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ReassessmentSection 147Section 14712,584 judgments

The decision most relied on for investigation wing is Sarthak Securities Co. Pvt. Ltd. v. ITO (329 ITR 110), cited in 217 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on investigation wing

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.

PCIT v. M/s. Kesoram Industries 57
417 ITR 334 · 2019 · High Court
96
citing judgments

An assessment completed under Section 143(3) cannot be reopened after four years solely based on third-party information or opinions, such as from an Investigation Wing, without the Assessing Officer applying their own independent mind to the material and having new, independent material on record.

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.

Aradhna Estate Pvt. Ltd. v. DCIT
91 Taxmann.com 119 · 2018 · High Court
56
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer is justified in reopening assessment proceedings based on information received from the Investigation Wing, even when recording findings also rely on documents already on record, provided all procedural requirements for reassessment are met.

Judgments citing investigation wing

Smt. Rita Ben Niravbhai Patel, Surat vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Surat

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in in ITA No

ITA 578/SRT/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Jul 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.576/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) (Virtual Court Hearing) Smt.Hemanginiben B Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 28, Sangam Society, Parle Point, Surat. Income Tax, Circle-3, Surat. S. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afipp 2238 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.577/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Bhavnaben Arvindbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 27, Adarshnagar Society, Ambatalawadi S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Katargam, Surat – 395004. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Ablpp 4358 M (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.578/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Ritaben Niravbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 1003-1004, Santvan Heights, S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Laxmikant Ashram Road, Katargam, Surat. Surat – 395004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Alxpp 0357 M (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Vartik Choksi - Ca Respondent By : Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 07/07/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/07/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Three Appeals Filed By Different Assessees, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2014-15, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Ld. Cit(A)], Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Penalty Order & Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Choksi - CAFor Respondent: Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 271A

survey carried out in the textile group of Shree Hari gems on 6/11/2015, the textile unit, a detailed report of the inspector of the investigation wing was also furnished wherein it has been ITA Nos.576/SRT/2018 to 578/SRT/2018 Smt.Hemanginiben,Smt.Bhavanaben,Smt.Ritaben, for A.Y. 2014-15 reported that there is no such

Smt. Bhavnaben Arvindbhai Patel, Surat vs. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Surat

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in in ITA No

ITA 577/SRT/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Jul 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.576/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) (Virtual Court Hearing) Smt.Hemanginiben B Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 28, Sangam Society, Parle Point, Surat. Income Tax, Circle-3, Surat. S. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afipp 2238 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.577/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Bhavnaben Arvindbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 27, Adarshnagar Society, Ambatalawadi S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Katargam, Surat – 395004. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Ablpp 4358 M (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.578/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Ritaben Niravbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 1003-1004, Santvan Heights, S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Laxmikant Ashram Road, Katargam, Surat. Surat – 395004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Alxpp 0357 M (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Vartik Choksi - Ca Respondent By : Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 07/07/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/07/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Three Appeals Filed By Different Assessees, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2014-15, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Ld. Cit(A)], Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Penalty Order & Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Choksi - CAFor Respondent: Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 271A

survey carried out in the textile group of Shree Hari gems on 6/11/2015, the textile unit, a detailed report of the inspector of the investigation wing was also furnished wherein it has been ITA Nos.576/SRT/2018 to 578/SRT/2018 Smt.Hemanginiben,Smt.Bhavanaben,Smt.Ritaben, for A.Y. 2014-15 reported that there is no such

Smt. Hemanginiben B. Patel, Surat vs. DCIT, Central Circle-3, Surat

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in in ITA No

ITA 576/SRT/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Jul 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.576/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) (Virtual Court Hearing) Smt.Hemanginiben B Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 28, Sangam Society, Parle Point, Surat. Income Tax, Circle-3, Surat. S. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afipp 2238 Q (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.577/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Bhavnaben Arvindbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 27, Adarshnagar Society, Ambatalawadi S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Katargam, Surat – 395004. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Ablpp 4358 M (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.578/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2014-15) Smt. Ritaben Niravbhai Patel, V The Deputy Commissioner Of 1003-1004, Santvan Heights, S. Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Laxmikant Ashram Road, Katargam, Surat. Surat – 395004. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Alxpp 0357 M (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Vartik Choksi - Ca Respondent By : Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.Dr सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 07/07/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/07/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini: Captioned Three Appeals Filed By Different Assessees, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2014-15, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) [Ld. Cit(A)], Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Penalty Order & Assessment Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer Under

For Appellant: Shri Vartik Choksi - CAFor Respondent: Ms.Anupama Singla – Sr.DR
Section 143(3)Section 271A

survey carried out in the textile group of Shree Hari gems on 6/11/2015, the textile unit, a detailed report of the inspector of the investigation wing was also furnished wherein it has been ITA Nos.576/SRT/2018 to 578/SRT/2018 Smt.Hemanginiben,Smt.Bhavanaben,Smt.Ritaben, for A.Y. 2014-15 reported that there is no such

