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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

ACIT (OSD)-2(2), Mumbai vs. Shoppers Stop Ltd., Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the revenue stands dismissed

ITA 1163/MUM/2021[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Dec 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri Om Prakash Kant, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1163/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Years: 2012-13) Acit(Osd)(Tds)-2(2) बिधम/ Shoppers Stop Ltd Room No. 706, 7Th Floor, K. 5Th Floor, Umang Tower, Vs. G. Mittal Ayurvedic Malad Link Road, Hospital Bldg, Charni Road Minidspace, Malad (W), (W), Mumbai-400002. Mumbai-400064. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aabcs4383A (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Manan Mathuria Revenue By: Shri Byomakesh Pradipta Kumar Panda (Dr) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 22/12/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 30/12/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: The Present Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A)-52, Mumbai Dated 12.03.2021 For Ay. 2012-13. 2. The Main Grievance Of The Revenue Is Directed Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) In Holding That, The Payments Made By The Assessee To Several Vendors In Relation To Its Procurements From Them, Consisting Of Appeals/Clothes/Footwear/Goods Manufactured By These Vendors, Were Not In The Nature Of “Works Contract” But “Purchase Of Goods” & That, Therefore, The Provisions Of Section 194C Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) Invoked By The Assessing Officer In Relation Thereto, Were Not Applicable.

For Appellant: Shri Manan MathuriaFor Respondent: Shri Byomakesh Pradipta Kumar
Section 133ASection 194CSection 201(1)

that there was no works contract. The assessee, accordingly, filed additional evidences which was accompanied with a prayer for admission in terms of Rule 46A of the Income-tax Rules, 1962 [herein after ‘the Rules’]. It is noted that these additional evidences were sent to the AO for his comments

Avinash Narayan Sutar, Navi Mumbai vs. ITO 28(1)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed and the three appeals filed by the asssessee are allowed

ITA 1029/MUM/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Baskaran Br & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleita Nos. 1029, 1030 & 1031/Mum/2020 (A.Ys: 2011-12, 2012-13 & 2010-11) Avinash Narayan Sutar Vs. Ito – 28(1)(2) Plot No. 582, Laxmi Tower No.6, Vashi Niwas, Sector -1, Station, Navi Mumbai- Shiravana, Nerul, Navi 400703. Mumbai – 400706. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Arsps9036R Appellant .. Respondent Ito – 28(1)(2) Vs. Avinash Narayan Sutar Tower No.6, Vashi Plot No. 582, Laxmi Station, Navi Mumbai- Niwas, Sector -1, 400703. Shiravana, Nerul, Navi Mumbai – 400706. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Arsps9036R Appellant .. Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Hariom Tulsiyan.ARFor Respondent: Shri Manoj Sinha.DR
Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 250

assessee furnished a reply vide letter dated 12.02.2019 which is reproduced as under- Assessing Officer's request not to admit additional evidence Under Rule 46A of Income tax Rule, since appellant has given various opportunities by sending notices U/s.142(1) and Show cause letter. My submissions in this regard ... give time in view of assessment was getting time barred. In view of above fact, appellant request your Honor to admit additional evidence Under Rule 46A of Income Rule. Beside above, Assessing Officer has wrongly considered cash deposit Rs. 1,64,78,801 infact there was cash payment for expenses

M/S. Aspire Systems India Private Limited, Chennai vs. Adl. CIT, Company Range-1, Chennai

In the result, the both the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as the appeal filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 785/CHNY/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2000/Chny/2019 & 762/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2011-12 The Deputy/Joint Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Aspire Systems India Income Tax, Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. 7, Corporate Circle 1(1), Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 028. [Pan:Aacca4543M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 785/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Aspire Systems India Vs. The Additional Commissioner Of Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. Income Tax, 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Company Range-1, Chennai 600 028. Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Department By : Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, Cit Assessee By : Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, Ca सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 22.12.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 23.12.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well Are Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 1, Chennai, Dated 29.03.2019 Relevant To The Assessment Year

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, CAFor Respondent: Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, CIT
Section 14ASection 40

remitted the matter to the file of Assessing Officer to verify the interest expenditure, which is in violation of Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules, 4 I.T.A. Nos. 2000/Chny/19 & 762 & 785/Chny/20 1962. 6. On the other hand, the ld. Counsel for the assessee also submitted that all the issues

