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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

Mitesh Suresh Shah, Mumbai vs. ITO International Taxation Ward 4(2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands partly allowed with no order as to cost

ITA 5593/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Mar 2026AY 2016-17

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Sandeep Gosain & Hon’Ble Shri Prabhash Shankarmitesh Suresh Shah Vs. Ito-International Tax 401, 4Th Floor, Blue Heaven, Ward-4(2)(1), Mumbai Nehru Road, Vakola, Kautilya Bhavan, Pipeline, Santacruz (East), Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai-400055 Bandra (East), Mumbai- 400051 Pan/Gir No. Auxps9395K (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By Ms. Dinkle Hariya, Adv. Revenue By Shri Krishna Kumar (Sr. Dr.) Date Of Hearing 11.02.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 10.03.2026 आदेश / Order Per Sandeep Gosain, Jm: The Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Challenging The Impugned Order Dated 29.03.2022 Passed U/S 144C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’), By The Office Of The Income Tax Officer Ward 4(2)(1), Mumbai For The Assessment Year 2016-17. The Following Grounds Are Reproduced Below: “1. The Order Is Bad In Law, Illegal & Without Jurisdiction

Section 144CSection 147Section 68

scheme and as otherwise also is not in accordance with the law. 1.2 Without prejudice to the generality of the above, the final assessment order so passed is bad in law, illegal and void as the same is arbitrary and perverse. 2. DIRECTIONS ... facts and the circumstances of the case, and in law, the directions issued by the Ld. DRP as well as the final assessment order so framed, pursuant to the directions of DRP, is bad and illegal, as the same were framed in gross and flagrant breach of the principles

Dy.Commissioner of Income Tax, Mumbai vs. Bp India Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 4907/MUM/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Mar 2026AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2011-12 Deputy Commissioner Of Bp India Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax , Circle-1(2)(1), P B No 19411, Mumbai Vs. Technopolis Knowledge Park, Andheri, Mumbai - 400043 (Pan: Aaccb2030Q) (Appellant) (Respondent) C.O. No. 276/Mum/2025 Assessment Year: 2011-12 Bp India Pvt. Ltd. Deputy Commissioner Of Income P B No 19411, Tax , Circle-1(2)(1), Technopolis Knowledge Park, Vs. Mumbai Andheri, Mumbai - 400043 (Pan: Aaccb2030Q) (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee : Ms. Chandni Shah, Mr. Amol Mahajan & Ms. Nidhi Agarwal, Cas Revenue : Shri Bhagirath Ramawat, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 18.12.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.03.2026 O R D E R Per Girish Agrawal: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue & Cross Objection Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Cit (A) 55, Mumbai, Vide Order No. Itba/Apl/S/250/2025-26/1076574916(1), Dated 30/05/2025, Passed Against The Assessment Order By Acit - 9(2)(1), Mumbai, U/S. 143(3) R.W.S 144(C)(3)(B) Of The Income-Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”), Dated 13.04.2015, For Assessment Year 2011-12. 2

For Appellant: Ms. Chandni Shah, Mr. Amol Mahajan and Ms. Nidhi Agarwal, CAsFor Respondent: Shri Bhagirath Ramawat, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)

service rendered to the AEs other than BPXA. 3. On the facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, the final assessment order, dated 13 April 2015, having been passed beyond limitation period provided in terms of section 153 of the Act, is invalid

Gemological Institute of America, Inc., United States of America vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax (International Taxation), Range 2(3)(2) - Mumbai, Mumbai

Accordingly this ground raised by the assessee stands allowed in terms of above directions

ITA 8248/MUM/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai09 Mar 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Sandeep Gosain & Hon’Ble Shri Prabhash Shankargemological Institute Of Vs. Acit (International America Taxation), Range - 5345, The Robert Mouawad 2(3)(2) Mumbai Campus, Armada Drive, Room No. 610, 6Th Carlsbad, Floor, Kautilya Bhavan, California - 092008 Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East) Mumbai – 400051 Pan/Gir No. Aadcg7962K (Applicant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri J.D. Mistry-Sr. Adv./Gunjan Kakkad Revenue By Shri Krishna Kumar (Sr. Dr.) Date Of Hearing 03.02.2026 Date Of Pronouncement 09.03.2026 आदेश / Order Per Sandeep Gosain, Jm: The Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Challenging The Impugned Order 03.09.2025 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 254 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’), By The Office Of The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 2(3)(2), Mumbai, For The Assessment Year 2020-21. The Following Grounds Are Reproduced Below:

Section 143(3)Section 144C(5)Section 244ASection 92C

accordingly. 1:4 The Appellant requests that the Assessing Officer be directed to expunge his remark on page No. 07 of the impugned Final Assessment Order dated 03 September 2025 wherein it has been mentioned that "Royalty income attributable to PE as discussed in the original assessment order dt. 12/01/2023

Ca (India) Technologies P.Ltd, Mumbai vs. ITO RG 14(1)(4), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is dismissed

ITA 7381/MUM/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai06 Mar 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey, Vp & Shri Makarand Vasant Mahadeokar, Am Ca (India) Technologies Private The Income Tax Officer-14(1)(4) Limited Room No. 458, Aayakar Bhavan, Ground Floor, Vibgyor Tower, Mumbai-400 020 Plot C-62, G-Block, Vs. Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400 051 Pan/Gir No. Aaacc 4971 D (Appellant) : (Respondent) Appellant By : None Respondent By : Shri Krishna Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 06.03.2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 06.03.2026 O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Is An Appeal By The Assessee Against Order Dated 18.09.2018 Of First Appellate Authority, Pertaining To Assessment Year (A.Y.) 2014-15. 2. The Assessee Vide Letter Dated 26.02.2026 Has Submitted That The Dispute Has Been Resolved Through Mutual Agreement Procedure (“Map”) & The Assessee Has Accepted The Map Resolution, Hence, Request Has Been Made For Withdrawal Of The Appeal. The Contents Of The Said Letter Are As Under: Dear Sir, Re: Ca (India) Technologies Private Limited ('Ca India' Or 'Appellant') Permanent Account Number ('Pan'): Aaacc4971D Assessment Year ('Ay'): 2014-15 Appeal No. Ita 7381/Mum/2018

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Krishna Kumar, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 144C

adjustment to Royalty payments (Royalty') of INR 98,463 297. In this regard, the Appellant filed an appeal before your Honours against the final assessment order passed by the Ld. AO 2. During the pendency of above appeal proceedings, the Associated Enterprise (AE') of the Appellant lie. filed