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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

Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(2), Bhilai vs. Mesers Metex Engineers, Bhilai

In the result Ground No 8 of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 247/RPR/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur14 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.238/Rpr/2019 (Assessment Year: 2015-2016) M/S Metex Engineers, Vs Ito, Ward-1(2), Bhilai Shop No.10-11, Ganesh Complex, Shakti Vihar, Risali Bhilai, Durg Pan No. :Aawfm 8852 G & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.247/Rpr/2019 (Assessment Year: 2015-2016) Ito, Ward-1(2), Bhilai Vs M/S Metex Engineers, Shop No.10-11, Ganesh Complex, Shakti Vihar, Risali Bhilai, Durg Pan No. :Aawfm 8852 G (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) .. "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By : Shri R.B.Doshi, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V.K.Singh, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 24/04/2023 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 14/06/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Arun Khodpia, Am :

For Appellant: Shri R.B.Doshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K.Singh, CIT-DR
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were produced by the assessee before the ld. CIT(A) which were never produced before the AO, therefore, there was a clear violation of rule 46A by the ld. CIT(A). It was therefore, the prayer that the decision of the ld.CIT(A) on this issue was based on additional ... evidences with no cognizance to provisions of rule 46A of the Act, thus, the decision of ld. CIT(A) is subject to reversal and the findings of AO deserves to be restored. Alternatively, the issue should be remanded back to the files of AO for fresh adjudication. 14.1 Against

Mesers Metex Engineers, Bhilai vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(2), Bhilai

In the result Ground No 8 of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 238/RPR/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur14 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.238/Rpr/2019 (Assessment Year: 2015-2016) M/S Metex Engineers, Vs Ito, Ward-1(2), Bhilai Shop No.10-11, Ganesh Complex, Shakti Vihar, Risali Bhilai, Durg Pan No. :Aawfm 8852 G & आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.247/Rpr/2019 (Assessment Year: 2015-2016) Ito, Ward-1(2), Bhilai Vs M/S Metex Engineers, Shop No.10-11, Ganesh Complex, Shakti Vihar, Risali Bhilai, Durg Pan No. :Aawfm 8852 G (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) .. "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By : Shri R.B.Doshi, Ca राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri V.K.Singh, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 24/04/2023 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 14/06/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Arun Khodpia, Am :

For Appellant: Shri R.B.Doshi, CAFor Respondent: Shri V.K.Singh, CIT-DR
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were produced by the assessee before the ld. CIT(A) which were never produced before the AO, therefore, there was a clear violation of rule 46A by the ld. CIT(A). It was therefore, the prayer that the decision of the ld.CIT(A) on this issue was based on additional ... evidences with no cognizance to provisions of rule 46A of the Act, thus, the decision of ld. CIT(A) is subject to reversal and the findings of AO deserves to be restored. Alternatively, the issue should be remanded back to the files of AO for fresh adjudication. 14.1 Against

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-3(1), Raipur vs. M/S Kewalya Park, Civil Lines, Raipur

The appeal of the revenue is partly allowed

ITA 171/RPR/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Raipur14 Jun 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Jm & Shri Arun Khodpia, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.171/Rpr/2019 (Assessment Year: 2015-2016) Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax , Vs M/S Kewalya Park Circle-3(1), Raipur Shop No. 14, First Floor, Bombay Market, Raipur (C.G) Pan No. :Aaifk 4253 H (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent) : Shri G. S. Agrawal, Ca "नधा"रती क" ओर से /Assessee By राज"व क" ओर से /Revenue By : Shri S. K. Meena, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 12/06/2023 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 14/06/2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Arun Khodpia, Am :

For Respondent: Shri S. K. Meena, CIT-DR
Section 250(4)Section 43C

evidence produced by the assessee without allowing the AO if any, proper opportunity to examine the same, thereby violating the provision on law under Rule 46A of IT Rules?" 12. "Whether on points of law and on facts & circumstances of the case, the ld. CIT(A) was justified in deleting ... examine such additional evidence and to rebut on the same. The ld. CIT(A) has erred by violating the provisions of rule 46A of the IT rules by not providing a reasonable opportunity of confronting to the ld. AO with the additional evidence to offer her comments/observation on the same

Bhalla Chemical Works Pvt. Ltd., Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle- 4(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 4222/DEL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Jun 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Shri Pradip Kumar Kediaassessment Year: 2012-13 Bhalla Chemical Works P. Ltd., The Dcit,Circle 4(2), New Delhi M-237, Greater Kailash-Ii, New Delhi 110048 Vs. Pan Aaacb 4077 D (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Rajat Jain, Ca Shri Ashish Mendiratta, Ar For Revenue : Shri Kanav Bali, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 13.06.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.06.2023 Order Per Pradip Kumar Kedia, A.M. This Appeal Has Been Filed Against The Order Of Cit(A)-2, New Delhi Dated 28.02.2017 For Ay 2012-13. 2. When The Matter Was Called For Hearing The Learned Counsel For The Assessee Submitted At The Outset The He Seeks To Press Only Ground No. 3, Ground No. 4 & Ground No. 6 Of The Grounds Of Appeal & Other Grounds Raised In The Appeal Memo May Be Treated As Withdrawn. 3. In The Light Of Submission Made, Remaining Other Grounds Are Dismissed & Remaining Grounds Are Adjudicated Here Under:- 3. Addition On Account Of Car Expenses.

