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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)

Shristi Vincom(P)Ltd, Kolkata vs. ITO, Kolkata

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 886/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata20 Jun 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 885 & 886/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Shristi Vincom Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 10(2), 21A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd. Kolkata Vs Bhowanipur Kolkata - 700025 [Pan : Aamcs3858F] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Anil Kochar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Prabhas Roy, Jcit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 20/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Orders Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Even Dt. 27/06/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Issues On Merits Raised In Both These Appeals Deserve To Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) For The Reason That Firstly For The Appellate Proceedings For Assessment Year 2013-14, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Considered The Remand Report Given By The Ld. Assessing Officer Dated 12/04/2019 As A Result Of Which Various Facts In The Remand Report, Have Not Been Considered By The Ld. Cit(A) For Adjudicating The Issues & 2

For Appellant: Shri Anil Kochar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Prabhas Roy, JCIT, Sr. D/R
Section 143(3)Section 250

27/06/2023, there is a period of almost six years. It is quite possible that the appellate proceedings might have been initiated by a particular Commissioner (Appeals) but it did not culminate to final order and then again appeal has been decided by another Commissioner (Appeals). It appears at paper book ... final order has been framed by National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi. So, the record clearly indicates that some proceedings were carried out with other Commissioner (Appeals) but the order could not be framed and there were certain additional evidence which the assessee had filed and to which remand report

Shristi Vincom(P)Ltd, Kolkata vs. ITO, Kolkata

In the result, both the appeals of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 885/KOL/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata20 Jun 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 885 & 886/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2013-14 & 2014-15 Shristi Vincom Pvt. Ltd. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 10(2), 21A, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd. Kolkata Vs Bhowanipur Kolkata - 700025 [Pan : Aamcs3858F] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Anil Kochar, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Prabhas Roy, Jcit, Sr. D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 01/05/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 20/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Dr. Manish Borad: The Present Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Orders Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Cit(A)”) Even Dt. 27/06/2023, Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For Assessment Years 2013-14 & 2014-15. 2. At The Outset, The Ld. Counsel For The Assessee Submitted That The Issues On Merits Raised In Both These Appeals Deserve To Be Restored To The File Of The Ld. Cit(A) For The Reason That Firstly For The Appellate Proceedings For Assessment Year 2013-14, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Not Considered The Remand Report Given By The Ld. Assessing Officer Dated 12/04/2019 As A Result Of Which Various Facts In The Remand Report, Have Not Been Considered By The Ld. Cit(A) For Adjudicating The Issues & 2

For Appellant: Shri Anil Kochar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Prabhas Roy, JCIT, Sr. D/R
Section 143(3)Section 250

27/06/2023, there is a period of almost six years. It is quite possible that the appellate proceedings might have been initiated by a particular Commissioner (Appeals) but it did not culminate to final order and then again appeal has been decided by another Commissioner (Appeals). It appears at paper book ... final order has been framed by National Faceless Appeals Centre, Delhi. So, the record clearly indicates that some proceedings were carried out with other Commissioner (Appeals) but the order could not be framed and there were certain additional evidence which the assessee had filed and to which remand report

Karuppaiah Selvaraj, Chennai vs. ITO, Ward 1(1), Erode

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 965/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Jun 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 965/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Income Tax Officer, Karuppaiah Selvaraj, V. Ward -1(1), Cw. 11, New Bus Stand Erode. Building, Erode – 638 001. [Pan: Axwps-1752-L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate (Erode) ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07.05.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 19.06.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. S. Sridhar, Advocate (Erode)For Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 131Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 250

well as the Learned Assessing Officer are unfair, unconscious of the delicate factual matrix and hence, illegal. ' :-2-: ITA. No: 965/Chny/2023 2. The Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in not considering the submissions advanced by the Appellant in due perspective. 3. The Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in not following ... least not properly distinguishing the decisions cited by the Appellant, more particularly the decisions of the Hon'ble Chennai Tribunal. 4. The Learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in laying more emphasis on the fact of nonproduction of FIR of the police station, which Report, even if produced, will be a reflection

The ITO, Ward-3(1)(1), Ahmedabad vs. M/S Poggen Amp Nagarsheth Powertronics Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 237/AHD/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad13 Jun 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Accountnat Member Assessment Year : 2013-14 The Income Tax Officer M/S.Poggen Amp Nagarsheth Ward-3(1)(1) Vs Powertronics Pvt.Ltd. Ahmedabad C-1/B, 4402, Gidc Estage Phase-Iv, Vatva Ahmedabad – 382 445, Gujarat Pan: Aaacp 9130 B अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr. Adv. & Shri Parimalsinh B. Parmar, Ar Revenue By : Shri Sudhendu Das, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 10/06/2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 13/06/2024 आदेश/O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Tushar Hemani, Sr. Adv. &For Respondent: Shri Sudhendu Das, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 14A

assessing officer under section 14A of the Act in respect of interest expenses incurred for investments made in subsidiaries and administrative expenses. Commissioner (Appeals) deleted such disallowances, upon which, Revenue approached the Tribunal. The Tribunal rejected Revenues appeal, making following observations: - "3.5 We have considered the rival submissions, perused ... raised by the revenue in respect of disallowance of interest expenditure made by the assessing officer under section 14A and deletion made by learned Commissioner (Appeals), we find that no interference is called for in the order of learned Commissioner (Appeals). We hold so because we find that with regard