Rajesh Kumar v. CIT

27 SCC 181Reported decision2007#2013 most cited

What is Rajesh Kumar v. CIT authority for?

Where civil or evil consequences ensue from the action of a statutory authority, the principles of natural justice must be followed, even if not explicitly stated in the statute. Failure to comply with these principles may render a statute ultra vires Article 14 of the Constitution.

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judgments rely on this decision, according to BharatTax’s citation analysis of 366,339 Indian tax judgments — from 2021 to 2026.

Also referred to as

Rajesh Kumar v. CIT · 2007 · 27 SCC 181 · section 271(1)(c) · principles of natural justice · statutory authority · civil consequences · evil consequences · Article 14 · ultra vires

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Rajesh Kumar v. CIT

Mr. Amrish Manoj Dhupelia, Mumbai vs. DCIT CC 1(1), Mumbai

Appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 4636/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Sept 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आमकय अऩीर िं./ Ita No. 4636/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2010-11) आमकय अऩीर िं./ Ita No. 4637/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2011-12) आमकय अऩीर िं./ Ita No. 4638/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2012-13) Mr. Ambrish Manoj Dhupelia The Dy. Commissioner Of 12-13, Esplanade, 3 R D Floor, 3, Income Tax, Central Circle- A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, 1(1), Old Cgo Building, फनाभ/ 9Th Mumbai-400 001 Annexe, Floor, Room No.903, M.K. Road, Vs. Mumbai-400 020 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा िं./Pan No. Aaacw1258P अऩीराथी की ओय े/ Appellant By : Shri K. Shvram, Ar प्रत्मथी की ओय े/ Respondent By : Shri Brajendra Kumar, Dr ुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing: 14.09.2021 घोर्णा की तायीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 14.09.2021 आदेश / O R D E R भहावीय स िंह, उऩाध्मक्ष के द्वाया / Per Mahavir Singh, Vp: These Appeals Of The Assessee Are Arising Out Of Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)]-47, Mumbai [In Short Cit(A)], In Appeal Nos. Cit(A)-47/10023/18-19, Cit(A)- 47/10015/18-19, Cit(A)-47/10042/18-19, Cit(A)-47/10026/18-19 Vide Dated 30.05.2019. The Assessments Were Framed By The Dy.

For Appellant: Shri K. Shvram, ARFor Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar, DR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…c interest". 190. Here, section 271(1)(c) is one such provision. With calamitous, albeit commercial, consequences, the provision is mandatory and brooks no trifling with or dilution. For a further precedential prop, we may refer to Rajesh Kumar v. CIT [2007] 27 SCC 181, in which the Apex Court has quoted with approval its earlier judgment in State of Orissa v. Dr. Binapani Dei AIR 1967 SC 1269. According to it, when by reason of action on the part of a statutory authority, civil or evil consequences ensue, principles of natural justice must be followed. In such an event, although no express provision is laid dow…

Ashiana Family Trust, Mumbai vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax 27(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 5459/MUM/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai31 Aug 2021AY 2012-13

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri M. Balaganesh, Am आमकय अऩीर सिं./ Ita No. 5459/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वषा / Assessment Year 2012-13) Ashiana Family Trust The Asst. Commissioner Of 13 Vasant Vihar Dr. Cg Road, Income Tax, Circle 27(1) 4Th Floor, Tower No.6, Vashi Chembur, Mumbai फनाभ/ Railway Station Complex Vs. Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400 703 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा सिं./Pan No. Aabta6326J अऩीराथी की ओय से/ Appellant By : Dr. P Daniel, Ar प्रत्मथी की ओय से/ Respondent By : Shri Brajendra Kumar, Dr सुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing: 24.06.2021 घोषणा की तायीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 31.08.2021 आदेश / O R D E R भहावीय ससिंह, उऩाध्मऺ के द्वाया / Per Mahavir Singh, Vp: This Appeal Of Assessee Is Arising Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)]-24, Mumbai, [In Short Cit(A)], In Appeal No. Cit(A)-24/Acit-27(1)/It-588/45/2018-19 Dated 14.06.2019. The Assessment Was Framed By The Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Ward 17(2), Mumbai (In Short Dcit/ Ao) For The A.Y. 2012-13 Vide Order Dated 13.11.2014 Under Section 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’). The Penalty Was Levied By Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 27(1), Mumbai Under Section 271(1)(C) Of The Act Vide Order Dated 28.05.2015. Ashiana Family Trust; Ay 12-13 The First Issue In This Appeal Of Assessee Is Against The Order Of 2. Cit(A) Confirming The Levy Of Penalty By The Assessing Officer Under Section 271(1)(C) Of The Act, Even Though There Is Defect In The Notice Issued Under Section 274 Read With Section 271(1)(C) Of The Act. For This, Assessee Has Raised The Following Ground No.1: -

For Appellant: Dr. P Daniel, ARFor Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar, DR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…आयकर अपीऱीय अधिकरण “A” न्यायपीठ म ुंबई में। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “A” BENCH, MUMBAI श्री भहावीय ससिंह, उऩाध्मऺ एविं श्री एभ. फारगणेश, रेखा सदस्म के सभऺ । BEFORE SRI MAHAVIR SINGH, VP AND SRI M. BALAGANESH, AM आमकय अऩीर सिं./ ITA No. 5459/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वषा / Assessment Year 2012-13) Ashiana Family Trust The Asst. Commissioner of 13 Vasant Vihar Dr. CG Road, Income Tax, Circle 27(1) 4th Floor, Tower No.6, Vashi Chembur, Mumbai फनाभ/ Railway Station Complex Vs. Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400 703 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा सिं./PAN No. AABTA6326J अऩीराथी की ओय से/ Appellant by…

