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WORLD TRADE IMPEX LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE ACIT.,CIRCLE-4,, BARODA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

ITA 639/AHD/2012[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad15 May 2024AY 2003-04

Bench: Ms Suchitra Kamble & Shri Waseem Ahmed

For Appellant: Shri MK Patel, ARFor Respondent: Shri SudhankarVerma, Sr. D.R
Section 41(1)

condone the delay occurred in filing the impugned appeal by the assessee and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. ITA nos.1580/AHD/2016 & 639/Ahd//2012 A.Y. 2003-04 7 6. The first issue raised by the assessee is that the learned CIT(A) erred in confirming the addition of Rs. 70,50,096/- on account of cessation

M/S. WORLD TRADE IMPEX LTD.,,BARODA vs. THE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-5,, BARODA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

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Section 25024
Section 143(2)23
Section 271(1)(c)22
ITA 1580/AHD/2016[2003-04]Status: Disposed
ITAT Ahmedabad
15 May 2024
AY 2003-04

Bench: Ms Suchitra Kamble & Shri Waseem Ahmed

For Appellant: Shri MK Patel, ARFor Respondent: Shri SudhankarVerma, Sr. D.R
Section 41(1)

condone the delay occurred in filing the impugned appeal by the assessee and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. ITA nos.1580/AHD/2016 & 639/Ahd//2012 A.Y. 2003-04 7 6. The first issue raised by the assessee is that the learned CIT(A) erred in confirming the addition of Rs. 70,50,096/- on account of cessation

ASH EDUCATION TRUST,MEHSANA vs. THE DY.CIT, CIRCLE-1 (EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1831/AHD/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Jun 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Thakkar, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Lal, CIT DR
Section 11Section 143(1)Section 154

Section 154 of the Act filed by the assessee and assessed the total income at Rs. 5,31,40,660/-. 4. In appeal Ld. CIT(A) dismissed the appeal of the assessee by observing that though the assessee had approached the jurisdictional CIT(E) for condonation of delay

RABDI VIBHAG PROGRESSIVE KELAVNI MANDAL,VALSAD vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 797/AHD/2023[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad24 Jan 2024

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iv)

condone the delay in Registration of the Trust. However, the CBDT has extended the above time limits by invoking section 119 of the Act by issuing circular No. 8 of 2022, dated 31

MAHESHRAJ CHEMICALS PVT.LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY.CIT.,CIRCLE-4,, AHMEDABAD

In the result the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 791/AHD/2012[1999-00]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad06 Dec 2018AY 1999-00

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.791/Ahd/2012 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 1999-2000 Dcit, Mahesraj Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Circle-4, Vs. 141, Phase Ii, Gidc, Vatva, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-382330 Pan:Aabcm0424C

For Appellant: Smt Urvashi Shodhan, ARFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Talwani, Sr.DR
Section 234BSection 271Section 28Section 36Section 80H

section 36(l)(vii) of the Act there is no necessity to prove that the debt had become bad in the relevant year. 6. Levy of interest u/s 234B7 234C & 234D of the Act is not justified. 7. Initiation of penalty u/s 271(l)(c) of the Act is not justified. The appellant craves leave to add, amend, alter, edit

TIKI TAR INDUSTRIES BARODA LTD,VADODARA vs. THE PR. CIT-2, VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed as above

ITA 166/AHD/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad24 Jan 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarassessment Year :2014-15 Tiki Tar Industries Baroda Ltd. Pr.Cit-2 8Th Floor, Neptune Tower Vs Vadodara. Baroda Productivity Council Alkapuri, Vadodara Pan : Aadct 8382 Q

For Appellant: Shri Akhilendra Pratap Yadav, CIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 263Section 263oSection 3

section 263of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ("the Act" for short) pertaining to Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. At the outset, it was pointed out by the Registry that appeal filed by the assessee before the Tribunal is late by 262 days, and therefore, it is barred by limitation. To explain the delay, the assessee has filed a request letter

ASH EDUCATION TRUST,MEHSANA vs. THE DY. CIT, CIRCLE-1 (EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

ITA 1830/AHD/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Jun 2025AY 2013-14
For Appellant: \nShri Mehul Thakkar, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Lal, CIT DR
Section 11Section 143(1)Section 154

