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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

Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vijayawada vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 2(1), Vijayawada

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes as indicated herein above

ITA 124/VIZ/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam24 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.124/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2016-17) Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vs. Deputy / Assistant 30-22-80, Shop No. 6G, Kp Commissioner Of Income Tax, Towers, Eluru Road, Durga Circle-1(1), Agraharam, Vijayawada-520002. Vijayawada. Pan: Acdfs2608B (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.123/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2016-17) Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vs. Deputy / Assistant 30-22-80, Shop No. 6G, Kp Commissioner Of Income Tax, Towers, Eluru Road, Durga Circle-2(1), Agraharam, Vijayawada-520002. Vijayawada. Pan: Acdfs2608B (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधर्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Sri Gvn Hari, Ar प्रत्यधर्थी की ओर से / Revenue By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 19/06/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of : 24/07/2024 Pronouncement O R D E R Per S. Balakrishnan: Both The Captioned Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Satyasai Rath, CIT-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

dated 23/03/2021 was issued to the assessee. Meanwhile, since the assessment was transferred on 11/11/2021 from jurisdictional Assessing Officer to Faceless Assessment Centre, the assessee was issued notices U/s. 142(1) and called for certain information. In response to the notice, the assessee submitted its reply on 7/1/2022. Further

Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vijayawada vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle - 2(1), Vijayawada

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes as indicated herein above

ITA 123/VIZ/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam24 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.124/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2016-17) Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vs. Deputy / Assistant 30-22-80, Shop No. 6G, Kp Commissioner Of Income Tax, Towers, Eluru Road, Durga Circle-1(1), Agraharam, Vijayawada-520002. Vijayawada. Pan: Acdfs2608B (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. No.123/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2016-17) Sri Suryateja Constructions, Vs. Deputy / Assistant 30-22-80, Shop No. 6G, Kp Commissioner Of Income Tax, Towers, Eluru Road, Durga Circle-2(1), Agraharam, Vijayawada-520002. Vijayawada. Pan: Acdfs2608B (अपीलधर्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधर्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Sri Gvn Hari, Ar प्रत्यधर्थी की ओर से / Revenue By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr सुिवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 19/06/2024 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of : 24/07/2024 Pronouncement O R D E R Per S. Balakrishnan: Both The Captioned Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Satyasai Rath, CIT-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

dated 23/03/2021 was issued to the assessee. Meanwhile, since the assessment was transferred on 11/11/2021 from jurisdictional Assessing Officer to Faceless Assessment Centre, the assessee was issued notices U/s. 142(1) and called for certain information. In response to the notice, the assessee submitted its reply on 7/1/2022. Further

Sh. Sanjaya Sharma, Sikar vs. ITO, Ward-1, Sikar

In the result, both appeals of the assessee in ITA

ITA 782/JPR/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur24 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr.S.Seethalakshmi & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.781 & 782/Jpr/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year(S) : 2015-16 Sh. Sanjaya Sharma, The Income Tax Kalani & Co, Chartered V Officer, Accountants, 5Th Floor, S Ward-1, Sikar. Milestone Building, Gandhinagar Turn, Tonk Road, Jaipur- 302015. Pan: Agmps6843H Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri P.C.Parwal – Ca Revenue By Shri Anoop Singh–Addl.Cit(Ar) Date Of Hearing 23/07/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 24/07/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee I.E.Mr.Sanjay Sharma Against Two Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] Both Dated 29.04.2024 For A.Y.2015-16, One Emanating From The Assessment Order U/Sec.147 Dated 27.03.2023

Section 147Section 271(1)(c)

resident whereas the assessee is non-resident and thus the jurisdiction over the assessee lies with AO, International Taxation and not with National Faceless Assessment Centre. 3. The Ld. CIT(A), NFAC has erred on facts and in law in not deciding the appeal on merit relating to addition ... resident whereas the assessee is non-resident and thus the jurisdiction over the assessee lies with AO, International Taxation and not with National Faceless Assessment Centre. 3. The appellant craves to alter, amend and modify any ground of appeal. 4. Necessary cost be awarded to the assessee.” Submission of ld.AR

