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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)

Sitaram Narayandas Patel (Deceased) by His Legal Heir Ashok S Patel, Mumbai vs. ACIT Circle 22(3) at Present Jurisdiction With ACIT Circle 22(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 901/MUM/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Aug 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 901/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 900/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2015-16) बिधम/ Sitaram Narayandas Patel Acit, Circle-22(3) (Deceased) By His Legal Heir At Present Jurisdiction With Vs. Ashok Patel Acit, Circle-22(1) Plot No. 91, Ambey Vila, Piramal Chamber Lalbaug, Next To Grant Hyatt, Parel, Mumbai-400012. Vakola Bridge, Shivaji Nagar, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400055. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aakpp6860D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri Nishit Gandhi/Madhuri Tambe Revenue By: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 13/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 24/08/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 08.02.2023 For Ay. 2014-15 & Order Dated 09.02.2023 For Ay. 2015-16. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee For Ay 2014-15, Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit (A) Confirming The Action Of The Ao Disallowing An Amount Of Rs.1,00,00,000/- [Donations Of Rs.75 Lakhs Paid To M/S. Sahara Health & Education Society (Hereinafter “M/S. Sahara Health”) & Rs.25 Lakhs Paid To M/S. Tulsi Gramudyog Seva

For Appellant: Shri Nishit Gandhi/Madhuri TambeFor Respondent: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. AR)
Section 131(1)(d)Section 133(6)Section 35A

favour of the assessee. 3. The appeals are allowed. The order under challenge is set aside. The assessment orders, that of the Commissioner (Appeals) and of the Tribunal are also set aside. The matter shall now be remanded to the assessing authority for fresh consideration, as aforestated. No order

Sitaram Narayandas Patel(Deceased) by His Legal Heir Ashok S. Patel, Mumbai vs. ACIT Circle 22(3) at Present Jurisdiction With ACIT Circle 22(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 900/MUM/2023[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Aug 2023AY 2015-2016

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Amarjit Singh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 901/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) & आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 900/Mum/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2015-16) बिधम/ Sitaram Narayandas Patel Acit, Circle-22(3) (Deceased) By His Legal Heir At Present Jurisdiction With Vs. Ashok Patel Acit, Circle-22(1) Plot No. 91, Ambey Vila, Piramal Chamber Lalbaug, Next To Grant Hyatt, Parel, Mumbai-400012. Vakola Bridge, Shivaji Nagar, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400055. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aakpp6860D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. Assessee By: Shri Nishit Gandhi/Madhuri Tambe Revenue By: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 13/07/2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 24/08/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: These Are Appeals Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 08.02.2023 For Ay. 2014-15 & Order Dated 09.02.2023 For Ay. 2015-16. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee For Ay 2014-15, Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit (A) Confirming The Action Of The Ao Disallowing An Amount Of Rs.1,00,00,000/- [Donations Of Rs.75 Lakhs Paid To M/S. Sahara Health & Education Society (Hereinafter “M/S. Sahara Health”) & Rs.25 Lakhs Paid To M/S. Tulsi Gramudyog Seva

For Appellant: Shri Nishit Gandhi/Madhuri TambeFor Respondent: Shri Suresh D. Gaikwad (Sr. AR)
Section 131(1)(d)Section 133(6)Section 35A

favour of the assessee. 3. The appeals are allowed. The order under challenge is set aside. The assessment orders, that of the Commissioner (Appeals) and of the Tribunal are also set aside. The matter shall now be remanded to the assessing authority for fresh consideration, as aforestated. No order

Asus India Pvt Ltd., Mumbai vs. The Ld. Addl/Joint/Deputy/ACIT/ ITO, Delhi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 2427/MUM/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai16 Aug 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Ms. Kavitha Rajagopal, Jm Asus India Private Limited The Learned. 402, Supreme Chambers, Addl/Joint/Deputy/Acit/Ito 17-18 Shah Industrial Estate, Room No.305, Ara Centre 2-E Veera Desai Road, Vs. Jhandewalan Extn, New Delhi, Andheri (West), Delhi-110055 Mumbai-400 053 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aajca6450C Assessee By : Mr. Vijay Mehta, Adv. Revenue By : Mr. Nihar Ranjan Samal, Sr. Ar Date Of Hearing: 19.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 16.08.2023

For Appellant: Mr. Vijay Mehta, AdvFor Respondent: Mr. Nihar Ranjan Samal, Sr. AR
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aforesaid provisions, the Assessing Officer disallowed 30% out of the expenditure. As discussed earlier, the disallowance made was also upheld by the learned Commissioner (Appeals) accepting the reasoning of the Assessing Officer. 8. The learned Authorised Representative submitted, the assessee imports electronic goods such as note books, tablets, pad-phones ... 2427/Mum/2022; Asus India Private Ltd; 2018-19 9. The learned Departmental Representative strongly relying upon the observations of the Assessing Officer and learned Commissioner (Appeals) submitted, the contract between the parties are not conclusive, therefore, the true nature and character of the transaction has to be examined to find