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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

Asus India Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer-9(1)(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 7147/MUM/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai14 Jun 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Kuldip Singh, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.7147/Mum/2017 (ननधधारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Asus India Private Ito Ward- 9(1) (4), Limited. Mumbai. 402, Supreme Chamber, बनाम/ Veera Desai Road, Vs. Andheri West, Mumbai-400 053. स्थधयीलेखधसं./जीआइआरसं./ Pan No Aajca 6450C (अपीलधथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : अपीलधथी की ओरसे/ Appellant By : Dhanesh Bafna, Pratik Shah, Ms. Tejal Saraf, Ms. Riddhi M Maru Shri Anoop Hiwase (Sr. Dr) प्रत्यथी की ओरसे/Respondent By : सुनवधई की तधरीख/ 21.03.2023 : Date Of Hearing घोर्णध की तधरीख/ 14.06.2023 : Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Per Prashant Maharishi: 1) This Appeal Is Filed By Asus India Private Limited [Assessee/ Appellant] Against The Assessment Order Passed U/S 144C (13) R.W.S 143(3) Of The Act, 1961 On 26Th October, 2017 For Assessment Year 2013-14. 2 I.T.A. No. 7147/Mum/2017 Asus India Private Limited Vs. Ito

For Appellant: Dhanesh Bafna, Pratik Shah
Section 115JSection 144CSection 92C

assessee preferred an objection before the Ld. Dispute Resolution Penal-1 (WZ), Mumbai, (DRP). The DRP passed direction on 22/09/2017. 6) Consequently, the final assessment order was passed on 26th October, 2017 determining the total income of assessee at Rs.9,53,12,786/-. The book profit was also computed ... beyond the time limit prescribed and, therefore, the draft 4 I.T.A. No. 7147/Mum/2017 Asus India Private Limited vs. ITO assessment order and final assessment order dated 26th October, 2017 is time barred and, therefore, liable to be quashed. 9) The Ld. AR vehemently submitted that this ground is available

Marriott International Inc., Mumbai vs. Dy, CIT (International Tax) 3(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1784/MUM/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Jun 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri Gagan Goyalआअसं.1784/मुं/ 2022 ("न.व.2010-11) Marriott International Inc C/O.Marriott Hotels India Private Limited 303A, 304, Fulcrum, B Wing, Hiranandani Business Park, Sahar Road, Andheri(E), Mumbai 400 099 Pan: Aaecm-8040-K ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax (International Tax)-3(2)(1), Mumbai, 16Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point,Mumbai 400 007. ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : S/Shri Paras Savla & Pratik Poddar ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 31/05/2023 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 12/06/2023

For Appellant: S/Shri Paras Savla & Pratik PoddarFor Respondent: Shri Soumendu Kumar Dash
Section 143(3)Section 144C

NO.2217/Mum/2016. In the meantime, the Assessing Officer in pursuance to 3 the direction of CIT(A) vide order dated 30/11/2015 passed the final assessment order on 29/12/2016 without passing the draft assessment order. Against the said assessment order, the assessee filed appeal before the CIT(A). The CIT(A) affirmed ... dated 12/08/2023. The appeal of the assessee in ITA No.1830/Mum/2021 was decided vide order dated 20/02/2023. The Tribunal held the final assessment order sans draft assessment order is invalid. Parallelly, the Assessing Officer pursuant to the directions of the Tribunal vide order dated 09/03/2018 in ITA No.2217/Mum/2016 passed the assessment