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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

Expedia Online Travel Services India Private Limited, New Delhi vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax Circle 7(1), Cr Building Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 3935/DEL/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi31 Jul 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Prakash Chand Yadav & Shri Manish Agarwalexpedia Online Travel Services Income Tax Officer, India Private Limited, Ward-52(1), E-20, 1St & 2Nd Floor, Vs. Delhi. Hauz Khas Market, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016. Pan-Aabce7443H (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Ms. Somyak Jain, Ca Department By Shri S.K. Jadhav, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 29/07/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 31/07/2025 O R D E R Per Manish Agarwal, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Final Assessment Order Dated 30. 07. 2024 Passed By The Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department (‘The Ao’ In Short) U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144C(13)/144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’ In Short) For Assessment Year 2020-21. 2. Ground Of Appeal No. 1 & 2 Are General In Nature Thus Not Adjudicated. 3. In This Case, The Assessee Has Raised Grounds Of Appeal Nos. 3 To 8 Challenging The Adjustment Of Rs.25,50,51,133/- On Account Of Technical Support Service. During The Course Of Hearing, The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submits That This Issue Has Been Rectified By The Revenue In Terms Of The Rectification Passed By Tpo Dated 16.07.2025. Copy Of Order Is Placed On Record, Therefore, Their Remain No Grievance To The Assessee And, Accordingly, The Ld. Ar Requested For Withdrawal Of This Ground Of Appeal. Expedia Online Travel Services India Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Ito 4. On The Other Hand, The Ld. Dr Has Not Objected To The Submissions Made. 5. Heard Both The Parties. Since, The Issue Raised By The Assessee In Appeal Has Been Settled By The Revenue In Terms Of The Order Passed U/S 154 Of The Act, Therefore, The Request Of The Assessee To Withdraw This Ground Of Appeal Is Allowed. Accordingly, The Ground Of Appeal No.1 Is Dismissed.

Section 143(3)Section 154

29/07/2025 Date of Pronouncement 31/07/2025 O R D E R PER MANISH AGARWAL, AM: This appeal is filed by the assessee against the final assessment order dated 30. 07. 2024 passed by the Assessment Unit, Income Tax Department (‘the AO’ in short) u/s 143(3) r.w.s. 144C(13)/144B