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“creditworthiness of the creditor”

Cash Credits & Unexplained ItemsSection 68Section 68914 judgments

The decision most relied on for creditworthiness of the creditor is CIT v. Orissa Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (159 ITR 78), cited in 897 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on creditworthiness of the creditor

CIT v. Orissa Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
159 ITR 78 · 1986 · Supreme Court
897
citing judgments

When an assessee provides the identity and address of a creditor or investor for a cash credit or share capital under Section 68, the burden shifts to the Department to establish lack of genuineness or creditworthiness, requiring it to conduct further inquiries; mere non-compliance by third parties to summons cannot be the sole basis for an adverse inference against the assessee.

CIT v. Lovely Exports (P) Ltd.
216 CTR 195 · 2008 · Supreme Court
854
citing judgments

If an assessee company receives share application money from alleged bogus shareholders and provides their details to the Assessing Officer, no addition can be made under Section 68 in the company's hands; the Department must proceed against the shareholders by reopening their individual assessments.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Nova Promoters and Finlease (P) Ltd.
342 ITR 169 · 2012 · High Court
658
citing judgments

To make an addition under Section 68 for unexplained cash credits, the Assessing Officer must conduct proper inquiry into the identity, genuineness, and creditworthiness of the creditor, especially concerning share application money. The assessee's initial discharge of burden by providing necessary details shifts the onus back to the AO for further investigation, including the source of source.

Kale Khan Mohammad Hanif v. CIT
50 ITR 1 · 1963 · Supreme Court
581
citing judgments

The assessee bears the onus of proving the source and nature of any sum of money or receipt found to have been received by them. If the assessee fails to satisfactorily explain the receipt, the Income-tax Officer is entitled to treat it as taxable income.

DCIT v. Rohini Builders
256 ITR 360 · 2002 · High Court
489
citing judgments

An assessee discharges the initial onus under Section 68 for cash credits by providing creditor details like PAN and addresses, proving creditworthiness via banking transactions, and demonstrating genuineness, especially when loans are repaid through cheques.

Roshan Di Hatti v. CIT
107 ITR 938 · 1977 · Supreme Court
477
citing judgments

An assessee bears the onus to prove the identity, creditworthiness, and genuineness of any cash credit or transaction. If the assessee fails to discharge this burden with cogent evidence and explanation, the Assessing Officer is justified in making additions to their income, and no further burden lies on the revenue.

CIT v. Precision Finance Pvt. Ltd.
208 ITR 465 · 1994 · High Court
427
citing judgments

When an assessee seeks to explain a cash credit under Section 68, they must prove the identity of the creditors, their creditworthiness or capacity to advance money, and the genuineness of the transactions. The burden of proof is not discharged merely by filing confirmatory letters or demonstrating banking channel transactions.

CIT v. Divine Leasing & Finance Ltd.
299 ITR 268 · 2008 · High Court
426
citing judgments

The Assessing Officer cannot add share capital or share premium amounts if the assessee provides the identity and creditworthiness of the subscriber and establishes the genuineness of the transaction. The court may admit additional evidence under Rule 46A, such as the PAN identity of the creditor.

Judgments citing creditworthiness of the creditor

ACIT, CC- 30, New Delhi vs. J H Jewellers LLP, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of Revenue is dismissed

ITA 809/DEL/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & M.Balaganeshassessment Year: 2016-17 The Dcit, Central Circle-30, New Delhi M/S. J H Jewellers Llp, 13, Sunder Nagar Market, Kasturba Vs. Nagar, South East, Delhi 110003 Pan Aacfj 3285 G (Appellant) (Respondent) For Revenue: Shri Waseem Arshad, Cit(Dr) For Assessee: Shri U.N Marwah, Ca Shri Parveen Goel, Adv. Date Of Hearing : 23.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. This Appeal Has Been Filed Against The Order Cit(A)-30, New Delhi Dated 25.03.2021 For A.Y. 2016-17. 2. The Grounds Have Been Raised By The Revenue Are As Follows:- 1. The Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & On The Facts In Deleting The Rs.11,24,76,000/- Additions Of Rs. 32,50,00,000/- Made U/S 68 Of The It Act 1961. 2. The Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & On The Facts Of The Case Considering That As Per The Balance Sheet Of These Companies As On 31.03.2016, The Said Fund Were Available In The Balance Sheet Of All The Four Companies Under The Head "Cash & Cash Equivalents" As On 31.03.2015 Which Are Now Reflected In Current Investment In I.E. Investment As Capital In The Appellant Firm As On31.03.2016. Further, Relying On The Submission Of The Assessee That The Said Four Companies Introduced Funds In The Ay 2008-09, The Case Of Maharaja Tie Up, Dynamic Enclave & Shivshakti Commercial Pt Ltd Were Assessed W/S 147 Of The Act For A.Y. 2008-09 Accepting The Share Capital/Share Premium.

For Appellant: Shri U.N Marwah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Waseem Arshad, CIT(DR)
Section 68

India. Thus, the identity of the person thru whom cheques received stands established. AO has conducted survey at the aforesaid address; (c) creditworthiness of the Creditor 23 • Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31.03.2016. The financials depict substantial reserves, share of Profit from the Firm and the investment ... 6/30, Shanti Niketan, New Delhi having PAN: AADCG7784P. Thus the identity of the person thru whom cheques received stands established. 24 (c) Creditworthiness of the Creditor • Audited Financial Statements for the financial year ending 31.03.2016. There are sufficient reserves of the company to enable it to make payment towards Capital

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Vikas Diamond Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4129/DEL/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 3351 N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Diamond Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 0491 N (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Dr. Rakesh Gupta Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv. Revenue For : Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 12.09.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. The Captioned Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Orders Of Ld. Cit-Xxxiii, New Delhi Both Dated 24.02.2014 For Ay 2008-09. Since Ld. Representatives Of Both The Sides Submitted That Regarding Ground No. 1 To 3 Of Revenue The Facts Are Similar & Identical Therefore Both The Appeals Are Being Adjudicated By This Consolidated Order For The Sake Of Brevity & Convenience.

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Devender Kumar and Mahinder Pal, Ld. Assessing Officer has commented that the appellant has not proved genuine of transaction, identity of creditors and creditworthiness of the creditors. In response to these objections, Ld. AR argued that all these creditors to whom shares have been allotted, were appearing in share applicant

ACIT, New Delhi vs. M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

In the result, both the appeals of Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 4128/DEL/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi13 Oct 2023AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Chain Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 3351 N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2008-09 The Acit, Central Circle-23, New Delhi M/S. Vikas Diamond Co. Pvt. Ltd., 2608/3, 1St Floor, Bank Street, Vs. Beedonpura Karol Bagh, New Delhi Pan Aaccv 0491 N (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Dr. Rakesh Gupta Shri Somil Agarwal, Adv. Revenue For : Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 12.09.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 13.10.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. The Captioned Appeals Have Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Orders Of Ld. Cit-Xxxiii, New Delhi Both Dated 24.02.2014 For Ay 2008-09. Since Ld. Representatives Of Both The Sides Submitted That Regarding Ground No. 1 To 3 Of Revenue The Facts Are Similar & Identical Therefore Both The Appeals Are Being Adjudicated By This Consolidated Order For The Sake Of Brevity & Convenience.

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh Gupta

Devender Kumar and Mahinder Pal, Ld. Assessing Officer has commented that the appellant has not proved genuine of transaction, identity of creditors and creditworthiness of the creditors. In response to these objections, Ld. AR argued that all these creditors to whom shares have been allotted, were appearing in share applicant