Section 154 of the Act filed by\nthe assessee and assessed the total income at Rs.5,31,40,660/-.\n4. In appeal Ld. CIT(A) dismissed the appeal of the assessee by\nobserving that though the assessee had approached the jurisdictional\nCIT(E) for condonation of delay

THE GOVERNMENT SERVANTS CO-OP CREDIT SOCIETY LTD.,VADODARA vs. THE ITO, WARD-3(1)(2), VADODARA

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for the statistical purposes

ITA 442/AHD/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Feb 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Mahavir Prasad & Shri Waseem Ahmedआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 442/Ahd/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2012-13 The Government Servants Co-Op. Credit I.T.O., Society Ltd., Vs. Ward-3(1)(2), Hindi Bhavan, Vadodara. Sanstha Vasahat Raopura, Vadodara-390001. Pan: Aabat5146J

For Appellant: Shri Amrin Pathan, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Purushottam Kumar, Sr..D.R
Section 5Section 56Section 80P(2)

condone the delay of 1226 days in filing the appeal and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. Now we proceed to adjudicate the matter on merit: 7. The only issue raised by assessee in this appeal is that learned CIT-A erred in confirming the order of the AO by sustaining the addition

LALITADEVI N. TIBREWALA,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE PR. CIT, , AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed as infructuous

ITA 318/AHD/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 May 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 318/Ahd/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2012-2013 Lalitadevi N. Tibrewala, Pr. Commissioner Of 6, Professor Colony, Vs. Income Tax, Nr. Vijay Cross Roads, Ahmedabad-5 Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009. Pan: Aappt0073M

For Appellant: Shri Deepak R. Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri A.P. Singh, CIT, D.R with Shri V.K. Singh, Sr. D.R
Section 263Section 54

condone the delay of 262 days in filing the appeal and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. 4. The only issue raised by the assessee is that the learned Principal CIT erred in holding the assessment framed by the AO under section 143(3) of the Act as erroneous insofar prejudicial to the interest of revenue

ZYDUS LIFESCIENCES LIMITED (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CADILA HEALTHCARE LTD.),AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal preferred by the assessee is allowed

ITA 162/AHD/2021[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 May 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Ms. Madhumita Royआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 162/Ahd/2021 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2016-17)

Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 144C(13)Section 153Section 92BSection 92C

31. The next contention that has been raised by the learned senior standing counsel for the appellants is that the usage of the word “may” in Section 92CA (3A) indicates that the time fixed is only directory, a guideline, not mandatory and is for the sake of internal proceedings. 32. Let us now examine the relevant procedures relating to Transfer

SHRI MAHESH P. GANDHI,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ACIT., CIRCLE-10,, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 1022/AHD/2018[1992-93]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad23 Nov 2022AY 1992-93

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1022 To 1025/Ahd/2018 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: (1992-1993 To 1995-1996) Shri Mahesh P. Gandhi, A.C.I.T., D-404, 5Th Floor, Vs. Circle-10, Dharnidhar Tower, Ahmedabad. Paldi, Ahmedabad.

For Appellant: Shri P.D. Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Alpesh Parmar, Sr.D.R
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 154Section 234ASection 292BSection 69

condone the delay of 2337 days in filing the appeal and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. 13. Coming to issue raised by the assessee in the grounds of appeal. The issue in the instant case raises two situations as detailed under: 1- Whether the assessment made under section 143(3) read with section

SHRI PRAVINKUMAR HIRALAL VORA,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-2, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 153/AHD/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad16 Sept 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.153/Ahd/2020 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2012-2013 Pravinkumar Hiralal Vora, D.C.I.T., A-71, Trithbhumi Apartment, Vs. Circle-2, Nr. Thakorbhai Desai Hall, Ahmedabad. Law Garden, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad-380006. Pan: Abjpv2934B

For Appellant: Shri P.D. Shah, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Shramdeep Sinha, Sr.D.R
Section 119Section 143(2)Section 254

condone the delay of 1442 days in filing the appeal and proceed to hear the appeal on merit for the adjudication. 10. The assessee in the 1st and additional ground of appeal has challenged the validity of the assessment framed under section 143(3) of the Act. Asstt. Year 2012-13 7 11. The facts in brief in the present

