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JCIT, BANGALORE vs. M/S VIJAYA BANK, BANGALORE

In the result the appeal by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 578/BANG/2012[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore27 Feb 2015AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Jason P. Boazassessment Year : 2008-09

For Appellant: Shri S.Ananthan and Smt.Lalitha Rameswaran, CAsFor Respondent: Shri O.P.Yadav, CIT-III (DR)
Section 36(1)(viia)

251 of the Act. Our ITA Nos. 578 & 653/Bang/2012 Page 7 of 49 attention was drawn to Rule 11 and 27 of the Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963, which provides as follows :- Rule-11 provides: "The appellant shall not, except by leave of the Tribunal, urge or be heard in support of any ground not set forth in the memorandum

VIJAYA BANK,BANGALORE vs. ADDL.C.I.T., BANGALORE

In the result the appeal by the Assessee is allowed

ITA 653/BANG/2012[2008-09]Status: Disposed

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Section 234B15
TDS12
ITAT Bangalore
27 Feb 2015
AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Jason P. Boazassessment Year : 2008-09

For Appellant: Shri S.Ananthan and Smt.Lalitha Rameswaran, CAsFor Respondent: Shri O.P.Yadav, CIT-III (DR)
Section 36(1)(viia)

251 of the Act. Our ITA Nos. 578 & 653/Bang/2012 Page 7 of 49 attention was drawn to Rule 11 and 27 of the Appellate Tribunal Rules, 1963, which provides as follows :- Rule-11 provides: "The appellant shall not, except by leave of the Tribunal, urge or be heard in support of any ground not set forth in the memorandum

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC,TDS , GHAZIABAD

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3092/BANG/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , GHAZIABAD

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3094/BANG/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMOPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , GHAZIABAD

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3096/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PVT LTD ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , GHAZIABAD

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3093/BANG/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , BANGALORE

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3097/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , BANGALORE

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3098/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S PROMPTEC RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED ,BANGALORE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CPC TDS , GHAZIABAD

In the result, all these 17 appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3095/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore14 Jun 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Arun Kumar Garodia & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri S. Ganesh, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri K.N. Dhandapani, JCIT (DR)
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234ESection 251(1)(c)

68,400, Rs. 40,800, Rs.60,200, Rs. 2200, Rs. 29,200, Rs. 22,400, Rs. 41,800 under section 234E of the Act towards delay in filing the TDS return. 3. That the learned ACIT erred in law and on facts in levying fee under section 234E of the Act even, though mode and manner of enforceability

M/S. MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX., (INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION), CIRCLE- 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1345/BANG/2019[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

251 ITR 53 (Mad) and;  decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in CIT &Ors. vs Bharti Cellular And Others reported in (2008) 175 Taxman 573 13. He submitted that, in these decisions it was held that, provision of cellular services cannot be treated as technical services. Without prejudice, to the above, the Ld.AR placed reliance on Article

M/S. MADURA COATS PRIVATE LIMITED,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX., (INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION), CIRCLE- 1(2), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals filed by assessee for A

ITA 1344/BANG/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore31 May 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Smt. Beena Pillai & Ms. Padmavathy Sit(It)A Nos. 1344 & 1345/Bang/2019 Assessment Years : 2016-17 & 2017-18 M/S. Madura Coats Pvt. The Deputy Ltd., Commissioner Of 7Th Floor, Jupiter Income Tax Prestige Technology (International Park, Vs. Taxation), Outer Ring Road, Circle – 1(2), Bangalore – 560 103. Bangalore. Pan: Aabcm8297K Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Ajay Rotti, Ca : Shri Shehnawaz Ul Rahaman, Revenue By Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing : 13-04-2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 31-05-2022 Order Per Beena Pillaipresent Appeals Are Filed By Assessee Against Order Dated 30.03.2019 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-12, Bangalore For A.Ys. 2016-17 & 2017-18. It Is Submitted That The Issues Alleged By Assessee In Both These Years Are Identical & On Similar Facts. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are As Under: 2.1 Madura Coats Pvt Ltd (Mcpl) Is An Indian Company Carrying On The Business As Manufacturer & Merchant Of Sewing Threads & Other Goods, Possesses The Requisite Expertise & Experience By Virtue Of Having Several Qualified Personnel In Its Employment. During The Course Of Verification Conducted Us

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Rotti, CA
Section 195Section 201(1)

251 ITR 53 (Mad) and;  decision of Hon’ble Delhi High Court in CIT &Ors. vs Bharti Cellular And Others reported in (2008) 175 Taxman 573 13. He submitted that, in these decisions it was held that, provision of cellular services cannot be treated as technical services. Without prejudice, to the above, the Ld.AR placed reliance on Article

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

ITA 643/BANG/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore21 Apr 2025AY 2018-19

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

For Appellant: Shri Chythanya .K, SrFor Respondent: Shri E. Shridhar, CIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 14A

251 and settled principle that the duty of\nthe Appellate Authority is to remove the defects or\nirregularities that occur in the course of the\nassessment proceeding.\n13. As regards addition of Rs.1,55,45,376/- on\naccount purchase of tendu leaves;\n13. 1. The impugned addition of Rs. Rs.1,55,45,376/-\ntowards account purchase of tendu leaves

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 1(4), BENGALURU vs. M/S SNOWSHINE REALTORS PVT.LTD. , BENGALURU

In the result, the revenue appeals in ITA Nos

ITA 1443/BANG/2018[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Oct 2022AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018 Assessment Year: 2009-10 & 2012-13 Acit Central Circle- M/S. Kansur Developers India Pvt. Ltd. 1(4) No.2650, Ground Floor Bengaluru Vs. 37Th B Cross, 28Th Main, 9Th Block Jayanagar Bangalore 560 009 Pan No : Aacck9866F Appellant Respondent C.O. Nos.103&104/Bang/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018) Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2012-13

