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ReassessmentSection 151Section 1511,395 judgments

The decision most relied on for mechanical approval is PCIT v. Shiv Kumar Nayyar (163 Taxmann.com 9), cited in 597 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on mechanical approval

PCIT v. Shiv Kumar Nayyar
163 Taxmann.com 9 · 2024 · High Court
597
citing judgments

Approval under Section 153D for search assessments is invalid if granted mechanically, hastily, or without due application of mind, such as on the same day as the proposal or in a bunched manner. Such an invalid approval renders the consequential assessment order under Section 153A void ab initio.

CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemical Ltd.
64 Taxmann.com 313 · 2015 · Supreme Court
340
citing judgments

A mechanical approval by the prescribed authority under Section 151, made without independent application of mind, vitiates and renders the entire reassessment proceedings invalid. Such approvals, often indicated by brief, unreasoned endorsements, lead to the quashing of the reopening of assessment.

ACIT v. Sirajuddin& Co.
150 Taxmann.com 146 · 2023 · High Court
288
citing judgments

An approval under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act must demonstrate that the approving authority applied its mind to the draft assessment order, and a perfunctory or mechanical approval invalidates subsequent adjustments.

Shreelekha Damani v. DCIT
173 TTJ 332 · 2015 · ITAT
236
citing judgments

Approval granted by a superior authority under Section 153D in a mechanical or perfunctory manner, without proper application of mind, lacks legal sanctity and renders the subsequent assessment order null and void.

Principal Commissioner of Income-tax v. Subodh Agarwal
149 Taxmann.com 373 · 2023 · High Court
194
citing judgments

Approval of draft assessment orders under Section 153D must be granted with due application of mind, not mechanically. Approving multiple cases, such as 38 in a single day, without proper scrutiny amounts to mechanical approval, rendering the assessment invalid.

Madhya Pradesh in CIT v. S. Goyanka Lime & Chemicals Ltd.
56 Taxmann.com 390 · 2015 · High Court
188
citing judgments

A sanction for issuing a notice under section 148 is invalid if the sanctioning authority grants approval mechanically, merely recording 'Yes, I am satisfied' without proper application of mind to the reasons for reassessment. The authority must demonstrate proper consideration to fulfill the statutory obligation under section 151.

PCIT v. Anuj Bansal
165 Taxmann.com 2 · 2024 · High Court
181
citing judgments

An approval under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act, 1961, is considered mechanical and invalid if granted without application of mind and without perusing relevant assessment records, including seized material. This principle has been affirmed by multiple High Courts and the Supreme Court.

Vijayadevi Naval Kishore Bharatia v. Land Acquisition Officer
5 SCC 83 · 2003 · Supreme Court
167
citing judgments

Statutory approvals required under the Income Tax Act, particularly for assessments, must reflect a genuine application of mind by the approving authority and cannot be mechanical or granted without due consideration.

Judgments citing mechanical approval

Lovely Rani Constructions Private Limited, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 283/PAT/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Lovely Rani Constructions Private Limited, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 282/PAT/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Lovely Rani Constructions Private Limited, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income, Patna

ITA 279/PAT/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 &

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the Id. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The Id.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 278/PAT/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Saroj Bala, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 277/PAT/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 276/PAT/2023[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 &

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the Id. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The Id.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 275/PAT/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

ITA 274/PAT/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 &

Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the Id. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The Id.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 273/PAT/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

Murlidhar Prasad, Patna vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Patna

In the result, ITA Nos.233-235/PAT/2024, ITA Nos

ITA 272/PAT/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Patna14 Oct 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyआयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.233, 234 & 235/Pat/2024 & Saroj Bala, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aaspb 3828 P & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.267/Pat/24 & Ita Nos.279, 282 & 283/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13, 2013-14, 2016-17 & 2018-19) & Cross Objection No.02/Pat/2023 (Arising Out Of Ita No.295/Pat/2023) (Assessment Year : 2012-2013) Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd Vs Acit, Circle-1, Patna 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita No.295/Pat/2023 (नििाारण वर्ा / A.Yrs : 2012-13) Dcit, Central Circle-1, Patna Vs Lovely Rani Constructions Pvt Ltd 301, Raj Krishna Apartment, East Boring Canal Road, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aabcl 8329 H & आयकर अपील सं/Ita Nos.272, 273, 274, 275, 276 & 278/Pat/2023 (A.Yrs : 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2019-20 & 2018-19) Murlidhar Prasad, Vs Acit, Central Circle-1, Patna 101, Ramayan Apartment, New Dakbaglow Road, Gandhi Maidan, Patna-800001 Pan No. :Aekpp 1361 D

For Appellant: Shri Prince Chugh, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajat Datta, CIT-DR
Section 132(1)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 153ASection 153DSection 69A

validity of the assessment framed by the Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act on the ground of being based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the ld. JCIT, Central Range-1, Patna u/s 153D of the Act. 7. Ld. AR vehemently submitted before us that the assessment framed ... Assessing Officer u/s.153A of the Act dated 24.08.2021 was invalid as the same is based upon the invalid and mechanical approval granted by the JCIT u/s 153D of the Act. The ld.AR submitted that the JCIT is supposed to grant approval after going through the facts of the case

