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Assessment ProceduresSection 144CSection 144C4,041 judgments

The decision most relied on for final assessment order is Parashuram Pottery Works Co. Ltd. v. ITO (106 ITR 1), cited in 486 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on final assessment order

Parashuram Pottery Works Co. Ltd. v. ITO
106 ITR 1 · 1977 · Supreme Court
486
citing judgments

The principle of finality dictates that stale issues should not be reactivated, and lapse of time brings repose to judicial and quasi-judicial controversies. A Commissioner cannot substitute their judgment for the Assessing Officer's unless the assessment order is legally erroneous, not merely less elaborate, thus limiting revisionary powers under Section 263.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Roca Bathroom Products (P) ltd.
445 ITR 537 · 2022 · High Court
269
citing judgments

The time limit for the Assessing Officer to pass a final assessment order under Section 144C(13) following directions from the Dispute Resolution Panel is determined by the specific provisions of Section 153, particularly Section 153(2A).

CIT v. G.M. Knitting Industries (P.) Ltd.
376 ITR 456 · 2015 · Supreme Court
221
citing judgments

The requirement to file a certificate or form (e.g., Form 10CCB, 10-IC) along with the return of income for claiming a deduction (e.g., under sections 80-IB, 115BAA) is directory regarding its timing. Such a deduction is allowable if the requisite form is filed before the final order of assessment, as procedural requirements should not override substantive benefits.

Sultana Begum v. Prem Chand Jain
259 ITR 449 · 2003 · Supreme Court
147
citing judgments

Section 144C(4) uses a non-obstante clause to expedite the final assessment order, requiring the Assessing Officer to pass it immediately upon acceptance or lack of objection to the TPO's order, irrespective of broader time limits under Section 153.

Vijay Television (P.) Ltd. v. DRP
369 ITR 113 · 2014 · High Court
140
citing judgments

Passing a final assessment order under Section 143(3) directly, without first issuing a draft assessment order under Section 144C(1) for an eligible assessee, constitutes a fundamental jurisdictional defect. This defect cannot be cured by a subsequent corrigendum, especially if issued beyond the prescribed period of limitation.

ESPN Star Sports Mauritius S.N.C. ET Compagnie v. Union of India
388 ITR 383 · 2016 · High Court
71
citing judgments

Failure to issue a draft assessment order under Section 144C(1) makes the final assessment order illegal and beyond jurisdiction. Non-compliance with Dispute Resolution Panel (DRP) directions renders the final assessment order bad in law.

Travancore Diagnostics P. Ltd. v. ACIT
390 ITR 167 · 2017 · High Court
50
citing judgments

Failure to issue notice under section 143(2) before finalizing a reassessment order under section 147 is a fatal jurisdictional error, and this defect cannot be cured by invoking section 292BB of the Income-tax Act. Consequently, such a reassessment order is not sustainable in law.

Addl. CIT v. Mukur Corporation
111 ITR 312 · 1978 · High Court
49
citing judgments

When setting aside an assessment under Section 263(1) and directing a fresh assessment, the Commissioner need not record final conclusions or express final opinions on controversial points. It also interprets 'prejudicial to the interests of the Revenue' as meaning the assessment order is not in accordance with law, leading to the non-realization of lawful revenue.

Judgments citing final assessment order

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, Mumbai vs. Addl/Jt/Dy/ACIT/ITO, National E- Assessment Centre, Delhi/Local Jurisdictional Assessing Officer Is Asstt, CIT- CC-2(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1058/MUM/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai20 Jul 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Jm Additional/Joint/Deputy/Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax/ Mahindra & Mahindra Income Tax Officer, National E- Limited Assessment Centre, Delhi Corporate Taxation, Local Jurisdictional Assessing P.K.Kurne Chowk, Vs. Worli, Officer Mumbai-400 018 Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 2(2)(1), Mumbai (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aaacm3025E Assessee By : Shri H.P. Mahajani, Ar Revenue By : Shri Manoj Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 18.07.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 20.07.2023

For Appellant: Shri H.P. Mahajani, ARFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar, CIT DR
Section 143Section 143(3)Section 144(3)Section 144CSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 153(1)Section 92C

objection before the learned Dispute Resolution Panel. The learned Dispute Resolution Panel passed direction on 26th March, 2021. Based on this, the final assessment order was passed on Mahindra & Mahindra Limited; A.Y. 2016-17 29th April, 2021. Wherein the total income of the assessee was assessed ... 144C bad in law and the assessment order u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144C r.w.s 153 barred by limitation; 2. Final assessment order passed by AO is barred by limitation Without prejudice to the above, in any event, the said final assessment order is barred by limitation, the TPO order

Relaxo Footwear Ltd., Delhi vs. Assessing Officer, National E- Assesment Centre, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 590/DEL/2021[2016-17]Status: FixedITAT Delhi20 Jul 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2016-17 Relaxo Footwear Ltd., Vs Assessing Officer, Plot No.10, Aggarwal City Square, National E-Assessment Centre, Manglam Place Sec.3, New Delhi. New Delhi – 110 085. Pan: Aaacr0259D (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ved Jain, Ca Revenue By : Shri R.D. Burman, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 26.06.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 20.07.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.590/Del/2021 For Ay 2016-17 Arises Out Of The Order Of The National E-Assessment Centre, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Ld. Ao’) Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C & 144C(13) R.W.Ss 143(3A) & 143(3B) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) Dated 30.03.2021. 2. Though The Assessee Has Raised Several Grounds Before Us, The Only Effective Issue To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld. Ao Was Justified In Making Transfer Pricing Adjustment Of Rs.91,04,673/- Pursuant To The Directions Of The Ld. Drp In Respect Of The Specified Domestic Transactions.

For Appellant: Shri Ved Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri R.D. Burman, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 3Section 80I

observed that deduction shall not be allowed u/s 80IC of the Act in respect of such amount. Later, the ld. AO passed final assessment order u/s 143(3) r.w. section 144C(13) of the Act on 30.03.2021 wherein the ld. AO adopted the transfer pricing adjustment of Rs.91