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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 69ASection 69A5,888 judgments

The decision most relied on for unexplained money is (Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd. (103 Taxmann.com 48), cited in 696 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on unexplained money

(Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd.
103 Taxmann.com 48 · 2019 · Supreme Court
696
citing judgments

When assessing cash credits, share capital, or loans, the assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions. This burden is not discharged merely by documentary evidence if field inquiries reveal accommodation entries or dealings with paper/shell companies.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Nova Promoters and Finlease (P) Ltd.
342 ITR 169 · 2012 · High Court
658
citing judgments

To make an addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits, the Assessing Officer must conduct proper inquiry into the identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness of the creditor, especially concerning share application money. The assessee's initial discharge of burden by providing necessary details shifts the onus back to the AO for further investigation, including the source of source.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

Lalchand Bhagat Ambica Ram v. CIT
37 ITR 288 · 1959 · Supreme Court
570
citing judgments

Where an assessee maintains regular books of account, and these books are not rejected or found defective by the Assessing Officer, any cash deposits or available cash shown in the cash book, if sufficient to cover the transaction, cannot be treated as unexplained income or an addition under sections 68 or 69A.

CIT v. Daulat Ram Rawatmull
87 ITR 349 · 1973 · Supreme Court
525
citing judgments

The onus to prove that an apparent transaction or explanation is not real lies with the person who claims it to be so. If an assessee provides a plausible explanation for a transaction, the revenue must establish that the apparent transaction is not genuine.

Roshan Di Hatti v. CIT
107 ITR 938 · 1977 · Supreme Court
477
citing judgments

An assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of any cash credit or transaction. If the assessee fails to discharge this burden with cogent evidence and explanation, the Assessing Officer is justified in making additions to their income, and no further burden lies on the revenue.

CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd.
208 ITR 465 · 1994 · High Court
427
citing judgments

When an assessee seeks to explain a cash credit under Section 68, they must prove the identity of the creditors, their creditworthiness or capacity to advance money, and the genuineness of the transactions. The burden of proof is not discharged merely by filing confirmatory letters or demonstrating banking channel transactions.

Chuharmal v. CIT
172 ITR 250 · 1988 · Supreme Court
340
citing judgments

The expression 'income' under Section 69A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, has a wide meaning, encompassing anything that comes in or results in gain. Therefore, an assessee's unexplained investments, such as purchasing articles or depositing cash, can legitimately be inferred and deemed as income under this section.

Judgments citing unexplained money

Prakash Shripal Chavan, Sangli vs. ITO, Ward-1, Sangli

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

ITA 580/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.580/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Prakash Shripal Chavan, Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Sangli. 1 Stand Road, Samdoli Sangli, Sangli- 416416. Pan : Ajlpc0555E Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Smt. Deepa Khare Revenue By : Shri Akhilesh Srivastava Date Of Hearing : 03.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 12.07.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 13.02.2024 Passed By Ld Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Appellant Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Law & On Facts In Dismissing Appeal By Not Condoning The Delay When There Was Sufficient Cause For The Delay. 2. The Appellant Prays That The Delay May Kindly Be Condoned & The Appeal May Kindly Be Decided On Merits.” 3. The Facts, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & No Return Of Income Under The Provisions Of Section 139 Of The It Act

For Appellant: Smt. Deepa KhareFor Respondent: Shri Akhilesh Srivastava
Section 139Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 69A

explained the source for the said cash deposits, the Assessing Officer made addition of Rs.1,33,43,600/- treating the same as unexplained money u/s 69A of the IT Act vide assessment order dated 31.03.2022 passed u/s 147 r.w.s. 144 of the IT Act. 4. Being aggrieved with the above

Manchaiah Shivalingaiah, Bengaluru vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 1(2)(5), Bengaluru

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

ITA 944/BANG/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore11 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri Keshav Dubeymanchaiah Shivalingaiah The Income Tax Officer No. 365/Ss, 1St Main, 2Nd Cross Ward - 1(2)(5) 3Rd Phase, Manjunath Nagar Vs. Bmtc Building, 80 Ft. Road Rajajinagar, Bengaluru 560010 Koramangala Pan – Bosps6014P Bengaluru 560095 (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Likith Patel, M.K., Advocate Revenue By: Shri Ganesh R. Gahle, Standing Counsel Date Of Hearing: 19.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.07.2024 O R D E R Per: Keshav Dubey, J.M. This Appeal At The Instance Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi / Cit(A) Vide Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1062552904(1) Dated 13.03.2024 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: - “1. On The Fact & Circumstances Of The Case, The Learned Cit(A) Erred In Upholding The Order Of The Assessing Officer, In The Manner In Which He Did. 2. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Learned Cit(A) Erred In Providing Sufficient Opportunity To The Appellant To Put Forth The Submissions Of The Appellant.

