Mukesh R.Marolia v. Addl. CIT

6 SOT 247Income Tax Appellate Tribunal2006#727 most cited

What is Mukesh R.Marolia v. Addl. CIT authority for?

The department must substantiate its allegations of a bogus long term capital gain scheme; if not substantiated, the addition made by the Assessing Officer for purported bogus LTCG derived from the purchase/sale of shares cannot be sustained. An assessee's claim for long term capital gains exemption on share transactions should be allowed where documentation supports the transactions.

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Judgments citing Mukesh R.Marolia v. Addl. CIT

Ajay Shankarlal Bankda, Mumbai vs. DCIT, Circle 16(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2484/MUM/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Mar 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2484/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) Ajay Shankarlal Bankda बिधम/ Dcit, Circle-16(2) B Wing 4301, Db Woods, Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. Gokuldham, Goregaon East, Maharshi Karve Marg Mumbai-400063. Road, New Marine Lines, Churchagate, Mumbai- 400020. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adhpb2851J (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Anuj Kisnadwala Revenue By: Shri Anil Sant (Sr. Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 08/03/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 21.06.2023 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Confirming The Addition Of Rs.88,06,950/- Made By The Ao U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Anuj KisnadwalaFor Respondent: Shri Anil Sant (Sr. DR)
Section 10(38)Section 131Section 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 68

…n law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 8. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made by the AO on account of purported 20 A.Y. 2014-15 Ajay Shankarlal Bankda bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both s…

Neeta Rajesh Lodha, Mumbai vs. CIT (A), NFAC, Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 408/MUM/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 Mar 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.408/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Neeta Rajesh Lodha बिधम/ Cit(Appeals)/Nfac 20/22, Shamseth Street, National Faceless Appeal, Vs. Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai- Centre (Nfac), Delhi. 400002. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abdpl8053A (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Neelkanth Khandelwal Revenue By: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 20/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 20.12.2022 For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao By Making An Addition Of Rs.2,61,43,231/- U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred “The Act” Which According To The Assessee Ought To Have Been Held To Be Exempt U/S 10(38) Of The Act As Well As Upholding The Addition Of Rs.5,22,865/- As Commission (2% Of Sales Proceeds) For Arranging Bogus Ltcg U/S 69 Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Neelkanth KhandelwalFor Respondent: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr. AR)
Section 10(38)Section 147Section 68Section 69

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 22. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both sides in detail and perused rival content…

Mr Bhavesh Kantilal Kubadia, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-21(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1490/MUM/2023[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai19 Mar 2024AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Ms Padmavathy S, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1490/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Mr. Bhavesh Kantilal बिधम/ Ito, Ward-21(1)(2) Kubadia Room No. 104, 1St Floor, Vs. 7, 2Nd Floor, Neminath Piramal Chamber, Building, S. K. Bole Road, Lalbaug, Parel, Mumbai- (Dadar (W), Mumbai- 400012. 400028. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Agrpk2377D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Neelkanth Khandelwal Revenue By: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 20/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 24.04.2023 For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao Making An Addition Of Rs.77,02,597 U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred “The Act” Which According To The Assessee Ought To Have Been Held To Be Exempt U/S 10(38) Of The Act As Well As Upholding The Addition Of Rs.2,31,038/- As Commission (3% Of Ltcg) For Arranging Bogus Ltcg U/S 69 Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Neelkanth KhandelwalFor Respondent: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr. AR)
Section 10(38)Section 147Section 68Section 69

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 21. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) 22 A.Y. 2013-14 Bhavesh Kantilal Kubadia (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both…

Sheetal Rupesh Salva, Mumbai vs. ITO, Ward-20(3)(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 95/MUM/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Mar 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.95/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Sheetal Rupesh Savla बिधम/ Ito Ward-20(3)(3) 601 Dev In Apartments, 6Th Floor, Piramal Vs. Adenwala Road, Plot-511, Chamber, Parel, Mumbai- Matunga, Mumbai-400019. 400012. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adhpk2176R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv) Shri Dinesh Shah Revenue By: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 07/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 09.12.2022 For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao By Making An Addition Of Rs.3,20,97,772/- U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred “The Act” Which According To The Assessee Ought To Have Been Held To Be Exempt U/S 10(38) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv)For Respondent: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. AR)
Section 10(38)Section 147Section 68

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 23. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made 26 A.Y. 2013-14 Sheetal Rupesh Savla by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both si…

Sheetal Rupesh Salva, Mumbai vs. ITO, Ward-20(3)(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 94/MUM/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Mar 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.94/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Sheetal Rupesh Savla बिधम/ Ito Ward-20(3)(3) 601 Dev In Apartments, 6Th Floor, Piramal Vs. Adenwala Road, Plot-511, Chamber, Parel, Mumbai- Matunga, Mumbai-400019. 400012. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adhpk2176R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv) Shri Dinesh Shah Revenue By: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 07/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 07.12.2022 For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao By Making An Addition Of Rs.73,11,760/- U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred “The Act” Which According To The Assessee Ought To Have Been Held To Be Exempt U/S 10(38) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv)For Respondent: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. AR)
Section 10(38)Section 147Section 68

