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ReassessmentSections 147-151Sections 147-1514,262 judgments

The decision most relied on for reopening of assessment is GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO (259 ITR 19), cited in 1,349 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on reopening of assessment

GKN Driveshafts (India) Ltd. v. ITO
259 ITR 19 · 2003 · Supreme Court
1,349
citing judgments

When a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act is issued, the Assessing Officer is bound to furnish reasons for reopening upon the assessee's request and must dispose of the assessee's objections to the notice by passing a speaking order.

ACIT v. Rajesh Jhaveri Stock Brokers Pvt. Ltd.
291 ITR 500 · 2007 · Supreme Court
1,030
citing judgments

For initiating reassessment proceedings under Section 147, the Assessing Officer needs only prima facie material providing a reason to believe that income has escaped assessment. Conclusive proof or the sufficiency/correctness of the material is not required at the stage of issuing the notice under Section 148.

Raymond Woollen Mills Ltd. v. ITO
236 ITR 34 · 1999 · Supreme Court
862
citing judgments

For reassessment proceedings under Section 148, the Assessing Officer only needs prima facie material to have a reason to believe income has escaped assessment. Conclusive proof or evaluation of the sufficiency and correctness of such material is not required at the stage of issuing the notice.

CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd.
216 CTR 195 · 2008 · Supreme Court
854
citing judgments

If an assessee company receives share application money from alleged bogus shareholders and provides their details to the Assessing Officer, no addition can be made under Section 68 in the company's hands; the Department must proceed against the shareholders by reopening their individual assessments.

CIT v. Jet Airways (I) Ltd.
331 ITR 236 · 2011 · High Court
694
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer loses jurisdiction and the entire reassessment becomes invalid if no addition is made in respect of the income that formed the basis of the reopening. Explanation 3 to Section 147 does not permit assessing other escaped income unless an addition is made for the original income forming the reason to believe.

CIT v. RRJ Securities Ltd.
380 ITR 612 · 2016 · High Court
689
citing judgments

Completed assessments can be interfered with under Section 153A or 153C only on the basis of incriminating material unearthed during the search, necessitating a direct correlation between the discovered material and the power to assess or reopen concluded assessments.

Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal
444 ITR 1 · 2022 · Supreme Court
524
citing judgments

Notices issued under the unamended Section 148 of the Income-tax Act between April 1, 2021, and May 4, 2022, must be treated as notices issued under the new Section 148A(b) of the amended law. This requires the Assessing Officer to follow the procedure prescribed under the amended reassessment provisions, including issuing an order under Section 148A(d) before a fresh notice under Section 148.

PCIT v. Meenakshi Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
395 ITR 677 · 2017 · High Court
471
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings initiated solely based on an investigation wing/appraisal report, without the Assessing Officer's independent application of mind to form a 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment, are beyond jurisdiction, bad in law, and void ab initio.

Judgments citing reopening of assessment

DCIT Central Circleii, Noida vs. Apple Commodities Ltd, Noida

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and cross

ITA 2244/DEL/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A Nos.2241 To 2244/Del/2019 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Dcit Apple Commodities Ltd., 701-A, 7Th Floor, Central Circle-Ii, Vs. 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Sector-33, Noida, Netaji Subhash Place, Uttar Pradesh. Pitampura, New Delhi. Pan No.Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection Nos. 124 To 127/Del/2019 (In Ita Nos. 2241 To 2244/Del/2019) Assessment Years: 2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Apple Commodities Ltd., Dcit 701-A, 7Th Floor, Vs. Central Circle-Ii, 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Netaji Subhash Place, Sector-33, Noida, Pitampura, New Delhi. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No. Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 15Section 153C

requirement that the seized documents must belong to the assessee. Moreover, merely receipt of loans and share capital cannot be a ground for reopening of assessment u/s I53C of the Act. Every company will have some share capital and according to the methodology of the assessing officer if during ... language of section 153C of the Act and various judicial pronouncement cited herein above, it is abundantly clear that in order to reopen the assessment of other person u/s 153C of the Act for the assessment year earlier to the year of search, direct correlation must exist between existence

