T.S. Balaram ITO v. Volkart Bros.

82 ITR 50Supreme Court of India1971#194 most cited

What is T.S. Balaram ITO v. Volkart Bros. authority for?

A mistake apparent from the record under Section 154 must be an obvious and patent error, not one that requires a long and elaborate process of reasoning or where two opinions are conceivable. Rectification under Section 154 is not permissible for re-examining issues already considered or requiring detailed re-computation.

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T.S. Balaram v. Volkart Bros. · 82 ITR 50 · Section 154 · mistake apparent from record · rectification · obvious and patent mistake · change of opinion · scope of rectification · long drawn reasoning

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M/S. Sri Kumarswamy Minerals Exports Private Limited, Bengaluru vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-6(1)(2), Bangalore

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

ITA 686/BANG/2021[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore02 Feb 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2014-15 M/S. Sri Kumaraswamy The Deputy Minerals Exports Pvt. Ltd., Commissioner Of No. 58, Cunningham Road Income Tax, Cross, Circle – 6[1][2], Bangalore – 560 052. Bangalore. Vs. Pan: Aaqcs4798A Appellant Respondent : Shri V. Chandrashekar, Assessee By Advocate : Shri Sankarganesh K, Jcit Revenue By (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 02-02-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 02-02-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal By The Assessee Has Been Filed By Assessee Against The Ex-Parte Order Dated 12.10.2021 Passed By The Ld.Cit(A)-11, Bangalore Relating To Assessment Year 2014-15 On Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax [Appeals]-12, Bengaluru, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Act Dated 12/10/2021, In So Far As It Is Against The Appellant Is Opposed To Law, Weight Of Evidence, Probabilities, Facts & Circumstances Of The Appellant'S Case. 2. The Appellant Denies Itself Liable To Be Taxed On A Total Income Of Rs. 103,97,62,214/- As Determined By The Learned Assessing Officer & Confirmed By The Learned

For Respondent: Shri V. Chandrashekar
Section 143Section 154Section 234Section 250

…meters arising out of the record, cannot come within the purview of section 154 of the Act and further the said issue is a debatable issue. Reliance is placed on the decision of the Hon'ble Apex Court in T.S. Balaram, ITO Vs Volkart Bros Et Others reported in 82 ITR 50, under the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. The learned Commissioner of Income-tax [Appeals] failed to appreciate that when the order of assessment passed under section 143[3] of the Act itself is challenged and an appeal has been preferred, then the question of invoking the provisions of section 154 of the Act is impermissible and consequen…

Unicon Industries Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-17(2), Hyderabad

Appeal is allowed in above terms

ITA 410/HYD/2021[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad03 Dec 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri A. Mohan Alankamony & Shri S.S. Godaraassessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Unicorn Industries Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Pvt. Ltd., Of Income Tax, Hyderabad – 500003. Circle 17(2), Pan : Aaacu3501D. Hyderabad. (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sri A.V. Raghuram Revenue By: Sri T. Sunil Goutam Date Of Hearing: 06/12/2021 Date Of Pronouncement: 07/12/2021 O R D E R Per S. S. Godara, J.M. This Assessee’S Appeal For A.Y 2014-15 Arises From The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi’S Order Dated 21.09.2021 In Case No.Itba/ Nfac/S/250/2021-22/1035761358(1) Involving Proceedings Under Section 250 Of Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short, “The Act”).

For Appellant: Sri A.V. RaghuramFor Respondent: Sri T. Sunil Goutam
Section 143(3)Section 154Section 250

…ssment year. We hold in these factual circumstances that such an issue is not in the nature of an apparent mistake attracting section 154 rectification of mistake as held in hon’ble apex court’s landmark decision in T.S. Balram Vs M/s. Volkart Brothers (1971) 82 ITR 50 (SC). Their lordships hold that a rectification is not meant to correct the alleged mistakes requiring long drawn process of enquiry. We accordingly delete the impugned additional depreciation disallowance going by the very reasoning only. 2 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed in above terms. Order pronounced in the Open Court on 7th December, 2…

Mahaveer Kumar Jain, Hyderabad vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3(3), Hyderabad

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 418/HYD/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad29 Nov 2021AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year: 2018-19 Anand Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1189F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year – 2018-19 Pramod Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aetpj7173G (Appellant) (Respondent) Asseesment Year – 2018-19 Mahaveer Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1184J Assessee By: Shri K.A. Sai Prasad Revenue By: Sri Rohit Mujumdar. Date Of Hearing: 25/11/2021 Date Of Pronouncement: 29/11/2021 Per S. S. Godara, J.M.

