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Assessment ProceduresSection 144BSection 144B48,618 judgments

The decision most relied on for NFAC is Tecumseh Products India (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT (174 Taxmann.com 1203), cited in 43 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on NFAC

Tecumseh Products India (P.) Ltd. v. DCIT
174 Taxmann.com 1203 · 2025 · High Court
43
citing judgments

Where the National Faceless Assessment Centre (NFAC) and the Joint Assessing Officer (JAO) have concurrent jurisdiction, a notice issued by the JAO under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act is valid, provided no prejudice is caused to the assessee.

Aggarwal v. NFAC
127 Taxmann.com 637 · High Court
34
citing judgments

Denying a personal hearing when specifically requested, especially after a search and during a pandemic, violates the principles of natural justice. The assessment and appellate proceedings themselves were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hire Purchase (P.) Ltd. v. NFAC
128 Taxmann.com 190 · High Court
34
citing judgments

Failure to grant a personal hearing to an assessee when income is likely to be varied based on submitted evidence violates the principles of natural justice and renders the assessment order invalid.

Prem Brothers Infrastructure LLP v. NFAC
142 Taxmann.com 38 · 2022 · High Court
32
citing judgments

When initiating penalty proceedings, the Assessing Officer (AO) must specify the limb of the charge, indicating whether the penalty is for concealment of income or furnishing inaccurate particulars. This requirement is essential for valid penalty proceedings.

Vinodkumar Lakshmipathi v. CIT (Appeals) NFAC
145 Taxmann.com 235 · 2022 · ITAT
21
citing judgments

The ITAT held that failure to file Form 67 by the due date for filing the return of income is not fatal to the claim for foreign tax credit. The appellate authority can condone the delay in filing Form 67.

Alrameez Construction (P.) Ltd. v. NFAC
152 Taxmann.com 382 · 2023 · ITAT
14
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 270A for under-reporting or mis-reporting of income cannot be sustained if additions are made under Section 56(2)(x) and the penalty notice fails to specify the limb under which proceedings are initiated.

Sanjay Gupta v. CIT
366 ITR 18 · 2014 · High Court
13
citing judgments

When the quantum of income is remanded to the Assessing Officer, the issue of penalty for undisclosed income should also be remanded to the Assessing Officer.

Saltwater Studio LLP v. NFAC
157 Taxmann.com 749 · 2023 · Reported
11
citing judgments

A penalty levied for misreporting under section 270A is unsustainable if the Assessing Officer fails to establish how the assessee's case falls within the specific instances of misreporting mentioned in section 270A(9). This requires an application of mind and adherence to the principles of natural justice.

Judgments citing NFAC

Sharda Devi, Basti vs. Income Tax Officer, Basti

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

ITA 525/LKW/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow13 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Sh. Sudhanshu Srivastava & Sh. Nikhil Choudharya.Y. 2017-18 Sharda Devi, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, W/O Shyam Singh, Near Zila Basti-New Chikitsalaya, Purani Basti, Basti-2721 Pan: Auspd8424B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Sh. Amit Kumar, Dr Date Of Hearing: 27.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 13.01.2026 O R D E R Per Nikhil Choudhary, A.M.: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac Dated 16.01.2025 Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee Against The Order Of Penalty Passed By The Ld. Ao Dated 17.01.2022 In Limine Without Going Into The Merits Of The Case. The Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:- “01. Because The Cit(A) Has Erred On Facts & In Law In Upholding The Addition Of Rs.8,11,663/- Being Cash Deposited In Bank During Demonetization Period Under Section 69A R.W.S. 115Bbe Of The Act, Which Addition Is Contrary To Facts, Bad In Law Be Deleted. 02. Because The Cit(A) Has Failed To Appreciate That The Assessee Is Carrying On The Business Of Household Items, Such As, Business Of Achar, Kuchry (Grocery) Declaring Profit Under Section 44Ad @ 8% Wherein The Provisions Of Section 68 & Section 69 Are Not Applicable, The Addition Of Rs.8,11,663/- Made By The Ao & Upheld By The Cit(A) Is Contrary To The Provisions Of Law Be Deleted. 03. Because The Explanation Furnished By The Assessee Has Not Been Found False Of Untrue, The Addition Of Rs.8,11,663/- Made By The Ao & Upheld By The Cit(A) Be Deleted.”

