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Assessment ProceduresSection 143(3)Section 143(3)2,579 judgments

The decision most relied on for complete scrutiny is Dr. C. Balakrishnan Nair v. CIT (237 ITR 70), cited in 42 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on complete scrutiny

Dr. C. Balakrishnan Nair v. CIT
237 ITR 70 · 1999 · High Court
42
citing judgments

A restraint order under Section 132(3) cannot be passed solely on the ground that scrutiny of documents or assets could not be completed during a search, as the search process must be continuous. Additionally, Section 158BC (Chapter XIV-B) cannot be invoked if there is no violation of the Income-tax Act, such as when valid exemptions are claimed.

Amal Kumar Ghosh v. Asstt. CIT
361 ITR 458 · 2014 · High Court
39
citing judgments

The selection of cases for scrutiny must be completed within the time prescribed by CBDT instructions. The department is bound by its own standards and cannot act with discrimination or selectively apply them.

70 ITD 214 11. Jain Bharat Tanners Vs. CIT (Mad) 264 ITR 673 12. Ashok Leyland Ltd. v. CIT(Mad)
101 ITD 495 · 2006 · ITAT
35
citing judgments

An assessment order is erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue if the Assessing Officer fails to conduct necessary inquiries or investigate facts when circumstances warrant it, demonstrating a lack of complete scrutiny. This failure to act as an investigator and not just an adjudicator can trigger revision under Section 263.

ITO v. V.R. Global Energy (P.) Ltd.
113 Taxmann.com 31 · 2020 · Supreme Court
21
citing judgments

Share capital and share premium cannot be treated as unexplained cash credits under section 68 of the Income Tax Act, especially when cash did not pass at any stage and entries made a complete round. The Supreme Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal against this view.

CIT v. Smt. Padmavathi
120 Taxmann.com 187 · 2020 · High Court
20
citing judgments

An assessment order cannot be held erroneous and prejudicial to revenue if the Assessing Officer (AO) could not have travelled beyond the issues forming the subject matter of 'limited scrutiny'. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) cannot invoke Section 263 to set aside an assessment on grounds not forming part of the limited scrutiny.

2004) 267 ITR 698 (Raj) 5. Paul Mathews & Sons v CIT (2003) 263 ITR 101 (Ker) 6. CIT v. Arvind Jewellers
253 ITR 124 · 2002 · High Court
13
citing judgments

A revisionary order under Section 263 is invalid if it is based on the same facts and involves extensive enquiry after the assessment proceedings were completed, implying a lack of application of mind during the original assessment.

Bakshi Vikram Vikas Construction Co. P. Ltd. v. DCIT
131 CTR 203 · 1996 · High Court
11
citing judgments

The Project Completion Method (PCM) for accounting is a recognized and scientifically sound method that has judicial approval for real estate businesses, allowing profit or loss to be recognized only upon project completion.

CIT (2003) 263 ITR 101 (Ker) 6. CIT v Arvind Jewellers (2003) 259 ITR 502 (Guj) 7. CIT v. Hastings Properties
247 ITR 555 · 2001 · High Court
11
citing judgments

A Principal Commissioner (PCIT) cannot assume jurisdiction under Section 263 merely because the Assessing Officer's (AO) view is not acceptable, if the AO has made due enquiries and taken a plausible view.

Judgments citing complete scrutiny

Bk Garden Fresh Private Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward 7(1), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed on the two issues as discussed above and allowed on the third issue for statistical purposes

ITA 545/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyassessment Year: 2017-18 Bk Garden Fresh Pvt. Ltd.……………………………………….……….……Appellant 12, Ramlochan Mullick Street, Kol-700007. [Pan: Aafcb6953P] Vs. Ito, Ward-7(1), Kolkata..………………………………….....……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri N. S. Saini, Ar & Satyaki Mondal, Ca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Subrata Aich, Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : September 15, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 18, 2025 Order Per Pradip Kumar Choubey: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 10.02.2025 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [‘Cit(A)’] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2017–18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Return Of Income Declaring Total Income Of Rs.10,31,194/-. The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Complete Scrutiny Specifically On The Ground Of Large Cash Deposits During Demonetisation Period. Notices U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Along With Questionnaire Were Issued & After Considering The Submissions & Details Submitted By The Assessee, The Assessing Officer Assessed Total Income At Rs.90,47,322/- After Making The Following Additions: Bk Garden Fresh Pvt. Ltd 1. Bad Debts Rs.90,006/- 2. Cash Discount Rs.95,622/- 3. Charity & Donation Rs.50,500/- 4. Disallowed On Cash Deposits At Rs.77,80,000/- U/S 69A

