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“Commissioner (Appeals)”

Chapter I - PreliminarySection 2 - DefinitionsSection 2(16A) / Section 1174,761 judgments

The decision most relied on for Commissioner (Appeals) is Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT (187 ITR 688), cited in 1,372 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Commissioner (Appeals)

Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT
187 ITR 688 · 1991 · Supreme Court
1,372
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) possesses co-terminus powers with the Assessing Officer and can direct the Assessing Officer to perform actions he failed to do, but cannot introduce a new source of income in the assessment. The appellate assessment must be confined to the items of income that were the subject matter of the original assessment.

CIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra (HUF)
297 CTR 614 · 2017 · High Court
659
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution or default in appearance. Under Section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, the CIT(A) must decide the appeal on its merits, even in an ex parte proceeding.

Ahmedabad Electricity Co. Ltd. v. CIT
199 ITR 351 · 1993 · High Court
441
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can consider additional grounds for deduction, even if not originally claimed before the Assessing Officer or Appellate Assistant Commissioner, provided the facts are not disputed and it pertains to a legal claim for correct tax liability. This is because the purpose of an appeal is to ascertain the correct tax liability.

CIT v. Kanpur Coal Syndicate
53 ITR 225 · 1964 · Supreme Court
359
citing judgments

The Commissioner (Appeals) holds plenary powers when disposing of an appeal, with their scope being coterminous with the Assessing Officer. This allows the CIT(A) to exercise all powers of the AO, including admitting additional evidence and redetermining income.

CIT v. Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry
44 ITR 891 · 1962 · Supreme Court
278
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot enhance an assessment by introducing a new source of income or by changing the head of income during appellate proceedings.

Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar
1 SCC 591 · 1985 · Reported
225
citing judgments

The appellate tribunal must render a proper decision on both facts and law, disposing of an appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it solely due to the appellant's absence. This obligation is derived from Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1922, and reflects principles of natural justice.

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. v. DCIT
30 SOT 374 · 2009 · ITAT
201
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) cannot expand the scope of an assessment or improve the Assessing Officer's case in a manner that usurps the revisional power of the Commissioner of Income Tax under Section 263 of the Income-tax Act.

CIT v. Jansampark Advertising & Marketing (P.) Ltd.
56 Taxmann.com 286 · 2015 · High Court
196
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) has an independent statutory obligation to conduct proper inquiries and verify facts, especially when the Assessing Officer has failed to do so. The CIT(A) must ensure effective inquiry is carried out before deleting additions or accepting additional evidence.

Judgments citing Commissioner (Appeals)

Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madurai vs. Alba Industries Limited, Chennai

ITA 284/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Nov 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.282 To 287/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2019-20 & Cross-Objection Nos.20 To 25/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2019-20 The Acit, Central Circle-1, Madurai-625 002. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. M/S. Alba Industries Ltd., No.32/2, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. [Pan: Aabcb 5758 J] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent / Objector) Cross- Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement Mr. R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit Mr. S. Sridhar, Advocate 04.09.2024 26.11.2024 आदेश / Order Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Appeals Preferred By The Revenue & The Cross-Objections By The Assessee Are Arising Out Of The Appellate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-19, Chennai [In Short 'Cit(A)'] In Relation To The Assessment Orders All Dated 27.08.2021 Passed U/S 143(3)/153A Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [In Short `The Act'] For The

Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)Section 153A

आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, 'सी' न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL 'C' BENCH: CHENNAI श्री एबी टी. वर्की, न्यायिक

Assistant Commissioner of Income-Tax, Madurai vs. Alba Industries Limited, Chennai

ITA 282/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 Nov 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.282 To 287/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2019-20 & Cross-Objection Nos.20 To 25/Chny/2024 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2019-20 The Acit, Central Circle-1, Madurai-625 002. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. M/S. Alba Industries Ltd., No.32/2, Halls Road, Egmore, Chennai-600 008. [Pan: Aabcb 5758 J] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent / Cross- Objector) Department By : Mr. R. Clement Ramesh Kumar, Cit Assessee By : Mr. S. Sridhar, Advocate सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04.09.2024 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 26.11.2024 आदेश / Order Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Appeals Preferred By The Revenue & The Cross-Objections By The Assessee Are Arising Out Of The Appellate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-19, Chennai [In Short 'Cit(A)'] In Relation To The Assessment Orders All Dated 27.08.2021 Passed U/S 143(3)/153A Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [In Short `The Act'] For The

For Appellant: Mr. S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mr. R. Clement Ramesh
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)Section 153A

आयकर अपीलीय अधिकरण, 'सी' न्यायपीठ, चेन्नई। IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL 'C' BENCH: CHENNAI श्री एबी टी. वर्की, न्यायिक

Bimla, Delhi vs. ITO Ward-38(5), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 7973/DEL/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Nov 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.Rifaur Rahman & Shri Sudhir Pareekbimla, Vs. Ito, Ward 38 (5), H.No.143, Village Hamidpur, New Delhi. Delhi – 110 036. (Pan : Bpdpb9344B) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Gautam Jain, Advocate Shri Ankit Kumar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Kanv Bali, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 18.09.2024 Date Of Order : 26.11.2024 Order Per S.Rifaur Rahman,Am: 1. This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Appeals-13, New Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To ‘Ld. Cit (A)’) Dated 23.07.2019 For Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are, Assessee Filed Return Of Income Declaring Total Income Of Rs.2,23,030/- On 14.08.2014. The Return Of Income Was Processed Under Section 143 (1) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (For Short ‘The Act’). The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny Through Cass & Notices

For Appellant: Shri Gautam Jain, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Kanv Bali, Sr. DR
Section 131Section 143Section 143(2)Section 69

appeal before us raising following grounds of appeal :- “1. On the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, the Learned Commissioner (Appeals) has exceeded its authorities in issuing direction to re-open the assessment of earlier year when the cash credit has taken place. 2. Whether ... contained in section 251(1) of the Act, which reads as under: “251. (1) In disposing of an appeal, the Commissioner (Appeals) shall have the following powers- (a) in an appeal against an order of assessment, he may confirm, reduce, enhance or annul the assessment; (aa) in an appeal against