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Income HeadsSection 56Section 568,248 judgments

The decision most relied on for income from other sources is Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT (187 ITR 688), cited in 1,372 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on income from other sources

Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT
187 ITR 688 · 1991 · Supreme Court
1,372
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) possesses co-terminus powers with the Assessing Officer and can direct the Assessing Officer to perform actions he failed to do, but cannot introduce a new source of income in the assessment. The appellate assessment must be confined to the items of income that were the subject matter of the original assessment.

Totgars Co-operative Sale Society Ltd. v. ITO
322 ITR 283 · 2010 · Supreme Court
1,283
citing judgments

The interest income earned by a cooperative society from investing its surplus funds in fixed deposits with banks is not "derived from" its eligible business activities and is taxable as "income from other sources" under Section 56, thus not qualifying for deduction under Section 80P.

K.P. Varghese v. ITO
131 ITR 597 · 1981 · Supreme Court
989
citing judgments

An addition to income cannot be made merely on the basis of a difference in valuation of assets or a Valuation Officer's report without establishing actual understatement of consideration or the source of unexplained funds through proper enquiry. The Assessing Officer must conduct proper enquiry and satisfy the conditions for making such additions.

GE India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
327 ITR 456 · 2010 · Supreme Court
663
citing judgments

Tax must be deducted at source from payments made to a non-resident under Section 195 only if such payment is chargeable to tax in India. The Assessing Officer bears the onus to establish that the payments made are indeed chargeable to tax under the Income Tax Act.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Nova Promoters and Finlease (P) Ltd.
342 ITR 169 · 2012 · High Court
658
citing judgments

To make an addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits, the Assessing Officer must conduct proper inquiry into the identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness of the creditor, especially concerning share application money. The assessee's initial discharge of burden by providing necessary details shifts the onus back to the AO for further investigation, including the source of source.

Tuticorin Alkali Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. v. CIT
227 ITR 172 · 1997 · Supreme Court
621
citing judgments

Interest income earned on deposits, particularly before the commencement of business operations or as a requirement for business licensing, is taxable as "income from other sources" under Section 56, and cannot be treated as business income or set off against interest on borrowed funds.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

Liberty India v. CIT
317 ITR 218 · 2009 · Supreme Court
571
citing judgments

The Supreme Court clarified that for profits and gains to be eligible for deductions under sections like 10B, 80IA, or 80IB, the income must be "derived from" or have a direct nexus to the eligible business activity. Income from incidental sources like the sale of scrips/licenses or interest on employee loans is generally not considered as derived from the eligible business for such deductions.

Judgments citing income from other sources

The B S N L Emp Ccs Limited, Guntur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward -2(1), Guntur

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 167/VIZ/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Oct 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.165-167/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21) The B.S.N.L.Emp. C.C.S.Ltd. Vs. Income Tax Officer No.Z 613, Chilakaluripet Ward-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan : Aaeat2982P] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Madhukar Aves, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 06.09.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) [Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Orders Dated 29.03.2023 & 30.03.2023 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.)2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.165/Viz/2023. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Society, The B.S.N.L.Emp C.C.S Ltd Registered With Cooperative Society No.Z.613, Chilakaluripet

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Madhukar Aves, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 80P

Therefore, the Hon’ble Apex Court held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. However, in the instant case, the facts are 5 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet distinguishable ... Apex Court has held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. 6 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet However, in the instant case the facts are distinguishable and hence

The B S N L Emp Ccs Limited, Guntur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward -2(1), Guntur

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 166/VIZ/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Oct 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.165-167/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21) The B.S.N.L.Emp. C.C.S.Ltd. Vs. Income Tax Officer No.Z 613, Chilakaluripet Ward-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan : Aaeat2982P] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Madhukar Aves, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 06.09.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) [Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Orders Dated 29.03.2023 & 30.03.2023 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.)2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.165/Viz/2023. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Society, The B.S.N.L.Emp C.C.S Ltd Registered With Cooperative Society No.Z.613, Chilakaluripet

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Madhukar Aves, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 80P

