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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)

Amit Sajjan Kumar Gupta, Mumbai vs. DCIT 8(2)(1), Mumbai

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

ITA 1378/MUM/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Oct 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri Girish Agrawalamitsajjankumargupta, Dcit-8(2)(1), 110, Ashirwad, Roomno.624, बनाम/ Ahmedabad Street, Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. Carnac Bunder, M.K.Road, Mumbai-400009. Mumbai-400020. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Abrpg2852N (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Ravikant Pathak.Ar Revenue By : Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing 08/08/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 10/10/2024 आदेश / Order Per Pavan Kumar Gadale - Jm: The Appeal Is Filed By The Assesse Against The Order Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi / Cit(A) Passed U/Sec 143(3) & U/Sec 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Cit (A) Nfac, Erred In Confirming Order Made U/S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Which Is Bad In Law, Ultra Vires & Without Appreciating The Facts, Submission & Evidences In The Proper Perspective, Without Providing Copies Of Material Used Against The Appellant & Without Providing Opportunity Of Cross Examination, Is Liable To Be Annulled.

For Appellant: Shri Ravikant Pathak.ARFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 68

Court dismissed the Department's appeal saying that no question of law arose from the order of the Tribunal affirming the order of the Commissioner (Appeals) allowing relief to the assessee, and the findings of the Commissioner (Appeals) to the effect that there was no adverse comment from the stock ... Appellate Tribunal. After detailed discussion, the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal has recorded the following findings of fact The above findings recorded by the learned Commissioner (Appeals) are quite exhaustive whereby he has discussed the basis on which the Assessing Officer had made the additionsWhile allowing relief to the assessee

Mahalingam Sumathi, Salem vs. ITO, Ward 1(8), Salem

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1363/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai01 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं/.Ita No.: 1363/Chny/2024 िनधा" रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Smt. Mahalingam Sumathi, Income Tax Officer, 7/155A, Indhira Nagar, V. Ward -1(8), Mettur, Salem-636 401. Salem. [Pan:Ctzps-8862-A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate (Erode) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Smt. T.M.Suganthamala, Addl.Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30.07.2024 घोषणाकीतारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 01.10.2024

For Respondent: Smt. T.M.Suganthamala, Addl.CIT
Section 115BSection 142(1)Section 144Section 271Section 69Section 69A

assessee has raised the following grounds of appeal: 1.The impugned Order is illegal, unsustainable and liable to be quashed. 2.The Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in not properly and holistically considered the submissions filed by the Appellant. 3.Without prejudice, the Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in not considering the key submission ... 1363/Chny/2024 maintenance of books of accounts, the invocation of Section 69 A is out of place. 4.Without prejudice, the Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in not considering that the Appellant is not the owner of the sums deposited in the Bank Account, when he or she specifically acknowledged the fact

Sundaramurthy Sathyakumar, Chennai vs. ITO Corp Ward 6(3), Chennai

In the result the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1011/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai01 Oct 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 1011/Chny/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2015-16 Sundaramurthy Sathyakumar, Income Tax Officer, V-31, 13Th Street, Anna Nagar, V. Corporate Ward -6(3), Chennai - 600 040. Chennai. [Pan: Aasps-1930-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) : Shri. K. Meenakshi Sundaram, Itp अपीलाथ" क" ओरसे/Appellant By ""यथ" क" ओरसे/Respondent By : Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 25.07.2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 01.10.2024

For Respondent: Shri. Aroon Prasad, Addl. CIT
Section 68

Centre (NFAC), Delhi, for the assessment year 2015-16, vide order dated 14.02.2024. 2. The assessee has raised the following grounds of appeal: “1.The Commissioner(Appeals) National Faceless Appeal Centre erred in reproducing the same facts stated by the Assessing Officer for long pages in his order and finally confirming ... order :-2-: ITA. No: 1011/Chny/2024 of the Assessing Officer without telling his own decision on the issues in an unequivocal manner. 2.The Commissioner(Appeals) National Faceless Appeal Centre had not acted as a fact finding authority independently and erred in confirming the order of the Assessing Officer more