New Delhi Television Ltd. v. DCIT

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What is New Delhi Television Ltd. v. DCIT authority for?

Reassessment initiated under Section 147/148 is invalid if the Assessing Officer relies on material obtained post-recording of reasons, or if it amounts to a mere change of opinion on facts fully and truly disclosed by the assessee during the original assessment. An assessee's obligation extends only to the full and true disclosure of primary facts, not to provide further assistance or inferences.

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Also referred to as

New Delhi Television Ltd. v. DCIT · Section 147 · Section 148 · Income Tax Act 1961 · reassessment validity · mere change of opinion · full and true disclosure · primary facts · reasons recorded · material post-recording · Kelvinator principle · first proviso to section 147

Also reported as

424 ITR 607271 Taxmann 1

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing New Delhi Television Ltd. v. DCIT

Ashish Kalra, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-4, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for Assessment Year 2008-09 in ITA

ITA 4309/DEL/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi14 Oct 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Manish Agarwalita No.4309/Del/2019 (Assessment Year 2009-10) Mr. Ashish Kalra Acit, C-3/313, Mig Flats, Janakpuri, Central Circle-4, New Delhi-110058. Vs. New Delhi. Pan-Aippk0526N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Tarandeep Singh, Adv. Department By Ms. Harpreet Kaur Hansra, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 16/07/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 14/10/2025 O R D E R Per Manish Agarwal, Am: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Common Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-23, New Delhi [Cit(A), In Short] Dated 28.01.2019 In Appeal No. 159/2016-17 & 3/2017-18 For Asst. Years 2008-09 & 2009-10 Respectively, Both Arising Out Of Order Passed U/S 147 R.W.S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Act’). 2. Since, Both The Appeals Are Having Identical Issues, Therefore, They Are Adjudicated By A Common Order. First We Take Up The Appeal For Assessment Year 2008-09 In Ita No.4308/Del/2019. Ashish Kalra Vs. Acit

Section 139(1)Section 147Section 148Section 153CSection 251

…herwise or by relying upon any further material not forming part of reasons recorded. Reasons recorded are to be read as it is. Material obtained post recording of reasons cannot be used to validate reopening. Refer: Ashish Kalra vs. ACIT  NDTV reported in 424 ITR 607(SC) - copy enclosed at pages 377 to 400 of PB relevant at pages 398-399.  Abha Gupta reported in (2025) 173 taxmann.com 834(Del) - copy enclosed at pages 412 to 417 of PB relevant at page 416 of PB, para 11 4. ITSC order dated 30-05-2014 (copy enclosed at pages 115 to 132 of the PB) in case of M/s Bright Group and dated 30-05-2014 in case of Mr.…

Ashish Kalra, New Delhi vs. ACIT, Central Circle-4, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee for Assessment Year 2008-09 in ITA

ITA 4308/DEL/2019[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi14 Oct 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Manish Agarwalita No.4309/Del/2019 (Assessment Year 2009-10) Mr. Ashish Kalra Acit, C-3/313, Mig Flats, Janakpuri, Central Circle-4, New Delhi-110058. Vs. New Delhi. Pan-Aippk0526N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Tarandeep Singh, Adv. Department By Ms. Harpreet Kaur Hansra, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 16/07/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 14/10/2025 O R D E R Per Manish Agarwal, Am: These Two Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Common Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-23, New Delhi [Cit(A), In Short] Dated 28.01.2019 In Appeal No. 159/2016-17 & 3/2017-18 For Asst. Years 2008-09 & 2009-10 Respectively, Both Arising Out Of Order Passed U/S 147 R.W.S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred As ‘The Act’). 2. Since, Both The Appeals Are Having Identical Issues, Therefore, They Are Adjudicated By A Common Order. First We Take Up The Appeal For Assessment Year 2008-09 In Ita No.4308/Del/2019. Ashish Kalra Vs. Acit

Section 139(1)Section 147Section 148Section 153CSection 251

…herwise or by relying upon any further material not forming part of reasons recorded. Reasons recorded are to be read as it is. Material obtained post recording of reasons cannot be used to validate reopening. Refer: Ashish Kalra vs. ACIT  NDTV reported in 424 ITR 607(SC) - copy enclosed at pages 377 to 400 of PB relevant at pages 398-399.  Abha Gupta reported in (2025) 173 taxmann.com 834(Del) - copy enclosed at pages 412 to 417 of PB relevant at page 416 of PB, para 11 4. ITSC order dated 30-05-2014 (copy enclosed at pages 115 to 132 of the PB) in case of M/s Bright Group and dated 30-05-2014 in case of Mr.…