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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. Mega Aims, Bharuch vs. ITO, Ward-1(3), Bharuch

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (ITA Nos

ITA 751/SRT/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Mar 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.722 To 723/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Circle-1, Vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch. B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.750 To 751/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) M/S. Mega Aims, Vs. The Acit, Circle-1, B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Bharuch. Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Ashish Pophare, Cit(Dr) Appellant By Respondent By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Date Of Hearing 23/02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 30/03/2023

Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

Assessee, carrying on construction business, declared net profit of 5 per cent on gross receipts -Assessing Officer applied rate of 7 per cent - Commissioner (Appeals) applied 10 per cent rate relying on a case purported to be comparable and by generalizing that normal rate of profit in construction business ... applied in assessee's own case - Whether history of assessee's case itself was a guide in applying rate of profit and, therefore, Commissioner (Appeals) was not justified in enhancing rate - Held, yes” 21. We note that comparable cases and instances discussed by ld CIT(A) in his order state

M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch vs. ACIT, Circle-1, Bharuch

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (ITA Nos

ITA 750/SRT/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Mar 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.722 To 723/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Circle-1, Vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch. B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.750 To 751/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) M/S. Mega Aims, Vs. The Acit, Circle-1, B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Bharuch. Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Ashish Pophare, Cit(Dr) Appellant By Respondent By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Date Of Hearing 23/02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 30/03/2023

Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

Assessee, carrying on construction business, declared net profit of 5 per cent on gross receipts -Assessing Officer applied rate of 7 per cent - Commissioner (Appeals) applied 10 per cent rate relying on a case purported to be comparable and by generalizing that normal rate of profit in construction business ... applied in assessee's own case - Whether history of assessee's case itself was a guide in applying rate of profit and, therefore, Commissioner (Appeals) was not justified in enhancing rate - Held, yes” 21. We note that comparable cases and instances discussed by ld CIT(A) in his order state

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Bharuch Circle-1, Bharuch vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (ITA Nos

ITA 723/SRT/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Mar 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.722 To 723/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Circle-1, Vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch. B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.750 To 751/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) M/S. Mega Aims, Vs. The Acit, Circle-1, B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Bharuch. Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Ashish Pophare, Cit(Dr) Appellant By Respondent By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Date Of Hearing 23/02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 30/03/2023

Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

Assessee, carrying on construction business, declared net profit of 5 per cent on gross receipts -Assessing Officer applied rate of 7 per cent - Commissioner (Appeals) applied 10 per cent rate relying on a case purported to be comparable and by generalizing that normal rate of profit in construction business ... applied in assessee's own case - Whether history of assessee's case itself was a guide in applying rate of profit and, therefore, Commissioner (Appeals) was not justified in enhancing rate - Held, yes” 21. We note that comparable cases and instances discussed by ld CIT(A) in his order state

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Bharuch Circle-1, Bharuch vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue (ITA Nos

ITA 722/SRT/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Mar 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.722 To 723/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) (Physical Hearing) The Dcit, Circle-1, Vs. M/S. Mega Aims, Bharuch. B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.750 To 751/Srt/2018 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2014-15) M/S. Mega Aims, Vs. The Acit, Circle-1, B-1, Gokuldham Complex, Dahej By – Bharuch. Pass Road, Bharuch. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaqfm1615F (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Ashish Pophare, Cit(Dr) Appellant By Respondent By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Date Of Hearing 23/02/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 30/03/2023

Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

Assessee, carrying on construction business, declared net profit of 5 per cent on gross receipts -Assessing Officer applied rate of 7 per cent - Commissioner (Appeals) applied 10 per cent rate relying on a case purported to be comparable and by generalizing that normal rate of profit in construction business ... applied in assessee's own case - Whether history of assessee's case itself was a guide in applying rate of profit and, therefore, Commissioner (Appeals) was not justified in enhancing rate - Held, yes” 21. We note that comparable cases and instances discussed by ld CIT(A) in his order state

Lakshmi Constructions, Nellore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for all the A

ITA 7/VIZ/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Mar 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.4/Viz/2023 To 7/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 To 2016-17) Sri Lakshmi Constructions, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Dr.No.26-3-560, Sln Towers Income Tax Iv Floor, B.V.Nagar Central Circle-1 Mini Bypass Road Guntur Nellore [Pan : Abofs2978J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri M.V.Prasad, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 02.03.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 29.03.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)], Visakhapatnam-3 Dated 30.11.2022 For The Assessment Years (A.Y.) 2013-14 To 2016-17. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.4/Viz/2023 .