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Sh. Amit Kumar, DR
Section 115BSection 147Section 271ASection 44ASection 68Section 69Section 69A

NIKHIL CHOUDHARY, A.M.: This is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the ld. CIT(A), NFAC dated 16.01.2025 wherein the ld. CIT(A) has dismissed the appeal of the assessee against the order of penalty passed by the ld. AO dated 17.01.2022 in limine without going ... assessee, being 10% of the tax payable under section 115BBE. 3. Aggrieved with the said order, the assessee filed an appeal before the ld. NFAC on 28.08.2022. On 28.08.2022, the ld. CIT(A) found that there was a delay of 193 days in the filing of this appeal. After considering

Prime Products Limited, Kanpur vs. D.C.I.T. Circle 2(1)(1), Kanpur

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

ITA 514/LKW/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow13 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. Kul Bharat & Sh. Nikhil Choudharya.Y. 2013-14 M/S Prime Products Ltd., 87/8, Kalpi Vs. The Dy. Cit, Road, Kanpur Circle-2(1)(1), Kanpur Pan: Aaacp8239K (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. Ashish Jaiswal, C.A. Revenue By: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 28.10.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 13.01.2026 O R D E R Per Nikhil Choudhary, A.M.: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac In Confirming The Penalty Under Section 271(1)(C) Levied By The Ld. Assessing Officer On 23.01.2022 For The Assessment Year 2013-14. The Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:- “1. That On The Facts & In Law, The Order Passed By Ld. Cit (Appeals), Nfac U/S 250 Of The Act Is Bad In Law. 2 That On The Facts & In Law, The Ld. Cit(Appeals), Nfac Has Erred In Upholding Action Of Learned Ao In Levying Penalty Of Rs. 94,000/- Under Section 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 3 That On The Facts & In Law, The Notice Issued For Levy Of Penalty Under Section 274 R.W.S 271(1)(C) Dated 14/02/2020 Is Vague & Defective Since, It Does Not Specify The Limb Under Which Penalty Under Section 271(1)(C) Was Initiated. 4 That On The Facts & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Nfac Has Erred In Not Appreciating That The Assessee Had Offered An Explanation. The Penalty Proceedings & The Consequent Order Are Invalid & Void Ab Initio As The Same Were Initiated & Levied Solely On The Basis Of An Affidavit Without Independent Evidence Of Concealment.

For Appellant: Sh. Ashish Jaiswal, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl CIT DR
Section 132Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274Section 69

NIKHIL CHOUDHARY, A.M.: This is an appeal filed by the assessee against the orders of the ld. CIT(A), NFAC in confirming the penalty under section 271(1)(c) levied by the ld. Assessing Officer on 23.01.2022 for the Assessment Year 2013-14. The grounds of appeal are as under ... THAT ON THE FACTS AND IN LAW, THE ORDER PASSED BY LD. CIT (APPEALS), NFAC U/S 250 OF THE ACT IS BAD IN LAW. 2 THAT ON THE FACTS AND IN LAW, THE LD. CIT(APPEALS), NFAC HAS ERRED IN UPHOLDING ACTION OF LEARNED AO IN LEVYING PENALTY

Income Tax Officer, Ward-I, Mandi Gobindgarh vs. Rohit, Mandi Gobindgarh

The appeal stands dismissed

ITA 905/CHANDI/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh13 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.905/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Ito-Ward-1 Shri Rohit Mandi Gobindgarh Shop No.308, Sec-26A बनाम/ At Sirhind, New Libra Kothi Amloh Road, Gobindgarh Vs. Railway Road, Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib - 147301 Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Asopr-3001-Q (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ashok Goyal (Ca) – Ld. Ar Revenue By : Shri Bharat Bhushan Garg (Cit) – Ld. Dr (Virtual) सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10-11-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13-01-2026 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2021-22 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 12-06- 2025 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] U/S. 143(3) R.W.S 144B Of The Act On 24-12-2022. The Sole Grievance Of The Revenue Is Deletion Of Addition Of Rs.1509.90 Lacs As Made By Ld. Ao On Account Of Alleged Bogus Purchases While Framing The Assessment. The Sole Ground Of Appeal Read As Under: - Whether On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case, The Cit(A) / Nfac Was Right In Law In Deleting The Addition Of Rs.15,09,90,967/- As Shown Purchases Expenses Claimed By The Assessee & Nefac Has Added To The Total Income & Taxed As Income From Other Sources U/S 69C Of The Act?

For Appellant: Shri Ashok Goyal (CA) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Bharat Bhushan Garg (CIT) – Ld. DR (Virtual)
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)Section 145(3)Section 69C

revenue for Assessment Year (AY) 2021-22 arises out of an order of learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), Delhi [CIT(A)] dated 12-06- 2025 in the matter of an assessment framed by Ld. Assessing Officer [AO] u/s. 143(3) r.w.s 144B ... assessment. The sole ground of appeal read as under: - Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case, the CIT(A) / NFAC was right in law in deleting the addition of Rs.15,09,90,967/- as shown purchases expenses claimed by the assessee and NeFAC has added

Vinod Kumar, Kurukshetra vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-2, Kurukshetra

