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Assessment ProceduresSection 144BSection 144B2,420 judgments

The decision most relied on for faceless assessment is Kankanala Ravindra Reddy v. ITO (156 Taxmann.com 178), cited in 213 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on faceless assessment

Kankanala Ravindra Reddy v. ITO
156 Taxmann.com 178 · 2023 · High Court
213
citing judgments

A notice issued under section 148 of the Income Tax Act is invalid if the Income Tax Department fails to follow the prescribed procedures, including obtaining the necessary approvals under section 151 or adhering to the faceless assessment scheme mandates under section 151A.

Jatinder Singh Bhangu v. Union of India
165 Taxmann.com 115 · 2024 · High Court
106
citing judgments

The faceless assessment scheme under Section 151A applies from the stage of issuing show cause notices under Sections 148 and 148A, and non-compliance with the scheme or related notifications vitiates the subsequent assessment proceedings. Assessment proceedings are considered to commence upon the issuance of such a show cause notice.

Ram Narayan Sah v. Union of India
163 Taxmann.com 478 · 2024 · High Court
97
citing judgments

A notice under section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, cannot be issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer after the introduction of faceless assessment under Section 151A read with Section 144B. Such a notice is invalid as it defeats the object of faceless assessment and is not in consonance with CBDT notifications.

T.K.S. Builders (P) Ltd. v. ITO
469 ITR 657 · 2024 · High Court
88
citing judgments

Section 144B of the Income Tax Act does not completely divest the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) of their power to assess or reassess, even with the introduction of the Faceless Reassessment Scheme.

Triton Overseas (P) Ltd. v. Union of India
156 Taxmann.com 318 · 2023 · High Court
55
citing judgments

A notice under Section 148 for income escaping assessment issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer is invalid if it does not comply with Section 151A and relevant CBDT notifications concerning faceless assessment.

Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT
466 ITR 474 · 2024 · High Court
53
citing judgments

Reassessment notices under Section 148A, issued in the context of faceless assessment proceedings, must be issued by the designated Faceless Assessing Officer and not by a Jurisdictional Assessing Officer.

Mark Studio India (P.) Ltd. v. Income-tax Officer, High Court of Madras
169 Taxmann.com 542 · 2024 · High Court
50
citing judgments

The National Faceless Assessment Centre (NaFAC) does not have the power to issue notices under Section 148 or 148A of the Income Tax Act. Its jurisdiction for assessment or reassessment begins only from the stage of issuing notices under Section 142(1) or 143(2).

Samp Furniture (P) Ltd. v. ITO
165 Taxmann.com 581 · 2024 · High Court
50
citing judgments

The issuance of a notice under section 148A, including the order under section 148A(d), is a mandatory procedural step before reassessment proceedings can be initiated under section 147/148. Failure to comply with this requirement renders the subsequent reassessment proceedings invalid.

Judgments citing faceless assessment

DCIT Circle-4(2), New Delhi vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd., Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 1111/DEL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 260ASection 35ASection 37(1)Section 40

u/s.40(a)(ia) and restricted the deduction u/s.80-IA of the Act on remaining income. The assessee contended before the Ld. CIT(A) that National Faceless Assessment Centre has erred both on facts and in law in not allowing the corrected deduction u/s.80-IA including on variation of its income on account

DCIT Circle 4(2), New Delhi vs. Bharti Hexacom Ltd., Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are partly allowed as indicated above

ITA 1110/DEL/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi12 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh

Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 260ASection 35ASection 37(1)Section 40

u/s.40(a)(ia) and restricted the deduction u/s.80-IA of the Act on remaining income. The assessee contended before the Ld. CIT(A) that National Faceless Assessment Centre has erred both on facts and in law in not allowing the corrected deduction u/s.80-IA including on variation of its income on account

A R Wealth Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd., Gorakhpur vs. Income Tax Officer, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are dismissed as withdrawn

ITA 54/VNS/2024[2015-2016]Status: HeardITAT Varanasi11 Dec 2025AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Kul Bharat & Shri Anadee Nath Misshra

For Appellant: Shri Subham Singh, CAFor Respondent: Shri G. P. Singh, Sr. Dr
Section 250

