Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan

263 ITR 706Supreme Court of India2003#79 most cited

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A citizen is free to carry on business within the law, and mere tax planning without a motive to evade taxes through colorable devices is not frowned upon. The liability to taxation, for the purpose of tax treaty application, is a legal situation, not the fiscal fact of actual payment.

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Section 143(3)Section 139(1)Section 90Section 234BSection 143(2)Section 143(1)Section 142(1)Section 148
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Judgments citing Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan

Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd ( Formerly Bajaj Auto Ltd), Mumbai vs. ACIT Ltu, Mumbai

ITA 5299/MUM/2010[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Feb 2025AY 2006-07
Section 143(3)

…e conclusive of arrangement being sham or a device. As regards the observations of the-hon'ble Supreme Court in McDowell [1985] 154 ITR 148, the matter has. been explained in subsequent judgments including in Union of India v. AzadiBachaoAitdokn [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SC); AIR 2004 SC 107. Reiterating the view that the assessee was entitled to arrange his affairs to reduce his tax liability, without violating the law, it was observed in AzadiBachaoAndolan [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SQ; AIR 2004 SC 107 that the principle laid down in IRC v. Duke of Westminster [1936) AC 1 was still valid. 4. It was further…

Bajaj Holdings & Investments Ltd ( Formerly Known As Bajaj Auto Ltd), Mumbai vs. Addl CIT RG 3(1), Mumbai

The appeals are partly allowed

ITA 6838/MUM/2008[2004-2005]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Feb 2025AY 2004-2005

Bench: SHRI OM PRAKASH KANT, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER SHRI RAHUL CHAUDHARY (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Ms. Vasanti PatelFor Respondent: Shri Ankush Kapoor
Section 143(3)

…d not be conclusive of arrangement being sham or a device. As regards the observations of the-hon'ble Supreme Court in McDowell [1985] 154 ITR 148, the matter has. been explained in subsequent judgments including in Union of India v. AzadiBachaoAitdokn [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SC); AIR 2004 SC 107. Reiterating the view that the assessee was entitled to arrange his affairs to reduce his tax liability, without violating the law, it was observed in AzadiBachaoAndolan [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SQ; AIR 2004 SC 107 that the principle laid down in IRC v. Duke of Westminster [1936) AC 1 was still valid. 4. It was further observed…

Remfry & Sagar, Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle-61(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed, pro tanto

ITA 1631/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi04 Feb 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraआअसं.994/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Kosi Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaick-6199-B बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(2), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1027/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Hoohly Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aafch-6609-C बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1070/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Luni Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaecl-5180-H बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(2)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002

…s are enforceable like municipal law, and are to be given equal weight by courts. 8. The ASG relied upon the decisions in Gramaphone Co. of India Ltd. v. Birendra Bahadur Pandey 1984 [2] SCR 664 and Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 132 Taxman 373/263 ITR 706/2003 (Supp 4) SCR 222 to urge that the position in India is entrenched that without enabling legislation, any convention or event flowing from a convention, as in creation of rights and liabilities of third parties to conventions or treaties, do not operate on their own, and needs an intervening action by the Union, giving effect to such obligati…

Sukriti Information Systems Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi vs. ITO, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed, pro tanto

ITA 1515/DEL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jan 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraआअसं.994/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Kosi Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaick-6199-B बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(2), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1027/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Hoohly Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aafch-6609-C बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1070/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Luni Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaecl-5180-H बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(2)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002

…s are enforceable like municipal law, and are to be given equal weight by courts. 8. The ASG relied upon the decisions in Gramaphone Co. of India Ltd. v. Birendra Bahadur Pandey 1984 [2] SCR 664 and Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 132 Taxman 373/263 ITR 706/2003 (Supp 4) SCR 222 to urge that the position in India is entrenched that without enabling legislation, any convention or event flowing from a convention, as in creation of rights and liabilities of third parties to conventions or treaties, do not operate on their own, and needs an intervening action by the Union, giving effect to such obligati…

Mr Kedar Jagdish Mankar, Pune vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-8, Pune

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

ITA 1624/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 Jan 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Sachin P. KumarFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P. Murkunde
Section 143(1)Section 154Section 250Section 90