DCIT, CC-2, Chandigarh vs. M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company, Mohali

ITA 15/CHANDI/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh14 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 729/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 15/Chandi/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Acit-Central Circle 2 M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company बनाम/ Vs. Cr Building, Sector 17 1, Mubarikpur To Ramgarh Road Chandigarh – 160017 Vpo Mubarikpur, Mohali (Punjab) "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Abafm-6580-C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 3. Co. No.39/Chandi/2024 (In Ita No. No. 729/Chandi/2022) (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 4. Co. No.40/Chandi/2024 (In Ita No. No. 15/Chandi/2023) (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company Acit-Central Circle 2 बनाम/ Sco 506, Chirag Homes-2 Cr Building, Sector 17 Near Arista Place, Sector 123 Chandigarh – 160017 Vs. Sunny Enclave, Mohali (Punjab)-140301 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Abafm-6580-C (Cross Objector) (Respondent) : Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Sh. Harry Rikhy (Advocate)-Ld. Ar

For Appellant: Sh. Harry Rikhy (Advocate)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 132Section 153A

unrealistic profit rate of 84% which is not, at all, possible in this line of business. 7. The Ld. AR reiterated legal ground of mechanical approval u/s 153D on the ground that the assessee had submitted voluminous replies during the course of assessment proceedings. The Ld. AO forwarded draft assessment

ACIT, CC-2, Chandigarh vs. M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company, Mohali

ITA 729/CHANDI/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh14 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 729/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 15/Chandi/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Acit-Central Circle 2 M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company बनाम/ Vs. Cr Building, Sector 17 1, Mubarikpur To Ramgarh Road Chandigarh – 160017 Vpo Mubarikpur, Mohali (Punjab) "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Abafm-6580-C (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 3. Co. No.39/Chandi/2024 (In Ita No. No. 729/Chandi/2022) (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 4. Co. No.40/Chandi/2024 (In Ita No. No. 15/Chandi/2023) (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Mubarikpur Royalty Company Acit-Central Circle 2 बनाम/ Sco 506, Chirag Homes-2 Cr Building, Sector 17 Near Arista Place, Sector 123 Chandigarh – 160017 Vs. Sunny Enclave, Mohali (Punjab)-140301 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Abafm-6580-C (Cross Objector) (Respondent) : Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Sh. Harry Rikhy (Advocate)-Ld. Ar

For Appellant: Sh. Harry Rikhy (Advocate)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 132Section 153A

unrealistic profit rate of 84% which is not, at all, possible in this line of business. 7. The Ld. AR reiterated legal ground of mechanical approval u/s 153D on the ground that the assessee had submitted voluminous replies during the course of assessment proceedings. The Ld. AO forwarded draft assessment

Sh. Bhag Singh, Haryana vs. Income Tax Officer, Haryana

Appeal is allowed

ITA 2647/DEL/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi14 Oct 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godara & Sh. Manish Agarwal

For Appellant: Sh. Somil Aggarwal, Adv. &For Respondent: Sh. Rajesh Kumar Dhanesta, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 151

position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 4. All other pleadings

Shray Jain, Delhi vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle

Appeal is allowed

ITA 615/DEL/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. Satbeer Singh Godara & Sh. Manish Agarwal

For Appellant: Sh. Prem Lamba, CAFor Respondent: Sh. Rajesh Kumar Dhanesta, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 151

position emanating from the record, we hereby quote CIT vs. S. Goyanka Lime and Chemical Ltd. (2023) 453 ITR 242 (SC) that such a mechanical approval vitiates the entire reopening; and therefore, we accept the instant legal ground in very terms. This reopening is quashed therefore. 5. All other pleadings

Paramjeet Singh, Yamuna Nagar vs. DCIT/ACIT, Central Circle (2), Chandigarh, DCIT/ACIT(Cen)-2

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 204/CHANDI/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh08 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No. 204/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Shri Paramjeet Singh Dcit-Central Circle-2 बनाम/ (C/O Rajiv Goel & Associates) Sector-17 Sco No 823-24, Sector 22-A Chandigarh-160017 Vs. Chandigarh-160022 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Astps-8898-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Dhruv Goel(Ca) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) -Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08/10/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 3, Gurgaon [Cit(A)] Dated 26-09-2022 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] U/S. 153A Of The Act On 23-06-2021. The Sole Grievance Of The Assessee Is Confirmation Of Addition Of Rs.82.18 Lacs. Having Heard Rival Submissions & Upon Perusal Of Case Records, The Appeal Is Disposed-Off As Under.

