Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. CIT

247 CTR 500High Court2012#928 most cited

What is Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. CIT authority for?

An assessment framed in the name of a company that has ceased to exist due to amalgamation is invalid, even if the amalgamated company participated in the proceedings. Such a defect cannot be cured under section 292B of the Income-tax Act.

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Spice Infotainment Ltd. · CIT · 247 CTR 500 · HC · 2012 · assessment in name of dissolved company · invalid assessment · section 170 · section 292B · amalgamation · scheme of arrangement · resulting company · transferee company

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. CIT

Perot Systems Business Process Solutions India Private Limited, Bangalore vs. JCIT, Bangalore

In the result, the appeal by the Assessee is allowed while the appeal by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1248/BANG/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore07 Jul 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariit(Tp)A No.1246/Bang/2015 Assessment Year : 2010-11 The Joint Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Dell International Services India Income Tax (Ltu), Pvt. Ltd., (Now Merged Entity M/S. Perot Bengaluru. Systems Business Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.,) 12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Diyashree Greens, Challaghatta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru-560 071. Pan : Aaacv 9201 H Appellant Respondent It(Tp)A No.1248/Bang/2015 Assessment Year : 2010-11 M/S. Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner Of India Pvt. Ltd., (Now Merged Entity Income Tax (Ltu), M/S. Perot Systems Business Process Bengaluru. Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.,) Bengaluru-560 071. Pan : Aaacv 9201 H Appellant Respondent Revenue By : Shri. Muzzafar Hussain, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bangalore Assessee By : Shri. T.Suryanarayana, Advocate Date Of Hearing : 05.07.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 07.07.2021 O R D E R Per N. V. Vasudevan: It(Tp)A.No.1246/Bang/2015 Is An Appeal By The Revenue While It(Tp)A.No.1248/Bang/2015 Is An Appeal By The Assessee. Both The Appeals Are It(Tp)A Nos.1246 & 1248/Bang/2015 Page 2 Of 13

For Appellant: Shri. T.Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Muzzafar Hussain, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bangalore
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 391

…or and technical lapse on the part of the respondent. No prejudice was caused." 28. The decision in Spice Entertainment was distinguished with the following observations: "19. Petitioner relies on Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. Commissioner of Service Tax, (2012) 247 CTR 500.Spice Corp. Ltd., the company that had filed the return, had amalgamated with another company. After notice under Section 147/148 of the Act was issued and received in the name of Spice Corp. Ltd., the Assessing Officer was informed about amalgamation but the Assessment Order was passed in the name of the amalgamated company and not in the name o…

JCIT, Bangalore vs. M/S Perot Systems Business Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

In the result, the appeal by the Assessee is allowed while the appeal by the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1246/BANG/2015[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore07 Jul 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri N. V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariit(Tp)A No.1246/Bang/2015 Assessment Year : 2010-11 The Joint Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Dell International Services India Income Tax (Ltu), Pvt. Ltd., (Now Merged Entity M/S. Perot Bengaluru. Systems Business Process Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.,) 12/1, 12/2A, 13/1A, Diyashree Greens, Challaghatta Village, Varthur Hobli, Bengaluru-560 071. Pan : Aaacv 9201 H Appellant Respondent It(Tp)A No.1248/Bang/2015 Assessment Year : 2010-11 M/S. Dell International Services Vs. The Joint Commissioner Of India Pvt. Ltd., (Now Merged Entity Income Tax (Ltu), M/S. Perot Systems Business Process Bengaluru. Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.,) Bengaluru-560 071. Pan : Aaacv 9201 H Appellant Respondent Revenue By : Shri. Muzzafar Hussain, Cit(Dr)(Itat), Bangalore Assessee By : Shri. T.Suryanarayana, Advocate Date Of Hearing : 05.07.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 07.07.2021 O R D E R Per N. V. Vasudevan: It(Tp)A.No.1246/Bang/2015 Is An Appeal By The Revenue While It(Tp)A.No.1248/Bang/2015 Is An Appeal By The Assessee. Both The Appeals Are It(Tp)A Nos.1246 & 1248/Bang/2015 Page 2 Of 13

For Appellant: Shri. T.Suryanarayana, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. Muzzafar Hussain, CIT(DR)(ITAT), Bangalore
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 391