…67 filed on 22.9.2018 before Ld. CIT (A) after due verification as filing of Form 67 is not mandatory but a directory requirement. The ITAT, Indore has relied on the judgements given by the Tribunal in the case of Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SC)CIT V Eli Lily & Co (India) P Ltd (2009) 178 Taxman 505 (SC) GE India Technology Centre P Ltd v CIT (2010) 193 Taxman 234 (SC) Engineering Analysis Centre of Excellence P Ltd v CIT (2021) taxmann.com 42 (SC) (Pg. 106-109 of PB 2-Para 25 & 26) CBDT Circular No 333 dated 2/4/82 137 ITR it was submitted that when there is no condition prescribed…

Bachira Uthaiah Poovaiah, Bangalore vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5(3)(4), Bengaluru

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2410/BANG/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Jan 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmedassessment Years: 2018-19

For Appellant: Ms. Lakshmi S. AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Dept
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 80CSection 90

…give FTC. He also submitted that the issue was debatable and cannot be subject matter of decision in Sec.154 proceedings which are restricted in scope to mistakes apparent on the face of the record. and circulars: Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SC) CIT v Eli Lily & Co (India) P Ltd (2009) 178 Taxman 505. 15. In his rejoinder, the learned counsel for the Assessee submitted that Form No.67 was available before the AO when the intimation u/s.143(1) of the Act dated 28.5.2020 was passed. He pointed out that the AO or the CIT(A) did not dismiss the Assessee application for rectification u/s…

Harsh Vardhan Goyal HUF, Delhi vs. ITO, Ward 2(1), Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed, pro tanto

ITA 1246/DEL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Jan 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraआअसं.994/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Kosi Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaick-6199-B बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(2), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1027/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Hoohly Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aafch-6609-C बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1070/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Luni Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaecl-5180-H बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(2)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002

…s are enforceable like municipal law, and are to be given equal weight by courts. 8. The ASG relied upon the decisions in Gramaphone Co. of India Ltd. v. Birendra Bahadur Pandey 1984 [2] SCR 664 and Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 132 Taxman 373/263 ITR 706/2003 (Supp 4) SCR 222 to urge that the position in India is entrenched that without enabling legislation, any convention or event flowing from a convention, as in creation of rights and liabilities of third parties to conventions or treaties, do not operate on their own, and needs an intervening action by the Union, giving effect to such obligati…

Sms Group Gmbh (Formerly Sms Siemag Ag), New Delhi vs. ACIT, Circle- 3(1)(2), Intl Taxtion, New Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed, pro tanto

ITA 1073/DEL/2014[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi06 Jan 2025AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraआअसं.994/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Kosi Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaick-6199-B बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(2), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1027/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Hoohly Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aafch-6609-C बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1070/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Luni Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaecl-5180-H बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(2)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002

…s are enforceable like municipal law, and are to be given equal weight by courts. 8. The ASG relied upon the decisions in Gramaphone Co. of India Ltd. v. Birendra Bahadur Pandey 1984 [2] SCR 664 and Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 132 Taxman 373/263 ITR 706/2003 (Supp 4) SCR 222 to urge that the position in India is entrenched that without enabling legislation, any convention or event flowing from a convention, as in creation of rights and liabilities of third parties to conventions or treaties, do not operate on their own, and needs an intervening action by the Union, giving effect to such obligati…

K K Spun India Limited, Delhi vs. DCIT Central Circle-2 New Delhi, Jhandewalan Delhi

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed, pro tanto

ITA 2008/DEL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Jan 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Avdhesh Kumar Mishraआअसं.994/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Kosi Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaick-6199-B बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(2), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1027/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Hoohly Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aafch-6609-C बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(1)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002 आअसं.1070/िद"ी/2025(िन.व. 2022-23) Luni Aviation Leasing Ltd., C/O Dmd Advocates, 30, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi 110013 ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant Pan : Aaecl-5180-H बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 2(2)(1), Civic Centre, ....."ितवादी/Respondent Minto Road, New Delhi 110002

