“Section 264(1)”
The decision most relied on for Section 264(1) is CIT v. Foramer France (264 ITR 566), cited in 253 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 264(1)
Reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 147 beyond four years from the end of the relevant assessment year are invalid unless the assessee failed to disclose fully and truly all material facts necessary for assessment. Without such failure, the notice issued under Section 148 is time-barred and without jurisdiction.
When an assessee possesses sufficient interest-free funds, it is presumed that any interest-free advances or investments made are from these funds, preventing disallowance of interest under Section 36(1)(iii). This principle applies if own capital and interest-free loans exceed the interest-free advances given.
Deductions under Chapter VI-A (e.g., Sections 10B, 10BA) and other specified provisions are not allowable if the claim is not explicitly made in the return of income as mandated by Section 80A(5). Such a claim cannot be subsequently entertained during assessment proceedings or even during revision proceedings under Section 264.
An assessment order is erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue if the Assessing Officer fails to conduct necessary inquiries or investigate facts when circumstances warrant it, demonstrating a lack of complete scrutiny. This failure to act as an investigator and not just an adjudicator can trigger revision under Section 263.
The Commissioner can exercise revisional powers under Section 264 in favour of the assessee to pass an order that is not prejudicial to them, based on the record of any proceeding.
Employees of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and nationalized banks are not considered government employees for the purpose of exemption under Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act.
The Commissioner can grant relief to an assessee under Section 264 of the Income Tax Act, even when the order under Section 144A is part of the record and should have been considered. The CIT was wrong in not providing relief for over-assessment due to under-totalling of purchases.
Retention money is considered deferred payment and is not taxable in the year it is retained if it is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the contract work and the assessee has no vested right to receive it.