SHRI. BANGALORE NARAYAN DAS,BENGALURU vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER, (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION-1(1), BENGALURU

In the result the appeal filed by the assessee for assessment year 2014-15 & 2017-18 stands allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiit(It)A Nos. 120 & 121/Bang/2022 (Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2017-18)

capital gains. IT(IT)A No. 120/Bang/2022 for AY 2014-15 4 IT(IT)A Nos. 120 & 121/Bang/2022 Bangalore Narayan Das 3. It was noted from the assessment order, the assessee had not filed any return of income, however he had sold property of Rs.30 lakhs and had cash deposit of Rs.58,40,000/-. The ld.AO issued notice

SRI. KEMPANNA (HUF - DISRUPTED),BANGALORE vs. DCIT, BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri Sunil Kumar Yadav & Shri Arun Kumar Garodiaassessment Year : 2006-07

2[47][v] of the Act read with Section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act prior to enactment of Section 50-D of the Act which is with effect from 01/04/2013 and consequently, no capital gains was assessable at all from this angle of the matter as well. 10.2 Thirdly and without prejudice to the above, the learned

SRI KAMANAHALLI PILLA REDDY NAGESH,BANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD- 4(3)(5), BANGALORE

Accordingly, this ground of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri. Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year : 2014-15 Shri Kamanahalli Pilla Reddy Nagesh, Kamanahalli Village, Kagur The Income Tax Post, Officer, Sarjapura Road, Ward – 4 [3] [5], Anekal Taluk, Bangalore. Vs. Bangalore – 562 125. Pan: Adfpn8365H Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Guruswamy, Itp : Shri V.S. Chakrapani, Cit- Revenue By Dr Date Of Hearing : 01-06-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 21-06-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeal Is Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 28.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-9, Bangalore For A.Y. 2014-15 On The Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. The Orders Of The Authorities Below In So Far As They Are Against The Appellant, Are Opposed To Law, Equity, Weight Of Evidence, Probabilities, Facts & Circumstances Of The Case. 2. The Learned Cit[A] Is Not Justified In Upholding The Assessment Order Passed U/S. 143[3] Of The Act Despite The Fact That No Valid Notice U/S.143[2] Of The Act Was Served

143[3] of the Act despite the fact that no valid notice u/s.143[2] of the Act was served Page 2 of 66 upon the appellant taking recourse to the provisions of sec. 292B of the Act and holding that the appellant was not entitled to raise the said challenge under the facts and circumstances of the appellants case

SUNITA MADHOK ,BANGALORE vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(2)(1), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

143(1) of the Act:- • Indivest Pte. Ltd., Singapore v. Additional Director of Income- tax-3(1), Mumbai [2012] 206 TAXMAN 351 (BOM.) • Inductotherm (India) Pvt. Ltd vs. DCIT (Guj.) 2012-TIOL-667- HC-AHM-IT 66. In our opinion, the ‘reason to believe’ contemplated in section 147 should be that of the Assessing Officer. The AO has to apply

SUNITA MADHOK ,BANGALORE vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(2)(1), , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

143(1) of the Act:- • Indivest Pte. Ltd., Singapore v. Additional Director of Income- tax-3(1), Mumbai [2012] 206 TAXMAN 351 (BOM.) • Inductotherm (India) Pvt. Ltd vs. DCIT (Guj.) 2012-TIOL-667- HC-AHM-IT 66. In our opinion, the ‘reason to believe’ contemplated in section 147 should be that of the Assessing Officer. The AO has to apply

MR K. P. MANJUNATHA REDDY,BANGALORE vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 4(3)(2), BANGALORE

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

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year: 2014-15

143(3) of the Act. 2. The assessment order/order of the learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is erroneous in law and under the facts and Circumstances of the case. Mr. K.P. Manjunatha Reddy, Bangalore Page 2 of 66 3. The Learned AO has erred in law and on the facts in raising demand

ACIT, BANGALORE vs. SHRI. PRASHANTH PRAKASH, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal by the Revenue is dismissed, while the Cross Objection by assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Abraham P. Georgeassessment Year : 2009-10

143(3) of the Act. Following additions were made to the returned income: Returned Income 2,09,08,576 Add : Disallowance of Deduction U/s. 54F 49,27,996 Disallowance of Interest Paid in Computing Long Term Capital Gain 7,82,394 ----------------- Assessed Income 2,66,18,966 ----------------- & CO 86/Bang/2015 Page 3 of 24 4. In the return of income filed

CANARA BANK,BENGALURU vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1)(1), BANGALORE, BENGALURU

Bench: SHRI WASEEM AHMED, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER\nAND\nSHRI KESHAV DUBEY, JUDICIAL MEMBER\nITA No.210/Bang/2024\nAssessment Year: 2017-18\nM/s Canara Bank\nFM wing, Head Office,\n112, J.C. Road\nBangalore 560002\nVs.\nDCIT\nCircle-2(1)(1)\nBangalore\nPAN NO : AAACC6106G\nAPPELLANT\nRESPONDENT\nITA No.222/Bang/2024\nAssessment Year: 2017-18\nDCIT\nCircle-2(1)(1)\nBangalore\nVs.\nM/s Canara Bank\nFM wing, Head Office,\n112, J.C. Road\nBangalore 560 002\nAPPELLANT\nRESPONDENT\nITA No.1154/Bang/2023\nAsses

