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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, Warangal vs. Shiva Kumar Thota, Warangal

In the result, the primary objection filed by the assessee vide his letter, dated 02/06/2025 is allowed while for the appeal filed by

ITA 996/HYD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad10 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.996/Hyd/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18) Income Tax Officer, Vs. Shiva Kumar Thota, Ward-1, Warangal. Warangal. Pan: Aaopt4519M (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri K.A. Sai Prasad, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Mrs. U. Mini Chandran, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 18/11/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per. Ravish Sood, J.M: The Present Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, Dated 06/08/2024 Which In Turn Arises From The Order Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 147 R.W.S 144B Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, “The Act”), Dated 26/05/2023 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. The Revenue Has Assailed The Impugned Order On The Following Grounds Of Appeal Before Us:

For Appellant: Shri K.A. Sai Prasad, CAFor Respondent: Mrs. U. Mini Chandran
Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 43BSection 68

ought to have given an opportunity to the AO on the additional evidences and submissions made before the Appellate authority under Rule 46A of the Income Tax rules prior to allowing the appeal 3. The Id CIT(A) ought to have called for a remand report from ... said submissions and evidences filed as per Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules. 4. Any other grounds that may arise during the hearing will be submitted before Hon’ble ITAT with kind permission.” 2. Also, the revenue has raised an additional grounds of appeal, as under: “Notice

Rajwant Kaur, Pehowa, Kurukshetra vs. ITO, Ward 3, Kurukshetra

In the result, the delay is condoned and the appeal is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1023/CHANDI/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh09 Dec 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: The Tribunal With A Delay Of 408 Days. Along With The Appeal, The Assessee Has Filed An Application Seeking Condonation Of Delay. In The Condonation Petition, The Assessee Has Explained That She Is A Farmer By Occupation, Residing In A Rural Area & Has Very Limited Knowledge Of Income Tax Laws As Well As Online Procedures. It Has Been Stated That She Was Not Aware Of The Requirement To Check Or Respond Through The Income-Tax E-Filing Portal & Came To Know About The Demand Only Upon Receipt Of A Physical Notice From The Department. Thereafter, She Immediately Sought Professional Assistance. The Delay, According To The Assessee, Is Wholly Unintentional & Caused Due To Circumstances Beyond Her Control.

For Appellant: Shri Rajeev Sachdeva, C.AFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur, Addl. CIT, Sr. DR
Section 148

objections, incorrect appreciation of facts relating to transfer of ancestral agricultural land without consideration, and denial of opportunity for furnishing additional evidence under Rule 46A. 6. The impugned order reveals that although five notices were issued to the assessee on different dates, no effective submissions were received except a request ... adjudicated the grounds on merits, nor has there been any consideration of the assessee’s request seeking admission of additional evidence under Rule 46A. 7. We have heard the rival contention and perused the material available on the record. In the present case we find that the assessee, being

DCIT, Central Circle-2(2) Chennai, Chennai vs. Red Carpet Studio, Chennai

ITA 621/CHNY/2025[2016]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Dec 2025

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.:621/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष / Assessment Year: 2016-17 Dcit, Central Circle -2(2), Chennai. Red Carpet Studio, Vs. No.3, Good Ville Court, 16, Bagavatham Street, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017. [Pan:Aarfr-5627-H] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/Appellant By : Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, C.I.T. प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. N. V. Lakshmi, Advocate सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 06.10.2025 09.12.2025 आदेश /O R Der Per S. R. Raghunatha, Am : The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Chennai 19, [In Short 'Ld.Cit(A)'] Dated 20.12.2024 For The Assessment Year [‘A.Y.'] 2016-17 Arising Out Of The Order Of The Assessing Officer Passed U/S.144 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short ‘The Act') Dated 29.12.2017. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Revenue Are Reproduced Below: :-2-:

For Appellant: Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, C.I.TFor Respondent: Ms. N. V. Lakshmi, Advocate
Section 132Section 144Section 153A

ground that the net profit was recomputed based on the revised books filed by the assessee without giving opportunity to the AO under Rule 46A of Income Tax Rules? 3. The Ld. CIT (A) erred in holding that sworn statement of shri P.Ramesh, Managing Partner of M/s. Red Carpet Studios

Income Tax Officer-2(1)(4), Rudrapur vs. Swarnim Promoters & Developers, Rudrapur

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 55/DDN/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun05 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalincome Tax Officer-2(1)(4), Swarnim Promotoers & Rudrapur. Developers, Vs. Mandi Parisar Kichha Road, Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. Pan: Abqfs9375M (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Amit Goel, Ca & Shri Pranav Yadav, Adv. Department By Shri Amar Pal Singh, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 11/09/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 05/12/2025 O R D E R Per Manish Agarwal, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (‘The Cit(A) In Short) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961, Dated 06.02.2025 For Assessment Year 2018-19. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Partnership Firm Engaged In The Business Of Real Estate. The Return Of Income Was E-Filed On 17.10.2018 Declaring Total Income At Rs.2,89,400/-. The Case Of The Assessee Was Selected For Complete Scrutiny & The Assessing Officer Has Computed The Total Income At Rs.1,27,38,630/- Vide Order Passed U/S 143(3) R.W.S. 144B Of The Act Dated 02.06.2011 By Making The Following Additions/Disallowances:

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 37Section 68

hand, the Ld. SR. DR submits that assessee has filed additional details before the Ld. CIT(A) who had not followed the process of Rule 46A of Income Tax Rules, 1962 and not confronted the documents filed from the AO and accordingly, it is a violation of Rule 46A