54/VNS/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 AR Wealth Advisory Services v. Income Tax Pvt. Ltd Officer/National Shop No.8, 9, 2nd Floor, The Faceless Assessment Mall Cross Road, Bank Road, Centre (NFAC) Gorakhpur-273001. Delhi. TAN/PAN:AAHCA5747J (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by: Shri Subham Singh, CA Respondent by: Shri

A R Wealth Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd., Gorakhpur vs. Income Tax Officer, National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are dismissed as withdrawn

ITA 53/VNS/2024[2014-2015]Status: HeardITAT Varanasi11 Dec 2025AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Kul Bharat & Shri Anadee Nath Misshra

For Appellant: Shri Subham Singh, CAFor Respondent: Shri G. P. Singh, Sr. Dr
Section 250

54/VNS/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 AR Wealth Advisory Services v. Income Tax Pvt. Ltd Officer/National Shop No.8, 9, 2nd Floor, The Faceless Assessment Mall Cross Road, Bank Road, Centre (NFAC) Gorakhpur-273001. Delhi. TAN/PAN:AAHCA5747J (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant by: Shri Subham Singh, CA Respondent by: Shri

Mercy Chandira, Kanchipuram vs. ITO, Ncc-22(1), Chennai

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 2653/CHNY/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Dec 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunatha

For Appellant: Mr. ARV Sreenivasan, CITFor Respondent: 08.12.2025
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151A

does not matter if the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) issues the notice and it is not mandatory that it should be issued by the Faceless Assessment Officer (FAO). Another learned Single Judge in order dated 21.04.2025 in WP No.22402 of 2024 and batch cases, followed what was held ... pleased to dismiss the petition 2. on the ground that even if the notice has been issued by Jurisdictional Assessment Officer and not Faceless Assessment Officer, the notice issued under Section 148A/148 of the Income Tax Act will be valid. Ms.Vardhini Karthik submitted that this Court has, in many

Shri Dinesh Kumar Sanghai, Mumbai vs. DCIT, Cir-23(3), Mumbai

ITA 6346/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai11 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am

Section 147Section 148Section 149Section 151Section 153CSection 69

following judgments: • Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax International Taxation v. LinkedIn Singapore Pte. Ltd. 180 taxmann.com 158 (SC). • Aakruti Ketan Mehta v. National Faceless Assessment Centre, New Delhi 173 taxman.com 265 (Mumbai- Trib.) 7. To factually substantiate that the amount of income escaped was less than Rs.50

Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Visakhapatnam vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 387/VIZ/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 133ASection 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 270ASection 271ASection 69

submitted that as the notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022 was issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) and not the Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO), therefore, the assumption of jurisdiction by the AO for framing of the assessment Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT being in contravention ... under Section 144B of the Act. The order of CBDT is clear that direction was issued about passing of "assessment orders" by the National Faceless Assessment Centre under Section 144B of the Act except in two situations, one of which is passing of assessment orders in cases assigned to International

Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Visakhapatnam vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 386/VIZ/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 133ASection 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 270ASection 271ASection 69

submitted that as the notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022 was issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) and not the Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO), therefore, the assumption of jurisdiction by the AO for framing of the assessment Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT being in contravention ... under Section 144B of the Act. The order of CBDT is clear that direction was issued about passing of "assessment orders" by the National Faceless Assessment Centre under Section 144B of the Act except in two situations, one of which is passing of assessment orders in cases assigned to International

Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Visakhapatnam vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 385/VIZ/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam10 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

For Appellant: Shri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. AR
Section 133ASection 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 270ASection 271ASection 69

submitted that as the notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022 was issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (JAO) and not the Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO), therefore, the assumption of jurisdiction by the AO for framing of the assessment Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT being in contravention ... under Section 144B of the Act. The order of CBDT is clear that direction was issued about passing of "assessment orders" by the National Faceless Assessment Centre under Section 144B of the Act except in two situations, one of which is passing of assessment orders in cases assigned to International

Sukhdev Raj, Sirsa vs. Income Tax Officer, Sirsa

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 632/CHANDI/2025[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh10 Dec 2025AY 2013-2014