Income Tax Officer, Ward 1(3)(1), Surat vs. Shri Deepak Vithaldas Suchak, Surat

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is partly allowed

ITA 361/SRT/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Jul 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.361/Srt/2018 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2010-11) (Virtual Court Hearing) The Income Tax Officer, V Shri Deepak Vithaldas Suchak, Ward-1(3)(1), Surat. 202, Krishna Awas, 55-Kirandep S. Society, Behind Richie Rich Hotel, Parle Point, Surat – 395007. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Allps 9195 A (Assessee) (Respondent) Cross Objection No.02/Srt/2021 (Arising Out Of Ita No.361/Srt/2018) ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2010-11) Shri Deepak Vithaldas Suchak, V The Income Tax Officer, 202, Krishna Awas, 55-Kirandep Ward-1(3)(1), Surat. S. Society, Behind Richie Rich Hotel, Parle Point, Surat – 395007. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Allps 9195 A (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Uday P. Nanavati - Ca Respondent By : Shri O.P.Vaishnav – Cit(Dr) सुनवाईक"तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 05/07/2021 घोषणाक"तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/07/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. A. L. Saini:

For Appellant: Shri Uday P. Nanavati - CAFor Respondent: Shri O.P.Vaishnav – CIT(DR)
Section 144Section 69

these bank accounts for the cheque discounting business as held by the assessing officer in the A.Y. 2009-10 also. The report of the Investigation Wing on which the assessing officer has relied upon also mentions about the assessee's cheque discounting business. The contention of the assessee that ... Learned Departmental Representative (ld DR) for the Revenue submitted that in the assessee’s case, it was found from the enquiry report of the Investigation Wing that assessee did not produce any proof regarding credit entries or turnover during the course of enquiry/verification proceedings. Further, assessee did not produce

ITO 20(2)(1), Mumbai vs. Shri Jimeet Vipul Modi, Mumbai

In the result, the appeal stands dismissed

ITA 4297/MUM/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jul 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Justice Shri P. P. Bhatt & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am (Hearing Through Video Conferencing Mode) आयकरअपील सं./ I.T.A. No.4297/Mum/2018 (धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2014-15) Income Tax Officer-20(2)(1) Shri Jimeet Vipul Modi Room No.216, 2Nd Floor बिाम/ 66/1, Hansa Villa Piramal Chambers, Lalbaug Bhaudaji Cross Road Vs. Parel, Mumbai-400 012 Matunga (E), Mumbai-400 019 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aqxmp-9261-G (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) : Assessee By : Shri Paresh Shaparia-Ld. Ar Revenue By : Dr.Shanteshwar Swami -Ld.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ : 28/06/2021 Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख / : 29/07/2019 Date Of Pronouncement आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2014-15 Contest The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-32, Mumbai, [In Short Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’], Appeal No.Cit(A)-32/It- 584/Ito-20(2)(1)/16-17 Dated 20/03/2018 On Following Grounds: - 1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Deleted The Addition Of Rs.3,21,31,930/- Being Purchase Of Shares Of Penny Stock

For Appellant: Shri Paresh Shaparia-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr.Shanteshwar Swami -Ld.DR
Section 143(3)Section 68Section 69C

19/02/2014 at average price of Rs.33/- approx. per share. 3.2 The quantum of losses was found suspicious in view of the finding of Kolkata investigation wing while carrying out investigation into 84 penny stock scrips. During investigation, statement of various operators, entry-providers and stock-brokers were recorded wherein they

ITO 29(1)(1), Mumbai vs. M/S Ashapura Mould Plast, Mumbai

In the result, the ground No

ITA 4075/MUM/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Jul 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Shamim Yahya, Am & Shri Amarjit Singh, Jm आयकर अपील सं/ I.T.A. No.4075/Mum/2019 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Ito-29(1)(1) बिधम/ M/S. Ashapura Mould Plast Room No.403, 4Th Floor, Gala No.100, 2Nd Floor, New Vs. Kautilya Bhavan, Near, Unique, Industrial Estate, Dr. Videsh Bhavan, Bandra R. P. Road, Mulund (W), Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400080. Mumbai-400051. स्थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aadfa1268M (अपीलाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. Revenue By: Shri Brajendra Kumar (Dr) Assessee By: None सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing: 01/06/2021 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 27/07/2021 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amarjit Singh, Jm: The Revenue Has Filed The Present Appeal Against The Order Dated 05.03.2019 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) -39, Mumbai [Hereinafter Referred To As The “Cit(A)”] Relevant To The A.Y.2009- 10. 2. The Revenue Has Raised The Following Grounds: - "(1) On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Deleting The Penalty U/S 271(1)(1)(C) Of Rs.81,690/- As The Addition Was On Account A.Y.2009-10 Of Bogus Purchase Of Rs.2,64,355/- @ 12.5% On Bogus Purchased Of Rs.21,14,840/- From Hawala Parties.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Brajendra Kumar (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

Rs.2,64,355/- on account of depreciation. Thereafter, the case of the assessee was reopened on the basis of information received from the Investigation Wing of the Department in which it was conveyed by the Maharashtra Sales Tax Department that the assessee had taken the bogus purchase entry