…s are enforceable like municipal law, and are to be given equal weight by courts. 8. The ASG relied upon the decisions in Gramaphone Co. of India Ltd. v. Birendra Bahadur Pandey 1984 [2] SCR 664 and Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 132 Taxman 373/263 ITR 706/2003 (Supp 4) SCR 222 to urge that the position in India is entrenched that without enabling legislation, any convention or event flowing from a convention, as in creation of rights and liabilities of third parties to conventions or treaties, do not operate on their own, and needs an intervening action by the Union, giving effect to such obligati…

Sumo Logic, Inc., Usa vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, International Taxation, Circle 3(1)(2), Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 3350/DEL/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi27 Dec 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri S. Rifaur Rahman(Assessment Year : 2021-22 Sumo Logic, Inc. Vs. Acit, Circle Int. Tax 3(1)(2), 3Rd Floor, 305 Main Street, Delhi. Redwood City, California, Foreign, United States. C/O Deloitte Haskins & Sells Llp, Tower-B, 7Th Floor, Building 10, Dlf Cyber City Complex, Phase-Ii, Gurgaon-122002. (Pan: Abecs 9368 P) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sachit Jolly, Adv. & Shri Aditya Rathore, Adv. Revenue By : Shri Vijay B Vasanta, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 03.10.2024 Date Of Order : 27.12.2024 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman, Am : 1. The Captioned Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Assessment Order Dated 28.09.2023 Passed By The Learned Assistant Commissioner

For Appellant: Shri Sachit Jolly, Adv. &For Respondent: Shri Vijay B Vasanta, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(13)Section 144C(5)

…further submitted that there is no findings given by the learned DRP. In this regard, he brought to our notice page 18 of the case law 6 Sumo Logic Inc. paper book, which is the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003) 263 ITR 706 (SC) in which Hon’ble Court has discussed the issue of physical residence. Further, he brought to our notice various observations of the Hon’ble Court decision of the Indian Authority for Advance Ruling in Mohsinally Alimohammed Rafik and finally it is held that it is, therefore, not possible for us to accept the contentions so strenuously urged…

ACIT Circle-58(1), Delhi vs. Magical Enterprises L.L.P, Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1059/DEL/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi20 Dec 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Pradip Kumar Kedia & Shri Vimal Kumar[Assessment Year : 2016-17] Acit Vs Magical Enterprises L.L.P Circle-58(1) 80, Kiran Vihar Delhi. New Delhi-110092. Pan-Abafm4809Q Appellant Respondent

Section 10Section 112Section 115QSection 143(3)

…IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI “E” BENCH: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI PRADIP KUMAR KEDIA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER & SHRI VIMAL KUMAR, JUDICIAL MEMBER [Assessment Year : 2016-17] ACIT vs Magical Enterprises L.L.P Circle-58(1) 80, Kiran Vihar Delhi. New Delhi-110092. PAN-ABAFM4809Q APPELLANT RESPONDENT C.O.No.-86/Del/2022 [In ITA No.1059/Del/2022] [Assessment Year : 2016-17] Magical Enterprises L.L.P vs ACIT 80, Kiran Vihar Circle-58(1) New Delhi-110092. Delhi. PAN-ABAFM4809Q APPELLANT RESPONDENT Appellant by Shri Amit Shukla, Sr.DR Respondent by Shri Suresh Gupta, CA Date of Hearing 23.10.2024 Date of Pronouncem…

Criteo Singapore Pte. Ltd., Singapore vs. ACIT Ciricle 1(2)(1) International Taxation, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 2122/DEL/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Dec 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri Naveen Chandra

For Appellant: Shri S.K. Aggarwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Vijay B. Vasanta, CIT- DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 244ASection 270ASection 9(1)(vi)Section 9(1)(vii)

…pment or letting it out or allowing the customer to commercially exploit such equipment for the customer’s own benefit. 15. The ld AR referred to the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in case of Union of India v Azadi Bachao Andolan and Another (2003) (263 ITR 706) for the proposition that internationally accepted meaning and interpretation placed on identical and similar terms employed in various Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements should be followed by the Courts in India when it comes to construing similar terms occurring in the Act. 16. The ld AR also placed reliance on the OECD commentary – Model…

Prukalpa Sankar, Bangalore vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 5(3)(5), Bengaluru

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2100/BANG/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore16 Dec 2024AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

For Appellant: Shri Karanjot Singh K & Devashish JainFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Dept
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 90