SHRIRAM TUBES PVT. LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT.,CIRCLE-4(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, subject to payment of Rs

ITA 27/AHD/2019[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2019AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Pradipkumar Kediaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.27 & 28/Ahd/2019 [Asstt.Year: 2007-08]

For Appellant: Shri G.C. Pipara, ARFor Respondent: Smt.Aparna Agrawal, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 148Section 151Section 271(1)(c)Section 43B

31 days in filing the appeal before the CIT(Appeal) against the orders u/s. 144 r.w.s. 147 of the Act and not of more than 39 months delay as stated by the CIT(Appeals) in his appellate order dated 13/11/2018. Similarly, there has been a genuine delay of 38 days in filing appeal before the CIT(Appeals) against the penalty

SHRIRAM TUBES PVT. LTD.,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT.,CIRCLE-4(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, subject to payment of Rs

ITA 28/AHD/2019[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Aug 2019AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Pradipkumar Kediaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.27 & 28/Ahd/2019 [Asstt.Year: 2007-08]

For Appellant: Shri G.C. Pipara, ARFor Respondent: Smt.Aparna Agrawal, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 148Section 151Section 271(1)(c)Section 43B

31 days in filing the appeal before the CIT(Appeal) against the orders u/s. 144 r.w.s. 147 of the Act and not of more than 39 months delay as stated by the CIT(Appeals) in his appellate order dated 13/11/2018. Similarly, there has been a genuine delay of 38 days in filing appeal before the CIT(Appeals) against the penalty

THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(4),, AHMEDABAD vs. SHRI RAGHUBHAI B.VAGHELA, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the assessee is also allowed

ITA 1034/AHD/2013[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad11 May 2017AY 2004-05

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Manish Boradsn It(Ss)A/Ita No. Ay Appellant Respondent 2004-05 Acit, Shri Raghubhai B. Vaghela, 1034/Ahd/2013 Central Circle 1 (4), 8, Riddhi Siddhi Bunglows, Ahmedabad Sanand, Ahmedabad-382210 Pan : Afgpv 8496 N 2009-10 Revenue Assessee 1035/Ahd/2013 2010-11 Revenue Assessee 1036/Ahd/2013 4 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 153/Ahd/2014 5 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 154/Ahd/2014 6 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 155/Ahd/2014 7 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 36/Ahd/2016 8 It(Ss)A No. 2005-06 Assessee Revenue 37/Ahd/2016 9 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 38/Ahd/2016 10 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 39/Ahd/2016 Revenue By : Ms. Vibha Bhalla, Cit-Dr Assessee By : Shri Sakar Sharma, Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 03/05/2017 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 11/05/2017 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri Sakar Sharma, ARFor Respondent: Ms. Vibha Bhalla, CIT-DR

delay. Since we have rejected the assessee's condonation application, the appeals of the assessee are dismissed in limine. We are not expressing any opinion on the merit of the case. ITA Nos.1034to1036 Ahd 13, ITSS 153to155 Ahd 14 & ITSS 36to39 of 16- Assessee- Raghubhai B. Vaghela AY : 2004-0, 2009-10 & 2010-11 - 7 – 12. In the result, appeals

THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(4),, AHMEDABAD vs. SHRI RAGHUBHAI B.VAGHELA, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the assessee is also allowed

ITA 1035/AHD/2013[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad11 May 2017AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Manish Boradsn It(Ss)A/Ita No. Ay Appellant Respondent 2004-05 Acit, Shri Raghubhai B. Vaghela, 1034/Ahd/2013 Central Circle 1 (4), 8, Riddhi Siddhi Bunglows, Ahmedabad Sanand, Ahmedabad-382210 Pan : Afgpv 8496 N 2009-10 Revenue Assessee 1035/Ahd/2013 2010-11 Revenue Assessee 1036/Ahd/2013 4 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 153/Ahd/2014 5 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 154/Ahd/2014 6 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 155/Ahd/2014 7 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 36/Ahd/2016 8 It(Ss)A No. 2005-06 Assessee Revenue 37/Ahd/2016 9 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 38/Ahd/2016 10 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 39/Ahd/2016 Revenue By : Ms. Vibha Bhalla, Cit-Dr Assessee By : Shri Sakar Sharma, Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 03/05/2017 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 11/05/2017 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri Sakar Sharma, ARFor Respondent: Ms. Vibha Bhalla, CIT-DR

