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“Income-tax Officer”

Chapter I - PreliminarySection 2 - DefinitionsSection 2(25) / Section 1175,006 judgments

The decision most relied on for Income-tax Officer is CIT v. Max India Ltd. (295 ITR 282), cited in 1,162 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Income-tax Officer

CIT v. Max India Ltd.
295 ITR 282 · 2007 · Supreme Court
1,162
citing judgments

Under Section 263, an assessment order is not erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue merely because the Principal Commissioner disagrees with the Assessing Officer's (AO) view, particularly if the AO has adopted one of two permissible views in law, unless that view is completely unsustainable. If due inquiries were made, the AO's order does not become erroneous solely because the fact of inquiries was not recorded.

Dhakeshwari Cotton Mills Ltd. v. CIT
26 ITR 775 · 1954 · Supreme Court
1,061
citing judgments

Corroborative evidence is essential to support evidence found on third-party premises, and an assessment cannot be based on suspicion, surmises, or conjecture.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

Union of India v. Ashish Agarwal
444 ITR 1 · 2022 · Supreme Court
524
citing judgments

Notices issued under the unamended Section 148 of the Income-tax Act between April 1, 2021, and May 4, 2022, must be treated as notices issued under the new Section 148A(b) of the amended law. This requires the Assessing Officer to follow the procedure prescribed under the amended reassessment provisions, including issuing an order under Section 148A(d) before a fresh notice under Section 148.

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.

222 Taxman 15 (Gujarat)(MAG.), Principal Commissioner of Income-tax-4 v. G & G Pharma India Ltd.
384 ITR 147 · 2016 · High Court
274
citing judgments

An assessment can be reopened if there is tangible material indicating escapement of income, demonstrating a live link between the material and the reasons recorded for reopening. The Assessing Officer must apply their mind to the material facts, and the sanction under section 151 should not be based on borrowed satisfaction.

Paul Mathews & Sons. v. CIT
263 ITR 101 · 2003 · High Court
266
citing judgments

A statement recorded under Section 133A of the Income-tax Act has no evidentiary value because Section 133A does not empower an Income-tax Officer to examine any person on oath.

Navnitlal C. Javeri v. K.K. Sen
56 ITR 198 · 1965 · Supreme Court
230
citing judgments

The Supreme Court holds that circulars issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) are binding on all officers and persons employed in the execution of the Income-tax Act. These circulars are binding even if they deviate from the provisions of the Act, particularly when issued to relieve hardships.

Judgments citing Income-tax Officer

Rural Development Foundation, Anand vs. CPC, Bengaluru Juris. AO- the ITO, Ward-Exemption, Vadodara

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 927/AHD/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.927/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2019-20 Rural Development Cpc, Bengaluru बनाम/ Foundation Juris.Ao – The Ito Ward- V/S. Aitc, 2Nd Floor Exemption Narayan Complex Vadodara – 390 007 Nr.Shubh Laxmi Shopping Centre Station Road Anand – 388 001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aabtr 1090 C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) ("" यथ"/ Respondent) Assessee By : Ms. Arti N. Shah, Ar Revenue By : Shri Rameshwar P. Meena, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Siddhartha Nautiyal, Jm: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 21/02/2025 Passed U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2019-2020. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: Rural Development Foundation Vs. Cpc, Bengaluru Juris Ao The Ito, Ward-Exemption Asst. Year : 2019-20

For Appellant: Ms. Arti N. Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rameshwar P. Meena, Sr.DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 12A(1)(b)Section 143(1)Section 154Section 250

various judicial forums. 8. The Hon’ble Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Nagpur Bench, in the case of Shri Panchmurti Education Society vs. Income-tax Officer [2025] 171 taxmann.com 546 (Nagpur - Trib.) [21-01-2025], has categorically held that where a return of income is filed within the extended time limit

