PCIT v. K. Umesh Shetty

170 Taxmann.com 748High Court2025#9457 most cited

What is PCIT v. K. Umesh Shetty authority for?

Penalty proceedings initiated by a reference from the Assessing Officer to the Additional Commissioner are considered to be triggered by the date of that reference, impacting the limitation period for imposing the penalty. This interpretation aligns with subsequent CBDT circulars and emphasizes the importance of the initiation date for penalty proceedings.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,314 Indian tax judgments — from 2025 to 2026.

Also referred to as

PCIT v. K. Umesh Shetty · section 275(1)(c) · penalty proceedings initiation date · limitation for penalty · Assessing Officer reference · Additional CIT · CBDT Circular 09/DV/2016 · Grihalakshmi Vision

Sections most often in play

Section 153ASection 132Section 275(1)(c)Section 269SSSection 271DSection 273BSection 129Section 133A

Issues it is cited on

section 274(2)section 271dasection 275(1)(c)section 269stpenalty under section 271dsection 275penalty proceedings initiatedsection 271dsection 3(1)section 269section 129section 269ss

Judgments citing PCIT v. K. Umesh Shetty

Aurora Educational Society, Hyderabad vs. ACIT., Central Circle 2(4), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1257/HYD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad27 Mar 2026AY 2018-19
Section 11Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254Section 269Section 269SSection 271D

…आयकर अपीलीय न्यायाधिकरण में, हैदराबाद ‘ए’ बेंच, हैदराबाद IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad “A” Bench, Hyderabad श्री मंजूनाथ जी, माननीय लेखा सदस्य एवं श्री रवीश सूद, माननीय न्याययक सदस्य SHRI G. MANJUNATHA, HON’BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.1255 to 1257/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2016-17 to 2018-19) Aurora Educational Society, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Hyderabad. of Income-tax, Central Circle – 2(4), PAN : AAATA8751C Hyderabad. (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ : Shri P. Murali Moh…

Aurora Educational Society, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Central Circle 2(4), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1256/HYD/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad27 Mar 2026AY 2017-18
Section 11Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254Section 269Section 269SSection 271D

…आयकर अपीलीय न्यायाधिकरण में, हैदराबाद ‘ए’ बेंच, हैदराबाद IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad “A” Bench, Hyderabad श्री मंजूनाथ जी, माननीय लेखा सदस्य एवं श्री रवीश सूद, माननीय न्याययक सदस्य SHRI G. MANJUNATHA, HON’BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.1255 to 1257/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2016-17 to 2018-19) Aurora Educational Society, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Hyderabad. of Income-tax, Central Circle – 2(4), PAN : AAATA8751C Hyderabad. (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ : Shri P. Murali Moh…

Aurora Educational Society, Hyderabad vs. ACIT., Central Circle 2(4), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1255/HYD/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad27 Mar 2026AY 2016-17
Section 11Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254Section 269Section 269SSection 271D

…आयकर अपीलीय न्यायाधिकरण में, हैदराबाद ‘ए’ बेंच, हैदराबाद IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad “A” Bench, Hyderabad श्री मंजूनाथ जी, माननीय लेखा सदस्य एवं श्री रवीश सूद, माननीय न्याययक सदस्य SHRI G. MANJUNATHA, HON’BLE ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE JUDICIAL MEMBER आयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.1255 to 1257/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2016-17 to 2018-19) Aurora Educational Society, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Hyderabad. of Income-tax, Central Circle – 2(4), PAN : AAATA8751C Hyderabad. (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ : Shri P. Murali Moh…

Msn Laboratories Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Addl. CIT, Central Range-2, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for the A

ITA 2172/HYD/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad25 Feb 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos. 2164, 2165, 2171 & 2172/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 To 2021-22) M/S. Msn Laboratories (P) Ltd Vs. Additional Cit Hyderabad Central Range-2 Pan:Aadcm6283F Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 21/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 25/02/2026 आदेश/Order Per. Manjunatha, G. A.M. These Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate, But Identical Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-12, Hyderabad, All Dated 08/10/2025 For The A.Ys 2018-19 To 2021-22 Respectively. Since, Identical Issues Have Been Raised By The Assessee In All These Four Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off, By This Common Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. AR
Section 132Section 153ASection 269Section 271DSection 274

…the present penalty order under section 271DA of the Act has been passed on 27/09/2024 which is beyond the statutory limitation. In this regard, he relied upon the decision of the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. K. Umesh Shetty (2025) 170 Taxmann.com 748 (Kar.) and also the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. Rishikesh Buildcon (P) Ltd (2023) 147 Taxmann.com 220 (Del.). The assessee had also relied upon the decision of the ITAT Hyderabad Benches in the case of M/s. Sireesha Pochareddy in ITA No.1270/Hyd/2024, dated 12/093/2025. 11. The learned Counsel for t…

Msn Laboratories Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Addl CIT, Central Range-2, Hyderabad

ITA 2171/HYD/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad25 Feb 2026AY 2020-21
For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. AR
Section 132Section 153ASection 269Section 269OSection 269SSection 271D

