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VINEETSINGH GULABSINGH RORE,AHMEDABAD vs. THE PCIT, AHMEDABAD-1, AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 868/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad05 Jan 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: SMT. ANNAPURNA GUPTA (Accountant Member), Ms. SUCHITRA KAMBLE (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Maloo, ARFor Respondent: Shri Prathvi Raj Meena, CIT.DR
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 253(5)Section 263Section 69

6. Unintentional Delay: I earnestly submit that any delay in filing the appeal against the order under Section 263 by the Assessee was unintentional and was mainly due to the limitations of my professional expertise in the specific area of income tax litigations involving revision proceedings under Section 263. 7. Prayer for Condonation

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Section 143(1)27
Section 3727
Section 25026

BIREN DHIRAJLAL SHAH,GANDHINAGAR vs. THE ITO WARD-1, GANDHINAGAR

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

ITA 192/AHD/2021[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Mar 2024AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Tr Senthil Kumarआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos.192-193/Ahd/2021 धििाधरणवरध/Asstt. Year: 2011-12 Shri Biren Dhirajlal Shah, Income Tax Officer, Plot No.441-1, Sector-22, Vs. Ward-1, Nr. Police Chowkey, Gandhinagar. Gandhinagar.

For Appellant: Shri Chetan Agarwal, ARFor Respondent: Ms Neeju Gupta, Sr.DR
Section 17Section 69

section 271(1)(c) of the Act. 10. The present appeal relating to the penalty preferred by the assessee was filed late by 1607 days. However, the delay in the quantum appeal for the identical number of days has already been condoned with detailed reasoning discussed in the preceding paragraph bearing number 6

BIREN DHIRAJLAL SHAH,GANDHINAGAR vs. CIT(A), GANDHINAGAR

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

ITA 190/AHD/2024[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad03 Apr 2025AY 2008-09

Bench: DR. BRR Kumar, Vice President\nAnd Shri T. R. Senthil Kumar, Judicial Member\nITA No: 194/Ahd/2021 &\nITA No: 190/Ahd/2024\nAssessment Year: 2008-09\nBiren Dhirajlal Shah\nPlot No. 441-1, Sector-22\nNr. Police Chowkey,\nGandhinagar-382021\nPAN: ACSPS5653F\n(Appellant)\nAssessee Represented: Shri Chetan Agarwal, A.R. &\nMs. Krupa Panchal, CA\nRevenue Represented:\nDate of hearing\nDate of pronouncement\nShri Alpesh Parmar, Sr. D.R.\n: 19-03-2025\n: 03-04-2025\nIncome Tax Officer,\nWard-1,\nV

Section 144Section 17Section 271(1)(c)

section 271(1)(c) of the\nIncome Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act') relating\nto the Assessment Year 2008-09.\nI.T.A No. 194/Ahd/2021 & ITA 190/Ahd/2024 A.Y. 2008-09\nBiren Dhirajlal Shah vs. ITO\nPage No 2\n2. The registry has noted that there is a delay of 1607 days in filing\nITA No.194/Ahd/2021 and delay

MSK PROJECT (INDIA) JV LTD. CO.(MERGED WITH MADHAV INFRA PROJECT LTD),VADODARA vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-4, VADODARA

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 498/AHD/2019[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad31 Jan 2024AY 2005-06

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarिनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2005-06 Msk Project (India) Jv Ltd. Vs. (Merged With Madhav Infra Acit, Projects Ltd), Circle-4, 4, Madhav House, Near Baroda Panchratna Building, Subhanpura, Vadodara Pan : Aadcm 1157 C अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" "" यथ" "" "" यथ" यथ"/ (Respondent) यथ" Assessee By : Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr. Advocate & Shri Parin Shah, Ar Revenue By : Ms. Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 17.01.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 31.01.2024 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Gupta: Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals)-Iii, Baroda [Hereinafter Referred To As "Cit(A)" For Short] Dated 09.08.2012 Passed Under Section 250(6) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act" For Short], For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2005-06. 2. The Grounds Raised By The Assessee Are As Under:- “1. Ld. Cit (A) Erred In Law & On Facts To Hold That No Appeal Lies Against Order Giving Effect To Findings Of Cit In Order Passed U/S 263 Of The Act. 2. Ld. Cit (A) Erred In Law & On Facts Dismissing Appeal Challenging Addition Of Rs.9,90,00,052/- Whereas Supreme Court Awarding Rs. 26.34 Lakhs