Gains.\n3. 1. The learned CIT(A) erred in law to appreciate that the fact the shares held by the\nbank in CanFin Homes Ltd. are to be treated as capital asset.\n3. 2. The learned CIT(A) failed to appreciate that it was strategic investment by the bank.\n3. 3. The learned CIT(A) erred in not following

M/S PRESTIGE ESTATES PROJECTS LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-18(1), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan, Vp & Shri Chandra Poojari, Am

section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. This agreement cannot, therefore, be said to be in the nature of a contract referred to in section 53A of the Transfer of Property Act. It cannot, therefore, be said that the provisions of section 2(47)(v) will apply in the situation before us. Considering the facts and circumstances

GOBINDRAM CHANDRAMANI VIVEK,BANGALORE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER - WARD 1(1), BANGALORE, BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes, in the manner indicated in this order

Bench: Mrs. Beena Pillai & Shri Ramit Kochar

143(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. 2. The assessee has raised following grounds of appeal in Memo of Appeal filed with Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Bangalore Benches, Bangalore, which reads as under:- A.Y. 2011-12 Shri. Gobindram Chandramani Vivek “1. The impugned Appellate Order is passed in violation of the principles of natural justice. 2. The NFAC committed

DIVYA DINESH ,BENGALURU vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-7(1)(1), BANGALORE

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Keshav Dubey

2) clearly permits set-off of short-term capital loss against income under the head “Capital gains” from any other capital asset. The provision does not impose any restriction based on the rate of tax. He argued that rate provisions under sections 111A and 112 operate independently from computation provisions. The CPC exceeded its jurisdiction under section 143

M/S JAICO AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-11(5), BANGALORE

In the result, the appeal by the assessee is dismissed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillaiassessment Year: 2007-08

capital gains as computed and upheld is liable to be deleted. Page 4 of 40 16. On the facts the learned Commissioner (A)ought to have accepted the explanation and submissions made by the appellant and refrained from upholding the impugned additions. 17. Without prejudice, the learned Commissioner (A)erred in not giving any finding with regard to levy

M/S VVD CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(2), BANGALORE

In the result, ITA No.3384/Bang/2018 is allowed, while ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

capital gain. For clarity, we reproduce the contents of the said Circular:- " Officers of the department must not take advantage of ignorance of an assessee as to his rights. It is one of their duties to assist a tax ITA Nos. 3384 to 3388/Bang/2018 Page 5 of 57 payer in every reasonable way, particularly in the matter of claiming

M/S VVD CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(2), BANGALORE

In the result, ITA No.3384/Bang/2018 is allowed, while ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

capital gain. For clarity, we reproduce the contents of the said Circular:- " Officers of the department must not take advantage of ignorance of an assessee as to his rights. It is one of their duties to assist a tax ITA Nos. 3384 to 3388/Bang/2018 Page 5 of 57 payer in every reasonable way, particularly in the matter of claiming

M/S VVD CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(2), BANGALORE

In the result, ITA No.3384/Bang/2018 is allowed, while ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

capital gain. For clarity, we reproduce the contents of the said Circular:- " Officers of the department must not take advantage of ignorance of an assessee as to his rights. It is one of their duties to assist a tax ITA Nos. 3384 to 3388/Bang/2018 Page 5 of 57 payer in every reasonable way, particularly in the matter of claiming

M/S VVD CONSTRUCTIONS PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(2), BANGALORE

In the result, ITA No.3384/Bang/2018 is allowed, while ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

capital gain. For clarity, we reproduce the contents of the said Circular:- " Officers of the department must not take advantage of ignorance of an assessee as to his rights. It is one of their duties to assist a tax ITA Nos. 3384 to 3388/Bang/2018 Page 5 of 57 payer in every reasonable way, particularly in the matter of claiming

M/S VVD CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-7(1)(2), BANGALORE

In the result, ITA No.3384/Bang/2018 is allowed, while ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

capital gain. For clarity, we reproduce the contents of the said Circular:- " Officers of the department must not take advantage of ignorance of an assessee as to his rights. It is one of their duties to assist a tax ITA Nos. 3384 to 3388/Bang/2018 Page 5 of 57 payer in every reasonable way, particularly in the matter of claiming

LATE SMT.K>LEELAVATHY BY L/R SHRI.M.THIMMEGOWDA ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

143(3) r.w.s. 153C of the Act is invalid. 11. The other ground raised by the assessee is with regard to treatment of the gain arising out of sale of land as capital gain against the claim of assessee that it is exempt. In this regard, the ld. AR submitted as follows. Transfer of land is not adventure in nature

LATE SMT.K.LEELAVATHY BY L/R SHRI M.THIMMEGOWDA ,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BANGALORE

In the result, all the appeals by the assessee are partly allowed

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Smt. Beena Pillai

143(3) r.w.s. 153C of the Act is invalid. 11. The other ground raised by the assessee is with regard to treatment of the gain arising out of sale of land as capital gain against the claim of assessee that it is exempt. In this regard, the ld. AR submitted as follows. Transfer of land is not adventure in nature