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ReassessmentSection 147Section 14712,584 judgments

The decision most relied on for investigation wing is PCIT v. RMG Polyvinyl (I) Ltd. (396 ITR 5), cited in 272 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on investigation wing

PCIT v. RMG Polyvinyl (I) Ltd.
396 ITR 5 · 2017 · High Court
272
citing judgments

Reassessment based solely on information from the Investigation Wing, without the Assessing Officer conducting further inquiry or demonstrating an independent application of mind, is unjustified and invalid.

109 TTJ 700 (Del) SMC Share Brokers Ltd. v. DCIT
293 ITR 43 · 2007 · High Court
264
citing judgments

Where an assessment order is merely a copy-paste of observations from an investigation wing's appraisal report without independent verification, it is not a valid basis for making additions to income.

Sarthak Securities Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO
329 ITR 110 · 2010 · High Court
217
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings under Section 147 are invalid if the Assessing Officer records satisfaction based on borrowed satisfaction or information without independently applying their mind and forming their own 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment. The AO must arrive at an independent conclusion, not merely act on a report from an investigation wing without due diligence.

ITO, 19(3) (4) Mumbai v. Shamim M Bharwani
69 Taxmann.com 65 · 2016 · Reported
142
citing judgments

Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from penny stock transactions are liable to be treated as bogus and added back under Section 68 as unexplained cash credits, especially when evidence suggests the involvement of entry operators providing accommodation entries.

1. Harikishan S. Virmani v. DCIT
394 ITR 146 · 2017 · High Court
97
citing judgments

Reassessment proceedings under section 147 cannot be initiated by the Assessing Officer based on borrowed satisfaction, vague information from the Investigation Wing, or incorrect jurisdictional facts without independent application of mind. Reopening beyond four years from the end of the relevant assessment year, especially where an original assessment was completed under section 143(3), requires specific conditions relating to the assessee's failure to disclose material facts.

ITO v. Purushottam Das Bangur
224 ITR 362 · 1997 · Supreme Court
90
citing judgments

Information received from the investigation wing constitutes valid 'reason to believe' for initiating reassessment proceedings under Sections 147/148, provided the Assessing Officer applies their mind to the material and does not act mechanically. Prompt issuance of a notice based on such information does not automatically imply a lack of due diligence or borrowed satisfaction.

AGR Investment v. Additional Commissioner
197 Taxmann 177 · 2011 · High Court
81
citing judgments

A reassessment under Section 147/148 is valid if initiated based on specific, non-vague information, even from an investigation wing, provided the Assessing Officer applies independent mind to form a 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment.

56 (Guj.) (para 6) v. Aaspas Multimedia Ltd. v. Dy. CIT
83 Taxmann.com 82 · 2017 · High Court
78
citing judgments

Information received from the Investigation Wing, identifying the assessee as a beneficiary of accommodation entries through share application from a third party, constitutes valid tangible material and 'reasons to believe' for initiating reassessment proceedings under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act.

Judgments citing investigation wing

Rakesh Kumar Jain, Hyderabad vs. DCIT Central Circle-1(4), Hyderabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 67/HYD/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad29 May 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Madhusudan Sawdia, Accounant Member Assessment Year: 2020-21 Rakesh Kumar Jain, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of 1-10-1/ 1, Flat No.301, Income Tax, Ratna Rekha Apartment, Central Circle – 1(4), Hyderabad – 500020, Hyderabad. Telangana. Pan : Alzpj1233A (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Mohd. Afzal, Advocate. Revenue By: Shri B. Bala Krishna, Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing: 02.05.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 29.05.2024 O R D E R Per Laliet Kumar, J.M. The Appeal Of The Assessee For A.Y. 2020-21 Arises From Order Of Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax (Central), Hyderabad (“ Ld. Pcit”) Dt.06.11.2023 Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short, “The Act”). 2. The Grounds Raised By The Assessee Read As Under:

For Appellant: Shri Mohd. Afzal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri B. Bala Krishna, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 115BSection 132ASection 143(3)Section 153DSection 263Section 44ASection 69A

learned Pr. Commissioners assumption of applicability of section 11 5BBE is not germinated from any enquiries/facts/records of the Assessing Officer and the investigation wing. The assumption is only an opinion therefore, the learned Commissioner erred in directing the Assessing Officer to assess the income as unexplained cash under the provisions ... r.w.s 115BBE of the IT Act. 3. The learned Pr.Commissioner ought to have appreciated the facts and circumstances of the proceedings before the investigation wing and statements recorded therein and also the affidavit filed before the Assessing Officer, therefore, erred in directing the Assessing Officer to assess the Income

