Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal

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What is Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal authority for?

Section 65B(4) of the Indian Evidence Act is mandatory for the admissibility of electronic records as evidence, including WhatsApp chats and statements recorded under Section 132(4), to ensure their source and authenticity. If a person cannot obtain the certificate despite efforts, they can apply to the court for its production.

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Judgments citing Panditrao Khotkar v. Kailash Kushanrao Gorantyal

Shivani Ispat and Rolling Mill (P) Ltd., Byrnihat vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-Shillong, Shillong

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 227/GTY/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati31 Jul 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.227/Gau/2019 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year:2014-15) Shivani Ispatand Rolling Mill Vs. Acit, Circle-Shillong (P) Ltd. 13Th Mile, Tamulkuchi, Byrnihat, G.S. Road, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aafcs 3465 B (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Appellant By :Shri J.P. Gupta, Fca Respondent By :Shri T. Hunar, Jcit, Sr. Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 15/06/2020 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31/07/2020 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: The Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2014-15, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal)- Shillong, In Appeal No. Cit(A)/Shg/10083/2018-19 Dated 17.04.2019, Which In Turn Arises Out Of An Assessment Order Passed By The Assessing Officer U/S 143(3) / 92C(4) / 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short The ‘Act’) Dated 30/11/2018. 2.When This Appeal Was Called Out For Hearing, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Invited Our Attention To The Order Dated 10.06.2020, Passed By The Tribunal In The Case Of M/S Raipur Steel Casting India (P) Ltd. & Srinath Ji Furnishing Pvt. Ltd. In I.T.A. No. 895& 1035/Kol/2019, For Assessment Year 2014-15.Wherein Thetribunal Held That Effect Of Omission Of Clause (I) Of Section 92Ba W.E.F 01.04.2017 Had The Effect Of It Being Omitted From Its Inception Hence, Reference

For Appellant: Shri J.P. Gupta, FCAFor Respondent: Shri T. Hunar, JCIT, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 263Section 40ASection 92B

…he deletion of Rule 10 and 10A of the Central Excise Rules on 6th August, 1977. 14 Shivani Ispat and Rolling Mill (P) Ltd. Assessment Year:2014-15 24. An attempt was made in General Finance Company &Anr. v. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Punjab, (2002) 7 SCC 1 to refer these two judgments to a larger bench on the point that an omission would not amount to a repeal for the purpose of Section 6 of the General Clauses Act. Though the Court found substance in the argument favouring the reference to a larger bench, ultimately it decided that the prosecution in cases of non-compliance of the provision therein co…

Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur vs. DCIT, Circle-1, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2185/KOL/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

DCIT(E), Circle-2, Kolkata vs. M/S Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2155/KOL/2016[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur vs. ITO(TDS), Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1494/KOL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur vs. DCIT, Cir-1, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1453/KOL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur vs. DCIT, Cir-1, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1452/KOL/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

ACIT, Cir-1, Durgapur vs. Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1440/KOL/2016[20121-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…

ACIT, Cir-1, Durgapur vs. Asansol Durgapur Development Authority, Durgapur

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee as well as the revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1439/KOL/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata29 Jun 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri S.S. Godara, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1494/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Ito(Tds), Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 2185, 1452& 1453/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Asansol Durgapur Development Authority -Vs- Dcit, Circle-1, Durgapur [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A Nos. 1439 & 1440/Kol/2016 Assessment Years : 2011-12 & 2012-13 Acit, Circle-1, Durgapur -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A No. 2155/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2013-14 Dcit(E), Circle-2, Kolkata -Vs- Asansol Durgapur Development Authority [Pan: Aaala 0733 G] (Appellant) (Respondent) For The Appellant : Shri Arnab Chakraborty, Advocate Shri Abhijit Biswas, Advocate For The Respondent : Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. Cit Dr

For Appellant: Shri Arnab Chakraborty, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Dasgupta, Addl. CIT DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)

…the same would have to be deducted at higher rate u/s 194J of the Act. We find that this issue is now squarely covered by the Constitution Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Kone Elevator India (P) Ltd vs State of Tamil Nadu reported in (2014) 7 SCC 1 dated 6.5.2014. The relevant Head Notes of the said judgment are reproduced hereunder:- Sales tax and VAT – Works Contract – Transaction for supply and installation of lift in a building – Nature of – “Works Contract” or “contract for sale of goods” – Determination of – Composite Contract for supply and installation of lifts , held (per majority) , h…