Section 143(2)Section 250Section 36(1)(vii)Section 69A

case are that the assessee filed return of income declaring total income of Rs.10,31,194/-. The case of the assessee was selected for complete scrutiny specifically on the ground of large cash deposits during demonetisation period. Notices u/s 143(2) and 142(1) along with questionnaire were issued

Jayashree Sanjay Jadhav, Mumbai City vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 42 (2) (3), Mumbai

In the result, the Assessee’s appeal is allowed in the said terms

ITA 5660/MUM/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhryassessment Year: 2017-18 Ms. Jayashree Sanjay Acit, Circle 42(2)(3), Jadhav, Kautalya Bhavan, Bandra H 11/703, Palm Acres Chs Ltd. Vs. Kurla Complex, Pratiksha Nagar, Sion, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400022. Mumbai - 400051 Pan: Adgpj9973J (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Anant Pai, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri Vikas Chandra, Ld. Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 17.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 17.11.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 31.07.2025, Impugned Herein, Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Addl/Jcit (A) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2008-09. 2. Admittedly, The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Scrutiny For The Following Issues: (I) Cash Deposit In The Bank Account During Demonetization Period From 09.11.2016 To 31.12.2016. (Ii) Transactions Made In Immovable Property & (Iii) Investment Of Rs.1,50,000/- U/S 80C.

For Appellant: Shri Anant Pai, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Vikas Chandra, Ld. Sr. D.R
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69ASection 80C

period from 09.11.2016 to 31.12.2016 only, as the case was selected for limited scrutiny of the issues mentioned above and was not converted complete scrutiny. However, the AO still made the addition of Rs.15,04,500/- by considering the deposit made even outside the purview of the demonetization period

Raheja Sherwood Cooperative Housing Society Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 41(4)(3), Mumbai

Appeal is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5228/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhryassessment Year: 2020-21 M/S. Raheja Sherwood Ito Ward 41 (4) (3), Cooperative Housing Society C41-43, G Block Bkc, Ltd., Gilban Area, Nirlon Compound, Vs. Bandra Kurla Complex, Western Express Highway, Bandra East, Goregaon East, Mumbai - 400051 Mumbai – 400063. Pan: Aabtr1763L (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Kinjal Bhuta, Ld. A.R. Revenue By : Shri Praveen K. Srivastav, Ld. Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 17.11.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 17.11.2025 O R D E R Per : Narender Kumar Choudhry: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 27.06.2025, Impugned Herein, Passed By The National Faceless Appeal Center (Nfac)/ Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (In Short Ld. Commissioner) U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act’) For The A.Y. 2020-21. 2. In This Case, The Assessee Had Declared Its Total Income At Rs.38,15,171/- & Claimed The Deduction Of Rs. Rs.35,10,843/- U/S 80P(2)(D) Of The Act, By Filing Its Return Of Income For The A.Y Under Consideration On Dated 09/01/2021, Which Was Subsequently Selected For Complete Scrutiny Under Cass & Resulted Into Assessing The Income Of The Assessee To The Rs.17,16,067/- While Disallowing Of Deduction Claimed U/S 2 M/S. Raheja Sherwood Cooperative Housing Society Ltd.

For Appellant: Shri Kinjal Bhuta, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Praveen K. Srivastav, Ld. Sr. D.R
Section 139(5)Section 143Section 2Section 250Section 80P(2)(D)

filing its return of income for the A.Y under consideration on dated 09/01/2021, which was subsequently selected for complete scrutiny under CASS and resulted into assessing the income of the assessee to the Rs.17,16,067/- while disallowing of deduction claimed u/s 2 M/s. Raheja Sherwood Cooperative Housing Society

My Home Industries Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle-5(1), Hyderabad

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

ITA 289/HYD/2024[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad14 Nov 2025AY 2018-2019

Bench: Shri Ravish Sooda N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.289/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) My Home Industries Vs. Dy.Cit Private Limited, Hyderabad Circle 5(1) Pan: Aabcm9480C Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Advocate A.V. Raghuram राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, Cit (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 28/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 14/11/2025 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: This Appeal Is Filed By My Home Industries Private Limited, (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Assessment Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-10, Hyderabad (“Ld. Cit(A)”) Dated 29.01.2024 For The A.Y 2018-19. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Advocate A.V. RaghuramFor Respondent: : Dr. Narendra Kumar Naik, CIT (DR)
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 14ASection 92C

Assessment Year 2018–19 on 31.10.2018, declaring a total income of Rs.120,24,30,930/-. The case of the assessee was selected for complete scrutiny, and accordingly, a notice under section 143(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”) was issued by the Learned Assessing Officer