Sh. Sanjaya Sharma, Sikar vs. ITO, Ward-1, Sikar

In the result, both appeals of the assessee in ITA

ITA 781/JPR/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur24 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr.S.Seethalakshmi & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.781 & 782/Jpr/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year(S) : 2015-16 Sh. Sanjaya Sharma, The Income Tax Kalani & Co, Chartered V Officer, Accountants, 5Th Floor, S Ward-1, Sikar. Milestone Building, Gandhinagar Turn, Tonk Road, Jaipur- 302015. Pan: Agmps6843H Appellant / Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Shri P.C.Parwal – Ca Revenue By Shri Anoop Singh–Addl.Cit(Ar) Date Of Hearing 23/07/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 24/07/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: These Two Appeals Filed By The Assessee I.E.Mr.Sanjay Sharma Against Two Separate Orders Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] Both Dated 29.04.2024 For A.Y.2015-16, One Emanating From The Assessment Order U/Sec.147 Dated 27.03.2023

Section 147Section 271(1)(c)

resident whereas the assessee is non-resident and thus the jurisdiction over the assessee lies with AO, International Taxation and not with National Faceless Assessment Centre. 3. The Ld. CIT(A), NFAC has erred on facts and in law in not deciding the appeal on merit relating to addition ... resident whereas the assessee is non-resident and thus the jurisdiction over the assessee lies with AO, International Taxation and not with National Faceless Assessment Centre. 3. The appellant craves to alter, amend and modify any ground of appeal. 4. Necessary cost be awarded to the assessee.” Submission of ld.AR

Aaravi Developers, Ahmedabad vs. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax - 3, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 659/AHD/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Jul 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.659/Ahd/2024 "नधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19 Aaravi Developers The Pr.Cit-3 बनाम/ A-312, Siddhi Vinayak Tower Ahmedabad B/H. Divya Bhaskar V/S. S.G. Highway, Makarba Ahmedabad – 380 051 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Abdfa 5385 J अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Vimal Desai, Ar Revenue By : Shri Kamlesh Makwana, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 16/07/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 23/07/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 16-03-2024 Passed By The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax-3, Ahmedabad (Hereinafter Referred To As “Pcit” In Short) In Exercise Of The Revisionary Powers Under Section 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act” In Short) For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19. Aaravi Developers Vs. The Pr.Cit Asst. Year : 2018-19

For Appellant: Shri Vimal Desai, ARFor Respondent: Shri Kamlesh Makwana, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 263Section 68

duly considered by the AO before concluding the assessment. 5.2. The Ld.Counsel for the assessee also contented that as per the scheme of the faceless assessment the details provided by the assessee are also verified by the verification unit and, therefore, due inquiry must have been conducted not only

Baba Shivaji Khawale, Pune vs. Income Tax Officer Ward-8(3), Pune

ITA 859/PUN/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune23 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri G. D. Padmahshali & Shri Vinay Bhamoreassessment Year : 2016-17 Baba Shivaji Khawale, 1264, Near Nagraj Body Builder, Chikhali, Pune-411062. Pan: Bqapk3725R. . . . . . . . Appellant V/S The Income Tax Officer, Ward-8(3), Pune. . . . . . . . Respondent Appearances Assessee By : Mr B B Mane Through Mr Ankesh[‘Ld. Ar’] Revenue By : Mr Umashankar Prasad [‘Ld. Dr’] Date Of Conclusive Hearing : 23/07/2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 23/07/2024 Order Per G. D. Padmahshali, Am; The Assessee Is In Appeal Against The Din & Order No. Itba/Nfas/S/250/2023- 24/1062105966(1) Dt. 06/03/2024 Passed U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [‘The Act’ Hereinafter] By The National Faceless Appeal Centre [‘Nfac’ Hereinafter] Passed Which In Turn Confirmed The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 147 R.W.S. 144 Of The Act By The National Faceless Assessment Centre [‘Neac’ Hereinafter] Anent To Assessment Year 2016-17 [‘Ay’ Hereinafter];

For Appellant: Mr B B Mane through Mr Ankesh[‘Ld. AR’]For Respondent: Mr Umashankar Prasad [‘Ld. DR’]
Section 147Section 148Section 151(2)Section 250Section 69A

Appeal Centre [‘NFAC’ hereinafter] passed which in turn confirmed the order of assessment passed u/s 147 r.w.s. 144 of the Act by the National Faceless Assessment Centre [‘NeAC’ hereinafter] anent to assessment year 2016-17 [‘AY’ hereinafter]; 2. After preliminary briefing from the Ld. DR, we deem ... appellant. Because of the fact that the appellant was not served with the notices, the Learned Assessing Officer (Ld. AO) of the National Faceless Assessment Centre (NaFAC) Learned Assessing Officer (Ld. AO) erred under circumstances and facts of the case and in law by not providing reasonable opportunity to appellant