, Agripada, Mumbai-400011. बनाम / Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(2) 19Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021. आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3508/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3505/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2016-17) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3504/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3549/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2018-19) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3503/Mum/2023

For Appellant: Shri Mani Jain FCAFor Respondent: Smt Sanyogita Nagpal
Section 132Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 68Section 69C

…h expenses were still not allowable u/s 40A(3) of the Act is also found to be untenable. For this, we find that the Ld. AR has rightly relied on the following findings of this Tribunal at Pune in the case of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers (P.) Ltd. Vs DCIT (102 ITD 375) which were as follows:- "The argument of the learned DR in this matter may also be considered here. His case was that the expenditure has to be proved by the assessee. We are unable to agree with this submission if the impugned seized material is to be considered for the purpose of computation of the undisclosed income. The learned DR had pointe…

RUBBERWALA HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC-4(2), MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee stands allowed and

ITA 3448/MUM/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai07 Jun 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3448/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3447/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2016-17) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3446/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3445/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2018-19) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3444/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2019-20) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3459/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2020-21) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3432/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Rubberwala Housing & Infrastructure Ltd. Ground Floor, Rubberwala House, Dr. A Nair Road, Agripada, Mumbai-400011. बनाम / Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-4(2) 19Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021. आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3508/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3505/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2016-17) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3504/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3549/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2018-19) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T. A. No. 3503/Mum/2023 2

For Appellant: Shri Mani Jain FCAFor Respondent: Smt Sanyogita Nagpa
Section 132Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 68Section 69ASection 69C

…h expenses were still not allowable u/s 40A(3) of the Act is also found to be untenable. For this, we find that the Ld. AR has rightly relied on the following findings of this Tribunal at Pune in the case of Dhanvarsha Builders & Developers (P.) Ltd. Vs DCIT (102 ITD 375) which were as follows:- "The argument of the learned DR in this matter may also be considered here. His case was that the expenditure has to be proved by the assessee. We are unable to agree with this 60 ITA Nos.3448 & Others/Mum/2023 Α.Υ. 2015-16 to 2021-22 Rubberwala Housing & Infrastructure Ltd submission if the impugned seized material is to…

ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(3), HYDERABAD vs. SKILL PROMOTERS, HYDERABAD

ITA 688/HYD/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad31 Oct 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda, Vice- & Shri K. Narasimha Charyappeal In Ita No Assessee Revenue A.Y 628/Hyd/2022 Skill Promoters, Acit, Central Circle 2014-15 Hyderabad 2(3) Hyderabad Pan:Aayfs9165Q 686/Hyd/2022 Acit, Central Circle Skill Promoters, 2014-15 2(3) Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aayfs9165Q 629/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2015-16 687/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2015-16 630/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2016-17 677/Hyd/2022 Acit, Central Circle Skill Promoters (P) 2016-17 2(3) Hyderabad Ltd, Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q 688/Hyd/2022 -Do- Skill Promoters, 2016-17 Hyderabad Pan:Aayfs9165Q 622/Hyd/2022 Skill Promoters Pvt Acit, Central Circle 2016-17 Ltd, Hyderabad 2(3) Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q 678/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2017-18 623/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2017-18 679/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2018-19 624/Hyd/2022 -Do- -Do- 2018-19 680/Hyd/2022 Acit, Central Circle Skill Promoters Pvt 2019-20 2(3) Hyderabad Ltd, Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q 625/Hyd/2022 Skill Promoters Pvt Acit, Central Circle 2019-20 Ltd, Hyderabad 2(3) Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q 681/Hyd/2022 Acit, Central Circle Skill Promoters Pvt 2020-21 2(3) Hyderabad Ltd, Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q 626/Hyd/2022 Skill Promoters Pvt Acit, Central Circle 2020-21 Ltd, Hyderabad 2(3) Hyderabad Pan:Aawcs1257Q

For Appellant: Shri P. Murali Mohan Rao, CAFor Respondent: Shri Jeevanlal Lavidiya,CIT (DR)
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 139(4)Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 269SSection 40ASection 40A(3)

…ignore the other seized material which are not favourable to the revenue. A seized document should be read as a whole. This was so held in Chander Mohan Mehta vs.ACIT [1997] 71 ITD 245 (Pune-Trib) and Dhanvarsha Builders and Developers (P.) Ltd. v.DCIT[2006] 102 ITD 375 (Pune-Trib). The Hon'ble ITAT, Pune has eloquently explained this concept in Dhanvarsha Builder (cited supra), the relevant extract of which is reproduced below: "6.2. It was also the argument of the learned Counsel that the impugned papers not only to show the receipts but also the expenditure. Therefore, it was argued that the document should b…

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