For Appellant: Shri Rajat Jain, CAFor Respondent: Shri Kanav Bali, Sr. DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)Section 68

transaction. 5.3 The learned counsel contends that these facts were presented before Ld. CIT(A) along without formal application under rule 46A of the I.T Rules. The learned counsel thus submits that merely on account technical defect committed before the first appellate authority, the denial of relief in wholesale would ... serious miscarriage of justice. 5.4 The learned DR for the revenue on the other hand submits that in the absence of formal application under Rule 46A, the Ld. CIT(A) had no option but to ignore such evidences. 5.5 On appraisal of the facts and circumstances, we find merit

ACIT, Central Circle-3, Patna vs. M/S Tirupati Homes Ltd, Patna

In the result, the appeals of the revenue in ITA No

ITA 71/PAT/2020[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Patna25 May 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Ble & Shri Girish Agrawal, Hon’Bleita Nos.70 & 71/Pat/2020 Assessment Year: 2016-17 Acit, Central Circle-3, Patna M/S. Tirupati Homes Limited Ground Floor, Arvina Vs Apartment, Nageshwar Colony, Patna – 800001. Pan: Aadct 7444 H (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Appellant By : Shri Alok Kumar, Advocate Respondent By : Shri Rupesh Agrawal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 10.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 25.05.2023 O R D E R Per Sonjoy Sarma, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Are Filed By The Revenue Against Two Separate Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A) – 3, Patna Dated 18.06.2020 & 19.06.2020 Respectively For A.Y. 2016-17. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. That On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld.Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 1,35,06,630/- Made By The A.O. On Account Of Undisclosed/Misreporting Of Sale Of Flats, Accepting The Contention & Calculation Made By The Assessee In Which The Main Questionable Point Is Deduction Of Expense Of Rs.5,19,35,503/- On Account Of "Excess Provision Of Earlier Years Deducted'" To Complete The Substantially Completed Units. The Ld.Cit(A) Has Accepted This Contention Which Was Made For The First Time Before Him, Without Making Proper Verification & Verifying Corresponding Entry In The Accounts.

For Appellant: Shri Alok Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Rupesh Agrawal, Sr. DR
Section 143(2)Section 144

operating in the assessment proceedings. The Ld.CIT(A) accepted explanation provided by the assessee for the first time before him in violation of Rule 46A of the I.T. Rules. The Ld.CIT(A) even did not ask the reason for not providing explanation to the A.0. Further, M/s. Tirupati Homes Limited

ACIT, Central Circle-3, Patna vs. M/S Tirupati Homes Ltd, Patna

In the result, the appeals of the revenue in ITA No

ITA 70/PAT/2020[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Patna25 May 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Ble & Shri Girish Agrawal, Hon’Bleita Nos.70 & 71/Pat/2020 Assessment Year: 2016-17 Acit, Central Circle-3, Patna M/S. Tirupati Homes Limited Ground Floor, Arvina Vs Apartment, Nageshwar Colony, Patna – 800001. Pan: Aadct 7444 H (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Appellant By : Shri Alok Kumar, Advocate Respondent By : Shri Rupesh Agrawal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 10.05.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 25.05.2023 O R D E R Per Sonjoy Sarma, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Are Filed By The Revenue Against Two Separate Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A) – 3, Patna Dated 18.06.2020 & 19.06.2020 Respectively For A.Y. 2016-17. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal: 1. That On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld.Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 1,35,06,630/- Made By The A.O. On Account Of Undisclosed/Misreporting Of Sale Of Flats, Accepting The Contention & Calculation Made By The Assessee In Which The Main Questionable Point Is Deduction Of Expense Of Rs.5,19,35,503/- On Account Of "Excess Provision Of Earlier Years Deducted'" To Complete The Substantially Completed Units. The Ld.Cit(A) Has Accepted This Contention Which Was Made For The First Time Before Him, Without Making Proper Verification & Verifying Corresponding Entry In The Accounts.

For Appellant: Shri Alok Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Rupesh Agrawal, Sr. DR
Section 143(2)Section 144

operating in the assessment proceedings. The Ld.CIT(A) accepted explanation provided by the assessee for the first time before him in violation of Rule 46A of the I.T. Rules. The Ld.CIT(A) even did not ask the reason for not providing explanation to the A.0. Further, M/s. Tirupati Homes Limited

I.T.O. -12(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Alvess Developers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

In the result, appeal by the Revenue and Cross Objections by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 2455/MUM/2022[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 May 2023AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं. 2455/मुं/ 2022 (िन.व. 2014-15) Ito-12(1)(1) Mumbai, Room No.129, Ground Floor, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai 400 020 ...... अपीलाथ" /Appellant बनाम Vs. M/S. Alvess Developers Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.11 Jtn Of 29Th & 16Th Road, Opp Gurunanak Garden, Bandra(West),Mumbai 400 050. Pan: Aaccp-0964-F ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent C.O. No.132/Mum/2022 [Arising Out Of Ita No. 2455/Mum/2022 (A.Y.2014-15)] M/S. Alvess Developers Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.11 Jtn Of 29Th & 16Th Road, Opp Gurunanak Garden, Bandra(West),Mumbai 400 050. Pan: Aaccp-0964-F ..... Cross Objector बनाम Vs. Ito-12(1)(1) ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent Mumbai. Assessee By : Shri Prakash Jhunjhunwala Revenue By : Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha

For Appellant: Shri Prakash JhunjhunwalaFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Kumar Sinha
Section 143(3)Section 68

NO.132/MUM/2022 affording reasonable opportunity to the Assessing Officer to examine the additional documents filed by the assessee. Thus, there is violation of Rule 46A. 5. On the other hand, Shri Prakash Jhunjhunwala appearing on behalf of the assessee submits that the books of the assessee are audited and were furnished ... 22/08/2022. 6. Both sides heard, orders of authorities below examined. The short prayer made on behalf of the Revenue is violation of Rule 46A. The assessee is in the business of sale and purchase of flats. It is not disputed by the Revenue that assessee had furnished audited accounts before