Kishore Ghevarchand Jain, Mumbai vs. DCIT, Circle-1, Kalyan

In the result, the appeal is allowed in aforesaid terms

ITA 278/MUM/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 May 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2015-16 Mr. Kishor Ghevarchand Jain Circle -1, Kalyan D.C.I.T. 3Rd Floor, 1St Floor, Porwal Bhawan, Mohan Plaza, Vs. Near Vaishya Mandir Hall, Wayale Nagar, Kasarhat, Kalyan Khadak Pada, Thane - 421301. Kalyan (W.) - 421301. Pan: Aazpj6248E (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.R. Revenue By : Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. Cit), Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 13 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 29 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. This Appeal Has Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit (Appeals) Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act [The „Act‟ In Short] Vide Its Din & Order No. Itba/ Nfac/S/250/2023-24/1057548827(1) Dated 31/10/2023 For The Assessment Year 2015-16. 2. The Following Ground Of Appeal Have Been Raised:

For Appellant: Shri Bhupendra Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri P. D. Chougule (Addl. CIT), Sr. D.R
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 234BSection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 5Section 69Section 69C

erred in initiating proceedings u/s.147 a. Although it was to be issued by the FAO b. merely on the information received from investigation wing without application of mind; c. on suspicion and doubts and for making roving enquiries d. without making any independent inquiry himself; e. Without any new tangible

Suresh Maheshwari HUF, Mumbai vs. Dy. Commissioner on Income-Tax-25(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 3904/MUM/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 May 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2014-15 M/S. Suresh Maheshwari Huf Dy. Commissioner Of 431, Akshay Girikunj, Income –Tax-25(1), Bldg.- 3, Parliament Road, Vs. Room No. 206, 2Nd Floor, Matru Mandir, Andheri (West) – 400058. Andheri Railway Station S.O. Tardeo Road, Pan: Aabhs3934A Mumbai- 400007. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Rajesh Shah, C.A. Revenue By : Shri Prashant Mahajan, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 07 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 29 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. These Appeals Have Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit (Appeals) Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act [The „Act‟ In Short] Dated 21/09/2023 For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Following Grounds Have Been Raised In Ita No. 3904/M/ 2023:-

For Appellant: Shri Rajesh Shah, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Prashant Mahajan, Sr. D.R
Section 10(38)Section 143(1)Section 148Section 250Section 68Section 69

duly process u/s. 143(1) of the IT Act, 1961. Subsequently, information was received in the ITD system of the IT Department from investigation wing of the IT Department, Calcutta that accommodation entries were provided by the entry providers where unaccounted cash was introduced through a layer of transaction ... manipulation in the transactions of shares the same cannot be treated as bogus simply on the basis of the investigation carried out by the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department. The SEBI has also not pointed out any specific instance of rigging in shares in the case

Suresh Maheshwari HUF, Mumbai vs. Dy. Commissioner on Income-Tax-25(1), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal is allowed

ITA 3903/MUM/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 May 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayassessment Year: 2015-16 M/S. Suresh Maheshwari Huf Dy. Commissioner Of 431, Akshay Girikunj, Income –Tax-25(1), Bldg.- 3, Parliament Road, Vs. Room No. 206, 2Nd Floor, Matru Mandir, Andheri (West) – 400058. Andheri Railway Station S.O. Tardeo Road, Pan: Aabhs3934A Mumbai- 400007. (Appellant) (Respondent) Present For: Assessee By : Shri Rajesh Shah, C.A. Revenue By : Shri Prashant Mahajan, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing : 07 . 05 . 2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 29 . 05 . 2024 O R D E R Per : Ratnesh Nandan Sahay: 1. These Appeals Have Been Filed By The Appellant Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit (Appeals) Passed U/S. 250 Of The Income Tax Act [The „Act‟ In Short] Dated 21/09/2023 For The Assessment Year 2015-16. 2. The Following Grounds Have Been Raised In Ita No. 3903 Of 2023 Are As Under:

For Appellant: Shri Rajesh Shah, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Prashant Mahajan, Sr. D.R
Section 10(38)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 250Section 68Section 69Section 69C

Rs.8,04,000/-, thereby resulting into Long Term Capital Gains of Rs.7,91,252/-. 4. It was found by the AO that the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department, Calcutta had undertaken investigation into 84 penny stocks and found that accommodation entries were provided by the entry providers where ... manipulation in the transactions of shares the same cannot be treated as bogus simply on the basis of the investigation carried out by the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department. The SEBI has also not pointed out any specific instance of rigging in shares in the case

ITO41(2)(3), Mumbai, Bkc vs. Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Mumbai

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

ITA 4828/MUM/2023[2010]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 May 2024