For Appellant: Shri Dhruv Goel(CA) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) -Ld. AR
Section 132Section 153ASection 153D

unrealistic profit rate of 84% which is not, at all, possible in this line of business. 7. The Ld. AR reiterated legal ground of mechanical approval u/s 153D on the ground that the assessee had submitted voluminous replies during the course of assessment proceedings. The Ld. AO forwarded draft assessment

ACIT, CC-2, Chandigarh vs. M/S Northern Royalty Company, Yamunanagar

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 730/CHANDI/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh08 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 730/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 Acit-Central Circle 2 M/S Northern Royalty Company बनाम/ Vs. Cr Building Sector 17 603-604, Model Town, Santpura Road Chandigarh-160017 Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aalfn-9130-H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. Co. No. 38/Chandi/2024 [In Ita No. 730/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Northern Royalty Company Acit-Central Circle 2 बनाम/ 603-604, Model Town, Santpura Road Cr Building Sector 17 Vs. Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) Chandigarh-160017 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aalfn-9130-H (Cross-Objector) : (Respondent) Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Shri Dhruv Goel (Ca)-Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08/10/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax

For Appellant: Shri Dhruv Goel (CA)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 132Section 153C

unrealistic profit rate of 84% which is not, at all, possible in this line of business. 7. The Ld. AR reiterated legal ground of mechanical approval u/s 153D on the ground that the assessee had submitted voluminous replies during the course of assessment proceedings. The Ld. AO forwarded draft assessment ... revised return of income as filed by the assessee. The assessee succeeds on merits. The legal grounds as urged by the assessee qua mechanical approval u/s 153D have been rendered infructuous. The revenue’s appeal stand dismissed. 7. The revenue’s appeal ITA No.730/Chandi/2022 stands dismissed. The assessee’s cross

ACIT, CC-2, Chandigarh vs. Shri Karaj Singh, Yamuna Nagar

In the result, the revenue’s appeal ITA No

ITA 726/CHANDI/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh08 Oct 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 726/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Acit-Central Circle 2 Shri Karaj Singh बनाम/ Cr Building Sector 17 H. No 1379, Modern Colony, Near Iti Vs. Chandigarh 160017 Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Atups-5528-A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) : & 2. Co. No. 16/Chandi/2024 [In Ita No. 726/Chandi/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Shri Karaj Singh Acit-Central Circle 2 बनाम/ H. No 1379, Modern Colony, Near Iti, Cr Building Sector 17 Vs. Yamuna Nagar (Haryana) Chandigarh 160017 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Atups-5528-A (Cross-Objector) : (Respondent) Revenue By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) – Ld. Dr Assessee By : Shri Dhruv Goel (Ca) - Ld. Ar सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08/10/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1.1 Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)- 3, Gurgaon [Cit(A)] Dated 26-09-2022 In The Matter Of An Assessment

For Appellant: Shri Dhruv Goel (CA) - Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 143(3)Section 153Section 153ASection 153DSection 68

income. The issues in assessee’s cross-objections are – (i) Estimation of Net profit Rate; (ii) Addition of Unsecured loans for Rs.10 Lacs; (iii) Mechanical approval u/s 153D. The Ld. AR has not pressed for remaining grounds in the appeal and accordingly, these ground stands dismissed as not pressed ... assessee assailed assessment proceedings on the ground that the approval as required u/s 153D by approving authority i.e., Addl. CIT was a mechanical approval. The assessee also challenged quantum additions on merits. The Ld. CIT(A) analyzed the factual matrix and rendered its findings from para-4 onwards

M/S. Sunglow Vinimay Private Limited, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward 6(1), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 263/KOL/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Surana, ARFor Respondent: Shri S.B. Chakraborthy, DR
Section 144BSection 147Section 148Section 148A

wherein it was only mentioned in the approval status as approved. In our opinion, in the case of the assessee, such an approval is mechanical approval and cannot be considered as valid approval. In our opinion, the PCIT has to record the reasons and the satisfaction ITA No.1372/KOL/2024 Sudha Surana

M/S. Sunglow Vinimay Private Limited, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward 6(1), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is\nallowed

ITA 262/KOL/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Oct 2025AY 2014-15
For Appellant: Shri Sunil Surana, ARFor Respondent: Shri S.B. Chakraborthy, DR
Section 144BSection 147Section 148Section 148A

wherein it\nwas only mentioned in the approval status as approved. In our opinion, in the\ncase of the assessee, such an approval is mechanical approval and cannot be\nconsidered as valid approval. In our opinion, the PCIT has to record the reasons\nand the satisfaction Page | 6 ITA No.1372/KOL/2024

Kishan Chand Madan, Delhi vs. ITO, Ward 68(1), New Delhi

Appeal is allowed

ITA 2900/DEL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi08 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri Manish Agarwalassessment Year: 2017-18 Vs. Income Tax Officer, Sh. Kishan Chand Madan, 6422, Ahuja Market, Ward-68(1), Mukherjee Gali, New Delhi Gandhi Nagar, Delhi Pan: Alvpm0966B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Sh. Abhishek Mathur, Adv. Department By Sh. Om Prakash, Sr. Dr

Section 147Section 151

having applied his independent mind. 3. Learned counsel’s case accordingly is that the impugned reopening itself is invalid since based on a mere mechanical approval of the said prescribed authority. We make it clear that the foregoing clinching fact of the competent authority’s mechanical approval has indeed gone