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ReassessmentSection 148Section 1483,297 judgments

The decision most relied on for service of notice is Earthmoving Equipment Service Corporation v. DCIT 22(2), Mumbai (84 Taxmann.com 51), cited in 263 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on service of notice

Earthmoving Equipment Service Corporation v. DCIT 22(2), Mumbai
84 Taxmann.com 51 · 2017 · ITAT
263
citing judgments

A penalty levied under Section 271(1)(c) for concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars cannot be deleted merely due to technical defects in the penalty notice, such as not ticking the specific default, if the assessee understood the charges.

CIT v. Laxman Das Khandelwal
417 ITR 325 · 2019 · Supreme Court
225
citing judgments

Issuance of a notice under Section 143(2) is a mandatory requirement for completing an assessment when a return is filed, including reassessment under Section 147/143(3). The complete absence of this notice renders the assessment invalid and is not curable by Section 292BB.

1. S. S. Gadgil v. Lal & Co.
53 ITR 231 · 1964 · Supreme Court
158
citing judgments

Income-tax assessment proceedings are administrative in nature, not civil disputes or judicial proceedings between contesting parties. Income-tax authorities act as administrative bodies to estimate income and assess tax, and the proper service of notice within the limitation period is foundational for reassessment jurisdiction.

Munjal BCU Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship v. CIT (Exemptions)
463 ITR 560 · 2024 · High Court
75
citing judgments

Service of notice through the ITBA portal is not a valid method of service under section 282(1) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, and Rule 127(1) of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. Consequently, matters where notice was deemed invalidly served via ITBA portal are remanded to the Assessing Officer for a de novo disposal to uphold principles of natural justice.

Narayana Chetty v. ITO
35 ITR 388 · 1959 · Supreme Court
73
citing judgments

A valid and properly served notice under section 148 (or old section 34) is a mandatory and jurisdictional prerequisite for initiating reassessment proceedings; its absence or invalidity renders the entire proceedings illegal and void ab initio. The validity of service hinges on adherence to prescribed modes, not merely the recipient's acknowledgment.

Mavis Satcom Ltd. v. Deputy CIT
337 ITR 389 · 2011 · High Court
68
citing judgments

The present case is cited as authority for the proposition that notices issued under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, are valid even if they do not refer to the reasons recorded for initiating reassessment proceedings, provided the reasons are communicated to the assessee. Furthermore, the issue of jurisdiction under Section 124(3) and the validity of notice under Section 143(2) are also key areas addressed.

CIT v. Gitsons Engineering Co.
370 ITR 87 · 2015 · High Court
68
citing judgments

The issuance of a notice under Section 143(2) is mandatory, and its non-service or invalidity is not a curable procedural irregularity, rendering subsequent assessment proceedings void. Objections regarding non-service of notice, being a jurisdictional issue, can be raised for the first time before the Tribunal.

Banarsi Debi v. ITO
53 ITR 100 · 1964 · Supreme Court
63
citing judgments

For income-tax notices, particularly under Section 34(1) of the 1922 Act (corresponding to Sections 147/148 of the 1961 Act), there is no real distinction between the 'issue' and 'service' of a notice. The word 'issued' must be given a wider meaning, effectively encompassing 'served'.

Judgments citing service of notice

Vidhun Joseph Philip, Nilambur, Malappuram vs. ITO, Ward 2, Tirur, Malappuram

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed

ITA 551/COCH/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Aug 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2019-20 Vidhun Joseph Philip .......... Appellant Pioneer House, Chandakkunnu P.O. Nilambur Bungalow Road, Malappuram 67932 [Pan: Ayopv7170J] Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-2, Tirur .......... Respondent Assessee By: Shri Richard Mathew, Ca Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 07.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 20.11.2024 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2019-20. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Appellant Is An Individual & No Return Of Income Was Filed Under The Provisions Of Section 139(1) Of The Act For Ay 2019-20. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-2, Tirur (Hereinafter Called "The Ao") Issued A Notice U/S. 148 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) Based On The Information That The Appellant Made Cash Deposits Of Rs. 1,06,09,350/- During The Previous Year Relevant To Ay 2019-20. Accordingly, A Notice U/S. 148 Of The Act

For Appellant: Shri Richard Mathew, CAFor Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 139(1)Section 147Section 148

before this Tribunal in the present appeal. 5. When the appeal was called on, nobody appeared on behalf of the assessee despite due service of notice of hearing. Therefore, I proceeded to dispose of the appeal after hearing the learned Sr. DR. 6. The AO had treated the cash deposits

Nuju Basheer, Alappuzha vs. ITO Ward 3, Alappuzha

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed

ITA 550/COCH/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2017-18 Nuju Basheer .......... Appellant Kannelapuzhakkal, Ayaparambu Cheruthana P.O.. Alappuzha 690517 [Pan: Biwpb7526F] Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Wd-3, Alappuzha .......... Respondent Assessee By: ------- None ------- Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 07.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 27.11.2024 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Appellant Is An Individual Engaged In The Business Of Dairy Farming, Cultivation Of Coconuts & Paddy, Etc. No Regular Return Of Income U/S. 139(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) Was Filed By The Appellant For Ay 2017-18. However, The Income Tax Officer, Ward-3, Alappuzha (Hereinafter Called "The Ao"), Based On The Information That The Appellant Made Cash Deposit In Specified Bank Notes (Sbn) Of Rs.