DCIT Central Circle-II, Noida vs. Apple Commodities Ltd, Noida

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and cross

ITA 2243/DEL/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A Nos.2241 To 2244/Del/2019 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Dcit Apple Commodities Ltd., 701-A, 7Th Floor, Central Circle-Ii, Vs. 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Sector-33, Noida, Netaji Subhash Place, Uttar Pradesh. Pitampura, New Delhi. Pan No.Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection Nos. 124 To 127/Del/2019 (In Ita Nos. 2241 To 2244/Del/2019) Assessment Years: 2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Apple Commodities Ltd., Dcit 701-A, 7Th Floor, Vs. Central Circle-Ii, 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Netaji Subhash Place, Sector-33, Noida, Pitampura, New Delhi. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No. Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 15Section 153C

requirement that the seized documents must belong to the assessee. Moreover, merely receipt of loans and share capital cannot be a ground for reopening of assessment u/s I53C of the Act. Every company will have some share capital and according to the methodology of the assessing officer if during ... language of section 153C of the Act and various judicial pronouncement cited herein above, it is abundantly clear that in order to reopen the assessment of other person u/s 153C of the Act for the assessment year earlier to the year of search, direct correlation must exist between existence

DCIT Central Circle-II, Noida vs. Apple Commodities Ltd, Noida

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and cross

ITA 2242/DEL/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A Nos.2241 To 2244/Del/2019 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Dcit Apple Commodities Ltd., 701-A, 7Th Floor, Central Circle-Ii, Vs. 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Sector-33, Noida, Netaji Subhash Place, Uttar Pradesh. Pitampura, New Delhi. Pan No.Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection Nos. 124 To 127/Del/2019 (In Ita Nos. 2241 To 2244/Del/2019) Assessment Years: 2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Apple Commodities Ltd., Dcit 701-A, 7Th Floor, Vs. Central Circle-Ii, 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Netaji Subhash Place, Sector-33, Noida, Pitampura, New Delhi. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No. Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 15Section 153C

requirement that the seized documents must belong to the assessee. Moreover, merely receipt of loans and share capital cannot be a ground for reopening of assessment u/s I53C of the Act. Every company will have some share capital and according to the methodology of the assessing officer if during ... language of section 153C of the Act and various judicial pronouncement cited herein above, it is abundantly clear that in order to reopen the assessment of other person u/s 153C of the Act for the assessment year earlier to the year of search, direct correlation must exist between existence

DCIT Central Circle-II, Noida vs. Apple Commodities Ltd, Noida

In the result, appeals of the Revenue are dismissed and cross

ITA 2241/DEL/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi29 Dec 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu, Hon’Ble & Shri Challa Nagendra Prasadआ.अ.सं/.I.T.A Nos.2241 To 2244/Del/2019 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years:2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Dcit Apple Commodities Ltd., 701-A, 7Th Floor, Central Circle-Ii, Vs. 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Sector-33, Noida, Netaji Subhash Place, Uttar Pradesh. Pitampura, New Delhi. Pan No.Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent & Cross Objection Nos. 124 To 127/Del/2019 (In Ita Nos. 2241 To 2244/Del/2019) Assessment Years: 2011-12 To 2014-15 बनाम Apple Commodities Ltd., Dcit 701-A, 7Th Floor, Vs. Central Circle-Ii, 2Nd Floor, Arto Complex, Gd-Itl Tower, Plot No.B-08, Netaji Subhash Place, Sector-33, Noida, Pitampura, New Delhi. Uttar Pradesh. Pan No. Aadca0300K अपीलाथ" Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent

Section 15Section 153C

requirement that the seized documents must belong to the assessee. Moreover, merely receipt of loans and share capital cannot be a ground for reopening of assessment u/s I53C of the Act. Every company will have some share capital and according to the methodology of the assessing officer if during ... language of section 153C of the Act and various judicial pronouncement cited herein above, it is abundantly clear that in order to reopen the assessment of other person u/s 153C of the Act for the assessment year earlier to the year of search, direct correlation must exist between existence

Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Surat vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 2(1)(3), Surat

ITA 250/SRT/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Dec 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 To 191/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2011-12 To 2012-13) (Physical Hearing) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.250/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2014-15) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 148

action of the Assessing Officer by adjudicating various aspects/arguments raised by the assessee, as follows: (i) The ld. CIT(A) held the reopening of assessment, in assessee`s case is valid. The findings of ld CIT(A) are as follows: “DECISION-I: 7.2.13 However, at this juncture, it is important ... course, in the judicial pronouncements discussed hereinabove, the Courts have time and again emphasized that the Income-tax Officer when proposes to reopen the assessment under Section 147(a) and requests the Commissioner to accord necessary sanction for reopening the assessment, the Commissioner so as to obviate any impression that

Shrifal Impex Pvt. Ltd., Surat vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 2(1)(3), Surat

ITA 191/SRT/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 To 191/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2011-12 To 2012-13) (Physical Hearing) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.250/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2014-15) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 148

action of the Assessing Officer by adjudicating various aspects/arguments raised by the assessee, as follows: (i) The ld. CIT(A) held the reopening of assessment, in assessee`s case is valid. The findings of ld CIT(A) are as follows: “DECISION-I: 7.2.13 However, at this juncture, it is important ... course, in the judicial pronouncements discussed hereinabove, the Courts have time and again emphasized that the Income-tax Officer when proposes to reopen the assessment under Section 147(a) and requests the Commissioner to accord necessary sanction for reopening the assessment, the Commissioner so as to obviate any impression that

Shrifal Impex Pvt. Ltd., Surat vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward - 2(1)(3), Surat

ITA 190/SRT/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Dec 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.190 To 191/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2011-12 To 2012-13) (Physical Hearing) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.250/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2014-15) Shrifal Impex Private Limited, Vs. The Ito, No.504, 5Th Floor, H. No.6/B/1739- Ward-2(1)(3), 1380, Parshwa Complex Thoba Sheri, Surat Mahidharpura, Surat – 395003. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaocs4409E (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 148

action of the Assessing Officer by adjudicating various aspects/arguments raised by the assessee, as follows: (i) The ld. CIT(A) held the reopening of assessment, in assessee`s case is valid. The findings of ld CIT(A) are as follows: “DECISION-I: 7.2.13 However, at this juncture, it is important ... course, in the judicial pronouncements discussed hereinabove, the Courts have time and again emphasized that the Income-tax Officer when proposes to reopen the assessment under Section 147(a) and requests the Commissioner to accord necessary sanction for reopening the assessment, the Commissioner so as to obviate any impression that

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Chandrapur Circle, Chandrapur vs. M/S Chadda Transport, Chandrapur

Appeal is dismissed

ITA 363/NAG/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Nagpur27 Dec 2023AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.363/Nag/2019 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2009-10 The Assistant M/S.Chadda Transport, Commissioner Of V Kosara Road, Padoli, Income Tax, S Chandrapur, Chandrapur Circle, Maharashtra – 442401. Chandrapur. Pan: Aaafc8556F Appellant / Revenue Respondent / Assessee Cross Objection No.01/Nag/2020 (Arising Out Of Ita No.363/Nag/2019) िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2009-10 M/S.Chadda Transport, The Assistant Kosara Road, Padoli, V Commissioner Of Income Chandrapur, S Tax, Maharashtra – 442401. Chandrapur Circle, Chandrapur. Pan: Aaafc8556F Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri Mukesh Agrawal – Ar Revenue By Shri Abhay Y. Mrathe – Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 30/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 27/12/2023 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am:

