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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)

M/S Janiyyathul Mustharshideen Charitable Trust, Malappuram vs. ITO Ward 1, Tirur

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

ITA 980/COCH/2022[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Cochin11 Sept 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Sanjay Arora, Accountantmemberand Shri Manomohan Das, Judicialmember Janiyyathul Mustharshideen The Income Tax Officer Charitable Trust Ward -1, Tirur Edayoor Post Vs. Malappuram 676554 [Pan:Aaatj6491Q] (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Shameem Ahmed, Advocate Revenue By: Smt. J.M. Jamuna Devi, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 11.09.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.09.2023 O R D E R Persanjay Arora, Am This Appeal By The Assessee Agitating The In Limine Dismissal Of It’S Appeal Vide Order Dated 31.10.2022 By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Income Tax Department [Cit(A)], Contesting It’S Assessment Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (‘The Act’) Dated 28.03.2013 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2010-11. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Leading To The Instant Appeal Are That The Assessee, A Public Charitable Trust Constituted Under The Trust Deed Dated 28.06.1999 & Registered U/S.12Aa Of The Act W.E.F. 20.10.2005, Returned It’S Income For The Relevant Year (On 29.06.2010) At Nil Income, Claiming Exemption U/S.11 Of The Act On The Voluntary Contributions Received During The Year, I.E., Rs.12.18 Lakhs. The Same Was Denied By The Assessing Officer (Ao) As The Assessee Had, Subsequent To Its Registration Under Section 12Aa Of The Act On 20.10.2005, I.E., On 21/10/2005, Totally Amended It’S Object Clause, Which Rather Was Required To Be Ratified By The Hon'Ble

For Appellant: Shri Shameem Ahmed, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. J.M. Jamuna Devi, Sr. D.R
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 192Section 250(6)

satisfy the test of an order under section 250(6) of the Act, which reads as under: - Procedure in appeal. 250. (1) The Commissioner (Appeals) shall fix a day and place for the hearing of the appeal, and shall give notice of the same to the appellant ... Assessing Officer against whose order the appeal is preferred. (2) …(5) (6) The order of the Commissioner (Appeals) disposing of the appeal shall be in writing and shall state the points for determination, the decision thereon and the reason for the decision. 3.2 Granting that the assessee did not respond

Access Diamonds Private Limited, Mumbai vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-7(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 600/MUM/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Sept 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.600/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Access Diamonds Pvt. Ltd बिधम/ Dcit, Central Circle-7(1) Office No. 15, Floor- Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. Mezzanine, Laxmidas Mumbai-400020. Khimji Market, 36/38, Kalbadevi Road, Vitthalwadi, Mumbai- 400002. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aahca0551C (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Vimal Punmiya Revenue By: Shri Dharmvir D Yadav (Sr. Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 28/06/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 01/09/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-49, Mumbai Dated 30.06.2016 For Ay. 2012-13. 2. There Is A Delay Of 2366 Days [I.E, Six (6) Years & 05 Months] In Filing Of This Appeal Before This Tribunal. 3. First Of All Will Deal With The Application Filed By The Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Shri Manish Panwar For Condonation Of In-Ordinate Delay. It Is Noted That The Assessee Is A Private Limited Company Engaged In The Business Of Trading Of Gold Bullion & Bars. For The Assessment Year Under Appeal, The Assessee Had Filed Its Return Of Income After Declaring Loss Of Rs. (8,932)/- On 27.09.2012. The Return Of Income Was Initially Processed U/S.143 (1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. Thereafter, The Case Of Assessee Was Selected For Scrutiny.

For Appellant: Shri Vimal PunmiyaFor Respondent: Shri Dharmvir D Yadav (Sr. DR)
Section 143Section 143(3)

suitor." 3.3 In the case of S.S.M. Ahmed Hussain v. ITO [2017] 85 taxmann.com 351 (Madras), the assessee filed an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) along with an application for condonation of delay of 175 days. The assessee claimed that delay occurred since he was waiting outcome of penalty order ... Commissioner (Appeals) however refused to condone the delay. The ITAT as later (as also confirmed by the High Court) held that that the reason stated by the assessee in these cases is that he was waiting for the outcome of the penalty proceedings. Therefore, one has to consider, whether reasonable