For Appellant: Shri Likith Patel, M.K., AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Ganesh R. Gahle, Standing Counsel
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 250Section 69

facts and circumstances of the case, the learned CIT(A) erred in upholding the addition of Rs. 13,99,500/- as unexplained money u/s 69(A) of the Act. 4. On the facts and circumstances of the case, the learned CIT(A) failed to appreciate that the notice of hearing ... entire cash deposited in the bank account during the demonetization period from 09.11.2016 to 30.12.2016 to the total income of the assessee as unexplained money and completed the assessment proceedings electronically under Section 144 of the Act under e-proceedings. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred appeal before

Mahendrabhai Shantilal Patel, Ahmedabad vs. DCIT, Central Circle-1(3), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 405/AHD/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Jul 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Accountnat Member आयकर अपील सं /Ita No.405/Ahd/2019 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2010-11 Mahendrabhai Shantilal Patel The Dy.Cit D-41, Sahjanand Apartment बनाम/ Central Circle-1(3) Nr. Sterling Hospital Ahmedabad V/S. Gurukul Road,Memnagar Ahmedabad – 380 052 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Ayvpp 7593 G अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Vijay H. Patel, Ar (Written Submission) Revenue By : Shri Samir Tekriwal, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 04/07/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 10/07/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee As Against The Order Passed By The Ld.Commissioner Of Income-Tax(Appeals)-12, Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Ld.Cit(A)”], Dated 20/12/2018, Arising Out Of The Assessment Order Passed By The Assessing Officer (Ao) Under Section 143(3) R.W.S.147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act") Dated 28/12/2017 Relevant To The Assessment Year (Ay) 2010-11. Mahendrabhai Shantilal Patel Vs. Dcit Asst. Year : 2010-11

For Appellant: Shri Vijay H. Patel, AR (Written submission)For Respondent: Shri Samir Tekriwal, CIT-DR
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 139Section 143(3)Section 148Section 234ASection 271(1)Section 68Section 69A

case, the Ld. CIT(A) has grossly erred in confirming the addition on account of summations of credit (cash & noncash) in bank account as Unexplained money u/s. 68 of the Act of Rs.81,09,90,322/-. The AO may be directed to delete such addition. 4) On the facts ... circumstances of the case, the Ld. CIT(A) has grossly erred in confirming the addition on account of Unexplained money u/s.69A of the Act of Rs.1,62,19,806/-. The A.O. may be directed to delete such addition. 5) On the facts and in the circumstances of the case

The Mayavaram Financial Chit Corporation Limited, Nagapattinam vs. DCIT, Circle-2 (1), Trichy

ITA 80/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 80/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 The Deputy Commissioner Of The Mayavaram Financial Chit V. Income Tax, Corporation Limited, Circle -2(1), 13-A1, Cutchery Road, Trichy. Mayiladuturai, Mayiladuturai Ho, Nagapattinam -609 001. [Pan: Aaact-2594-F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. G. Baskar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. G. Baskar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri. P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT
Section 115BSection 143(3)Section 68Section 69A

passed an order u/s. 143(3) of the Act on 23.12.2019 by holding Rs.13,37,000/- cash deposits made during demonetization period as unexplained money u/s. 69A of the Act. Aggrieved by the order of the Assessing Officer, the appellant preferred an appeal before the ld.CIT(A). 4. The ld.CIT ... after 9th November 2016 as prohibited by the law, cannot be entered into cash books. Therefore, the same has to be treated as unexplained money u/s 68 and brought to tax. In view of the foregoing facts the addition made

Nachimuthugownder Balasamy Karthikeyan, Erode vs. ITO, International Taxation Ward, Coimbatore

In the result, the appeal stand partly allowed

ITA 428/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Jul 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.428/Chny/2024 (िनधा9रणवष9 / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Shri Nachimuthugownder Balasamy Ito बनाम/ Karthikeyan International Taxation Ward, 66, Kovalan 2Nd Street, Coimbatore. Vs. Teachers Colony, Erode-638 011. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aotpk-3606-H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (" थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri S.Sridhar (Advocate) Erode - Ld.Ar " थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som (Cit) - Ld. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20-06-2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 10-07-2024 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal ()

For Appellant: Shri S.Sridhar (Advocate) Erode - Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som (CIT) - Ld. DR
Section 144CSection 144C(5)Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 69

buyers with trade reference Id was also submitted. However, the assessee could not retrieve old trade receipts. Therefore, Ld. AO treated the same as unexplained money u/s 69A. There was another deposit of Rs.1.63 Lacs which were similar treated. The assessee maintained that these deposits were recorded in bank account

Income Tax Officer, Theni vs. Annadurai Mallika, Theni

In the result the appeal of the revenue is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 954/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai10 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 954/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Annadurai Mallika, Income Tax Officer, V. No. 22-10W, V O C Street, 74/74A, White House Street, Bodinayakanur, N R T Nagar, Theni, Theni – 625513. Tamil Nadu – 625531. [Pan: Bwkpm-9453-Q] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. R. Vikneswaran, Jcit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. K. Mahesh Manickham, Ca सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.06.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 10.07.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. R. Vikneswaran, JCITFor Respondent: Shri. K. Mahesh Manickham, CA
Section 143(2)Section 44ASection 69A

Bank 111513500001122 93,55,000/- Axis Bank 914020049327942 12,56,000/- TOTAL 4,01,74,500/- 5. Therefore, added Rs.4,01,74,500/- as unexplained money u/s. 69A of the Act and concluded the assessment by making the following additions: Total income returned Rs. 6,36,020/- Total income ... appeal are 'Partly Allowed'. Aggrieved by the impugned action of the ld.CIT(A), deletion of the addition, which was made by the AO as unexplained money of Rs.4,01,74,500/- U/s.69A of the Act, the Revenue preferred an appeal before us. 7. The Ld.DR stated that, the Ld.CIT