…or and technical lapse on the part of the respondent. No prejudice was caused." 28. The decision in Spice Entertainment was distinguished with the following observations: "19. Petitioner relies on Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. Commissioner of Service Tax, (2012) 247 CTR 500.Spice Corp. Ltd., the company that had filed the return, had amalgamated with another company. After notice under Section 147/148 of the Act was issued and received in the name of Spice Corp. Ltd., the Assessing Officer was informed about amalgamation but the Assessment Order was passed in the name of the amalgamated company and not in the name o…

ACIT Circle-7(3)(2), Mumbai vs. M/S Piramal Enterprises Ltd. (Successor in Interest to Piramal International Pvt Ltd.), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2338/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Apr 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri S Rifaur Rahman, Am आमकय अऩीर िं./ Ita No. 2338/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वर्ा / Assessment Years 2010-11) The Asst. Commissioner Of Income M/S. Piramal Enterprises Tax, Circle 7(3)(2), Room No. Ltd. 128A, 1 St Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, Successor In Interest To M.K. Road, Mumbai-400 020 Piramal International Pvt. फनाभ/ Ltd. 10, Piramal Tower, G.K. Vs. Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400 013 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा िं./Pan No. Aabcp6125D अऩीराथी की ओय े/ Appellant By : Ms. Shreekala Pardeshai, Dr प्रत्मथी की ओय े/ Respondent By : Ms. Mansi Padhiyar, Ar ुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing: 24.03.2021 घोर्णा की तायीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 09.04.2021

For Appellant: Ms. Shreekala Pardeshai, DRFor Respondent: Ms. Mansi Padhiyar, AR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 292B

…or and technical lapse on the part of the respondent. No prejudice was caused.‖ 28. The decision in Spice Entertainment was distinguished with the following observations: ―19. Petitioner relies on Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. Commissioner of Service Tax, (2012) 247 CTR 500. Spice Corp. Ltd., the company that had filed the return, had amalgamated with another company. After notice under Section 147/148 of the Act was issued and received in the name of Spice Corp. Ltd., the Assessing Officer was informed about amalgamation but the Assessment Order was passed in the name of the amalgamated company and not in the name…

M/S. Churu Trading Company Pvt. Ltd Now Merged With Sprit Textiles Pvt.Ltd., Mumbai vs. ACIT 6(2)(1)Present in Charge ACIT Range 8(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and appeal of the revenue is dismissed and cross objection of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 5709/MUM/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Nov 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri M.Balaganesh, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm M/S. Churu Trading Co. Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Private Limited (Now Income Tax, Range-8(2)(2) Merged With Spirit Textiles Aayakar Bhavan, Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai – 400 020 18Th Floor, A-Wing Marathon Futurex N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013 Pan/Gir No. Aalcs5905J (Appellant) .. (Respondent) Dy. Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Churu Trading Co. Private Income Tax, Range- Limited (Now Merged With Spirit 8(2)(2) Textiles Pvt. Ltd., 18Th Floor, A-Wing Aayakar Bhavan, Mumbai – 400 020 Marathon Futurex N M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013 Pan/Gir No. Aaacc4853G (Appellant) .. (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 14A

…or and technical lapse on the part of the respondent. No prejudice was caused." 28. The decision in Spice Entertainment was distinguished with the following observations: "19. Petitioner relies on Spice Infotainment Ltd. v. Commissioner of Service Tax, [2012] 247 CTR 500. Spice Corp. Ltd., the company that had filed the return, had amalgamated with another company. After notice under Section 147/148 of the Act was issued and received in the name of Spice Corp. Ltd., the Assessing Officer was informed about amalgamation but the Assessment Order was passed in the name of the amalgamated company and not in the name…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Mapsa Logistics (P) Ltd., Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 2667/DEL/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Sept 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Sh. Bhavnesh Sainidr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 2666/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2009-10 Ita No. 2667/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Ita No. 2669/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Deputy Commissioner Of Vs M/S Mapsa Logistics (P) Ltd., Income Tax, Central Circle-19, (Post Amalgamation Known As M/S Mapsa Tapes (P) Ltd.), 4Th New Delhi-110055 Floor, Pp Tower, Plot No. C-1, C- 2, C-3, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aafcm8120D Assessee By : Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. Adv. Revenue By : Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 13.08.2019 Date Of Pronouncement: 04.09.2019 Order Per Dr. B. R. R. Kumar: The Present Appeals Have Been Filed By The Reveue Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A)-28, New Delhi Dated 27.02.2017 & 28.02.2017. 2. Since, The Issues Involved In All These Appeals Are Common, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By Common Order.

