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The decision most relied on for rule 46A is CIT v. Divine Leasing & Finance Ltd. (299 ITR 268), cited in 426 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on rule 46A

CIT v. Divine Leasing & Finance Ltd.
299 ITR 268 · 2008 · High Court
426
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot add share capital or share premium amounts if the assessee provides the identity and creditworthiness of the subscriber and establishes the genuineness of the transaction. The court may admit additional evidence under Rule 46A, such as the PAN identity of the creditor.

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.

Smt. Prabhavati S. Shah v. CIT
231 ITR 1 · 1998 · High Court
186
citing judgments

The first appellate authority must admit additional evidence if it is necessary for determining the true state of affairs and preventing undue hardship or a failure of justice, even without a specific request and particularly when the case falls under Rule 46A(1)(c).

CIT v. Manish Build Well (P) Ltd.
16 Taxmann.com 27 · 2011 · High Court
120
citing judgments

The CIT(A) must strictly comply with Rule 46A of the Income-tax Rules for admitting additional evidence, ensuring all prescribed conditions exist, reasons are recorded, and reasonable opportunity is provided to the Assessing Officer.

CIT v. Nikunj Eximp
216 Taxmann.com 171 · 2013 · High Court
103
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer must consider additional evidence produced before the CIT(A) under Rule 46A and cannot reject it without proper appreciation of the facts, especially when the assessee was prevented by sufficient cause from producing it earlier.

CIT v. Virgin Securities & Credits (P) Ltd.
332 ITR 396 · 2011 · High Court
85
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) must admit additional evidence if it is crucial for the proper disposal of the appeal, ensuring substantial justice to the appellant.

CIT v. Manish Buildwell (P) Ltd.
245 CTR 397 · 2011 · High Court
58
citing judgments

The production of fresh evidence at the appellate stage before the Commissioner (Appeals) is strictly governed by the conditions and procedures laid down in Rule 46A of the Income-tax Rules.

CIT v. Ranjit Kumar Choudhury
288 ITR 179 · 2007 · High Court
55
citing judgments

The appellate authority must follow Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules when admitting additional evidence, which includes recording reasons for admission and providing the Assessing Officer an opportunity to verify or refute the evidence. Failure to do so violates principles of natural justice.

Judgments citing rule 46A

Suraj Air Flow Engineers, Mumbai vs. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-22(3), Mumbai

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

ITA 1386/MUM/2023[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai18 Jul 2023AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri Amarjit Singhsuraj Air Flow Engineers Vs. The Acit, Circle 22(3) 4, Ground Floor, Room No. 322, 3 Rd Floor, Akashdeep, 1St Road, T.P. Piramal Chambers, S. Vi, Santacruz (W) Lalbaug, Mumbai – 400 054 Mumbai – 400 012 स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No: Aacfs4159E Appellant .. Respondent [ Appellant By : None Respondent By : Suresh D. Gaikwad Date Of Hearing 10.07.2023 Date Of Pronouncement 18.07.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh (Am): This Appeal Filed By The Assesse Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Ld. Cit(A) Nfac, Dated 16.03.2023 For A.Y. 2014-15. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Before Us: “(A) Addition On Account Of Alleged Cash Credits- Rs.77,80,000/- 1. The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac) [Cit(A)] Erred On Facts & In Law In Confirming The Addition Made By The Assistant Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle - 22(3), Mumbai (Ao) Of Rs.77,80,000/- On Account Of Alleged Cash Credits By Holding That The Appellant Did Not File Application For Admitting The Additional Evidences By Providing Reasonable Cause To Admit The Same. 2. The Learned Cit(A) Erred On Facts & In Law In Not Invoking The Powers Vested In Him Under Section 250(4) While Not Considering The Additional Evidences Furnished By The Appellant.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Suresh D. Gaikwad
Section 133(6)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250(4)Section 68

making submission by the lenders as discussed supra, however, the ld. CIT(A) has not considered the same on merit as provided in Rule 46A of the I.T. Rule 1962. We find that ld. CIT(A) has neither called any remand report from the assessing officer nor controvert the explanation