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Prasad, ARFor Respondent: Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 145

books of account of the assessee had not been rejected and assessment having not been framed under section 144, the Assessing Officer and the Commissioner (Appeals) were in error in resorting to an estimation of income and such exercise undertaken by them was not sustainable. Section 145(3) lays down ... business same would form the basis for computation of income. In the instant case, it is noticed that neither the Assessing Officer nor the Commissioner (Appeals) have rejected the books of account maintained by the assessee in the course of the business. As such Tribunal has rightly rejected

Lakshmi Constructions, Nellore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for all the A

ITA 6/VIZ/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Mar 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.4/Viz/2023 To 7/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 To 2016-17) Sri Lakshmi Constructions, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Dr.No.26-3-560, Sln Towers Income Tax Iv Floor, B.V.Nagar Central Circle-1 Mini Bypass Road Guntur Nellore [Pan : Abofs2978J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri M.V.Prasad, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 02.03.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 29.03.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)], Visakhapatnam-3 Dated 30.11.2022 For The Assessment Years (A.Y.) 2013-14 To 2016-17. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.4/Viz/2023 .

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Prasad, ARFor Respondent: Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 145

books of account of the assessee had not been rejected and assessment having not been framed under section 144, the Assessing Officer and the Commissioner (Appeals) were in error in resorting to an estimation of income and such exercise undertaken by them was not sustainable. Section 145(3) lays down ... business same would form the basis for computation of income. In the instant case, it is noticed that neither the Assessing Officer nor the Commissioner (Appeals) have rejected the books of account maintained by the assessee in the course of the business. As such Tribunal has rightly rejected

Lakshmi Constructions, Nellore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for all the A

ITA 5/VIZ/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Mar 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.4/Viz/2023 To 7/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 To 2016-17) Sri Lakshmi Constructions, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Dr.No.26-3-560, Sln Towers Income Tax Iv Floor, B.V.Nagar Central Circle-1 Mini Bypass Road Guntur Nellore [Pan : Abofs2978J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri M.V.Prasad, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 02.03.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 29.03.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)], Visakhapatnam-3 Dated 30.11.2022 For The Assessment Years (A.Y.) 2013-14 To 2016-17. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.4/Viz/2023 .

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Prasad, ARFor Respondent: Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 145

books of account of the assessee had not been rejected and assessment having not been framed under section 144, the Assessing Officer and the Commissioner (Appeals) were in error in resorting to an estimation of income and such exercise undertaken by them was not sustainable. Section 145(3) lays down ... business same would form the basis for computation of income. In the instant case, it is noticed that neither the Assessing Officer nor the Commissioner (Appeals) have rejected the books of account maintained by the assessee in the course of the business. As such Tribunal has rightly rejected

Lakshmi Constructions, Nellore vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Guntur

In the result, appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for all the A

ITA 4/VIZ/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Mar 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.4/Viz/2023 To 7/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2013-14 To 2016-17) Sri Lakshmi Constructions, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Dr.No.26-3-560, Sln Towers Income Tax Iv Floor, B.V.Nagar Central Circle-1 Mini Bypass Road Guntur Nellore [Pan : Abofs2978J] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri M.V.Prasad, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 02.03.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 29.03.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Cit(A)], Visakhapatnam-3 Dated 30.11.2022 For The Assessment Years (A.Y.) 2013-14 To 2016-17. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.4/Viz/2023 .

For Appellant: Shri M.V.Prasad, ARFor Respondent: Shri O.N.Hari Prasada Rao, DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 145

books of account of the assessee had not been rejected and assessment having not been framed under section 144, the Assessing Officer and the Commissioner (Appeals) were in error in resorting to an estimation of income and such exercise undertaken by them was not sustainable. Section 145(3) lays down ... business same would form the basis for computation of income. In the instant case, it is noticed that neither the Assessing Officer nor the Commissioner (Appeals) have rejected the books of account maintained by the assessee in the course of the business. As such Tribunal has rightly rejected