PCIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra

279 CTR 614High Court#767 most cited

What is PCIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra authority for?

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is duty-bound to dispose of appeals on their merits, even when proceeding ex-parte. This requires framing points for determination, providing detailed reasoning for the decision, and affording the assessee a reasonable opportunity of being heard, as mandated by Section 250(6).

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PCIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra · 279 CTR 614 · CIT(A) appeal on merits · ex-parte appeal disposal · Section 250(6) Income Tax Act · reasonable opportunity hearing · framing points for determination · faceless appeal · CIT(A) order reasons · appeal remand

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing PCIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra

Veekaybuilders and Developers, Ernakulam vs. ITO, Non Corp Ward-1(1), Kochi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 595/COCH/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin28 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2017-18 Veekay Builders & Developers .......... Appellant Neduvile Vakamokotti Hosue, Thrikkakara North Thrikkakara S.O. 682021, Ernakulam [Pan: Aamfv9490R] Vs. Ito, Non Corporte Ward- 1(1), Kochi .......... Respondent Assessee By: Ms. Binisha Baby, Advocate Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 27.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 28.10.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 13.01.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Partnership Firm. The Assessee Did Not File Return Of Income For Ay 2017-18. As Per The Information Available With The Department, The Appellant Had Incurred Substantial Expenditure For Purchase Of Heavy Motor Vehicles. During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings, The Assessing Officer (Ao) Found That The Appellant Had Purchased Jcb & Tipper For Rs. 22,50,000/- & Rs. 27,81,379/-, Respectively.

For Appellant: Ms. Binisha Baby, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 147Section 250(6)Section 69C

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL COCHIN BENCH BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, AM Assessment Year: 2017-18 Veekay Builders and Developers .......... Appellant Neduvile Vakamokotti Hosue, Thrikkakara North Thrikkakara S.O. 682021, Ernakulam [PAN: AAMFV9490R] vs. ITO, Non Corporte Ward- 1(1), Kochi .......... Respondent Assessee by: Ms. Binisha Baby, Advocate Revenue by: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date of Hearing: 27.10.2025 Date of Pronouncement: 28.10.2025 O R D E R This appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the order of the National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [CIT(A)] dated 13.01.2025 for Assess…

Narendar Aale, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward-11(5), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 954/HYD/2025[2021-2022]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Oct 2025AY 2021-2022

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.954/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2021-22) Shri Narendar Aale, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Ward 11(5), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. Pan: Amxpa3425A (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri Villa Mouni Mani Kumar, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri Kumar Aditya, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/Order Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11, Hyderabad Dated 07.03.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2021-22. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. The Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2021-22 Was Filed On 23.03.2022 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.5,00,830/-. The Assessing Officer Completed The Assessment Vide Order Dated 22.12.2022 Passed U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”)

For Appellant: Shri Villa Mouni Mani KumarFor Respondent: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘SMC’ Bench, Hyderabad BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.954/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2021-22) Shri Narendar Aale, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Ward 11(5), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. PAN: AMXPA3425A (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri Villa Mouni Mani Kumar, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date of hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/ORDER PER INTURI RAMA RAO : This appeal filed by the assessee is dir…

Bharat Kumar Jain Premchand, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Central Circle - 1(2), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 741/HYD/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Oct 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.741/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2022-23) Shri Bharat Kumar Jain Dy. Commissioner Of Income Vs. Premchand, Tax, Central Circle 1(2), Hyderabad. Hyderabad. Pan: Aqvpp1066C (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: None रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri Kumar Aditya, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/Order Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-11, Hyderabad [Cit(A)] Dated 21.02.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2022-23. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & Filed His Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2022-23 On 30.07.2022 Declaring Income Of Rs.3,86,750/-. The Telangana State Police Seized Cash Of Rs.7,35,000/- From The Assessee After Following

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR
Section 250(6)