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 50Section 68

under : ITA No.363/NAG/2019 & C.O.No.01/NAG/2020 M/s.Chadda Transport (Cross Appeal) “1. That on the facts and in the circumstances of the case the reopening of assessment u/s 147 of I T Act and consequent order passed u/s 143(3) r.w.s ... consequential assessment order is bad in law. The ld.AR invited our attention to section 148 and emphasise that beyond four years, reopening of assessment is bad in law, if AO failed to prove that assessee has suppressed information. In this case, reopening is beyond four years on the same issue

Shri Amish Modi, Mumbai vs. Dy.CIT Cent Circle-2(1), Mumbai

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 2437/MUM/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Dec 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy& Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.2437/मुं/2021(िन.व. 2011-12) आअसं.2436/मुं/2021(िन.व. 2012-13) Shri Amish Modi, B-404, Jyoti Tower, S.V.Road, Kandivali (West), Mumbai – 400 067 Pan: Afxpm-2914-F ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax Central Circle – (2)(1), Mumbai Pratishtha Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 021 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent अपीलाथ" "ारा/ Appellant By : Shri Ravikant Pathak "ितवादी "ारा/Respondent By : Shri Milind Chavan ,Sr.Ar सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 20/12/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 21/12/2023 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: The Appeals By The Assessee For Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13 Are Dated Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-48, Mumbai [ In Short ‘The Cit(A)’], Dated 09/11/2021 Common For Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2. Shri Ravikant Pathak Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Submitted At The Outset That In Both The Appeals The Assessee Has Raised Identical Grounds Of 2 Ita No.2436/Mum/2021(A.Y.2012-13)

For Appellant: Shri Ravikant PathakFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan ,Sr.AR
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 68

outset that in both the appeals the assessee has raised identical grounds of 2 ITA NO.2436/MUM/2021(A.Y.2012-13) appeal assailing validity of reopening of assessment u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [in short ‘the Act’] and confirming addition made u/s. 68 of the Act. He submitted that the assessee ... heard the rival submissions and have examined orders of authorities below. The assessee / appellant in ground No.1 of appeal has assailed validity of reopening of assessment. The ld.Authorized Representative of the assessee stated at Bar that he is not pressing ground No.1. In view of the statement made

Shri Amish Modi, Mumbai vs. Dy.CIT Cent. Cir 2(1), Mumbai

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are partly allowed

ITA 2436/MUM/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Dec 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy& Shri Amarjit Singhआअसं.2437/मुं/2021(िन.व. 2011-12) आअसं.2436/मुं/2021(िन.व. 2012-13) Shri Amish Modi, B-404, Jyoti Tower, S.V.Road, Kandivali (West), Mumbai – 400 067 Pan: Afxpm-2914-F ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax Central Circle – (2)(1), Mumbai Pratishtha Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai – 400 021 ..... "ितवादी/Respondent अपीलाथ" "ारा/ Appellant By : Shri Ravikant Pathak "ितवादी "ारा/Respondent By : Shri Milind Chavan ,Sr.Ar सुनवाई क" ितिथ/ Date Of Hearing : 20/12/2023 घोषणा क" ितिथ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 21/12/2023 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: The Appeals By The Assessee For Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13 Are Dated Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-48, Mumbai [ In Short ‘The Cit(A)’], Dated 09/11/2021 Common For Assessment Years 2011-12 & 2012-13. 2. Shri Ravikant Pathak Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Submitted At The Outset That In Both The Appeals The Assessee Has Raised Identical Grounds Of 2 Ita No.2436/Mum/2021(A.Y.2012-13)

For Appellant: Shri Ravikant PathakFor Respondent: Shri Milind Chavan ,Sr.AR
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 68

outset that in both the appeals the assessee has raised identical grounds of 2 ITA NO.2436/MUM/2021(A.Y.2012-13) appeal assailing validity of reopening of assessment u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [in short ‘the Act’] and confirming addition made u/s. 68 of the Act. He submitted that the assessee ... heard the rival submissions and have examined orders of authorities below. The assessee / appellant in ground No.1 of appeal has assailed validity of reopening of assessment. The ld.Authorized Representative of the assessee stated at Bar that he is not pressing ground No.1. In view of the statement made