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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

Shree Nana Jadra Seva Sahkari Mandli Limited, Bhavnagar vs. The ITO, Ward-1(9), Bhavnagar

The appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2570/AHD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Annapurna Guptaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.2570/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19 Shree Nana Jadra Seva Sahkari The Ito बनाम/ Mandli Ltd. Ward-1(9) V/S. At Nana Jadra Village Bhavnagar – 364 001 Mahuva Bhavnagar – 364 290 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaxas 2474 E (अपीलाथ(/ Appellant) ()* यथ(/ Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Nemish Shah, Ca Revenue By : Shri Rajenkumar M. Vasavda, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02/02/2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 09/02/2026 आदेश/O R D E R Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Dated 28/10/2025 For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19. 2. The Assessee, In This Appeal, Has Taken The Following Grounds Of Appeal: Shree Nana Jadra Seva Sahkari Mandli Ltd. Vs. Ito Asst. Year : 2018-19

For Appellant: Shri Nemish Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Rajenkumar M. Vasavda, Sr.DR
Section 69A

erred in not admitting the additional evidence furnished by the Appellant in accordance with the provisions of Rule 46A of the Income Tax Rules, 1962. 2. The Ld. CIT(A) failed to appreciate that the Appellant was prevented by sufficient and reasonable cause from producing the said evidence before