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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

Proxima Creations, Pune vs. PCIT, Pune-2, Pune

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

ITA 1041/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune03 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1041/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2018-19 Proxima Creations, Vs. Pcit, Pune-2. Prop. -1, Business Centre, Level-1, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune- 411016. Pan : Aakfp9790Q Appellant Respondent Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri Ajay Kumar Keshari Date Of Hearing : 08.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 03.06.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 13.03.2024 Passed By Ld. Pcit, Pune-2 [Ld. Pcit’] For The Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. Order Passed By The Ld. Principal Cit U/S 263 Is Not Tenable Either In Law Or In The Facts Of The Case As The Order Passed By The Ao U/S 144 Did Not Contain Any Error Which Was Prejudicial To The Interest Of Revenue. 2. Order Passed By The Additional Principal Cit U/S 263 Is Bad In Law Being Violative Of Principle Of Natural Justice. 3. The Ld. Principal Cit Has Erred In Holding That Two Different Sets Of Profit & Loss Accounts Were Prepared By The Assessee.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Ajay Kumar Keshari
Section 143(2)Section 144Section 263Section 45(4)

partnership firm and furnished its return of income on 31.10.2018 disclosing loss of Rs.6,00,61,758/-. The return was selected for complete scrutiny through CASS and statutory notices u/s 143(2) and 142(1) respectively were issued to the assessee along with questionnaire. Since the assessee remained absent

Income Tax Officer, Delhi vs. Gsp Power Systems Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

Accordingly, the appeal fails and is dismissed

ITA 1273/DEL/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwalassessment Year: 2018-19 Vs. Gsp Power Systems Pvt. Ltd., Income Tax Officer, New Delhi 22, 3Rd Floor, Main Market, Moti Nagar, New Delhi Pan: Aaccg0581H (Appellant) (Respondent) With C.O. No.40/Del/2024 [Arising Out Of Ita No.1273/Del/2024] Assessment Year: 2018-19 Gsp Power Systems Pvt. Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ltd., Ward-10(1), 22, 3Rd Floor, Main Market, New Delhi Moti Nagar, New Delhi Pan: Aaccg0581H (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Adv. Sh. Somil Agarwal, Adv. Department By Ms. Suman Malik, Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 03.06.2025 Date Of Pronouncement 03.06.2025 Order Per Satbeer Singh Godara, Jm This Revenue’S Appeal Ita No.1273/Del/2024 & Assessee’S Cross Objection C.O. No. 40/Del/2024 For Assessment Year 2018- 19, Arises Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre [In Short, The “Cit(A)/Nfac”], Delhi’S Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1060727888(1), Dated 09.02.2024, Involving Proceedings Under Section 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’). Heard Both The Parties. Case Files Perused. 2. We Notice At The Outset That The Assessee’S Cross Objection Herein C.O. No. 40/Del/2024 Goes To The Root Of The Matter Since Challenging Validity Of The Impugned Assessment Itself Framed By The Learned Assessing Authority On 31St May, 2021. This Is For The Precise Reason That The Assessee’S Case Was Taken Up For Scrutiny On The Twin Issues Of Non-Furnishing Of Quantitative Details & “Investments/Advances/Loans” Whereas It Ended Up In Adding An Amount Of Rs.12,59,97,711/- As Unexplained Cash Credits Under Section 68/69A Of The Act, Which Stands Deleted In The Lower Appellate Discussion. This Is What Leaves The Revenue & The Assessee Aggrieved Who Have Filed Their Instant Appeal & Cross Objection; Respectively.

Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 68

limited scrutiny were beyond jurisdiction of the Assessing Officer as the scrutiny assessment was selected for limited scrutiny under Section 143(2) and not complete scrutiny. The Department objected to the additional ground which were raised by the appellant before the Tribunal. However, the learned Tribunal overruled the said objection ... recorded for expanding the scope of limited scrutiny, no approval was taken from the PCIT for conversion of the limited scrutiny case to a complete scrutiny case and the order sheet was maintained very perfunctorily. Further, the CBDT has recorded that this gave rise to a very strong suspicion