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 21. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both sides in detail and perused rival conten…

Sheetal Rupesh Salva, Mumbai vs. ITO, Ward-20(3)(3), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 93/MUM/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Mar 2024AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Br Baskaran, Am & Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.93/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Sheetal Rupesh Savla बिधम/ Ito Ward-20(3)(3) 601 Dev In Apartments, 6Th Floor, Piramal Vs. Adenwala Road, Plot-511, Chamber, Parel, Mumbai- Matunga, Mumbai-400019. 400012. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adhpk2176R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv) Shri Dinesh Shah Revenue By: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 07/02/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/03/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Bench This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 05.12.2022 For The Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao Making An Addition Of Rs.3,17,12,750/- U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) Which According To The Assessee Ought To Have Been Held To Be Exempt U/S 10(38) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Dharen V. Gandhi (Adv)For Respondent: Shri Nayanjoti Nath (Sr. AR)
Section 10(38)Section 147Section 68

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 23. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) (affirmed by the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in their order in ITA No. 456 of 2007 dated 07-09-2011 ) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made 24 A.Y. 2011-12 Sheetal Rupesh Savla by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both sid…

Mrs. Nisha Ashish Gupta, Mumbai vs. ITO-31(2) (4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1519/MUM/2021[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai23 Jan 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri S Rifaur Rahman, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1519/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) Mrs. Nisha Ashish Gupta बिधम/ Ito-31(2)(4) 1501, Anmol Enclave, Opp Pratyakshakar Bhavan, C- Vs. Patel Auto, Goregaon West, 13, Bandra Kurla Mumbai-400062. Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Adlpg0969J (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Vishnu Agarwal/Shri Amit Agarwal Revenue By: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 21/12/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/01/2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 18.08.2021 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Upholding The Action Of The Ao Disallowing The Long Term Capital Gain (Ltcg) Claimed By The Assessee In Respect Of Sale Of Shares M/S. Sunrise Asian Limited (Hereafter “M/S. Sunrise”) Of Rs.98,81,550/- U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”). & Thus Denying Deduction U/S 10(38) Of The Act As Well As Upholding Addition Of Rs.1,97,631/- As Commission For Arranging The Bogus Ltcg (2% Of Commission) U/S 69C Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Vishnu Agarwal/Shri AmitFor Respondent: Shri Ashok Kumar Ambastha (Sr
Section 10(38)Section 132(4)Section 147Section 68Section 69C

…law. We hold that the Appeals do not raise any substantial question of law. They are accordingly dismissed. There would no order as to costs.” 12. We may also gainfully refer to the decision rendered by this Tribunal in the case of DCIT Vs Mukesh R Marolia (6 SOT 247) wherein on similar facts and circumstances the addition made by the AO on account of purported bogus LTCG derived on purchase/sale of shares (off-market) was deleted by observing as under: “10. We heard both sides in detail and perused rival contentions in the light of the records of the case and the paper book filed by the assessee. In the return…

Minkal K. Doshi, Mumbai vs. ITO - 18(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1093/MUM/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Feb 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1093/Mum/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2015-16) Minkal K. Doshi बिधम/ Ito-18(2)(2) Room No. 11/B, 5Th Floor, 3Rd Floor, Earnest House, Vs. Pallanji House, 35, New Nariman Point, Mumbai- Charni Road, Khetwadi, 400021. Mumbai-400004. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aiopd7813N (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri B. N. Rao Revenue By: Shri Nayana K. Kumar सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 29/11/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 24/02/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-29, Mumbai Dated 25.03.2019 For The Assessment Year 2015-16. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) In Upholding The Addition Of Rs.24,66,000/- Made By The Ao In Respect Of Long Term Capital Gain (Ltcg) Claimed Of Rs.20,64,793/- Being Profit On Sale Of Rs.36,000/- Shares Of M/S. Greencrest (Earlier Known As M/S. Marigold Glass Industries Ltd.) & Claimed It As An Exempt Income U/S 10(38) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”). 3. Brief Facts Are That The Ao Noted That The Assessee Had Filed On 25.09.2015 Return Of Income Declaring Total Income Of Rs.7,01,450/-. The Return Filed Has Been Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act. Thereafter

For Appellant: Shri B. N. RaoFor Respondent: Shri Nayana K. Kumar
Section 10(38)Section 143(1)

…iated by any error of law apparent on the fact of the record either.” 7. In an identical case, the addition on account of long term capital gain on sale of shares was deleted by holding it to be a genuine transaction in the case of Mukesh Marolia v. Addl. CIT-6 SOT 247 (Mum). Even in the said case, the AO had held that the long term capital gain shown by the assessee was unexplained since in the said case broker had confirmed in a statement before the AO that he never sold any shares to the assessee. However, taking note of the evidence as available on record, the Tribunal held that the AO had not disproved the g…