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“bogus purchases”

DisallowancesSection 69CSection 69C9,532 judgments

The decision most relied on for bogus purchases is CIT v. Simit P. Sheth (356 ITR 451), cited in 1,465 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on bogus purchases

CIT v. Simit P. Sheth
356 ITR 451 · 2013 · High Court
1,465
citing judgments

Additions for alleged bogus purchases should be restricted to the profit element, not the entire turnover. The profit element is often estimated at 12.5% of the purported 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.

CIT v. Nikunj Exim Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
372 ITR 619 · 2015 · High Court
391
citing judgments

Transactions defying human probability cannot be applied to isolated purchases if sales are accepted as genuine, and purchases cannot be disallowed without considering the entire transaction and documentary evidence. Failure to produce parties in an assessment proceeding may not be fatal to the assessee.

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.

Judgments citing bogus purchases

ITO - 12 (1)(2), Mumbai vs. Anmol Toys Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai

The appeal stands dismissed

ITA 6263/MUM/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Dec 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri C.N. Prasad, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.6263/Mum/2018 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Income Tax Officer-13(1)(2) M/S. Anmol Toys Pvt.Ltd. Room No.146A,1St Floor, 117 Ab बनाम/ Aaykar Bhavan Govt. Industrial Estate Vs. M.K. Road, Mumbai-400 020. Charkop, Kandivali (W) Mumbai-400 647 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaaca-5068-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : Revenue By : Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Shri Manish J. Sheth-Ld.Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 02/12/2019 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 02/12/2019 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Manish J. Sheth-Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148

Anmol Toys P.Ltd. Assessment Year :2010-11 of appeal that the sole issue that arises for our consideration is addition on account of alleged bogus purchases. 2. We have carefully heard the rival submissions, perused relevant material on record and deliberated on arguments advanced before us. 3.1 Facts on record ... r.w.s. 147 on 27/11/2017 wherein the income of the assessee was determined at Rs.14.67 Lacs after sole addition of alleged bogus purchases for Rs.3.20 Lacs as against returned income of Rs.11.46 Lacs filed by the assessee on 26/09/2010 which was processed u/s.143(1). 3.2 Pursuant to receipt of certain information

ITO - 17(1)(1), Mumbai vs. Ace International Corporation, Mumbai

The appeal stands dismissed

ITA 6258/MUM/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Dec 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri C.N. Prasad, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.6258/Mum/2018 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Income Tax Officer-17(1)(1) M/S. Ace International Corporation बनाम/ Room No.115, 1St Floor 101/C, Mittal Tower Aaykar Bhavan Nariman Point Vs. Mumbai. Mumbai-400 021. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aabfa-1975-D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 02/12/2019 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 02/12/2019 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148

dated 27/08/2018. It is evident from grounds of appeal that the sole issue that arises for our consideration is addition on account of alleged bogus purchases. 2 M/s. Ace International Corporation Assessment Year :2011-12 2. None has appeared for assessee and no valid adjournment application is on record. Left ... r.w.s. 147 on 29/12/2016 wherein the income of the assessee was determined at Rs.1.76 Lacs, inter-alia, after addition of alleged bogus purchases for Rs.0.66 Lacs as against returned income of Rs.0.28 Lacs e-filed by the assessee on 23/09/2011 which was processed u/s.143(1). 4.2 Pursuant to receipt

ITO 32 (3)(1), Mumbai vs. Ramrekha Shukla, Mumbai

The appeal stands dismissed

ITA 6257/MUM/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Dec 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri C.N. Prasad, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.6257/Mum/2018 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2010-11) Income Tax Officer-32(3)(1) Shri Ramrekha Shukla Room No.107, C-11, 7/204, Ridhi Chs Ltd. बनाम/ Pratyakshkar Bhavan Sai Baba Nagar, Borivali (W) Vs. Bkc Bandra (E) Mumbai-400 092. Mumbai-400 051. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaups-0630-A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : Revenue By : Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Shri Mahesh Saboo-Ld.Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 02/12/2019 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 02/12/2019 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Mahesh Saboo-Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri R. Bhoopathi – Ld. DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 145(3)Section 148