The appeal stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 797/CHANDI/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh13 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.797/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Shri Vinod Kumar Ito Ward-2 H.No.1230, Mohalla Misri बनाम/ Plot No. 4-5, Sector-5 Pati Amin, Kurukshetra Urban Estate, Near Community Center Vs. Haryana-136118 Kurukshetra – 136118 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Cgqpk-7282-N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Sh. Ashwani Kumar & Ms. Deepali Aggarwal (Ca) – Ld. Ars ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 12-01-2026 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13-01-2026 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2017- 18 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Nfac [Cit(A)] Dated 10-06-2024 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] On Best Judgment Basis U/S 144 Of The Act On 24-12-2019. In The Assessment Order, Ld. Ao Made Addition Of Rs.32.28 Lacs For Non-Compliance By The Assessee. The Ld. Cit(A) Confirmed The Assessment For The Same

For Appellant: Sh. Ashwani Kumar & Ms. Deepali AggarwalFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 144

Member) 1. Aforesaid appeal by assessee for Assessment Year (AY) 2017- 18 arises out of an order of learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC [CIT(A)] dated 10-06-2024 in the matter of an assessment framed by Ld. Assessing Officer [AO] on best judgment basis

Parmod Kumar Negi, Kinnaur vs. Income Tax Officer, Rampur Bushahr

The appeal stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1291/CHANDI/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh13 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.1291/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Shri Parmod Kumar Negi Ito Rampur Bushahar Ward No. 3 Barang, Kalpa, Barang, बनाम/ Vs. Himachal Pradesh - 172001 Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh – 172107 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Afepn-8712-K (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Sh. M.R. Sharma (Advocate) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) - Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 12.01.2026 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13.01.2026 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018- 19 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Nfac [Cit(A)] Dated 22-02-2024 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] On Best Judgment Basis U/S 144 Of The Act On 23-05-2021. In The Assessment Order, Ld. Ao Made Considered Agricultural Income Of Rs.33,24,120/- As Income From Other Sources For Non-Compliance By The Assessee. The Ld.

For Appellant: Sh. M.R. Sharma (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) - Sr. DR
Section 144

Member) 1. Aforesaid appeal by assessee for Assessment Year (AY) 2018- 19 arises out of an order of learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC [CIT(A)] dated 22-02-2024 in the matter of an assessment framed by Ld. Assessing Officer [AO] on best judgment basis

ITO, Ward-3, Yamuna Nagar vs. Raman Kohli, Yamuna Nagar

In the result, both the appeals stand dismissed

ITA 445/CHANDI/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh13 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.445/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) & 2.आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.437/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Ito Ward - 3 Raman Kohli Aaykar Bhawan, Sector-17, Huda, C/O Rama Rolling & General Mills बनाम/ Vs. Jagadhari, Haryana – 135003 Old Ambala Road Opp. Hindu Girls College Jagadhari (Haryana) - 135003 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Actpk-8263-A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Ekta Kumari (Advocate), Ms. Mehak Dhiman (Advocate), Sh. B.M. Monga (Advocate)&Sh. Rohit Kaura (Advocate) – Ld. Ars Revenue By : Sh. Bharat Bhushan Garg (Cit) – Ld. Dr (Virtual Mode) सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10-11-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13-01-2026 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeals By Revenue For Assessment Years 2020-21 & 2021-22 Have Been Preferred On Identical Facts & Issues. First, We

For Appellant: Ms. Ekta Kumari (Advocate), Ms. Mehak Dhiman (Advocate)For Respondent: Sh. Bharat Bhushan Garg (CIT) – Ld. DR (Virtual Mode)
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)

issues. First, we take up appeal for AY 2020-21 which arises out of an order of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC [CIT(A)] dated 21-02- 2024 in the matter of an assessment framed by Ld. AO u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144B

ITO, Yamuna Nagar vs. Raman Kohli, Yamuna Nagar

In the result, both the appeals stand dismissed

ITA 437/CHANDI/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh13 Jan 2026AY 2021-22

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.445/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) & 2.आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.437/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Ito Ward - 3 Raman Kohli Aaykar Bhawan, Sector-17, Huda, C/O Rama Rolling & General Mills बनाम/ Vs. Jagadhari, Haryana – 135003 Old Ambala Road Opp. Hindu Girls College Jagadhari (Haryana) - 135003 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Actpk-8263-A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Ekta Kumari (Advocate), Ms. Mehak Dhiman (Advocate), Sh. B.M. Monga (Advocate)&Sh. Rohit Kaura (Advocate) – Ld. Ars Revenue By : Sh. Bharat Bhushan Garg (Cit) – Ld. Dr (Virtual Mode) सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10-11-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 13-01-2026 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeals By Revenue For Assessment Years 2020-21 & 2021-22 Have Been Preferred On Identical Facts & Issues. First, We

For Appellant: Ms. Ekta Kumari (Advocate), Ms. Mehak Dhiman (Advocate)For Respondent: Sh. Bharat Bhushan Garg (CIT) – Ld. DR (Virtual Mode)
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)

issues. First, we take up appeal for AY 2020-21 which arises out of an order of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), NFAC [CIT(A)] dated 21-02- 2024 in the matter of an assessment framed by Ld. AO u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144B