For Appellant: ------- None -------For Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 69

before this Tribunal in the present appeal. 5. When the appeal was called on nobody appeared on behalf of the assessee despite due service of notice of hearing. Therefore, we proceeded to dispose of the appeal after hearing the learned Sr. DR. 6. I find that the AO made

Hussain Theparambil Faisal, Thrissur vs. ITO, Ward 2(1), Thrissur

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

ITA 520/COCH/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2017-18 Hussain Theparambil Faizal .......... Appellant Theparambil, Chalingadu, Kaipamangalam Thrissur 680681 [Pan: Acvpf5761G] Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Wd-2(1), Thrissur .......... Respondent Assessee By: ------- None ------- Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 06.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-1, Hyderabad [Cit(A)] Dated 23.12.2024 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Appellant Is An Individual. No Return Of Income Under The Provisions Of Section 139(1) Of The The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) Was Filed By The Appellant For Ay 2017-18. However, Based On The Information That The Appellant Made Cash Deposit In Specified Bank Notes (Sbn) During Demonetisation Period, The Ito, Ward 2(1), Thrissur (Hereinafter Called "The Ao") Issued A Notice U/S. 142(1) Of The Act Calling Upon The Appellant To 2 Hussain Theparambil Faizal File Return Of Income. The Appellant Neither Complied With The Notice U/S. 142(1) Nor The Notice U/S. 143(2) Of The Act. In The Circumstances, The Ao Proceeded With Making Best Judgement Assessment By Making Addition Of The Cash Deposits Made During The Demonetisation Period As Unexplained Money Of The Appellant Vide Order Dated 29.12.2019 Passed U/S. 144 Of The Act.

For Appellant: ------- None -------For Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 144

before this Tribunal in the present appeal. 5. When the appeal was called on nobody appeared on behalf of the assessee despite due service of notice of hearing. Therefore, we proceeded to dispose of the appeal after hearing the learned Sr. DR. 6. At the outset, I find that ... Department mandates that when the appellant had not complied with the notices sent through email, notice should be issued through alternate method of service of notice, i.e., through physical mode, which the CIT(A) had failed to do. Therefore, in the interest of justice the matter is restored

Divakarapanicker Rajaniprabha, Ernakulam vs. ACIT, Circle-1, Aluva

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

ITA 518/COCH/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao, Am Assessment Year: 2017-18 Divakarapanicker Rajaniprabha .......... Appellant Rajaniprabha Kedarm House, Mill House Road, Perumbavoor 683542 [Pan: Abhpr5806R] Vs. Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle-1, Aluva....... Respondent Assessee By: ------- None ------- Revenue By: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 06.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.08.2025 O R D E R This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-3, Chennai [Cit(A)] Dated 30.05.2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Appellant Is An Individual Engaged In The Business Of Trading In Textiles. The Return Of Income For Ay 2017-18 Was Filed On 29.10.12017 Declaring Income Of Rs. 12,82,070/-. Against The Said Return Of Income, The Assessment Was Completed By The Acit, Circle-1, Aluva (Hereinafter Called "The Ao") Vide Order Dated 21.12.2019 Passed U/S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The Act) At A Total Income Of Rs. 21,67,070/-. While

For Appellant: ------- None -------For Respondent: Smt. Leena Lal, Sr. D.R
Section 143(3)

before this Tribunal in the present appeal. 5. When the appeal was called on nobody appeared on behalf of the assessee despite due service of notice of hearing. Therefore, we proceeded to dispose of the appeal after hearing the learned Sr. DR. 6. The learned Sr. DR submits that

Syntel Solutions (I) P Ltd, Pune vs. Commissioner of Income-Tax (Appeals), Pune

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed as ‘withdrawn’

ITA 725/PUN/2021[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune08 Aug 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Dr. Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.725/Pun/2021 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2013-14 Syntel Solutions (I) P. Ltd., Vs. Acit, Circle-10, Pune. Ground Floor, S2 Software Block, Plot No.B-1/B-2, Dehu Alandi Road, Midc, Talawade, Software Technology Park, Pune- 412114. Pan : Aadct5744N Appellant Respondent Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri Praksh L. Pathade Date Of Hearing : 07.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 08.08.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 08.11.2021 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)-13, Pune For The Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. When The Appeal Was Called For Hearing, None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant-Assessee Despite Due Service Of Notice Of Hearing. However, Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Filed An Application Seeking Withdrawal Of The Above Captioned Appeal In The Light Of The Fact That The Assessee Has Opted For Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Praksh L. Pathade

assessment year 2013-14. 2. When the appeal was called for hearing, none appeared on behalf of the appellant-assessee despite due service of notice of hearing. However, Ld. AR of the assessee filed an application seeking withdrawal of the above captioned appeal in the light of the fact that