Therefore, the Hon’ble Apex Court held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. However, in the instant case, the facts are 5 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet distinguishable ... Apex Court has held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. 6 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet However, in the instant case the facts are distinguishable and hence

The B S N L Emp Ccs Limited, Guntur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward -2(1), Guntur

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 165/VIZ/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Oct 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.165-167/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21) The B.S.N.L.Emp. C.C.S.Ltd. Vs. Income Tax Officer No.Z 613, Chilakaluripet Ward-2(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan : Aaeat2982P] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Madhukar Aves, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 06.09.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: These Appeals Are Filed By The Assessee Against The Orders Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) [Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Orders Dated 29.03.2023 & 30.03.2023 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.)2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21. Since The Grounds Raised In These Appeals Are Common, These Appeals Are Clubbed, Heard Together & A Common Order Is Being Passed For The Sake Of Convenience As Under. Facts Are Extracted From I.T.A.165/Viz/2023. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Society, The B.S.N.L.Emp C.C.S Ltd Registered With Cooperative Society No.Z.613, Chilakaluripet

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Madhukar Aves, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 80P

Therefore, the Hon’ble Apex Court held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. However, in the instant case, the facts are 5 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet distinguishable ... Apex Court has held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. 6 I.T.A. No.165-167/Viz/2023,A.Y.2017-18, 2018-19 & 2020-21 The BSNL Emp C.C.S Ltd., Chilakaluripet However, in the instant case the facts are distinguishable and hence

Rangaraya Large Sized Cooperative Society, Pasivedala vs. Income Tax Officer, Tanuku

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 160/VIZ/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Oct 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.160/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2017-18) Rangaraya Large Sized Cooperative Vs. Income Tax Officer Society Tanuku No Wg 445 Pasivedala Kovvur Mandalam Pasivedala [Pan : Aacat2077R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Drsn Sastry, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Madhukar Aves, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 14.09.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) [Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Vide Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1051742265(1) Dated 31.03.2023 Arising Out Of The Assessment Order Passed U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “Act”) Dated 28.12.2019 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.)2017-18. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee, An Agricultural Cooperative Society Registered Under The Society Act, Provides Credit

For Appellant: Shri DRSN Sastry, ARFor Respondent: Shri Madhukar Aves, DR
Section 143(3)Section 80Section 80P

members or marketing agriculture produce to member”. Interest on such deposits is not business income and hence the same is treated as income from other sources. Hence, the AO completed the assessment u/s 143(3) and passed an order dated 28.12.2019 and arrived at taxable income at Rs.3 ... Apex Court has held that interest earned from retaining the amount payable to its members shall not be considered as income from other sources. However, in the instant case the facts are distinguishable and hence in our view the ratio laid down in the case of M/s. Totgars Cooperative Sale

Sudheer Chamarthi, Guntur vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(1), Guntur

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 216/VIZ/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Oct 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.216/Viz/2022 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year :2017-18) Sudheer Chamarthi Vs. Income Tax Officer 12-17-36/1, Somuvari Street Ward-1(1) Kothapet Guntur Guntur [Pan : Axnpc8454A] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Madhukar Aves, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 14.09.2023 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 18.10.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) [Cit(A)], National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi In Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2021- 22/1041354665(1) Dated 23.03.2022 For The Assessment Year (A.Y.)2017-18 With The Delay Of 163 Days. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit, Submitting That The Order Of The Ld.Cit(A) Was Uploaded In E-Filing Portal & It Was Not Served Physically. The Assessee Submitted That All His Income Tax Matters Were Entrusted To A Chartered Accountant, Who Did

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Madhukar Aves, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 271ASection 69Section 69A

condone the delay and admit the appeal for hearing. 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee is an individual, deriving income from other sources, had filed his return of income for the A.Y.2017-18 through e-filing on 07.08.2017, declaring total income at Rs.3,01,990/-. The return ... perused the material available on record. The assessee is an individual, doing private computer works and his main source of income is income from other sources. It is undisputed fact that the assessee is assessed to income since the A.Y.2015-16. The assessee’s mother and father are also assessed