For Appellant: Shri K.A. Sai PrasadFor Respondent: Sri Rohit Mujumdar
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 132ASection 132BSection 143(3)Section 153ASection 154Section 158BSection 234Section 234B

…er the learned lower authorities would invoke section 154 rectification in such an instance, in our considered opinion, goes in assessee’s favour and against the department. Hon’ble apex court’s landmark decision in T.S. Balram Vs M/s. Volkart Brothers (1971) 82 ITR 50 (SC) has settled the law that a mistake apparent on record must be an obvious and patent one than something which could be established by a long drawn process of reasoning involving more than one opinions. The factual position is no different before us wherein the assessee’s case all along has sought to treat the cash seized as self-assessment and…

Pramod Kumar Jain, Hyderabad vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3(3), Hyderabad

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 417/HYD/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad29 Nov 2021AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year: 2018-19 Anand Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1189F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year – 2018-19 Pramod Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aetpj7173G (Appellant) (Respondent) Asseesment Year – 2018-19 Mahaveer Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1184J Assessee By: Shri K.A. Sai Prasad Revenue By: Sri Rohit Mujumdar. Date Of Hearing: 25/11/2021 Date Of Pronouncement: 29/11/2021 Per S. S. Godara, J.M.

For Appellant: Shri K.A. Sai PrasadFor Respondent: Sri Rohit Mujumdar
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 132ASection 132BSection 143(3)Section 153ASection 154Section 158BSection 234Section 234B

…er the learned lower authorities would invoke section 154 rectification in such an instance, in our considered opinion, goes in assessee’s favour and against the department. Hon’ble apex court’s landmark decision in T.S. Balram Vs M/s. Volkart Brothers (1971) 82 ITR 50 (SC) has settled the law that a mistake apparent on record must be an obvious and patent one than something which could be established by a long drawn process of reasoning involving more than one opinions. The factual position is no different before us wherein the assessee’s case all along has sought to treat the cash seized as self-assessment and…

Anand Kumar Jain, Hyderabad vs. Assisstant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3(3), Hyderabad

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 416/HYD/2021[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad29 Nov 2021AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S.S. Godara & Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year: 2018-19 Anand Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1189F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year – 2018-19 Pramod Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aetpj7173G (Appellant) (Respondent) Asseesment Year – 2018-19 Mahaveer Kumar Jain, Vs. The Asst.Commissioner Of C/O. Katrapati & Income Tax, Associates, Central Circle – 3(3), 1-1-298/2/B3, 1St Floor, Hyderabad. Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500 020 Pan : Aecpj1184J Assessee By: Shri K.A. Sai Prasad Revenue By: Sri Rohit Mujumdar. Date Of Hearing: 25/11/2021 Date Of Pronouncement: 29/11/2021 Per S. S. Godara, J.M.

For Appellant: Shri K.A. Sai PrasadFor Respondent: Sri Rohit Mujumdar
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 132ASection 132BSection 143(3)Section 153ASection 154Section 158BSection 234Section 234B

…er the learned lower authorities would invoke section 154 rectification in such an instance, in our considered opinion, goes in assessee’s favour and against the department. Hon’ble apex court’s landmark decision in T.S. Balram Vs M/s. Volkart Brothers (1971) 82 ITR 50 (SC) has settled the law that a mistake apparent on record must be an obvious and patent one than something which could be established by a long drawn process of reasoning involving more than one opinions. The factual position is no different before us wherein the assessee’s case all along has sought to treat the cash seized as self-assessment and…

Ramachandran A. Pothi, Mumbai vs. JCIT 24 (2), Mumbai

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 7268/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Oct 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Vp & Sri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आमकय अऩीर िं./ Ita No. 7268/Mum/2019 (ननधाायण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2009-10) Shri Ramachandran A Pothi The Jt. Commissioner Of 513, Laxmi Plaza, Laxmi Income Tax, Circle 24(2) फनाभ/ 4 Th Industrial Estate Andheri West, Room No.504, Floor, Mumbai-400 053 Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Vs. Mumbai-400 012 (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी/ Respondent) स्थामी रेखा िं./Pan No. Aacpp8620K अऩीराथी की ओय े/ Appellant By : Shri Rushabh Mehta, Ar प्रत्मथी की ओय े/ Respondent By : Shri Bharat Andhle, Sr. Ar ुनवाई की तायीख / Date Of Hearing: 02.08.2021 घोर्णा की तायीख / Date Of Pronouncement: 08.10.2021 आदेश / O R D E R भहावीय स िंह, उऩाध्मक्ष के द्वाया / Per Mahavir Singh, Vp: This Appeal Of The Assessee Is Arising Out Of Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)]-36, Mumbai [In Short Cit(A)], In Appeal No. Mumbai-36/11494/2016-17 Vide Dated 30.10.2019. The Assessment Was Framed By The Jt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 24(2), Mumbai (In Short Jcit/ Ao) For The A.Y. Shri Ramachandran A Pothi; Ay 09-10 2009-10 Vide Order Dated 29.11.2011 Under Section 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter ‘The Act’).

For Appellant: Shri Rushabh Mehta, ARFor Respondent: Shri Bharat Andhle, Sr. AR
Section 143(3)Section 154Section 271(1)(c)Section 68

…ch can he established by a long- drawn process of reasoning on points on which there may be conceivably two opinions. A decision on a debatable point of law is not a mistake apparent from the record T.S. Balaram, Income-tax Officer Vs. Volkart Brothers [1971] 82 ITR 50 (SC). It would necessarily mean an obvious error which is incapable of argument or debate. [District Excise Officer v. ITO [1998] 66 ITD 168 (Delhi Trib.)] A careful reading of the above interpretations makes it amply clear that any mistake in order to be rectified has to be something which is apparent, in other words, glaring, conspicuous and self…