delay. Since we have rejected the assessee's condonation application, the appeals of the assessee are dismissed in limine. We are not expressing any opinion on the merit of the case. ITA Nos.1034to1036 Ahd 13, ITSS 153to155 Ahd 14 & ITSS 36to39 of 16- Assessee- Raghubhai B. Vaghela AY : 2004-0, 2009-10 & 2010-11 - 7 – 12. In the result, appeals

THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(4),, AHMEDABAD vs. SHRI RAGHUBHAI B.VAGHELA, AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of the assessee is also allowed

ITA 1036/AHD/2013[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad11 May 2017AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Manish Boradsn It(Ss)A/Ita No. Ay Appellant Respondent 2004-05 Acit, Shri Raghubhai B. Vaghela, 1034/Ahd/2013 Central Circle 1 (4), 8, Riddhi Siddhi Bunglows, Ahmedabad Sanand, Ahmedabad-382210 Pan : Afgpv 8496 N 2009-10 Revenue Assessee 1035/Ahd/2013 2010-11 Revenue Assessee 1036/Ahd/2013 4 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 153/Ahd/2014 5 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 154/Ahd/2014 6 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 155/Ahd/2014 7 It(Ss)A No. 2004-05 Assessee Revenue 36/Ahd/2016 8 It(Ss)A No. 2005-06 Assessee Revenue 37/Ahd/2016 9 It(Ss)A No. 2009-10 Assessee Revenue 38/Ahd/2016 10 It(Ss)A No. 2010-11 Assessee Revenue 39/Ahd/2016 Revenue By : Ms. Vibha Bhalla, Cit-Dr Assessee By : Shri Sakar Sharma, Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 03/05/2017 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 11/05/2017 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench :

For Appellant: Shri Sakar Sharma, ARFor Respondent: Ms. Vibha Bhalla, CIT-DR

delay. Since we have rejected the assessee's condonation application, the appeals of the assessee are dismissed in limine. We are not expressing any opinion on the merit of the case. ITA Nos.1034to1036 Ahd 13, ITSS 153to155 Ahd 14 & ITSS 36to39 of 16- Assessee- Raghubhai B. Vaghela AY : 2004-0, 2009-10 & 2010-11 - 7 – 12. In the result, appeals

HAJIMOHMADSAFI ABDULREHMAN SHAIKH,VADODARA vs. DEPUTY COMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 2(1)(1), VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2420/AHD/2025[2015-2016]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Mar 2026AY 2015-2016

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Talati, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rameshwar P Meena, Sr. DR
Section 131Section 143(3)Section 68

31. We further note that immediately upon becoming aware of the lapse, the assessee acted with due diligence and filed the appeal without any further delay. There is nothing on record to suggest that the delay was deliberate or motivated by any mala fide intention. On the contrary, the explanation furnished appears to be bona fide and supported by reasonable

HAJIMOHMADSAFI ABDULREHMAN SHAIKH,VADODARA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 2(1)(1), VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2339/AHD/2025[2012-2013]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Mar 2026AY 2012-2013

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Talati, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rameshwar P Meena, Sr. DR
Section 131Section 143(3)Section 68

31. We further note that immediately upon becoming aware of the lapse, the assessee acted with due diligence and filed the appeal without any further delay. There is nothing on record to suggest that the delay was deliberate or motivated by any mala fide intention. On the contrary, the explanation furnished appears to be bona fide and supported by reasonable

HAJIMOHMADSAFI ABDULREHMAN SHAIKH,VADODARA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 2(1)(1), VADODARA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 2412/AHD/2025[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Mar 2026AY 2013-2014

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Talati, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rameshwar P Meena, Sr. DR
Section 131Section 143(3)Section 68

31. We further note that immediately upon becoming aware of the lapse, the assessee acted with due diligence and filed the appeal without any further delay. There is nothing on record to suggest that the delay was deliberate or motivated by any mala fide intention. On the contrary, the explanation furnished appears to be bona fide and supported by reasonable