DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 1(4), BANGALORE vs. MR. D K SHIVAKUMAR, BANGALORE

In the result, we allow appeal filed by the assessee

u/s 147 for the assessment year under consideration and consequent\nassessment order passed for AY 2007-08 as unsustainable.\n8. From the order of the learned CIT(A) the revenue filed appeal\nbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.\n9. The learned Departmental Representative (DR) relied on the\norder of the AO and submitted that on the basis of seized documents

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 1(4), BANGALORE vs. MR. D K SHIVAKUMAR, BANGALORE

u/s 147 for the assessment year under consideration and consequent\nassessment order passed for AY 2007-08 as unsustainable.\n8. From the order of the learned CIT(A) the revenue filed appeal\nbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.\n9. The learned Departmental Representative (DR) relied on the\norder of the AO and submitted that on the basis of seized documents

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 1(4), BANGALORE vs. MR. D K SHIVAKUMAR, BANGALORE

In the result, we allow appeal filed by the assessee

u/s 147 for the assessment year under consideration and consequent\nassessment order passed for AY 2007-08 as unsustainable.\n8. From the order of the learned CIT(A) the revenue filed appeal\nbefore the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.\n9. The learned Departmental Representative (DR) relied on the\norder of the AO and submitted that on the basis of seized documents

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BENGALURU, BENGALURU vs. COFFEE DAY ENTERPRISES LIMITED, BENGALURU

In the result, all the COs by assessee in CO\nNos

153D\non 28.09.2022 for the AY 2020-21. Following the passing of\nassessment order u/s. 143(3) r.w.s 147 for the Assessment Year\n2011-12 on 28.06.2019, the AO passed a rectification order u/s. 1\n54 on 29.07.2021, for the same AY, enhancing interest u./s 234B\nby Rs.1,68,14,539/- and charged interest u/s 234D

M/S. EAGLE TRADERS & LOGISTICS,BELLARY vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2(3), BANGALORE

Accordingly, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed in above terms

Bench: Shri. Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri. Keshav Dubey

153D. 16. We have carefully considered the submissions advanced by both sides. Section 153C of the Income-tax Act, 1961, contemplates the assessment of a person other than the person searched, provided that the Assessing Officer is satisfied that any money, bullion, jewellery, books of account, or documents seized or requisitioned during the course of a search under Section

M/S. EAGLE TRADERS & LOGISTICS,BELLARY vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2(3), BANGALORE

Accordingly, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed in above terms

Bench: Shri. Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri. Keshav Dubey

153D. 16. We have carefully considered the submissions advanced by both sides. Section 153C of the Income-tax Act, 1961, contemplates the assessment of a person other than the person searched, provided that the Assessing Officer is satisfied that any money, bullion, jewellery, books of account, or documents seized or requisitioned during the course of a search under Section

M/S. EAGLE TRADERS & LOGISTICS,BELLARY vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2(3), BANGALORE

Accordingly, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed in above terms

Bench: Shri. Laxmi Prasad Sahu & Shri. Keshav Dubey

153D. 16. We have carefully considered the submissions advanced by both sides. Section 153C of the Income-tax Act, 1961, contemplates the assessment of a person other than the person searched, provided that the Assessing Officer is satisfied that any money, bullion, jewellery, books of account, or documents seized or requisitioned during the course of a search under Section

M/S. EAGLE TRADERS & LOGISTICS,BELLARY vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2(3), BANGALORE

153D.\n16.\nWe have carefully considered the submissions advanced by both sides.\nSection 153C of the Income-tax Act, 1961, contemplates the assessment of a\nperson other than the person searched, provided that the Assessing Officer is\nsatisfied that any money, bullion, jewellery, books of account, or documents\nseized or requisitioned during the course of a search under Section

M/S. BHARAT BEEDI WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED,MANGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 2, MANGALURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for all the four A

Bench: SHRI LAXMI PRASAD SAHU, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER\nAND\nSHRI SOUNDARARAJAN K. (Judicial Member)

Section 153D despite\nthe Learned AO's erroneous statement that the case of the\nassessee was centralized with the DCIT Central Circle-2, vide\nOrder of the Pr. CIT, Mangalore in F.No./C-13/Pr.CIT/MNG/2020-\n21 dated 28.07.2021 in all the assessment orders for AYs\n2017-18 to 2020-21. As per the department's own records, the\ncentralization was ordered

