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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

Deepak Srichand Bathija, Mumbai vs. NFAC, Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2600/MUM/2022[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Dec 2022AY 2012-2013

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm & Shri M. Balaganesh, Am आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2600/Mum/2022 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Deepak Srichand Bathija बिधम/ Nfac, Delhi 5-B, Elegant Apartment, 3, Room No. 356 C.R. Vs. Sobhani Road, Cuffe Building, New Delhi- Parade, Mumbai-400005. 110002. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaapb6001A (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Hari Raheja Revenue By: Shri Vaibhav Jain सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 13/12/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/12/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/Nfac, Delhi Dated 25.08.2022 For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Assessee Has Filed Eleven (11) Grounds, However, At The Outset, The Ld. Ar Drew Our Attention To Ground No. 1 Wherein The Assessee Has Challenged The Validity Of Reopening Of The Assessment Made By The Ao U/S 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) Without Satisfying The Condition Precedents U/S 147 Of The Act. Since It Is A Legal Issue We Would Like To Adjudicate The Same First.

For Appellant: Shri Hari RahejaFor Respondent: Shri Vaibhav Jain
Section 147Section 148

satisfy the requisite condition precedent as laid down in Section 147 of the Act. According to us, when the AO received information from the Investigation Wing that the assessee has dealt with the entry provider Shri Vipul Vidur Bhatt/his concerns and assessee was a beneficiary of LTCG, then

Alpana Sunil Shah, Mumbai vs. The CIT NFAC, Mumbai

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2305/MUM/2021[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.2305/Mum/2021 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Alpana Sunil Shah बिधम/ Commissioner Of Income 23L/12Th Floor, Navjivan Tax (Appeals) Vs. Commercial Co-Op Society National Faceless Appeal Ltd, Dr. D.B. Marg, Centre (Nfac), Delhi. Mumbai Central, Mumbai- 400008. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaeps9752R (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: None Revenue By: Smt. Nayana K. Kumar सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 29/11/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/12/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax/Nfac, Delhi Dated 30.09.2021 For Assessment Year 2011-12. 2. None Appeared For The Assessee. The Main Grievance Of The Assessee Is Against The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) Confirming The Addition On Account Of Sale Of Shares As Unexplained Money U/S 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”) Of Rs.1,41,761/- & Commission On It To The Tune Of Rs.2,835/-. The Assessee /Alpana Sunil Shah Is Carrying On The Business Of Trading & Investments In Shares, Bonds, Debentures, Securities & Financial Instruments. The Assessee Had E-Filed Its Return Of Income For The Previous Year Ended On March 31, 2011 Relevant To Ay. 2011-12 On March 15, 2012, Declaring

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Smt. Nayana K. Kumar
Section 148Section 68

loss -4546 According to the AO, this scrip has been identified by the Investigation Wing as used for generating bogus LTCG/STCL. Thereafter he discussed about the modus operandi of the persons involved in claiming bogus LTCG/STCL. And thereafter, the AO was of the opinion that assessee ... investment in shares. The assessee had filed return of income of Rs.5,46,400/-. The AO has reopened the assessment based on information from Investigation Wing that the assessee has traded in the relevant assessment year scrips of M/s. G. S. Auto International ltd/ GSAIL, which according to the Investigation

Saytidevi Kantilal Bhandari, Mumbai vs. The ITO - Ward- 19(3)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1734/MUM/2020[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai22 Dec 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.1734/Mum/2020 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2008-09) Saytidevi Kantilal Bhandari बिधम/ Ito, Ward-19(3)(2) Room No. 224, 2Nd Floor, 162, Tp Street, 6 Vs. Kumbharwada, Mumbai- Matru Mandir, Tardeo 400004. Road, Mumbai-400007. स्थधयी लेखध सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aghpb9079K (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Assessee By: Shri Sanjiv M. Shah & Rajesh Chamaria Revenue By: Smt. Nayana K. Kumar सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 01/12/2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 22/12/2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Aby T. Varkey, Jm: This Is An Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax-30, Mumbai Dated 16.12.2019 For Assessment Year 2008-09. 2. At The Outset, The Assessee Drew Our Attention To The Grounds Of Appeal Wherein He Has Raised The Legal Issue Regarding Validity Of Reopening Of Assessment By Ao U/S 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter “The Act”).

For Appellant: Shri Sanjiv M. Shah & RajeshFor Respondent: Smt. Nayana K. Kumar
Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148

material which would make him believe, that there is infact an escapement of income; and not that AO on receipt of adverse information from investigation wing (without collecting information about assessee’s case) jumps to conclusion and records reason to re-open the assessment, which may fall foul ... reasons recorded’ has met the same. 5. A perusal of the reasons recorded shows that the AO received information from the Investigation Wing dated 08.11.2012 regarding issue of accommodation entries in the nature of bogus Long Term 7 A.Y. 2008-09 Saytidevi Kantilal Bhandari Capital Gain (LTCG) and Short Term

Pine Tree Consultants P.Ltd., Mumbai vs. Dy CIT Circle - 3(2)(2), Mumbai

In the result, the three appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 1695/MUM/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 Dec 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Baskaran Br & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadaleita No.1696/Mum/2020 (A.Y: 2013-14) Pine Tree Consultants Vs. Dcit, Circle – 3(2)(2) Pvt Ltd, No.104, Raheja Aayakar Bhavan, Centre, 1St Floor, Mk Road, Free Press Journal Mumbai -400020. Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai -400 021 "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aadcp8816F Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Mr.Neelkanth Khandelwal.Ar Respondent By : Ms.Deepika Arora.Dr Date Of Hearing 23.11.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 22.12.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: These Are The Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Cit(A))-8 Mumbai Passed Under Sec250 Of The Act

For Appellant: Mr.Neelkanth Khandelwal.ARFor Respondent: Ms.Deepika Arora.DR
Section 133(6)Section 143(2)Section 148Section 68

basis of which the Assessing Officer has formed an opinion that income chargeable to tax has escapement assessment is a report from the Investigation Wing of the Department. The Investigation Wing has reported that Mr Pravin Kumar Jain is an entry provider and that he has provided such accommodation entries ... several parties. Further, a statement of Mr Pravin Kumar Jain has been recorded by the Investigation Wing of the Department and in that statement he has accepted that he is engaged in the business of providing accommodation entries. Merely, on this the Assessing Officer has re-opened the assessment