For Appellant: Shri S.N. Soparkar, Sr. Advocate &For Respondent: Ms. Saumya Pandey Jain, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 234BSection 250(6)Section 263

Section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 [hereinafter referred to as "the Act" for short], for the Assessment Year (AY) 2005-06. 2. The grounds raised by the assessee are as under:- “1. Ld. CIT (A) erred in law and on facts to hold that no appeal lies against order giving effect to findings of CIT in order

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

ITA 1580/AHD/2016[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

ELECTRONICS & QUALITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE,GANDHINAGAR vs. THE DY.CIT, (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-1, AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 248/AHD/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad22 Dec 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay R Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri R. P. Rastogi, CIT-DR
Section 11Section 139(1)Section 139(5)Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)

section 11 could be allowed only if the delay in filing Form No. 10B is condoned by the competent authority. With these directions, the CIT(Appeals) did not grant immediate relief on merits but restored the issue back to the Assessing Officer for verification and consequential action. 6

SMT. NEELU SANJAY GUPTA,,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DY.CIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 308/AHD/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 May 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Ms. Suchitra R. Kambleassessment Year : 2013-14 Smt. Neelu Sanjay Gupta, The Dy. Cit, Vs. 9Th Floor, Cambay Grand Hotel, Central Circle-2(2), S.G. Highway, Thaltej, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad-380054 Pan : Adypg 0351 K अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Bhati, Ar Revenue By : Shri R.N. Dsouza, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 29.02.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28.05.2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Annapurna Gupta

For Appellant: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Bhati, ARFor Respondent: Shri R.N. Dsouza, CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 250(6)Section 68

Section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 [hereinafter referred to as "the Act" for short], for the Assessment Year (AY) 2013-14. 2. The appeal has been noted to be delayed for filing by 1533 days. The assessee has filed an application seeking condonation

TEJAS KARSHANBHAI DARI,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ITO, WARD-5(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1459/AHD/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Apr 2022AY 2011-12
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri V.K. Singh, Sr. D.R
Section 144Section 147

condoned. 8. In the case of Kiran Laxmikant Joshi v. ITO [2004] 3 SOT 822 (AHD.), the facts were that the assessee moved an application under section 154, which was disposed of by the Assessing Officer. The appeal against the said order was filed before the Commissioner (Appeals) with a delay of more than 6

AADI REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED ,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ITO, WARD-1(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 928/AHD/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad25 Oct 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarिनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 Aadi Real Estate Developers Vs. Income Tax Officer, Private Limited, Ward 1(1)(1), 402, Sheel Complex, Mayur Ahmedabad Colony, Mithakhali, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009 Pan : Aajca 1796 R अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" "" यथ" "" "" यथ" यथ"/ (Respondent) यथ" Assessee By : Shri Deepak Shah, Ar Revenue By : Shri V. Nandakumar, Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16.10.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 25.10.2024 आदेश आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश Per Annapurna Gupta: Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As "Cit(A)" For Short] Dated 25.05.2022 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As "The Act" For Short], For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2012-13. 2. The Brief Facts Relating To The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Private Limited Company & Had Filed ‘Nil’ Return Of Income For The Impugned Assessment Year, I.E. Ay 2012-13. Subsequently, On Information Received From Ddit (Inv.), Unit-1 (3), Ahmedabad, By The Assessing Officer That The Assessee Was A Beneficiary Of Accommodation Entry Taken Through Dummy Companies Run & Controlled By One Jignesh Shah, Which Information Was Revealed Consequent To Search Action Conducted On Jignesh Shah, The Case Of The Aadi Real Estate Developers Pvt Ltd Vs. Ito Ay : 2012-13 2

For Appellant: Shri Deepak Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri V. Nandakumar, CIT-DR
Section 147Section 250Section 68

Section 5 of the Limitation Act should receive a liberal construction so as to advance substantial justice.” (ii)In Esha Bhattacharjee v. Raghunathpur Nafar Academy [2013 (12) SCC 649], the Hon'ble Supreme Court has culled out the principles applicable to an application for condonation of delay and the same are profitably reproduced hereunder: “i) There should be a liberal

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, the delay in filing Form 10B had not been condoned by Ld. CIT(Exemptions), there was no mistake apparent in the order passed by the Assessing Officer or CPC. While passing the order, Ld. CIT(A) made the following observations: “6