SRI SRINIVASA EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE TRUST,BANGALORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(3), BANGALORE

reassessment shall abate\nfrom the date of initiation of the search, leaving no scope to treat the\nconclusion date as relevant.\n\n12.4 The language of section 153B(1) of the Act also supports this\ninterpretation. The provision only prescribes the time limit for completing\nassessments and does not redefine what constitutes a “search year.”\nTherefore, the determination

M/S MSPL LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. ACIT, BANGALORE

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Prakash Chand Yadav

reassessment shall be passed by an Assessing Officer below the rank of Joint Commissioner in respect of each assessment year referred to in clause (b) of section 153A or the assessment year referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 153B , except with the prior approval of the Joint Commissioner…..” 4. It is submitted that the provisions

M/S MSPL LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(1), BANGALORE

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Prakash Chand Yadav

reassessment shall be passed by an Assessing Officer below the rank of Joint Commissioner in respect of each assessment year referred to in clause (b) of section 153A or the assessment year referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 153B , except with the prior approval of the Joint Commissioner…..” 4. It is submitted that the provisions

M/S MSPL LIMITED,MUMBAI vs. ACIT, BANGALORE

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Prakash Chand Yadav

reassessment shall be passed by an Assessing Officer below the rank of Joint Commissioner in respect of each assessment year referred to in clause (b) of section 153A or the assessment year referred to in clause (b) of sub-section (1) of section 153B , except with the prior approval of the Joint Commissioner…..” 4. It is submitted that the provisions

SRI SRINIVASA EDUCATIONAL & CHARITABLE TRUST,BANGALORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(3), BENGALURU

reassessment shall abate\nfrom the date of initiation of the search, leaving no scope to treat the\nconclusion date as relevant.\n12.4 The language of section 153B(1) of the Act also supports this\ninterpretation. The provision only prescribes the time limit for completing\nassessments and does not redefine what constitutes a “search year.”\nTherefore, the determination of the “search

M/S. BHARAT BEEDI WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED,MANGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 2, MANGALURU

Section 153D dated 28.09.2021 is bad\nand invalid. Consequently, the assessment orders for the AYs 2018-\n19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 are bad and invalid without valid\napproval under Section 153D.\n5. As regards revised return filed being invalid and contrary to\nSection 139(5)\n5.1. The Assessee filed the original return of income

M/S. BHARAT BEEDI WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED,MANGALURU vs. DEPUTY COMMISIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE - 2, MANGALURU

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

Section 153D dated 28.09.2021 is bad\nand invalid. Consequently, the assessment orders for the AYs 2018-\n19, 2019-20 and 2020-21 are bad and invalid without valid\napproval under Section 153D.\n\n5. As regards revised return filed being invalid and contrary to\nSection 139(5)\n\n5. 1. The Assessee filed the original return of income

M/S. PAUL RESORTS & HOTELS PVT LTD,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(1), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals of the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubey

153D, dated 31.12.2018 for the AYs 2011-12 to 2016-17 ITA No.838 to 843/Bang/2023 M/s. Paul Resorts & Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore M/s. Paul Plathotathil John ITA Nos.845 to 847/Bang/2023 M/s. John Developers, Bangalore , ITA Nos.961, 962, 982 to 987 & 1012/Bang/2023 M/s. John Distilleries Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Page 19 of 147 and u/s 143(3) r.w.s.153D 2017-18 dated

M/S. PAUL RESORTS & HOTELS PVT LTD,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(1) , BANGALORE

In the result, appeals of the assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubey

153D, dated 31.12.2018 for the AYs 2011-12 to 2016-17 ITA No.838 to 843/Bang/2023 M/s. Paul Resorts & Hotels Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore M/s. Paul Plathotathil John ITA Nos.845 to 847/Bang/2023 M/s. John Developers, Bangalore , ITA Nos.961, 962, 982 to 987 & 1012/Bang/2023 M/s. John Distilleries Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore Page 19 of 147 and u/s 143(3) r.w.s.153D 2017-18 dated