JCIT (OSD), Corporate Circle - 1 (1), Chennai vs. M/S. Aspire Systems India Pvt. Ltd, Chennai

In the result, the both the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as the appeal filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 762/CHNY/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2000/Chny/2019 & 762/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2011-12 The Deputy/Joint Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Aspire Systems India Income Tax, Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. 7, Corporate Circle 1(1), Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 028. [Pan:Aacca4543M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 785/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Aspire Systems India Vs. The Additional Commissioner Of Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. Income Tax, 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Company Range-1, Chennai 600 028. Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Department By : Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, Cit Assessee By : Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, Ca सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 22.12.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 23.12.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well Are Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 1, Chennai, Dated 29.03.2019 Relevant To The Assessment Year

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, CAFor Respondent: Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, CIT
Section 14ASection 40

remitted the matter to the file of Assessing Officer to verify the interest expenditure, which is in violation of Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules, 4 I.T.A. Nos. 2000/Chny/19 & 762 & 785/Chny/20 1962. 6. On the other hand, the ld. Counsel for the assessee also submitted that all the issues

DCIT, Chennai vs. Aspire Systems (India) P. Ltd., Chennai

In the result, the both the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as the appeal filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2000/CHNY/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2000/Chny/2019 & 762/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2011-12 The Deputy/Joint Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Aspire Systems India Income Tax, Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. 7, Corporate Circle 1(1), Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Chennai 600 034. Chennai 600 028. [Pan:Aacca4543M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 785/Chny/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S. Aspire Systems India Vs. The Additional Commissioner Of Private Limited, Old. No. 4, New No. Income Tax, 7, Ii Trust Link Road, Mandaveli, Company Range-1, Chennai 600 028. Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) Department By : Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, Cit Assessee By : Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, Ca सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 22.12.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 23.12.2022 : आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: These Appeals Filed By The Revenue As Well Are Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 1, Chennai, Dated 29.03.2019 Relevant To The Assessment Year

For Appellant: Ms. Jharna B. Harilal, CAFor Respondent: Shri S. Senthil Kumaran, CIT
Section 14ASection 40

remitted the matter to the file of Assessing Officer to verify the interest expenditure, which is in violation of Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules, 4 I.T.A. Nos. 2000/Chny/19 & 762 & 785/Chny/20 1962. 6. On the other hand, the ld. Counsel for the assessee also submitted that all the issues

Sahana Builders Developers Private Limited, Mumbai vs. CIT(A) 52, Mumbai

In the result, appeal filed by assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2217/MUM/2021[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai12 Dec 2022AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Kuldip Singh & Shri Gagan Goyalm/S Sahana Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd., 402, Plot No.54, Sagar Avenue, S.V. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400058. Pan: Aahcs4782P ...... Appellant Vs. Cit(A)-52, 6Th Floor, Aayakar Bhavan, M.K. Marg, Mumbai-400020. ..... Respondent Dy.Cit-4(2), Room No. 1918, 19Th Floor, Air India Building, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400021. ..... Appellant Vs. M/S Sahana Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd., 402, Plot No.54B, Junction Of S.V. Road & Lallubhai Park, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400058. Pan: Aahcs4782P ...... Respondent Appellant/Assessee By : Sh. Amit Bothra & Ms. Manish Chandak, Ar Respondent/Revenue By : Sh. Soumendu Kumar Dash- Sr. Dr M/S Sahana Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. Date Of Hearing : 14/09/2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 12/12/2022 Order Per Gagan Goyal, A.M:

For Appellant: Sh. Amit Bothra &For Respondent: Sh. Soumendu Kumar Dash- Sr. DR
Section 14ASection 36Section 36(1)(ii)Section 37(1)Section 41(1)

utilized for business purposes and also, without giving the opportunity to AO to examine the additional evidences/details filed by the as per Rule 46A of the IT Rules, 1962, while deciding the issue. 3. "Whether on the facts and circumstances of the case ... amount of Rs 4,68,945/- u/s 36(1)(iii). On this issue Revenue again objected to the admission of additional evidence under Rule 46A without giving the opportunity to AO. M/s Sahana Builders & Developers Pvt. Ltd. 11. We have gone through both the orders i.e. AO and Ld.CIT