…67 within the stipulated time but the benefit of foreign tax credit cannot be denied to the assessee, as such disallowance would be in consistent to the provisions of the treaty. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan (263 ITR 706) affirmed that DTAA provisions prevail over inconsistent domestic law if beneficial to the assessee. The relevant extract is reproduced as under: 27. The contention of the respondents, which weighed with the High Court viz. that the impugned circular No.789 is inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, is a total non-sequitur. As we have point…

Prukalpa Sankar, Bangalore vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 5(3)(5), Bengaluru

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2099/BANG/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore16 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

For Appellant: Shri Karanjot Singh K & Devashish JainFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R Gale, Standing Counsel for Dept
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 90

…67 within the stipulated time but the benefit of foreign tax credit cannot be denied to the assessee, as such disallowance would be in consistent to the provisions of the treaty. The Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan (263 ITR 706) affirmed that DTAA provisions prevail over inconsistent domestic law if beneficial to the assessee. The relevant extract is reproduced as under: 27. The contention of the respondents, which weighed with the High Court viz. that the impugned circular No.789 is inconsistent with the provisions of the Act, is a total non-sequitur. As we have point…

Rahul Anand, Kolkata vs. A.D.I.T., CPC, Bangalore

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1497/KOL/2024[2019-2020]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata06 Dec 2024AY 2019-2020

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Rakesh Mishraassessment Year: 2019-20

For Appellant: Shri Rajat Agarwal, ARFor Respondent: Shri Supriya Pal, DR
Section 143(1)Section 154Section 250Section 295(1)Section 90

…n the case of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Vs. Deputy Commissioner (1992 Supp (1) SCC 21), Sambhaji Vs. Gangabai (2008) 17 SCC 117 and a lot many decisions of the Hon'ble Apex Court including the case m Union of India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003) 263 ITR 706 (SC) etc. and reached a conclusion that since Rule 128(9) of the Rules does not provide for disallowance of FTC in the case of delay in filing Form 67 and such filing within the time allowed for filing the return of income under section 139(1) of the Act is only directory, since DTAA over rides the Act, and the Rules cannot be contrary to the Act…

Surrendra Kumar Goenka, Howrah vs. ADIT, CPC, Bengaluru / I.T.O., Ward 61(3), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1831/KOL/2024[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Dec 2024AY 2020-2021

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar&Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey]

Section 139Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 234ASection 5Section 90

…n the case of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Vs. Deputy Commissioner (1992 Supp (1) SCC 21), Sambhaji Vs. Gangabai (2008) 17 SCC 117 and a lot many decisions of the Hon'ble Apex Court including the case m Union of India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003) 263 ITR 706 (SC) etc. and reached a conclusion that since Rule 128(9) of the Rules does not provide for disallowance of FTC in the case of delay in filing Form 67 and such filing within the time allowed for filing the return of income under section 139(1) of the Act is only directory, since DTAA over rides the Act, and the Rules cannot be contrary to the Act…

Debanjan Chatterjee, Kolkata vs. D.D.I.T., CPC, Bengaluru, Bengalore

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1959/KOL/2024[2021-2022]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Dec 2024AY 2021-2022

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) & Shri Rajesh Kumari.T.A. No. 1959/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-2022 Debanjan Chatterjee,……..…………….…………Appellant C-3/14, East Enclave Cooperative Society, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156 [Pan:Aezpc7707H] -Vs.- Deputy Director Of Income Tax,………………Respondent Cpc, Bengluru, Bangalore-560500 Appearances By: Shri Nilesh Kariya, A.R., Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Shri Sanjay Paul, Addl. Cit,Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: November 28, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: December 02, 2024 O R D E R

Section 139Section 139(4)Section 143(1)Section 154Section 90

…ITA No. 1959/KOL/2024 (A.Y. 2021-2022) Debanjan Chatterjee THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, ‘C’ BENCH, KOLKATA Before Shri Duvvuru RL Reddy, Vice-President (KZ) & Shri Rajesh Kumar, Accountant Member I.T.A. No. 1959/KOL/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-2022 Debanjan Chatterjee,……..…………….…………Appellant C-3/14, East Enclave Cooperative Society, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156 [PAN:AEZPC7707H] -Vs.- Deputy Director of Income Tax,………………Respondent CPC, Bengluru, Bangalore-560500 Appearances by: Shri Nilesh Kariya, A.R., appeared on behalf of the assessee Shri Sanjay Paul, Addl. CIT,appeared on behalf of the Revenue Date of co…

