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AppealsSection 253Section 25316,033 judgments

The decision most relied on for appeal before the tribunal is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on appeal before the tribunal

CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.
38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
2,267
citing judgments

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT
223 ITR 480 · 1997 · High Court
2,040
citing judgments

A court or tribunal is not bound to answer a reference or adjudicate an appeal on its merits if the party at whose instance the proceeding is made fails to appear at the hearing or take necessary steps for its proper conduct.

CIT v. Pruthvi Brokers & Shareholders
349 ITR 336 · 2012 · High Court
956
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can entertain fresh claims or revised computations of income made by an assessee, even if these were not submitted through a revised return of income.

National Thermal Power Co. Ltd. v. CIT
389 ITR 326 · 2016 · High Court
241
citing judgments

An appellate authority can admit and adjudicate additional grounds of appeal if they are legal in nature or go to the root of the matter, even if not raised before lower authorities or filed belatedly.

Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar
1 SCC 591 · 1985 · Reported
225
citing judgments

The appellate tribunal must render a proper decision on both facts and law, disposing of an appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it solely due to the appellant's absence. This obligation is derived from Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1922, and reflects principles of natural justice.

Otters Club v. DIT
392 ITR 244 · 2017 · High Court
202
citing judgments

The Bombay High Court did not approve an order being passed by the Tribunal beyond a period of 90 days.

CIT v. Bharat General Reinsurance Co Ltd.
81 ITR 303 · 1971 · High Court
202
citing judgments

Income received by an assessee for services rendered to an Indian company may not be taxable, particularly when the Revenue does not contest its non-taxability. This principle aligns with CBDT Circular No. 14 of 1955, which has been approved by the Supreme Court.

Shivsagar Veg Restaurant v. ACIT
317 ITR 433 · 2009 · High Court
202
citing judgments

Orders that are inordinately delayed are liable to be recalled and heard afresh, and the Appellate Tribunal President should frame guidelines for timely disposal of appeals.

Judgments citing appeal before the tribunal

Sujeet Kumar Mishra, New Delhi vs. ITO Ward-61(3), New Delhi

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

ITA 7784/DEL/2019[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Nov 2021AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri R.K. Pandaassessment Year: 2008-09 Sujeet Kumar Mishra, Vs. Ito, 436 (Basement), Jangpura, Ward-61(3), Mathura Road, New Delhi. New Delhi. Pan: Aitpm2677A (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Sujeet Kumar Mishra, Assessee Revenue By : Shri Om Prakash, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 03.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 03.11.2021 Order This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 31St May, 2019 Of The Cit(A)-38, New Delhi, Relating To Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. Although A Number Of Grounds Have Been Raised By The Assessee, These All Relate To The Ex Parte Order Of The Cit(A) In Confirming An Addition Of Rs.10,80,000/- Made By The Ao On Account Of Cash Deposit In The Bank Account Under The Head ‘Undisclosed Sources.’ 3. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & Derives Income From Profession & ‘Income From Other Sources.’ During The Course Of Original Assessment Proceedings, The Ao Noticed That The Assessee Has Deposited Cash Of Rs.10,80,000/- In His Savings Bank Account Maintained With Axis Bank. The Ao Called For The Source Of The Same Which The Assessee Could Not File & Sought Adjournment & Ao Completed The Assessment U/S 144 By Making An Addition Of Rs.10.80 Lac. The Ld. Cit(A) Confirmed The Addition Again Due To Non-Appearance & The Matter Reached Before Itat. The Case Was Set Aside By The Itat By Its Order No.5872/Del/2013 Dated 18Th May, 2016 & Remitted The Matter To The File Of Ao For Deciding The Issue Afresh, As Per Law, After Allowing A Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard To The Assessee. The Itat Set Aside The Case On The Plea Of The Assessee That The Assessment Order Was Passed U/S 144 Of The Act, Without Granting Adequate Opportunity To The Assessee To Present His Case & Same Position Prevailed In So Far As The Appellate Proceedings Are Concerned.

For Appellant: Shri Sujeet Kumar Mishra, AssesseeFor Respondent: Shri Om Prakash, Sr.DR
Section 131Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 144

ld.CIT(A) upheld the addition made by the AO. 7. Aggrieved with such order of the CIT(A), the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal. 8. I have considered the rival arguments made by both the sides and perused the record. It is an admitted fact that despite number

Smt. Shobha Sekhari, New Delhi vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessees is allowed

ITA 1764/DEL/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 Nov 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms Suchitra Kambleassessment Year: 2010-11 Shobha Sekhari, Vs Acit, 448-451, Chinmin Farms, Central Circle-15, Village Satbari, New Delhi. Mehrauli, New Delhi. Pan: Aatps1222M (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Shailesh Gupta, Ca Revenue By : Shri H.K. Chaudhary, Cit, Dr Date Of Hearing : 03.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 03.11.2020 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11Th January, 2017 Of The Cit(A)-26, New Delhi, Relating To Assessment Years 2010-11. 2. Levy Of Penalty Of Rs.46,03,531/- Made By The Ao U/S 271(1)(C) Of The It Act, 1961 & Upheld By The Cit(A) Is The Only Issued Raised By The Assessee In The Grounds Of Appeal. 3. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual. A Search & Seizure Operation U/S 132 Of The It Act Was Carried Out By The Investigation Wing Of The Department On 11.11.2010 In Tinna Group Of Cases Including The Assessee. The Ao Completed The Assessment U/S 153A/143(3) Of The Act On 28Th March, 2013, Determining The Total Income Of The Assessee At Rs.2,28,60,948/- Against The Returned Income Of Rs.5,38,413/-. The Addition Was Made On Account Of Capital Gain Of Rs.2,23,03,125/- On Transfer Of A Land Measuring 39 Bighas Situated At Village Rojka Gujjar Distt. Sohna (Haryana). While Doing So, The Ao Rejected The Claim Of This Land As Agricultural Land On Which An Amount Of Rs.29,410/- Was Shown As Agricultural Income. The Assessee Filed Appeal Before The Cit(A) Which Was Dismissed By The Cit(A). The Ao, Thereafter, Initiated Penalty Proceedings U/S 271(1)(C) Of The It Act. Rejecting The Various Explanations Given By The Assessee, The Ao Levied Penalty Of Rs.46,03,531/- U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Act. In Appeal, The Ld.Cit(A) Upheld The Action Of The Ao.