Kriteshwar Prasad Singh, Panvel vs. Asst/Dy CIT, Circle 2(1)(1), Vadodara

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

ITA 268/AHD/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.268/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2022-23 Kriteshwar Prasad Singh The Asst./Dy.Cit बनाम/ F.No.07, Lilac Bldg Circle-2(1)(1) V/S. Godrej Sky Garden Vadodara – 390 007 Takka, Panvel – 410 206 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Ahlps 7784 H (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) ("" यथ"/ Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Bhupendra C. Meha, Adv. Revenue By : Shri Abhijit Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09/09/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Siddhartha Nautiyal, Jm: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 21/01/2025 Passed U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2022-2023. 2. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. 143 1 A The Ld Addl Jcit A Grossly Erred On Facts & In Law In Dismissing The Appeal Without Adjudicating The Preliminary Issue Raised Regarding The Violation Of Statutory Provision Of Sec 143 1 A Of The Income Tax Act 1961 The Act In The Form Of Kriteshwar Prasad Singh Vs. Asst/Dy Cit Asst. Year : 2022-23

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra C. Meha, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Abhijit Sr.DR
Section 10Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 250

intimation issued by CPC under section 143(1) of the Act is invalid in law and liable to be quashed. 7.2. In Income-tax Officer (Exemption) v. Camellia Educare Trust [2023] 152 taxmann.com 304 (Kolkata – Trib), it was held that in respect of any proposed adjustment, a prior intimation

ACIT, Anand Circle, Anand vs. Narendrakumar Hansrajbhai Patel, Kheda

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

ITA 834/AHD/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.834/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2021-22 The Acit Narendrakumar Hansrajbhai बनाम/ Dy./Asst.Commissioner Of Patel V/S. Income Tax (Anand Circle) I C/O. Mahakali Saw Mill Anand – 388 001 Mansarovar Marker Kamla Kamia, Kheda – 387 320 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Cmmpp 6784 N (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) ("" यथ"/ Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Mishal Mehta, Ca Revenue By : Shri Alpesh Parmar, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Siddhartha Nautiyal, Jm: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 27/02/2024 Passed U/S.250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’) For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2021-2022. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. Whether, On Facts & In Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld.Cit(A) Is Justified In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 10,64,04,151/-Made U/S 69C Of The Act Without Appreciating The Fact The Assessee Failed To Substantiate The Expenditure Claimed With Supporting Evidences? Asst.Cit Vs. Narendrakumar Hansrajbhai Patel Asst. Year : 2021-22

For Appellant: Shri Mishal Mehta, CAFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, CIT-DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 69C

renders the appellate order unsustainable in law. The Hon’ble Bangalore Bench of the Tribunal in Enzen Global Solutions (P.) Ltd. v. Income-tax Officer [2022] 144 taxmann.com 2 (Bang. - Trib.) held that where the Commissioner (Appeals) admitted additional evidences submitted by the assessee to prove genuineness of trade payables

Shri Powai Sthanakvasi Jain Sangh Trust (Publice Charitable Trust), Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 41(1)(4), Mumbai

In the result, grounds raised by the assessee in this respect are allowed

ITA 3187/MUM/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Powai Sthanakvasi Jain Vs Income-Tax Officer, Sangh Trust Ward 41(1)(4), (Public Charitable Trust) Mumbai Flat No. 104, Atlantis A Wing Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai - 400076 [Pan: Aatts2580C] Appellant Respondent Present For: Assessee : Shri Kirit Sanghvi, Ca Revenue : Mr. Virabhadra S. Mahajan, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 04.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 29.10.2025 O R D E R Per Girish Agrawal: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2024-25/1074570665(1), Dated 17.03.2025 Passed Against The Assessment Order By National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi U/S.143(3) R.W.S. 144B Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”), Dated 31.06.2021 For Ay 2018-19. 2. The Only Issue Involved In The Present Appeal Is In Respect Of Treatment Of Corpus Fund Donation Of Rs.1,74,01,475/- Received By The 2 Shri Powai Sthanakvasi Jain Sangh Trust Ay 2018-19 Assessee During The Year As Income Chargeable To Tax Without Considering The Provisions Of Section 11(1)(D) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Kirit Sanghvi, CAFor Respondent: Mr. Virabhadra S. Mahajan, Sr. DR
Section 11(1)(d)Section 12ASection 143(3)Section 80G

BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI AMIT SHUKLA, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Powai Sthanakvasi Jain vs Income-tax Officer, Sangh Trust Ward 41(1)(4), (Public Charitable Trust) Mumbai Flat No. 104, Atlantis A Wing Hiranandani Gardens Powai, Mumbai - 400076 [PAN: AATTS2580C] Appellant