…the present penalty order under section 271DA of the Act has been passed on 27/09/2024 which is beyond the statutory limitation. In this regard, he relied upon the decision of the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. K. Umesh Shetty (2025) 170 Taxmann.com 748 (Kar.) and also the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. Rishikesh Buildcon (P) Ltd (2023) 147 Taxmann.com 220 (Del.). The assessee had also relied upon the decision of the ITAT Hyderabad Benches in the case of M/s. Sireesha Pochareddy in ITA No.1270/Hyd/2024, dated 12/093/2025. 11. The learned Counsel for t…

Msn Laboratories Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Addl CIT, Central Range-2, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for the A

ITA 2165/HYD/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad25 Feb 2026AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos. 2164, 2165, 2171 & 2172/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 To 2021-22) M/S. Msn Laboratories (P) Ltd Vs. Additional Cit Hyderabad Central Range-2 Pan:Aadcm6283F Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M.V. Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 21/01/2026 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 25/02/2026 आदेश/Order Per. Manjunatha, G. A.M. These Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate, But Identical Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-12, Hyderabad, All Dated 08/10/2025 For The A.Ys 2018-19 To 2021-22 Respectively. Since, Identical Issues Have Been Raised By The Assessee In All These Four Appeals, For The Sake Of Convenience, These Appeals Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off, By This Common Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. AR
Section 132Section 153ASection 269Section 271DSection 274

…the present penalty order under section 271DA of the Act has been passed on 27/09/2024 which is beyond the statutory limitation. In this regard, he relied upon the decision of the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. K. Umesh Shetty (2025) 170 Taxmann.com 748 (Kar.) and also the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. Rishikesh Buildcon (P) Ltd (2023) 147 Taxmann.com 220 (Del.). The assessee had also relied upon the decision of the ITAT Hyderabad Benches in the case of M/s. Sireesha Pochareddy in ITA No.1270/Hyd/2024, dated 12/093/2025. 11. The learned Counsel for t…

Msn Laboratories Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Addl CIT, Central Range-2, Hyderabad

ITA 2164/HYD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad25 Feb 2026AY 2018-19
For Appellant: Shri M.V. Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Sr. AR
Section 132Section 153ASection 269Section 269OSection 269SSection 271D

…the present penalty order under section 271DA of the Act has been passed on 27/09/2024 which is beyond the statutory limitation. In this regard, he relied upon the decision of the Hon'ble Karnataka High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. K. Umesh Shetty (2025) 170 Taxmann.com 748 (Kar.) and also the decision of the Hon'ble Delhi High Court in the case of Pr. CIT vs. Rishikesh Buildcon (P) Ltd (2023) 147 Taxmann.com 220 (Del.). The assessee had also relied upon the decision of the ITAT Hyderabad Benches in the case of M/s. Sireesha Pochareddy in ITA No.1270/Hyd/2024, dated 12/093/2025. 11. The learned Counsel for t…

Balreddy Gade, Secunderabad vs. Addl. CIT., Central Range-1, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 578/HYD/2025[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Aug 2025AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.575 To 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, Pan:Adepg7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/08/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 28/08/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri K C Devdas, C.AFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik
Section 132Section 133ASection 144Section 269SSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 68

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘B’ Bench, Hyderabad श्री रविश सूद, न् याययक सदस् य एवं श्री मिुसूदन सावडिया, लेखा सदस् य के समक्ष । BEFORE SHRI RAVISH SOOD, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.575 to 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, PAN:ADEPG7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-DR सु…

Balreddy Gade, Secunderabad vs. Addl. CIT., Central Range-1, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 577/HYD/2025[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Aug 2025AY 2010-2011

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.575 To 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, Pan:Adepg7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/08/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 28/08/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri K C Devdas, C.AFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik
Section 132Section 133ASection 144Section 269SSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 68

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘B’ Bench, Hyderabad श्री रविश सूद, न् याययक सदस् य एवं श्री मिुसूदन सावडिया, लेखा सदस् य के समक्ष । BEFORE SHRI RAVISH SOOD, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.575 to 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, PAN:ADEPG7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-DR सु…

Balreddy Gade, Secunderabad vs. Addl. CIT., Central Range-1, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 576/HYD/2025[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Aug 2025AY 2010-2011

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.575 To 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, Pan:Adepg7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/08/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 28/08/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri K C Devdas, C.AFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik
Section 132Section 133ASection 144Section 269SSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 68

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘B’ Bench, Hyderabad श्री रविश सूद, न् याययक सदस् य एवं श्री मिुसूदन सावडिया, लेखा सदस् य के समक्ष । BEFORE SHRI RAVISH SOOD, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.575 to 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, PAN:ADEPG7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-DR सु…

Balreddy Gade, Secunderabad vs. Addl. CIT., Central Range-1, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 575/HYD/2025[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad28 Aug 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.575 To 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, Pan:Adepg7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/08/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 28/08/2025 आदेश/Order Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri K C Devdas, C.AFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik
Section 132Section 133ASection 144Section 269SSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 68

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘B’ Bench, Hyderabad श्री रविश सूद, न् याययक सदस् य एवं श्री मिुसूदन सावडिया, लेखा सदस् य के समक्ष । BEFORE SHRI RAVISH SOOD, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.575 to 578/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Years:2009-10, 2010-11 & 2013-14) Shri Balreddy Gade, Addl. Commissioner of Income Tax, Vs. Hyderabad. Central Range-1, PAN:ADEPG7858D Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri K C Devdas, C.A. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT-DR सु…