Bench: SHRI. LALIET KUMAR (Judicial Member), SHRI. KRINWANT SAHAY (Accountant Member)

For Appellant: Shri Lalit Mohan, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Manav Bansal, CIT, DR
Section 10(37)Section 147Section 234ASection 234BSection 253Section 28Section 56(2)(viii)Section 57

nature. The proposed additional grounds are reproduced below: 1. "That the order of assessment u/s 147/144B of the Act passed by the National Faceless Assessment Centre is without jurisdiction in as much as notice dated 09.02.2022 u/s 143(2) of the Act and other notices ... including show cause notice dated 19.03.2022 issued by National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi, on the contrary faceless regime for income escaping assessment stood notified only on 29-3-2022 2. That the notice issued on 09.02.2022 u/s 143(2) of the Act is not in accordance with CBDT notification dated

Dileep Kumar Sakamuri Chenchu Venkata, Srikalahasti vs. Income-Tax Officer, Ward-1(3), Tirupati

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 1615/HYD/2025[AY 2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025

Bench: Us:

Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 234CSection 23BSection 250Section 69A

144B of the Actis bad in law as the Notice under section 148 has been issued by Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and not Faceless Assessing Officer 7. The Appellant craves leave to add, amend, alter, vary and / or withdraw any or all the above grounds of appeal. Each of the Grounds ... Faceless Jurisdiction of the Income Tax Authorities Scheme, 2022" and the "e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022", it is only the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) who can issue the notice under Section 148 of the Act and not the “Jurisdictional Assessing Officer” (JAO), and the assessments are statutorily

Venkata Rama Krishnam Raju Chintalapati, Hyderabad vs. DCIT., Circle 8(1), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 144/HYD/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Us.

Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151ASection 68

First Appellate Authority is not justified in upholding the order of the Assessing Officer despite clear non-compliance with the mandatory provisions of the Faceless Assessment Scheme and the presence of procedural irregularities in the issuance of notices under Sections 148A and 148 of the Income ... Faceless Jurisdiction of the Income Tax Authorities Scheme, 2022" and the "e- Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022", it is only the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) who can issue the notice under Section 148 of the Act and not the “Jurisdictional Assessing Officer” (JAO), and the assessments are statutorily

Manikumari Samanchi, Zaheerabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Sangareddy

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 1345/HYD/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE (Judicial Member), SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA HON'BLE (Accountant Member)

Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 14BSection 69A

Faceless Jurisdiction of the Income Tax Authorities Scheme, 2022" and the "e- Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022", it is only the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) who can issue the notice under Section 148 of the Act and not the “Jurisdictional Assessing Officer” (JAO), and the assessments are statutorily ... fresh adjudication. 10. We have given thoughtful consideration on the issue of validity of the jurisdiction assumed by the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) for framing the assessment vide his order passed under Section 147 r.w.s 44B of the Act, dated 09/03/2024 based on the order passed under Section 148A

Manikumari Samanchi, Zaheerabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Sangareddy

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 1344/HYD/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: SHRI RAVISH SOOD, HON’BLE (Judicial Member), SHRI MADHUSUDAN SAWDIA HON'BLE (Accountant Member)

Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 14BSection 69A

Faceless Jurisdiction of the Income Tax Authorities Scheme, 2022" and the "e- Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022", it is only the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) who can issue the notice under Section 148 of the Act and not the “Jurisdictional Assessing Officer” (JAO), and the assessments are statutorily ... fresh adjudication. 10. We have given thoughtful consideration on the issue of validity of the jurisdiction assumed by the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) for framing the assessment vide his order passed under Section 147 r.w.s 44B of the Act, dated 09/03/2024 based on the order passed under Section 148A

Siva Sankara Reddy Tunga, Hyderabad vs. ITO., Ward - 14(1), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 1060/HYD/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Us:

Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 69A

Scheme-2022” framed in terms of section 151A of the Act, as no notice could be issued after 29/03/2022 by anyone other than the Faceless Assessing Officer (FAO), therefore, the notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 25/03/2023 that was issued by the JAO was clearly in violation ... Faceless Jurisdiction of the Income Tax Authorities Scheme, 2022" and the "e-Assessment of Income Escaping Assessment Scheme, 2022", it is only the “Faceless Assessing Officer” (FAO) who can issue the notice under Section 148 of the Act and not the “Jurisdictional Assessing Officer” (JAO), and the assessments are statutorily

