ZTA Infratech Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT/ACIT

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What is ZTA Infratech Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT/ACIT authority for?

Assessment orders passed without valid approval under section 153D of the Income Tax Act are void ab initio, as the lack of approval is a substantive and incurable defect.

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ZTA Infratech Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT/ACIT · section 153D · section 153C · section 132 · assessment order · valid approval · void ab initio · substantive defect · incurable deficiency · ITAT

Sections most often in play

Section 153CSection 143(3)Section 144Section 153ASection 115BBESection 292CSection 153DSection 132

Issues it is cited on

section 158bdsection 144aincome tax settlement commissionsection 274(2)section 135asection 269ssspecified authoritysection 148bblock periodsection 292csection 158bcasus omissus

Judgments citing ZTA Infratech Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT/ACIT

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P.P. Constructions, Karur

ITA 2531/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यायोजित/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (प्रत्यायोजित/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, 'सी' यायपीठ, चेनई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL 'C' BENCH: CHENNAI श्री मनु कुमार गिरी, न्यायिक सदस्य एवं श्री एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.209 to 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 to 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9th Main I Cross, HAL II Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. v. The ACIT, Central Circle-3, C…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

ITA 2530/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

…आयकर अपील"य अ"धकरण, ’सी’ "यायपीठ, चे"नई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH: CHENNAI "ी मनु कुमार िग"र, "ाियक सद" एवं एवं एवं एवं "ी एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सद" के सम" BEFORE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.209 to 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 to 2014-15 & 2016-17 v. Mr. P. Palanisamy, The ACIT, 390, P.P. Nilayam, Central Circle-3, 9th Main I Cross, Coimbatore. HAL II Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

ITA 2529/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ’सी’ यायपीठ, चेनई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH: CHENNAI श्री मनु कुमार गिरि, न्यायिक सदस्य एवं श्री एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के सम BEFORE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.209 to 213 & 214/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 to 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9th Main I Cross, HAL II Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. [PAN:ADSPP 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appel…

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Cirlce -3, Coimbatore vs. P P Enterprises, Bengaluru

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee and department are

ITA 2528/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9Th Main I Cross, Hal Ii Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan:Adspp 9150 F] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.219, 220, 221 & 222/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2010-11, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.200, 201 To 208/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2016-17, 2011-12 To 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.3388 To 3392/Chny/2024 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 M/S. P.P. Financers, 24, Radha Avenue, 3Rd Street, Valsaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore. [Pan: Aahfp 0288 L] (अपीलाथ/Appellant) (यथ/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.215 To 218 & 223/Chny/2025 िनधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19 & 2014-15 Mr. P. Kuppuchamy, No.80/7, 17Th Cross, 16Th Main Road, Btm Layout, Ns Palya, Bangaluru-560 076. V. The Acit, Central Circle-3, Coimbatore.

Section 153C

…आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, ’सी’ यायपीठ, चेनई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ‘C’ BENCH: CHENNAI श्री मनु कुमार गिरी, न्यायिक सदस्य एवं श्री एस. आर. रघुनाथा, लेखा सदस्य के समक्ष BEFORE SHRI MANU KUMAR GIRI, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI S.R.RAGHUNATHA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./ITA Nos.209 to 213 & 214/Chny/2025 नधारण वष/Assessment Years: 2010-11 to 2014-15 & 2016-17 Mr. P. Palanisamy, 390, P.P. Nilayam, 9th Main I Cross, HAL II Stage, Indira Nagar, Bengaluru-560 038. v. The ACIT, Central Circle-3, Coim…

ACIT, Central Circle-II, Lucknow vs. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Gonda U.P

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 460/LKW/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

…1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL LUCKNOW BENCH ‘A’, LUCKNOW BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.347 to 353/Lkw/2025) Assessment year:2014-15 to 19-20 & 22-23 Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Vs. A.C.I.T., S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pandey, Central Circle-2, Vill-Devarda, Block-Belsar, Lucknow. Gonda-271401 PAN:ATIPP6520B (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. Nos.398 & 399/Lkw/2025 Assessment year:2015-16 & 16-17 I.T.A. Nos.402& 405/Lkw/2025 Assessment Years:2019-20 & 2022-23 Dy.C.I.T., Vs. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Central Circle-2, S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pa…

Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Gonda vs. DCIT/ACIT (Central)-2, Lucknow