Year :2010-11 is evident from grounds of appeal that the sole issue that arises for our consideration is addition on account of alleged bogus purchases. 2. We have carefully heard the rival submissions, perused relevant material on record and deliberated on arguments advanced before us. 3.1 Facts on record ... r.w.s. 147 on 31/06/2016 wherein the income of the assessee was determined at Rs.11.28 Lacs after sole addition of alleged bogus purchases for Rs.9.27 Lacs as against returned income of Rs.2.00 Lacs filed by the assessee on 30/09/2010 which was processed u/s.143(1). 3.2 Pursuant to receipt of certain information

Isaac Anthony Mendonca, Mumbai vs. ITO Ward 21(1)(5), Mumbai

In the result, both, the appeals of the assessee and Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1695/MUM/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Sri Waseem Ahmed, Am आयकर अपील सुं./ Ita No. 4198/Mum/2018 (यिर्ाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2013-14) The Income Tax Officer Shri Isaac Anthony Mendonca Ward-21(1)(5) Room No.603, 6Th Floor, Standard Room No.120, 1St Floor, Mill Workers Building, Opp. बनाम/ Piramal Chambers, Parel, Maratha Udyog Bhavan, Next To Vs. Mumbai-400 012 Siddhi Prabha, New Prabhadevi, Mumbai-400 025 (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) स्र्थायी लेखा सुं./Pan No. Ahqpm7709M आयकर अपील सुं./ Ita No. 1695/Mum/2019 (यिर्ाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2013-14) Shri Isaac Anthony Mendonca The Income Tax Officer Room No.603, 6Th Floor, Ward-21(1)(5) Standard Mill Workers Building, Room No.120, 1St Floor, बनाम/ Opp. Maratha Udyog Bhavan, Piramal Chambers, Parel, Vs. Next To Siddhi Prabha, New Mumbai-400 012 Prabhadevi, Mumbai-400 025 (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर े / Appellant By : Shri Kumar Padampani Bora, Dr प्रत्यर्थी की ओर े / Respondent By : Shri Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, Ar ुिवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 14.11.2019 घोर्णा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 29.11.2019

For Appellant: Shri Kumar Padampani Bora, DRFor Respondent: Shri Abhishek Jhunjhunwala, AR
Section 133(6)Section 143(3)

against the order of CIT(A) directing the AO to restrict the addition by estimating profit percentage at the rate of 6% on bogus purchases. 3. Briefly stated facts are that the assessee engaged in the business of trading in imitation diamond jewellery and related goods. The AO received information ... return income of the assessee. Aggrieved, assessee preferred the appeal before CIT(A), who restrict the disallowance at the rate of 6% of the bogus purchases by observing in Para 5 as under: - “5. ………………………………………….. Thus, respectfully following the judicial decisions cited supra, I hold that the disallowance of entire disputed

M/S.Intermetal Engineer (India) Private Limited, Mumbai vs. ACIT 12(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 6576/MUM/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Nov 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Sri Mahavir Singh, Jm & Sri Waseem Ahmed, Am आयकर अपील सुं./ Ita No. 6576/Mum/2018 (यिर्ाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year 2010-11) Intermetal Engineer (India) The Asst. Commissioner Of Private Limited Income Tax, 22, Noble Industrial Estate Circle 12(2)(2), Aayakar बनाम/ No.1, Navghar, Vasai (E), Bhavan, M.K. Road, Mumbai Vs. Thane-4012010 (अपीलार्थी / Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) स्र्थायी लेखा सुं./Pan No. Aaaci7320J अपीलार्थी की ओर े / Appellant By : Shri Haridas Bhatt, Ar प्रत्यर्थी की ओर े / Respondent By : Shri Kumar Padampani Bora, Dr ुिवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 14.11.2019 घोर्णा की तारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : 29.11.2019

For Appellant: Shri Haridas Bhatt, ARFor Respondent: Shri Kumar Padampani Bora, DR
Section 143(3)

this appeal of assessee is against the order of CIT(A) confirming the action of the AO by treating the whole amount as bogus purchases. 3. Briefly stated facts are that the assessee engaged in the business of Manufacturing of slide gate Systems and parts for steel plant ... facts of the case and argument of both the sides, that the CIT(A) has confirmed the addition by applying whole amount as bogus purchases. We noted from the facts of the case that the AO has not doubted the sales made by assessee out of these purchases alleged