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 31-03- 2022 extending the time limit upto 30th September, 2022. It is thereafter by circular No. 6

M/S. S S STRIPS PVT. LTD,AHMEDABAD vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-4(1)(1), AHMEDABAD

In the result, this appeal of Assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 90/AHD/2020[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad25 May 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri B.M. Biyaniassessment Year: 2012-13 M/S. S.S. Strips Pvt. Ltd. Dcit, Shyam Villa-2, Circle 4(1)(1), Opp. Krishna Bungalows, Ahmedabad Nr. Gala Gym Khana Club, Vs. Bopal Police Station Road, Bopal, Ahmedabad (Appellant / Assessee) (Respondent/ Revenue) Pan: Aafcs 0943 L Assessee By Shri Kishore Goyal, Ar Revenue By Shri S.S. Shukla, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 10.03.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 25.05.2022

Section 143(3)Section 68

condoning the delay. 2. Whether, on the facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, Ld. CIT(A) was right in passing ex-parte order in violation of principles of natural justice by confirming an illegal penalty order of the AO which was against the principles of natural justice, fair play, bad in law and ab initio

HEALTH FOUNDATION & RESEARCH CENTRE,DAHOD vs. THE ACIT, CIRCLE-2, EXEMPTION, AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 483/AHD/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Jun 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokar

For Appellant: Shri Sakar Sharma, ARFor Respondent: Shri Hargovind Singh, Sr.DR
Section 11Section 11(1)Section 11(1)(a)Section 11(2)Section 119(2)(b)Section 12ASection 12A(1)(b)Section 139(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)

sections 11 and 12 was the belated filing of Form No. 10B. It was submitted that the AO has not recorded any other adverse finding in the assessment order and has proceeded to treat even corpus donations aggregating to Rs. 71,38,000/- as income. 6. On the issue of condonation, the AR submitted that the 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)

condoned. 6. The next controversy arises whether the delay of 1226 days was excessive or inordinate. There is no question of any excessive or inordinate when there was reasonable cause which prevented assessee in filing the appeal. As such we need to consider the cause for the delay and not the length of the delay. Accordingly in our considered view

RADHE FINSEC INDIA LTD.,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ITO, WARD-3(1)(2), AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 506/AHD/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad06 Jun 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta (Accountant Member), Shri T. R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 115JSection 143(1)Section 234A

condone the delay and setaside the matter back to the file of Jurisdictional Assessing Officer and pass fresh order on merits of the case. 6. Per contra Ld. Sr. D.R. Shri Sudhakar Verma appearing for the Revenue strongly opposed the delay and requested to confirm the order passed by the Lower Authorities. 7. We have given our thoughtful consideration

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

ELECTRONICS & QUALITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE,GANDHINAGAR vs. CPC, BENGALURU CURRENT JURIS. -THE DY.CIT, (EXEMPTION), CIRCLE-1, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the appeal filed by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 1684/AHD/2025[2024-25]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad27 Mar 2026AY 2024-25

Bench: Ld. Pcit, Which Was Pending Consideration. Therefore Assessee Filed Appeal Before Ld. Cit(A) Which Was Dismissed Stating That The Ld. Cit(A) Does Not Have The Power To Condone The Delay, Thereby Confirmed The Addition Made By Cpc.

Section 11Section 11(1)(a)Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)

delay in filing the same stands rightly condoned and exemption under section 11 cannot be denied. Similar view has been taken by the Hon’ble Gujarat High Court in Parul Mahila I.T.A No. 1684/Ahd/2025 A.Y. 2024-25 6

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\n154 of the Act, the delay in filing Form 10B had not been condoned by\nLd. CIT(Exemptions), there was no mistake apparent in the order passed\nby the Assessing Officer or CPC. While passing the order, Ld. CIT(A)\nmade the following observations:\n\"6

M/S. ROSY ROYAL MINERALS LTD.,AHMEDABAD vs. THE ITO, WARD-3(1)(3), AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 535/AHD/2020[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad16 Dec 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Waseem Ahmedassessment Year: 2011-12

For Appellant: Shri Sunil Talati, ARFor Respondent: Shri Mukesh Thakwani, Sr. DR
Section 143Section 271(1)(c)

6. We have heard both the parties and perused all the relevant material available on record. During the course of hearing, the Ld. AR was asked to file the date-wise details as to why the delay has been occurred since 22.03.2017 till March 2020 as subsequently in March 2020 due to Pandemic the delay in filing the appeal