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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

DCIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Technico Industries Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 5204/DEL/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Mar 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms Suchitra Kambleassessment Year: 2011-12 Dcit, Vs Technico Industries Pvt. Ltd., Circle-25(1), 103, Pratap Bhawan, Cr Building, Ip Estate, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi. Near Indian Express Building, New Delhi. Pan: Aaact4445P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Aditya Kumar, Ca & Shri Ashwani Kumar, Ca Revenue By : Mrs Aashna Paul, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing : 17.12.2020 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.03.2020 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against Order Dated 31St March, 2015 Of The Cit(A)-9, New Delhi Relating To Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is A Company Engaged In The Business Of Manufacturing Of Sheet Metal Components & Tools & Dies. It Filed Its Return Of Income On 29Th September, 2011 Declaring ‘Nil’ Income. The Said Return Was Revised On 14Th September, 2012 Declaring A Loss Of Rs.3,61,68,075/-. During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings, The Ao, On Perusal Of The Balance Sheet Filed By The Assessee, Noted That The Assessee Company Has Issued 14,72,000 Equity Shares At A Premium Of Rs.115. From The Various Details Furnished By The Assessee, The Ao Noted That The Assessee Has Issued Shares To The Following Persons/Parties:-

For Appellant: Shri Aditya Kumar, CA &For Respondent: Mrs Aashna Paul, CIT-DR
Section 133(6)

during the assessment proceedings but has been procured subsequently and it was accordingly requested to admit the same as an additional 9 evidence under Rule 46A of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. In addition a copy of the annual accounts as at March 31, 2011 reflecting the amounts paid ... objectively by considering the entire gamut of facts surrounding the case. 17. The assessee also filed an application for admission of additional evidence under Rule 46A in respect of unsecured loans obtained from parties including M/s ARG Auto Components Pvt. Ltd. It was submitted in the said application that

Harish Kumar, Ghaziabad vs. ITO Ward - 1(3), Ghaziabad

In the result, the grounds raised by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 5902/DEL/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi18 Feb 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri R.K. Pandaassessment Year: 2010-11 Harish Kumar, Vs Ito, C/O Raman Sharma, Advocate, Ward-1(3), 117, Ff, Navyug Market, Ghaziabad. Ghaziabad. Uttar Pradesh. Pan: Bcepk4087J (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rohit Tiwari, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Farath Khan, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 18.02.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : .02.2021 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 28Th February, 2019 Of The Cit(A), Ghaziabad, Relating To Assessment Years 2010-11. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. Information Was Obtained By The Ao As Per Air Information That The Assessee Has Deposited An Amount Of Rs.17,57,500/- In The Savings Bank Account During F.Y. 2009-10. To Verify The Genuineness Of The Transaction, Verification Letters Dated 29Th April, 2016 & 20Th January, 2017 Were Issued To The Assessee At The Address Given By The Filer. Since There Was No Compliance To The Notice Issued By The Ao, He Reopened The Assessment Invoking The Provisions Of Section 147 Of The Act After Obtaining Necessary Approval U/S 151 From The Appropriate Authority & Statutory Notice U/S 148 Dated 24Th March, 2017 Was Issued To The Assessee On His Last Known Address. There Was No Compliance From The Side Of The Assessee Despite Number Of Opportunities Granted. Only On 26Th May, 2017 The Assessee Appeared & Sought Adjournment Which Was Duly Granted By The Ao. Since There Was Non-Appearance From The Side Of The Assessee Thereafter, The Ao Made Addition Of Rs.17,57,500/- To The Total Income Of The Assessee U/S 69 In The Ex Parte Order Passed By Him. Before The Cit(A), The Assessee Filed An Application Under Rule 46A For Admission Of Certain Additional Evidence. However, The Ld.Cit(A) Rejected The Additional Evidences Filed Before Him & Dismissed The Appeal Filed By The Assessee.

For Appellant: Shri Rohit Tiwari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Farath Khan, Sr. DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 46ASection 69

income of the assessee u/s 69 in the ex parte order passed by him. Before the CIT(A), the assessee filed an application under Rule 46A for admission of certain additional evidence. However, the ld.CIT(A) rejected the additional evidences filed before him and dismissed the appeal filed ... find, although the assessee filed certain additional evidences before the CIT(A), the ld. CIT(A) rejected the admission of such additional evidence under Rule 46A and decided the issue against the assessee by sustaining the addition made by the AO. It is the submission of the ld. Counsel that