…T(A), even while disposing of the appeal exparte, is duty bound to dispose of the appeal on merits. Reliance in this regard can be placed on the decision of the ITA No.741/Hyd/2025 3 Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of PCIT vs. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra 279 CTR 614. Therefore, in the light of the above legal position we are of the considered view that the matter requires to be remanded to the file of the CIT(A) with the direction to dispose of the appeal de novo on merits after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the assessee. 6. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for sta…

Srinivas Arra, Karimnagar vs. ITO., Ward-2, Karimnagar

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1184/HYD/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1184/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2017-18) Shri Srinivas Arra, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Ward-2, Karimnagar. Karimnagar. Pan: Aespa4907Q (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri P. Vinod, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri Kumar Aditya, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 08.11.2024 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. The Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2017-18 Was Filed On 30.03.2018 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.4,80,730/-. The Assessing Officer Completed The Assessment Vide Order Dated 27.09.2021 Passed U/S.147 R.W.S. 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The

For Appellant: Shri P. Vinod, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR
Section 147Section 250(6)

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘SMC’ Bench, Hyderabad BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.1184/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2017-18) Shri Srinivas Arra, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Ward-2, Karimnagar. Karimnagar. PAN: AESPA4907Q (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri P. Vinod, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date of hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R PER INTURI RAMA RAO : This appeal filed by the assessee is directed again…

Mandavilli Veera Venkata Satyanarayana, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-6(1), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1136/HYD/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1136/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2016-17) Shri Mandavilli Veera Venkata Dy. Commissioner Of Income Vs. Tax, Circle 6(1), Hyderabad. Satyanarayana, Hyderabad. Pan: Aflpm8942M (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri Mohd. Afzal, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Shri Kumar Aditya, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/Order Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 26.06.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2016-17. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. The Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2016-17 Was Filed On 30.03.2017 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.20,85,590/-. The Assessing Officer Completed The Assessment Vide Order Dated 18.12.2018 Passed U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The

For Appellant: Shri Mohd. Afzal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘SMC’ Bench, Hyderabad BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.1136/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2016-17) Shri Mandavilli Veera Venkata Dy. Commissioner of Income Vs. Tax, Circle 6(1), Hyderabad. Satyanarayana, Hyderabad. PAN: AFLPM8942M (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: Shri Mohd. Afzal, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by: Shri Kumar Aditya, DR सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date of hearing: 07/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 10/10/2025 आदेश/ORDER PER INTURI RAMA RAO : This appeal…

Srinivasarao Kolasani, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward-9(1), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 433/HYD/2025[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Hyderabad08 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.433/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2017-18) Shri Srinivasa Rao Kolasani, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Hyderabad. Ward 9(1), Pan: Ahwpk6333P Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Snsr Chinmai, Adv. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of Hearing: 06/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 08/10/2025 आदेश/Order Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 26.10.2023 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. The Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2017-18 Was Filed On 15.02.2019 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.4,76,020/-. The Assessing Officer Completed The Assessment Vide Order Dated 21.12.2019 Passed U/S.143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The

For Appellant: SNSR Chinmai, AdvFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘SMC’ Bench, Hyderabad BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आ.अपी.सं /ITA No.433/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2017-18) Shri Srinivasa Rao Kolasani, Income Tax Officer, Vs. Hyderabad. Ward 9(1), PAN: AHWPK6333P Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee by: SNSR Chinmai, Adv. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue by: Dr. Sachin Kumar, DR सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date of hearing: 06/10/2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Pronouncement: 08/10/2025 आदेश/ORDER PER INTURI RAMA RAO : This appeal filed by the assessee is directed against…

