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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

Janardhan Kapur, Haryana vs. ITO, Ward 29(1), Delhi

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 4754/DEL/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 May 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri S. Rifaur Rahman & Shri Anubhav Sharmaassessment Year: 2019-20 Janardhan Kapur, Vs Ito, C/O Sanjiv Sapra & Associates Llp, Ward-29(1), Chartered Accountants, Delhi. C-763, New Friends Colony, New Delhi – 110 025. Pan: Aojpk8128G (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sanjiv Sapra, Fca Revenue By : Shri Om Parkash, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 28.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.05.2025 Order Per Anubhav Sharma, Jm: This Appeal Is Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 13.09.2024 Of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Nfac, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. First Appellate Authority Or ‘The Ld. Faa’, For Short) In Appeal No.Nfac/2018-19/10092978 Arising Out Of The Appeal Before It Against The Order Dated 23.09.2021 Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) By The Assessment Unit, Income-Tax Department (Hereinafter Referred To As The Ld. Ao). 2. On Hearing Both The Sides, We Find That Amongst Other Grounds On Merits The Assessee Has Raised Ground No.2. This Ground Was Not Raised Before The Cit(A). However, Before Us, A Separate Application Is Moved Requesting To Raise This As An Additional Ground. Considering That The Ground No. 2 Questions The Assumption Of Jurisdiction To Pass Final Assessment Order & Can Be Decided On The Basis Of Admitted Facts, The Same Is Admitted. 3. The Ground No.2 As Raised Is Reproduced Below:- “That The Order Passed By The Assessing Officer (Ao) Under Section 143(3)/144B Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Act) Was Without Jurisdiction, Null & Void Since No Prior Draft Assessment Order As Required Under Section 144C(1) Was Passed & Provided To The Appellant Being A Non- Resident & “Eligible Assessee” As Per Section 144C(15)(B)(Ii) Of The Act.”

For Appellant: Shri Sanjiv Sapra, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Om Parkash, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 144CSection 144C(1)Section 144C(15)(b)

moved requesting to raise this as an additional ground. Considering that the ground no. 2 questions the assumption of jurisdiction to pass final assessment order and can be decided on the basis of admitted facts, the same is admitted. 3. The ground No.2 as raised is reproduced below:- “That ... purpose of section 144C the AO was required to first issue a draft assessment order. However, we find that the AO issued a final assessment order u/s 143(3)/144B of the Act and raised the income-tax demand and also initiated penalty proceedings. 5. The ld. DR has defended