Kalidoss Natarajan, Bangalore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-3(3)(1), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1976/BANG/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Nov 2024AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubeyassessment Year: 2019-20

For Appellant: Shri Balaji V, C.AFor Respondent: Shri V Parithivel, JCIT (DR)
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)

…icial to a taxpayer. Therefore, the provisions of DTAA override the provisions of the Act, to the extent they are beneficial to the assessee. Reliance in this regard is placed on the following cases and circulars: Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan [2003] 263 ITR 706 (SC)CIT v. Eli Lily & Co (India) P. Ltd (2009) 178 Taxman 505 (SC)GE India Technology Centre P. Ltd v CIT (2010) 193 Taxman 234 (SC) Engineering Analysis Centre of Excellence P. Ltd v CIT (2021) 125 taxmann.com 42 (SC) (Pg 106-109 of PB 2-Para 25 & 26) CBDT Circular No 333 dated 2/4/82 137 ITR (St.) It was submitted that when there is no conditio…

Jaspal Singh Bindra, Mumbai vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, CPC, Bangalore

The appeal are allowed and the Ld

ITA 1826/KOL/2024[2022-2023]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Nov 2024AY 2022-2023

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Rakesh Mishraassessment Year: 2022-23

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Pradip Kumar Biswas, DR
Section 139Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 250Section 90

…n the case of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Vs. Deputy Commissioner (1992 Supp (1) SCC 21), Sambhaji Vs. Gangabai (2008) 17 SCC 117 and a lot many decisions of the Hon'ble Apex Court including the case m Union of India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003) 263 ITR 706 (SC) etc. and reached a conclusion that since Rule 128(9) of the Rules does not provide for disallowance of FTC in the case of delay in filing Form 67 and such filing within the time allowed for filing the return of income under section 139(1) of the Act is only directory, since DTAA over rides the Act, and the Rules cannot be contrary to the Act…

Neetu Agarwal, Kolkata vs. Income Tax Officer, Kolkata

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1898/KOL/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Nov 2024AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.1898/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2021-22 Neetu Agarwal………………………………………………………….…..……Appellant Flat 6C, Block 2, Shree Ramnagar Residential Complex, Vip Road, Tegharia, W.B – 700052. [Pan: Actpa2426P] Vs. Ito, Kolkata……………..............…..….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Puja Agarwal, A.R, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Pradip Biswas, Addl. Cit- Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 30, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 18, 2024 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 11.07.2024 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. The Assessee Is A Resident Individual, Who Filed Her Return Of Income On 29.12.2021 For The Financial Year 2020-21 Relevant To Assessment Year 2021-22 Reporting A Total Income Of Rs.25,58,440/-. The Assessee Discharged Her Tax Liability By Way Of Tax Deducted At Source Amounting To Rs.2,80,028/-, Self-Assessment Tax Of Rs.22,740/- & Foreign Tax Credit (‘Ftc’) Of Rs.2,25,936/-. The Assessee Also Filed Form.67 Which Was Filed On 25.01.2022. An Intimation U/S 143(1) Of The Act Was Issued On 28.10.2022 In Which The Ftc Was Not Provided To The Assessee. This Disallowance Resulted In Tax Demand Of Rs.2,79,130/-.

Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 154Section 250Section 90

…the case of Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. Vs. Deputy Commissioner (1992 Supp (1) SCC 21), Sambhaji Vs. Gangabai (2008) 17 SCC 117 and a lot many decisions of the Hon'ble Apex Court including the case in Union of India Vs. Azadi Bachao Andolan (2003) 263 ITR 706 (SC) etc. and reached a conclusion that since Rule 128(9) of the Rules does not provide for disallowance of FTC in the case of delay in filing Form 67 and such filing within the time allowed for filing the return of income under section 139(1) of the Act is only directory, since DTAA over rides the Act, and the Rules cannot be contrary to the Act…