Lubrizol India Pvt Ltd., Thane vs. Dy CIT (Ltu)-2, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 6284/MUM/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Jul 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Shri M. Balaganesh, Am आमकय अऩीर सिं./ Ita No. 6284/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वषा / Assessment Year 2011-12) Lubrizol India Private Limited The Dy. Commissioner Of 9/3, Thane Belapur Road, Income Tax, (Ltu)-2 फनाभ/ 29Th Turbhe, Navi Mumbai-400 705 Florr, Centre No.1, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Vs. Parade, Mumbai-400 005 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा सिं./Pan No. Aaaml0126H अऩीराथी की ओय से/ Appellant By : Shri Niraj Sheth, Ar प्रत्मथी की ओय से/ Respondent By : Shri Brajendra Kumar, Dr सुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing: 21.06.2021 घोषणा की तायीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 12.07.2021 आदेश / O R D E R भहावीय ससिंह, उऩाध्मऺ के द्वाया / Per Mahavir Singh, Vp: This Appeal Of Assessee Is Arising Out Of The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)]-1, Mumbai [In Short Cit(A)], Dated 06.08.2019. The Assessment Was Framed By The Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, (Ltu)-2, Mumbai (In Short Acit/ Ito/ Lubrizol India Private Limited; Ay: 11-12 Ao) For The A.Y. 2011-12 Vide Order Dated 23.02.2015 Under Section 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter ‘The Act’).

For Appellant: Shri Niraj Sheth, ARFor Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar, DR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

…c interest". 190. Here, section 271(1)(c) is one such provision. With calamitous, albeit commercial, consequences, the provision is mandatory and brooks no trifling with or dilution. For a further precedential prop, we may refer to Rajesh Kumar v. CIT [2007] 27 SCC 181, in which the Apex Court has quoted with approval its earlier judgment in State of Orissa v. Dr. Binapani Dei AIR 1967 SC 1269. According to it, when by reason of action on the part of a statutory authority, civil or evil consequences ensue, principles of natural justice must be followed. In such an event, although no express provision is laid dow…

Hamilton Housewares Pvt.Ltd., Silvasa vs. The DCIT., Vapi Circle, Vapi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 380/SRT/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Jun 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.380/Srt/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2013-14) (Virtual Court Hearing) Hamilton Housewares Private Limited, V The Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No.49/50, Dan Udyog Industrial Income Tax, S. Estte, Amli, Piparia, Silvassa, U.T. Of D. Vapi Circle, Vapi. & N. H. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 1683 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.353/Srt/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) (Virtual Court Hearing) Hamilton Housewares Private Limited, V The Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No.49/50, Dan Udyog Industrial S. Income Tax, Estte, Amli, Piparia, Silvassa, U.T. Of D. Vapi Circle, Vapi. & N. H. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 1683 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri A.Gopala Krishnan - Ca Respondent By : Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 23/06/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28/06/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Pertaining To Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2013-14 & (A.Y.) 2011-12, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Order & Penalty Order Passed By The Ld.Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act & Under Section 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri A.Gopala Krishnan - CAFor Respondent: Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 80I

…ic interest". 190. Here, section 271(1)(c) is one such provision. With calamitous, albeit commercial, consequences, the provision is mandatory and brooks no trifling with or dilution. For a further precedential prop, we may refer to Rajesh Kumar v. CIT [2007] 27 SCC 181, in which the Apex Court has quoted with approval its earlier judgment in State of Orissa v. Dr. Binapani Dei AIR 1967 SC 1269. According to it, when by reason of action on the part of a statutory authority, civil or evil consequences ensue, principles of natural justice must be followed. In such an event, although no express provision is laid dow…

Hamilton Housewares Pvt.Ltd., Silvasa vs. The ACIT., Vapi Circle, Vapi

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 353/SRT/2017[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Jun 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.380/Srt/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2013-14) (Virtual Court Hearing) Hamilton Housewares Private Limited, V The Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No.49/50, Dan Udyog Industrial Income Tax, S. Estte, Amli, Piparia, Silvassa, U.T. Of D. Vapi Circle, Vapi. & N. H. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 1683 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.353/Srt/2017 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) (Virtual Court Hearing) Hamilton Housewares Private Limited, V The Assistant Commissioner Of Plot No.49/50, Dan Udyog Industrial S. Income Tax, Estte, Amli, Piparia, Silvassa, U.T. Of D. Vapi Circle, Vapi. & N. H. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcd 1683 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri A.Gopala Krishnan - Ca Respondent By : Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 23/06/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28/06/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee Pertaining To Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2013-14 & (A.Y.) 2011-12, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Assessment Order & Penalty Order Passed By The Ld.Assessing Officer Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act & Under Section 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri A.Gopala Krishnan - CAFor Respondent: Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)(c)Section 80I

…ic interest". 190. Here, section 271(1)(c) is one such provision. With calamitous, albeit commercial, consequences, the provision is mandatory and brooks no trifling with or dilution. For a further precedential prop, we may refer to Rajesh Kumar v. CIT [2007] 27 SCC 181, in which the Apex Court has quoted with approval its earlier judgment in State of Orissa v. Dr. Binapani Dei AIR 1967 SC 1269. According to it, when by reason of action on the part of a statutory authority, civil or evil consequences ensue, principles of natural justice must be followed. In such an event, although no express provision is laid dow…