Pallavi Anadha Vrudhaashramam, R R District vs. ITO (Exemptions), Ward-1(3), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1285/HYD/2025[2022-23]Status: HeardITAT Hyderabad08 Oct 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.1285/Hyd/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2022-23) M/S. Pallavi Anadha Income Tax Officer Vs. Vrudhaashramam, (Exemptions), Ward 1(3), Hyderabad. R.R. District. Pan: Aabtp6928R (Appellant) (Respondent) निर्धाररती द्वधरध/Assessee By: Shri A.V. Raghuram, Advocate. रधजस् व द्वधरध/Revenue By: Dr. Sachin Kumar, Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख/Date Of 06/10/2025 Hearing: घोर्णध की 08/10/2025 तधरीख/Pronouncement: आदेश/Order Per Inturi Rama Rao : This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 13.06.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2022-23. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is Providing Shelter & Support To Old Age Beggars On Road Sides, Services To Mentally Retarded Persons To The Women & Old Age People. The Return Of

For Appellant: Shri A.V. Raghuram, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. Sachin Kumar, DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 250Section 250(6)

…of law that the CIT(A), even while disposing of the appeal exparte, is his duty bound to dispose of the appeal on merits. Reliance in this regard can be placed on the decision of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of PCIT vs. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra 279 CTR 614. Therefore, in the light of the above legal position I am of the considered view that the matter requires to be remanded to the file of the CIT(A) with the direction to dispose of the appeal de novo on merits after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the assessee. 6. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statis…

Cheniyarakkal Nherlote Muhammed Ali, Kannur vs. ITO Ward-1 & Tps, Kannur

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 546/COCH/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Aug 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2019-20 Cheniyarakkal Nherlote Muhammed Ali .......... Appellant Manas Mahal, Kandankunnu P.O. Neerveli, Nirmalagiri, Kannur 670701 [Pan: Bhwpm0252N] Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 1 & Tps, Kannur.......... Respondent Assessee By: ------- None ------- Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 07.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 20.07.2023 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2019-20. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Appellant Is An Individual & Had Not Filed Return Of Income For Ay 2019-20. As Per The Specific Information Flagged As Per Risk Management Strategy Formulated By Cbdt, The Appellant Had Deposited Rs. 69,54,146/- In Federal Bank & Purchased Motor Vehicle For Value Exceeding Rs. 10,00,000/-. Accordingly, A Notice U/S. 148 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) Was Issued On 27.12.2023. Against The Notice U/S.

For Appellant: ------- None -------For Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 147Section 148Section 2Section 250(6)Section 69A

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL COCHIN BENCH BEFORE SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO, AM Assessment Year: 2019-20 Cheniyarakkal Nherlote Muhammed Ali .......... Appellant Manas Mahal, Kandankunnu P.O. Neerveli, Nirmalagiri, Kannur 670701 [PAN: BHWPM0252N] vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 1 & TPS, Kannur.......... Respondent Assessee by: ------- None ------- Revenue by: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date of Hearing: 07.08.2025 Date of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the order of the National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [CIT(A)] dated 20.07.2023 for Assessment Year…

Varghese Sebastian, Angamaly vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 2, Aluva

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 494/COCH/2025[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin08 Aug 2025AY 2016-2017

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am & Shri Soundararajan K, Jm Assessment Year: 2016-17 Varghese Sebastian .......... Appellant Moolan House Angamaly P.O., Angamaly, Ernakulam Dist. [Pan: Anxps 5743 C] Vs. Income Tax Officer .......... Respondent Ward-3, Aluva Appellant By: ------- None ------- Respondent By: Smt. Leena La, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 05.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 08.08.2025 O R D E R Per: Inturi Rama Rao, Am This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 23.01.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2016-17. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Appellant Is An Individual & E-Filed His Return Of Income On 16/10/2016 Declaring Income Of Rs. 17,33,590/-. Against The Said Return Of Income, The Assessment

For Appellant: ------- None -------For Respondent: Smt. Leena La, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 250(6)

…tion of law that the CIT(A), even while disposing of the appeal exparte, is duty bound to dispose of the appeal on merits. Reliance in this regard can be placed on the decision of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court in the case of PCIT vs. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra 279 CTR 614. Therefore, in the light of the above legal position, we are of the considered view that the matter requires to be remanded to the file of the learned CIT(A) with the direction to dispose of the appeal de novo on merits after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the assessee. 7. In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed…