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“bogus purchases”

DisallowancesSection 69CSection 69C9,532 judgments

The decision most relied on for bogus purchases is CIT v. Bholanath Poly Fab. Pvt. Ltd. (355 ITR 290), cited in 712 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on bogus purchases

CIT v. Bholanath Poly Fab. Pvt. Ltd.
355 ITR 290 · 2013 · High Court
712
citing judgments

If an assessee makes purchases from bogus parties, but the underlying goods are genuinely acquired and sold, only the profit margin embedded in such purchases, and not the entire value of the bogus purchases, should be added to the assessee's income.

Sanjay Oilcake Industries v. CIT
316 ITR 274 · 2009 · High Court
460
citing judgments

In cases of alleged bogus or unverifiable purchases, rather than disallowing the entire purchase value, a reasonable profit element or a proportionate percentage of the purchases should be added back to the assessee's income.

Vijay Proteins Ltd. v. Asst. CIT
58 ITD 428 · 1996 · ITAT
430
citing judgments

Where purchases are found to be non-genuine or fictitious, a reasonable disallowance of 25% of such purchases or the peak credit, whichever is higher, can be made. This is applied to address unexplained expenditure under Section 69C when actual goods are likely procured from the grey market.

CIT v. Odeon Builders Pvt. ltd.
418 ITR 315 · 2019 · Supreme Court
408
citing judgments

Income tax additions cannot be sustained merely on the basis of uncorroborated statements or allegations. The Revenue must bring on record sufficient material and allow the assessee to produce evidence to prove such additions.

Nikunj Eximp Enterprises v. CIT
216 Taxmann 171 · 2013 · High Court
325
citing judgments

Purchases may be treated as genuine even if the purchase parties are untraceable or not available for verification, as long as there is no specific evidence from the parties themselves denying the transactions or proving them to be bogus.

CIT v. Shyam R. Pawar
54 Taxmann.com 108 · 2015 · High Court
279
citing judgments

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of shares cannot be considered bogus where the assessee provides documentary evidence, unless the revenue brings substantial evidence on record to reject such proof. This principle is consistently applied in cases concerning claims of bogus long-term capital gains arising from penny stock transactions.

CIT v. Simit P. Seth
38 Taxmann.com 385 · 2013 · High Court
278
citing judgments

When an assessee obtains accommodation bills for purchases but the corresponding sales are genuine, the addition to income is limited to the gross profit margin embedded in such purchases. This principle acknowledges that the underlying sales were real, but profit was suppressed through bogus invoices.

CIT v. Vijay M. Mistry Construction Ltd.
355 ITR 498 · 2013 · High Court
252
citing judgments

In cases of alleged bogus or hawala purchases where the existence of transactions is not entirely denied, only the profit element embedded in such purchases, and not the entire purchase price, can be added to the assessee's income. The focus is on determining a reasonable profit percentage for such additions.

Judgments citing bogus purchases

ITO 32(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Abhay Automotive Company, Mumbai

In the result, the appeals filed by the revenue is hereby dismissed

ITA 780/MUM/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Oct 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No. 780/Mum/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Ito-32(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Abhay Automotive Room No.703, 7Th Floor, Company Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Bandra B/402, Sumer Nagar Building Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), No.3, Sv Road, Borivali East, Mumbai-400051. Mumbai-400092. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aajfa3745K (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri Brajendra Kumar (Dr) Assessee By: Shri Kartik Katmutia (Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 11/08/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 27/10/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 29.11.2019 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-44, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y. 2009-10 In Which The Penalty Levied By Ao Has Been Ordered To Be Deleted. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - “1. Grounds Of Appeal, On The & In The Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Deleting The Penalty Levied By The Ao U/S 271(1)(C) Of The Income Tax Act 1961, Of Rs. 1,81,613/- Without Appreciating The Facts That The Assessing Officer Has

For Appellant: Shri Kartik Katmutia (AR)For Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar (DR)
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 148Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 69C

levied by the AO u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act, 1961 of Rs.1,81,613/- without appreciating the facts that the assessee claimed bogus purchases in its Return of Income thereby making himself liable for Penalty u/s.271(IXc) of the I.T. Act. 1961. 4. " On the facts ... r.w.s 147 of the I. T. Act, 1961 was completed by raising the addition of Rs.43,87,622/- on account of bogus purchase u/s 69C of the Act. The penalty proceeding was initiated. After the reply of the assessee, the AO levied the penalty to the tune of Rs.1

Asst CIT 22(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Amolraj Printers, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is hereby dismissed

ITA 634/MUM/2020[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Oct 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.634/Mum/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Acit-22(1) बिधम/ M/S. Amolraj Printers, 352, Room No.322, 3Rd Floor, A To Z Industrial Estate, Vs. Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Mumbai-400012. Lower Parel, Mumbai- 400013. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaafa1576F (अपीलाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) Revenue By: Shri Brajendra Kumar (Dr) Assessee By: Shri Vimal Punmiya (Ar) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 10/08/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 27/10/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 15.11.2019 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -33 Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2010- 11. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - "1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Restricting Addition Made By The A.O Amounting Rs.3,31,282/- I.E. 100% Of Total Purchase To 25%, Ignoring The Fact That The Action Of The Assessing Officer Was Based On Credible Information Received From The Maharashtra Sales Tax Department & That The Assessee During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings, Failed To Prove The Genuineness Of The Purchase Transactions. A.Y.2010-11 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Id. Cit(A) Has Erred In Estimating Addition On Account Of Bogus Purchase To 25% Of Such Purchases As Against The Estimation By The Ao Of 100% Of Bogus Purchases Without Appreciating The Fact That The Assessee Had Failed To Establish The Genuineness Of The Alleged Parties From Whom Purchases Is Claimed To Have Been Made During The Year.

For Appellant: Shri Vimal Punmiya (AR)For Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar (DR)
Section 143(2)Section 148

facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, the Id. CIT(A) has erred in estimating addition on account of bogus purchase to 25% of such purchases as against the estimation by the AO of 100% of bogus purchases without appreciating the fact that the assessee ... facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, the Id. CIT(A) has erred in estimating addition on account of bogus purchase to 25% of such purchases as against the estimation by the AO of 100% of bogus purchases without appreciating the fact that the assessee could

Mr Mitesh Chimnlal Savla, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 21 (2)(3), Mumbai

ITA 6822/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Oct 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singhaayakr Apila Sam Aayakr Apila Sam./ Ita No. 6822/Mum/2019 Aayakr Apila Sam Aayakr Apila Sam (Inaqa-Arna Baya- / Assessment Year 2010-11) Shri Mitesh Chimanlal Savla The Income Tax Officer,Ward- 15/16, Divya Mahal, 2Nd Floor 21(2)(3) Room No.105, Piramal Gyan Mandir Road Vs. Chambers, Lalbaug, Parel Dadar(W) Mumbai-400 012 Mumbai-400 028 (Apilaaqai Apilaaqai Apilaaqai- / Appellant) Apilaaqai (P`%Yaq P`%Yaq P`%Yaqaaiaaiaaiaai- / Respondent) P`%Yaq .. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. Amwps2822A अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Satyaprakash Singh, Ar ""यथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Shri Vaibhav Jain, Dr 27.10.2021 सुनवाई क" तारीख / Date Of Hearing: घोषणा क" तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 27.10.2021 Aadosa Aadosa / O R D E R Aadosa Aadosa

For Appellant: Shri Satyaprakash Singh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Vaibhav Jain, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147

only issue in this appeal of assessee, as regards to the order of Ld.CIT(A) confirming the action of the AO in disallowing the bogus purchases by applying profit rate of 25% at Rs. 2 Mr. Mitesh Chimanlal Savla AY 10-11 27,26,020/-. For this, assessee has raised ... erred in confirming the disallowance of Rs. 27,26,020/- in respect of so-called bogus purchases.” 3. I have heard rival contentions and gone through facts and circumstances of the case. The brief facts are that the AO received information from the DGIT (Investigation), Mumbai that the assessee

M/S Atlanta Ltd, Mumbai vs. DCIT Ircle-9 (1)(2), Mumbai

Appeals stands partly allowed whereas the appeals of the revenue stand dismissed

ITA 7424/MUM/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai26 Oct 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri C.N. Prasad, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) 1. आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.7424/Mum/2019 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2010-11) 2. आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.7425/Mum/2019 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) M/S Atlanta Limited Dcit Circle – 9(1)(2), बिाम/ 301, Shree Ambashanti Chambers Aaykar Bhavan, Opp. Hotel Leela, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 020 Vs. Mumbai-400 059 स्थायीलेखासं./ जीआइआरसं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaaca-8865-E (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.7630/Mum/2019 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) 4. आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.7631/Mum/2019 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) 5. आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.7632/Mum/2019 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2013-14) Dcit Circle – 9(1)(2), M/S Atlanta Limited R. No. 210, 2Nd Floor बिाम/ 301, Shree Ambashanti Chambers Aaykar Bhavan, M. K. Road, Opp. Hotel Leela, Andheri (East), Vs. Mumbai-400 020 Mumbai-400 059 स्थायीलेखासं./ जीआइआरसं./ Pan/Gir No. Aaaca-8865-E (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : Assessee By : Shri Vijay Mehta, Ld. Ar Revenue By : Shri Brajendra Kumar– Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 02/09/2021 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 26/10/2021 Date Of Pronouncement

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Mehta, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar– Ld. Sr. DR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 68

grievance of the revenue in all these years is common i.e. estimated additions on account of alleged bogus purchases made by assessee from Sales Tax Hawala dealers. During assessment proceedings of AY 2011-12, it transpired that the assessee made purchases of Rs.7.26 Lacs from two entities and was required