For Appellant: Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, CIT DR
Section 153ASection 292B

…& Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT in Writ Petition (Del.) 3175/2015 dated 09.01.2017. 6. We find that the ld. CIT (A) has allowed the appeal of the assessee on the basis of exposition by the Hon'ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of Spice Infotainment Ltd 247 CTR 500 (Del.). Further, the issue in question has also been considered by the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in various other cases including CIY v Dimension Apparels (P) Ltd., CIT v Vivid Marketing Servicing (P) Ltd., CIT v Micra (P) Ltd., BDR Builders and Developers (P) Ltd vs. ACIT in W.P.(C) 3174/2015 dated 9.01.2017, and it has been held that fr…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Mapsa Infra (P) Ltd., Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 2669/DEL/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Sept 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Sh. Bhavnesh Sainidr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 2666/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2009-10 Ita No. 2667/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Ita No. 2669/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Deputy Commissioner Of Vs M/S Mapsa Logistics (P) Ltd., Income Tax, Central Circle-19, (Post Amalgamation Known As M/S Mapsa Tapes (P) Ltd.), 4Th New Delhi-110055 Floor, Pp Tower, Plot No. C-1, C- 2, C-3, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aafcm8120D Assessee By : Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. Adv. Revenue By : Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 13.08.2019 Date Of Pronouncement: 04.09.2019 Order Per Dr. B. R. R. Kumar: The Present Appeals Have Been Filed By The Reveue Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A)-28, New Delhi Dated 27.02.2017 & 28.02.2017. 2. Since, The Issues Involved In All These Appeals Are Common, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By Common Order.

For Appellant: Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, CIT DR
Section 153ASection 292B

…& Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT in Writ Petition (Del.) 3175/2015 dated 09.01.2017. 6. We find that the ld. CIT (A) has allowed the appeal of the assessee on the basis of exposition by the Hon'ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of Spice Infotainment Ltd 247 CTR 500 (Del.). Further, the issue in question has also been considered by the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in various other cases including CIY v Dimension Apparels (P) Ltd., CIT v Vivid Marketing Servicing (P) Ltd., CIT v Micra (P) Ltd., BDR Builders and Developers (P) Ltd vs. ACIT in W.P.(C) 3174/2015 dated 9.01.2017, and it has been held that fr…

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Mapsa Logistics (P) Ltd., Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 2666/DEL/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Sept 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Sh. Bhavnesh Sainidr. B. R. R. Kumarita No. 2666/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2009-10 Ita No. 2667/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Ita No. 2669/Del/2017 : Asstt. Year : 2010-11 Deputy Commissioner Of Vs M/S Mapsa Logistics (P) Ltd., Income Tax, Central Circle-19, (Post Amalgamation Known As M/S Mapsa Tapes (P) Ltd.), 4Th New Delhi-110055 Floor, Pp Tower, Plot No. C-1, C- 2, C-3, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi-110034 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aafcm8120D Assessee By : Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. Adv. Revenue By : Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 13.08.2019 Date Of Pronouncement: 04.09.2019 Order Per Dr. B. R. R. Kumar: The Present Appeals Have Been Filed By The Reveue Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A)-28, New Delhi Dated 27.02.2017 & 28.02.2017. 2. Since, The Issues Involved In All These Appeals Are Common, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By Common Order.

For Appellant: Sh. C. S. Aggarwal, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Ms. Pramita M. Biswas, CIT DR
Section 153ASection 292B

…& Developers Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT in Writ Petition (Del.) 3175/2015 dated 09.01.2017. 6. We find that the ld. CIT (A) has allowed the appeal of the assessee on the basis of exposition by the Hon'ble jurisdictional High Court in the case of Spice Infotainment Ltd 247 CTR 500 (Del.). Further, the issue in question has also been considered by the Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court in various other cases including CIY v Dimension Apparels (P) Ltd., CIT v Vivid Marketing Servicing (P) Ltd., CIT v Micra (P) Ltd., BDR Builders and Developers (P) Ltd vs. ACIT in W.P.(C) 3174/2015 dated 9.01.2017, and it has been held that fr…