For Appellant: Shri Shailesh Gupta, CAFor Respondent: Shri H.K. Chaudhary, CIT, DR
Section 132Section 153ASection 271(1)(c)

appeal, the ld.CIT(A) upheld the action of the AO. 4. Aggrieved with such order of the CIT(A), the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal. 5. The ld. counsel for the assessee, at the outset, filed a copy of the order of the Tribunal in the case

Star Facilities Management Limited, New Delhi vs. ITO Ward -24(2), New Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1755/DEL/2020[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi01 Nov 2021AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R.K. Pandaassessment Year: 2017-18 Star Facilities Management Limited, Vs. Ito, 115-Ansal Bhawan, Ward-24(2), 16, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. New Delhi. Pan: Aalcs2854C (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Arta Trana Panda, Advocate Revenue By : Shri Om Prakash, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 01.11.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 01.11.2021 Order This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 4Th August, 2020 Of The Cit(A)-8, New Delhi, Relating To Assessment Year 2007-08. 2. The Only Effective Ground Raised By The Assessee In The Instant Appeal Is Regarding The Order Of The Cit(A) In Confirming The Disallowance Of Rs.2,62,984/- On Account Of Delayed Payment Of Employees’ Contribution To Pf & Esi. 3. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is A Private Limited Company & Filed Its Return Of Income On 30Th July, 2018 Declaring Nil Income. The Return Was Processed On 15Th May, 2019 At Cpc, Bangalore At An Income Of Rs.2,62,980/- By Making An Addition Of Rs.2,62,984/- On Account Of Late Deposit Of Pf/Esi U/S 36(1)(Va) Of The It Act. Before The Cit(A), The Assessee, Relying On Various Decisions, Submitted That The Addition Is Not Justified Since The Assessee Has Deposited The Employees’ Contribution To Pf & Esi Before The Due Date Of Filing The Return Of Income. However, The Ld.Cit(A), Following The Decision Of The Hon’Ble Delhi High Court In The Case Of Cit Vs. Bharat Hotels Ltd., Reported In 410 Itr 417 & Various Other Decisions, Held That The Assessee Is Not Entitled To Deduction U/S 36(1)(Va) Due To Failure On His Part In Depositing The Employees’ Contribution On Or Before The Due Date.

For Appellant: Shri Arta Trana Panda, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Om Prakash, Sr.DR
Section 139(1)Section 36(1)(va)

depositing the employees’ contribution on or before the due date. 4. Aggrieved with such order of the CIT(A), the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal. 5. The ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that a number of High Courts including the jurisdictional High Court and the coordinate Benches

Amrik Singh, Delhi vs. DCIT, Circle- 19(1), New Delhi

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

ITA 3230/DEL/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi26 Oct 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri Kuldip Singhassessment Year: 2013-14 Amrik Singh, Vs Dcit, M/S Sbg & Co., Cas, Circle-19(1), 9 Atta-Ur-Rehman Lane, New Delhi. Civil Lines, New Delhi. Pan : Aaxps2407C (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri S.B. Gupta, Ca Revenue By : Shri Om Prakash, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 26.10.2021 Date Of Pronouncement : 26.10.2021 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 20Th February, 2018 Of The Cit(A)-7, New Delhi, Relating To The Assessment Year 2013- 14. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & Filed His Return Of Income On 30Th September, 2013 Declaring The Total Income Of Rs.1,16,90,726/-. The Case Was Selected For Scrutiny Under Cass & Statutory Notices U/S 143(2) & 142(1) Of The Act Were Issued On The Assessee Calling For Various Details/Information. However, Despite A Number Of Opportunities Granted By The Ao, There Was No Appearance From The Side Of The Assessee. Therefore, The Ao Proceeded To Complete The Assessment On The Basis Of Material Available On Record. He Noted That The Assessee Has Shown Gross Receipt Of Rs.5,28,74,884/- & Net Profit Was Shown At Rs.1,18,40,726/-. Since The Assessee Did Not File The Requisite Details, The Ao Made Addition Of Rs.1,32,62,315/- Appearing In The Balance Sheet As Unsecured Loan. Similarly, In Absence Of Details Filed For Substantiating The Various Expenses Claimed In The Profit & Loss Account, The Ao Disallowed An Amount Of Rs.11,89,992/- Being 50% Of The Interest Paid For Unsecured Loan Of Rs.23,79,844/-. Similarly, He Also Disallowed 50% Of Expenses On Account Of Other Expenses (Rs.10,71,926/-), Tour & Travel Expenses (Rs.7,70,165/-) & Depreciation (Rs.9,61,370/-) All Totaling To Rs.39,93,453/-. Thus, The Ao Determined The Total Income Of The Assessee At Rs.2,89,46,500/-.

For Appellant: Shri S.B. Gupta, CAFor Respondent: Shri Om Prakash, Sr. DR
Section 143(2)Section 37(1)Section 68

This ground of appeal is partly ruled against the appellant.” 4. Aggrieved with such order of the CIT(A), the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal by raising the following grounds:- “1. That the Commissioner (Appeal) erred in disallowing expenses to the tune of Rs.39