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Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 68Section 682,489 judgments

The decision most relied on for share application money is CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd. (216 CTR 195), cited in 854 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on share application money

CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd.
216 CTR 195 · 2008 · Supreme Court
854
citing judgments

If an assessee company receives share application money from alleged bogus shareholders and provides their details to the Assessing Officer, no addition can be made under Section 68 in the company's hands; the Department must proceed against the shareholders by reopening their individual assessments.

(Central)-1 v. NRA Iron & Steel (P) Ltd.
103 Taxmann.com 48 · 2019 · Supreme Court
696
citing judgments

When assessing cash credits, share capital, or loans, the assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of transactions. This burden is not discharged merely by documentary evidence if field inquiries reveal accommodation entries or dealings with paper/shell companies.

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.

Nemi Chand Kothari v. CIT
264 ITR 254 · 2003 · High Court
340
citing judgments

For a cash credit, merely transacting by cheque is insufficient to discharge the assessee's burden of proof. The assessee must prove the identity of the creditors, the genuineness of the transaction, and the creditworthiness of the creditors; upon which, the burden shifts to the revenue.

CIT v. Kamdhenu Steel & Alloys Ltd.
361 ITR 220 · 2014 · High Court
328
citing judgments

When making an addition under section 68, the creditworthiness or financial strength of an investor contributing share capital or share application money can be proved by producing their bank statements showing sufficient balance for the investment. The Supreme Court dismissed the SLP against this decision.

CIT v. Sophia Finance Ltd.
205 ITR 98 · 1994 · High Court
295
citing judgments

To discharge the burden of proof under Section 68 for share capital or share application money, an assessee must establish the identity of the shareholders and the genuineness of the transaction, confirming that the payment was truly made by them.

CIT v. Oasis Hospitalities P. Ltd.
333 ITR 119 · 2011 · High Court
292
citing judgments

When explaining cash credits under Section 68, the assessee must establish the identity of the creditor, their creditworthiness or financial capacity, and the genuineness of the transaction. Merely proving identity does not discharge this initial onus, which shifts to the Assessing Officer once these three elements are prima facie proven.

CIT v. Nipun Builders & Developers
350 ITR 407 · 2013 · High Court
264
citing judgments

For any sum credited in an assessee's books, including share application money, the assessee must prove the identity and creditworthiness of the creditor and the genuineness of the transaction. Failure to discharge this onus under Section 68 renders the amount taxable.

Judgments citing share application money

Glee Pharma Private Limited, Cuttack vs. ITO Ward-2(5), Cuttack

ITA 171/CTK/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack17 Oct 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicialassessment Year : 2015-16 Pahanawa Pahanawa Associates Associates Pvt Pvt Vs. Jt. Commissioner Of Income Jt. Commissioner Of Income Ltd., Flat No.606, Vishnu Ltd., Flat No.606, Vishnu Tax, Tax, Range Range-1, Block, Block, Balaji Balaji Complex Complex Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar. Housing Society Housing Society, Jharpada, Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar. Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Aaecp 8304 K (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Saroj Kumar Parida, Ar Saroj Kumar Parida, Ar Revenue By : Shri Charan Dass, : Shri Charan Dass, Sr Dr Date Of Hearing : 17/10 0/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 17/10 Date Of Pronouncement : 17/10/2023 O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi , Nfac, Delhi Dated 3.3.2023 In Appeal No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/10503755744(1) Confirming The Penalty U/S. 271E Of The Act 23/10503755744(1) Confirming The Penalty U/S. 271E Of The Act 23/10503755744(1) Confirming The Penalty U/S. 271E Of The Act For The Assessment Year Assessment Year 015-16. 2. Shri Saroj Kumar Parida, Ld Ar Appeared For The Assessee & Shri Shri Saroj Kumar Parida, Ld Ar Appeared For The Assessee & Shri Shri Saroj Kumar Parida, Ld Ar Appeared For The Assessee & Shri Charan Dass, Ld Sr Dr Appeared For The Revenue. Charan Dass, Ld Sr Dr Appeared For The Revenue.

For Appellant: Shri Saroj Kumar Parida, ARFor Respondent: Shri Charan Dass
Section 269TSection 271E

business of readymade garments. During the ass garments. During the assessment year 2014 essment year 2014-15, the assessee had received share application money had received share application money of Rs.59,50,000/ of Rs.59,50,000/-. Out of the said P a g e 1 | 8 Assessment Year ... cheque and balance in cash. It was the submission that as the assessee was unable to issue shares, the assessee had returned the share application money in cash itself during the assessment year 2015-16. It was the submission that on account of repayment of share application money received

ACIT, CC- 30, New Delhi vs. J H Jewellers LLP, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 809/DEL/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & M.Balaganeshassessment Year: 2016-17 The Dcit, Central Circle-30, New Delhi M/S. J H Jewellers Llp, 13, Sunder Nagar Market, Kasturba Vs. Nagar, South East, Delhi 110003 Pan Aacfj 3285 G (Appellant) (Respondent) For Revenue: Shri Waseem Arshad, Cit(Dr) For Assessee: Shri U.N Marwah, Ca Shri Parveen Goel, Adv. Date Of Hearing : 23.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. This Appeal Has Been Filed Against The Order Cit(A)-30, New Delhi Dated 25.03.2021 For A.Y. 2016-17. 2. The Grounds Have Been Raised By The Revenue Are As Follows:- 1. The Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & On The Facts In Deleting The Rs.11,24,76,000/- Additions Of Rs. 32,50,00,000/- Made U/S 68 Of The It Act 1961. 2. The Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & On The Facts Of The Case Considering That As Per The Balance Sheet Of These Companies As On 31.03.2016, The Said Fund Were Available In The Balance Sheet Of All The Four Companies Under The Head "Cash & Cash Equivalents" As On 31.03.2015 Which Are Now Reflected In Current Investment In I.E. Investment As Capital In The Appellant Firm As On31.03.2016. Further, Relying On The Submission Of The Assessee That The Said Four Companies Introduced Funds In The Ay 2008-09, The Case Of Maharaja Tie Up, Dynamic Enclave & Shivshakti Commercial Pt Ltd Were Assessed W/S 147 Of The Act For A.Y. 2008-09 Accepting The Share Capital/Share Premium.

For Appellant: Shri U.N Marwah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Waseem Arshad, CIT(DR)
Section 68

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH: C: NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI CHANDRA MOHAN GARG, JUDICIAL MEMBER AND M.BALAGANESH

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Vikas Diamond Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4129/DEL/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 3351 N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Diamond Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 0491 N (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Dr. Rakesh Gupta Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv. Revenue For : Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 12.09.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. The Captioned Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Orders Of Ld. Cit-Xxxiii, New Delhi Both Dated 24.02.2014 For Ay 2008-09. Since Ld. Representatives Of Both The Sides Submitted That Regarding Ground No. 1 To 3 Of Revenue The Facts Are Similar & Identical Therefore Both The Appeals Are Being Adjudicated By This Consolidated Order For The Sake Of Brevity & Convenience.

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Rekha Verma and Shri Varun Verma as to whether these impugned investments are shown in the asset side and if allege share application money is found reflected therein then he was directed to delete the addition. The ld. Senior DR submitted that the ld. CIT(A) has no power under ... loan on the interest at the rate of 6% per annum in F.Y. 2005-06 and requested these unsecured loan be converted into share application money. The Ld. Assessing Officer has reported in the remand report that these names are not in the list of unsecured lender in the balance

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4128/DEL/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 3351 N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Diamond Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 0491 N (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Dr. Rakesh Gupta Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv. Revenue For : Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 12.09.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. The Captioned Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Orders Of Ld. Cit-Xxxiii, New Delhi Both Dated 24.02.2014 For Ay 2008-09. Since Ld. Representatives Of Both The Sides Submitted That Regarding Ground No. 1 To 3 Of Revenue The Facts Are Similar & Identical Therefore Both The Appeals Are Being Adjudicated By This Consolidated Order For The Sake Of Brevity & Convenience.

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Rekha Verma and Shri Varun Verma as to whether these impugned investments are shown in the asset side and if allege share application money is found reflected therein then he was directed to delete the addition. The ld. Senior DR submitted that the ld. CIT(A) has no power under ... loan on the interest at the rate of 6% per annum in F.Y. 2005-06 and requested these unsecured loan be converted into share application money. The Ld. Assessing Officer has reported in the remand report that these names are not in the list of unsecured lender in the balance

Namita Bajaj, Delhi vs. DCIT, Central Circle-32, Delhi

In the result, appeals are allowed on merits in the manner as indicated above

ITA 2598/DEL/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Oct 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Sh. Chandra Mohan Garg & Dr. B. R. R. Kumarita Nos.2596/Del/2022 (Assessment Year : 2015-16) Lalita Bajaj Vs. Dcit Plot No.3, Shivaji Enclave, Central Circle – 32 Main Road, Near Raja New Delhi Garden, Opp. Mother Dairy, Delhi – 110 027 Pan No. Acspb 0775 F (Appellant) (Respondent) & Ita Nos.2598/Del/2022 (Assessment Year : 2015-16) Namita Bajaj Vs. Dcit Plot No.2, Shivaji Enclave, Central Circle – 32 Main Road, Near Raja Delhi Garden, Opp. Mother Dairy, Delhi – 110 027 Pan No. Acppj 8817 P (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Ved Jain, Adv. Shri Aman Garg, C.A. Revenue By Shri Subhra Jyoti Chakraborty, Cit-D.R. Date Of Hearing: 08.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement: 11.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, Jm :

Section 133(6)Section 68

Learned CIT(A), we clearly observe that in these case issue was of alleging the allotment of Shares by assessee company against share application money and share premium and the AO made addition under section ITA No.2596 & 2598/Del/2022 Smt. Namita Bajaj and Smt. Lalita Bajaj ... established by the share application and premium recipient assessee company. But in the present case, the assessee has not received any share application money or premium from the investor but the impugned transaction in the present case pertains to sale of investment/shares by the assessee to the other entities