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Raj Kumar Chauhan () Assessment Year: 2010-11 Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Ito 29(2)(2), 2B/101, Jain Upashraya Lane, Kautilya Bhavan, Bkc, Vs. Tagore Nagar, Vikhroli East, Mumbai-400051. Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Acgpl 0296 F Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2010-11 Ito 41(2)(3), Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Room No. 732, Om Sai Chs, Bldg. No. 2, B-Wing, Kautilya Bhavan, Bkc, Vs. Flat No. 101, Opp Bharat Nagar Mumbai-400051. Jain Upashraya Lane, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Acgpl 0296 F Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. Sunil Shinde, Sr. DRFor Respondent: Mr. Mandar Vaidya
Section 1Section 129Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148

filed on 14.10.2010 declaring total income at Rs.2,07,530/ Rs.2,07,530/-. Subsequently, on receipt of . Subsequently, on receipt of information from the Investigation Wing information from the Investigation Wing of the Income of the Income-tax Department that assessee availed bogus purchase bills from Department that assessee availed ... assessee. We fi by the assessee. We find that the Assessing Officer received nd that the Assessing Officer received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received Nirmit Jatin Lathia ITA Nos. 4784, 4828/MUM/2023

Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Mumbai vs. ITO 29(2)(2), Mumbai

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

ITA 4784/MUM/2023[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 May 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Om Prakash Kant () & Shri Raj Kumar Chauhan () Assessment Year: 2010-11 Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Ito 29(2)(2), 2B/101, Jain Upashraya Lane, Kautilya Bhavan, Bkc, Vs. Tagore Nagar, Vikhroli East, Mumbai-400051. Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Acgpl 0296 F Appellant Respondent Assessment Year: 2010-11 Ito 41(2)(3), Nirmit Jatin Lathia, Room No. 732, Om Sai Chs, Bldg. No. 2, B-Wing, Kautilya Bhavan, Bkc, Vs. Flat No. 101, Opp Bharat Nagar Mumbai-400051. Jain Upashraya Lane, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai-400083. Pan No. Acgpl 0296 F Appellant Respondent

For Appellant: Mr. Sunil Shinde, Sr. DRFor Respondent: Mr. Mandar Vaidya
Section 1Section 129Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148

filed on 14.10.2010 declaring total income at Rs.2,07,530/ Rs.2,07,530/-. Subsequently, on receipt of . Subsequently, on receipt of information from the Investigation Wing information from the Investigation Wing of the Income of the Income-tax Department that assessee availed bogus purchase bills from Department that assessee availed ... assessee. We fi by the assessee. We find that the Assessing Officer received nd that the Assessing Officer received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received information from the Investigation Wing that assessee received Nirmit Jatin Lathia ITA Nos. 4784, 4828/MUM/2023

ACIT, Central Circle-3(3), Hyderabad vs. Venkata Praneeth Developers Private Limited, Hyderabad

The appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 339/HYD/2022[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad27 May 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No. 279/Hyd/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Venkata Praneeth Vs. Acit Developers (P) Ltd, Central Circle 3(3) Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaccv4975A (Appellant) (Respondent) आ.अपी.सं /Ita No. 339/Hyd/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Acit Vs. Venkata Praneeth Central Circle 3(3) Developers (P) Ltd, Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaccv4975A (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri Ravi Bharadwaj, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri Kumar Pranav, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 06/05/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 27/05/2024

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Bharadwaj, CAFor Respondent: : Shri Kumar Pranav, DR
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

undisclosed income in the statement dated 23.11.2019. It was submitted that the reliance of the learned CIT (A) on the affidavit filed before the Investigation Wing on 11.5.2020 is not permissible. 13. We have heard both the parties and perused the material available on record. Firstly, we will deal with ... flats and receiving additional consideration from them. In fact, the learned CIT (A) had mentioned about the affidavit filed by the assessee before the Investigation Wing at Page 27 of the order. It was mentioned by the learned CIT (A) that the assessee had admitted the total income of Rs.34

Venkata Praneeth Developers Private Limited, Hyderabad vs. ACIT Central Circle-3(3), Hyderabad

The appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 279/HYD/2022[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad27 May 2024AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Laliet Kumar & Shri Manjunatha, G.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No. 279/Hyd/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Venkata Praneeth Vs. Acit Developers (P) Ltd, Central Circle 3(3) Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaccv4975A (Appellant) (Respondent) आ.अपी.सं /Ita No. 339/Hyd/2022 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) Acit Vs. Venkata Praneeth Central Circle 3(3) Developers (P) Ltd, Hyderabad Hyderabad Pan:Aaccv4975A (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri Ravi Bharadwaj, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri Kumar Pranav, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 06/05/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 27/05/2024

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Bharadwaj, CAFor Respondent: : Shri Kumar Pranav, DR
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

undisclosed income in the statement dated 23.11.2019. It was submitted that the reliance of the learned CIT (A) on the affidavit filed before the Investigation Wing on 11.5.2020 is not permissible. 13. We have heard both the parties and perused the material available on record. Firstly, we will deal with ... flats and receiving additional consideration from them. In fact, the learned CIT (A) had mentioned about the affidavit filed by the assessee before the Investigation Wing at Page 27 of the order. It was mentioned by the learned CIT (A) that the assessee had admitted the total income of Rs.34