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 351/LKW/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

…1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL LUCKNOW BENCH ‘A’, LUCKNOW BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.347 to 353/Lkw/2025) Assessment year:2014-15 to 19-20 & 22-23 Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Vs. A.C.I.T., S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pandey, Central Circle-2, Vill-Devarda, Block-Belsar, Lucknow. Gonda-271401 PAN:ATIPP6520B (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. Nos.398 & 399/Lkw/2025 Assessment year:2015-16 & 16-17 I.T.A. Nos.402& 405/Lkw/2025 Assessment Years:2019-20 & 2022-23 Dy.C.I.T., Vs. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Central Circle-2, S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pa…

Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Gonda vs. DCIT/ACIT (Central)-2, Lucknow

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 349/LKW/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

…1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL LUCKNOW BENCH ‘A’, LUCKNOW BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.347 to 353/Lkw/2025) Assessment year:2014-15 to 19-20 & 22-23 Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Vs. A.C.I.T., S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pandey, Central Circle-2, Vill-Devarda, Block-Belsar, Lucknow. Gonda-271401 PAN:ATIPP6520B (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. Nos.398 & 399/Lkw/2025 Assessment year:2015-16 & 16-17 I.T.A. Nos.402& 405/Lkw/2025 Assessment Years:2019-20 & 2022-23 Dy.C.I.T., Vs. Rakesh Kumar Pandey, Central Circle-2, S/o Shri Surya Narayan Pa…

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Allahabad vs. Jyoti Mediservices Ltd., Allahabad

ITA 129/ALLD/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Allahabad21 Nov 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 153DSection 271(1)(c)Section 68

…I.T.A. Nos.113, 114, 115 & 129/Alld/2025 Assessment Years:2011-12 to 13-14 1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ALLAHABAD BENCH, ALLAHABAD BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.113, 114 & 115/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2011-12 to 13-14 Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Vs. DCIT, Central Circle, 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad Allahabad-211003 PAN:AADCS2366P (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No.129/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2012-13 A.C.I.T., Vs. Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Allahabad 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad-211003…

Jyoti Mediservices Private Limited, Allahabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle, Allahabad

ITA 115/ALLD/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Allahabad21 Nov 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 153DSection 271(1)(c)Section 68

…I.T.A. Nos.113, 114, 115 & 129/Alld/2025 Assessment Years:2011-12 to 13-14 1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ALLAHABAD BENCH, ALLAHABAD BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.113, 114 & 115/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2011-12 to 13-14 Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Vs. DCIT, Central Circle, 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad Allahabad-211003 PAN:AADCS2366P (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No.129/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2012-13 A.C.I.T., Vs. Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Allahabad 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad-211003…

Jyoti Mediservices Private Limited, Allahabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle, Allahabad

ITA 114/ALLD/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Allahabad21 Nov 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 153DSection 271(1)(c)Section 68

…I.T.A. Nos.113, 114, 115 & 129/Alld/2025 Assessment Years:2011-12 to 13-14 1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ALLAHABAD BENCH, ALLAHABAD BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.113, 114 & 115/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2011-12 to 13-14 Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Vs. DCIT, Central Circle, 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad Allahabad-211003 PAN:AADCS2366P (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No.129/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2012-13 A.C.I.T., Vs. Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Allahabad 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad-211003…

Jyoti Mediservices Private Limited, Allahabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle, Allahabad

ITA 113/ALLD/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Allahabad21 Nov 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 143(2)Section 153ASection 153DSection 271(1)(c)Section 68

…I.T.A. Nos.113, 114, 115 & 129/Alld/2025 Assessment Years:2011-12 to 13-14 1 IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL ALLAHABAD BENCH, ALLAHABAD BEFORE SHRI ANADEE NATH MISSHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER AND SHRI SUBHASH MALGURIA, JUDICIAL MEMBER I.T.A. Nos.113, 114 & 115/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2011-12 to 13-14 Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Vs. DCIT, Central Circle, 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad Allahabad-211003 PAN:AADCS2366P (Appellant) (Respondent) I.T.A. No.129/Alld/2025 Assessment year:2012-13 A.C.I.T., Vs. Jyoti Mediservices Private Ltd., Allahabad 162, Bai Ka Bagh, Lowther Road Allahabad-211003…