Indeed India Operations Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT., Circle2(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal of the Assessee for the assessment year 2021-2022 is allowed

ITA 943/HYD/2024[AY 2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.943 & 1359/Hyd/2024 Assessment Years 2020-2021 & 2021-2022 Indeed India Operations The Acit, Private Limited, Vs. Circle-2(1), Hyderabad – 500 081. Hyderabad. Telangana Pan Aadci5931J (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Mahima Goud, Advocate राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Ms U Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: Mahima Goud, AdvocateFor Respondent: MS U Mini Chandran, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C(3)

while dealing with the issue of validity of the notice issued u/sec.148 issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer [in short "JAO" instead of Faceless Assessing Officer (in short "FAO" as per the Faceless Assessment Scheme has quashed the notice issued u/sec. 148 by the JAO and consequently, re- assessment order

Indeed India Operations Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT., Circle -(1), Hyderabad

ITA 1359/HYD/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं / Ita Nos.943 & 1359/Hyd/2024

Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92C(3)

आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, हैदराबाद पीठ IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL Hyderabad ‘A’ Bench, Hyderabad BEFORE SHRI VIJAY PAL RAO

Parexel International (Irl) Limited, Ireland vs. ADIT (Int Taxn)-2, Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 447/HYD/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.447/Hyd/2023 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21) Parexel International Vs. Additional Director Of (Irl) Limited, Ireland Income Tax Pan:Aaicp4417B Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा/Assessee By: Advocate Kanchun Kaushal राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Smt. U Mini Chandran, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 19/11/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 10/12/2025 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: This Appeal Is Filed By Parexel International (Irl) Limited, Ireland (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Assessment Order Passed By The Learned Adit (Int. Taxation)-2, Hyderabad (“Ld. Ao”) Dated 07.07.2023 For The A.Y 2020-21. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal:

For Appellant: Advocate Kanchun KaushalFor Respondent: : Smt. U Mini Chandran
Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 144C(5)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 153(4)Section 92C

while dealing with the issue of validity of the notice issued u/sec.148 issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer [in short “JAO”] instead of Faceless Assessing Officer [in short “FAO”] as per the Faceless Assessment Scheme has quashed the notice issued u/sec.148 by the JAO and consequently, re- assessment order

Dr. Reddys, Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Circle-8(1), Hyderabad

In the result, both the appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 491/HYD/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.490 & 491/Hyd/2022 Assessment Years 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 Dr. Reddy’S Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad. The Acit, Vs. Pin – 500 034. Circle-8(1), Hyderabad – Telangana. 500 084. Pan Aaacd7999Q (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca Padamchand Khincha राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Ms. U Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: CA Padamchand KhinchaFor Respondent: MS. U Mini Chandran, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 92C

while dealing with the issue of validity of the notice issued u/sec.148 issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer [in short "JAO" instead of Faceless Assessing Officer (in short "FAO" as per the Faceless Assessment Scheme has quashed the notice issued u/sec. 148 by the JAO and consequently, re-assessment order

Dr. Reddys, Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT, Circle-8(1), Hyderabad

In the result, both the appeals of the Assessee are allowed

ITA 490/HYD/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao & Shri Manjunatha G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita Nos.490 & 491/Hyd/2022 Assessment Years 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 Dr. Reddy’S Laboratories Limited, Hyderabad. The Acit, Vs. Pin – 500 034. Circle-8(1), Hyderabad – Telangana. 500 084. Pan Aaacd7999Q (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा /Assessee By: Ca Padamchand Khincha राज" व "ारा /Revenue By: Ms. U Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: CA Padamchand KhinchaFor Respondent: MS. U Mini Chandran, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 92C

while dealing with the issue of validity of the notice issued u/sec.148 issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer [in short "JAO" instead of Faceless Assessing Officer (in short "FAO" as per the Faceless Assessment Scheme has quashed the notice issued u/sec. 148 by the JAO and consequently, re-assessment order