For Appellant: Shri Dilip, Junior Standing Counsel forFor Respondent: Dept
Section 147

section 68 of the Act by A.O. 5.1 He submitted that incidentally in one of the group companies M/s.Jaico Realtors (P) Ltd there was an investment of 'Rs.4,06,98,779/- ($ 9,99,970) for the A.Y.2008-09 and similar issue was considered by Tribunal in ITA No.1444/Bang/2018 dated 8.5.2019 and deleted addition made by AO u/s 68

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE - 1(4), BENGALURU vs. M/S KANSUR DEVELOPERS INDIA PVT. LTD. , BENGALURU

In the result, the revenue appeals in ITA Nos

ITA 1442/BANG/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Oct 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018 Assessment Year: 2009-10 & 2012-13 Acit Central Circle- M/S. Kansur Developers India Pvt. Ltd. 1(4) No.2650, Ground Floor Bengaluru Vs. 37Th B Cross, 28Th Main, 9Th Block Jayanagar Bangalore 560 009 Pan No : Aacck9866F Appellant Respondent C.O. Nos.103&104/Bang/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018) Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2012-13

For Appellant: Shri Dilip, Junior Standing Counsel forFor Respondent: Dept
Section 147

section 68 of the Act by A.O. 5.1 He submitted that incidentally in one of the group companies M/s.Jaico Realtors (P) Ltd there was an investment of 'Rs.4,06,98,779/- ($ 9,99,970) for the A.Y.2008-09 and similar issue was considered by Tribunal in ITA No.1444/Bang/2018 dated 8.5.2019 and deleted addition made by AO u/s 68

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-1-(4), BENGALURU vs. M/S KANSUR DEVELOPERS INDIA PVT. LTD., BENGALURU

In the result, the revenue appeals in ITA Nos

ITA 1441/BANG/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore28 Oct 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri N.V. Vasudevan & Shri Chandra Poojariita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018 Assessment Year: 2009-10 & 2012-13 Acit Central Circle- M/S. Kansur Developers India Pvt. Ltd. 1(4) No.2650, Ground Floor Bengaluru Vs. 37Th B Cross, 28Th Main, 9Th Block Jayanagar Bangalore 560 009 Pan No : Aacck9866F Appellant Respondent C.O. Nos.103&104/Bang/2018 (Arising Out Of Ita Nos.1441 & 1442/Bang/2018) Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2012-13

For Appellant: Shri Dilip, Junior Standing Counsel forFor Respondent: Dept
Section 147

section 68 of the Act by A.O. 5.1 He submitted that incidentally in one of the group companies M/s.Jaico Realtors (P) Ltd there was an investment of 'Rs.4,06,98,779/- ($ 9,99,970) for the A.Y.2008-09 and similar issue was considered by Tribunal in ITA No.1444/Bang/2018 dated 8.5.2019 and deleted addition made by AO u/s 68

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BANGALORE vs. M/S COFFEEDAY GLOBAL LIMITED , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are partly allowed

ITA 3040/BANG/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore24 Feb 2020AY 2013-14

Bench: S/Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt. Beena Pillai, Jm Ita Nos. 3040 & 3041/Bang/2018 Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Coffee Day Global Limited, Income-Tax, Central Circle-1(3), No.23/2, Coffeeday Square, 3Rd Floor, C.R. Building, Vittal Mallya Road, Queen’S Road, Bengaluru-560 001. Bengaluru-560 001. [Pan: Aabca 5291P]

Section 14ASection 32(1)(iia)Section 43A

251 ITR 323 (SC) 8. CIT V. Prabhudas Kishoredas Tobacco Products (P) Ltd (2006) 282 ITR 568 (Guj). 9. Commissioner of Sales Tax Vs. Dr.Sukhdeo (1969) 23 STC 385, 387 (SC). 10. CST Vs. Jagannath Cotton Company (1995) 99 STC 83, 86 (SC) 11. Devidas Goplakrishnan Vs. State of Punjab (1967) 20 STC 430 (SC) 12. CIT Vs. N.C.Budharaja

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), BANGALORE vs. M/S COFFEEDAY GLOBAL LIMITED , BANGALORE

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are partly allowed

ITA 3041/BANG/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore24 Feb 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: S/Shri Chandra Poojari, Am & Smt. Beena Pillai, Jm Ita Nos. 3040 & 3041/Bang/2018 Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Coffee Day Global Limited, Income-Tax, Central Circle-1(3), No.23/2, Coffeeday Square, 3Rd Floor, C.R. Building, Vittal Mallya Road, Queen’S Road, Bengaluru-560 001. Bengaluru-560 001. [Pan: Aabca 5291P]

Section 14ASection 32(1)(iia)Section 43A

251 ITR 323 (SC) 8. CIT V. Prabhudas Kishoredas Tobacco Products (P) Ltd (2006) 282 ITR 568 (Guj). 9. Commissioner of Sales Tax Vs. Dr.Sukhdeo (1969) 23 STC 385, 387 (SC). 10. CST Vs. Jagannath Cotton Company (1995) 99 STC 83, 86 (SC) 11. Devidas Goplakrishnan Vs. State of Punjab (1967) 20 STC 430 (SC) 12. CIT Vs. N.C.Budharaja

VISHWANATHAREDDY CHENNAREDDY,BANGALORE vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(2)(7), BENGALURU

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

ITA 900/BANG/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore01 Feb 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: SHRI CHANDRA POOJARI (Accountant Member), SMT. BEENA PILLAI (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Hemasundara Rao P., A.RFor Respondent: Shri Subramanian S., D.R
Section 250Section 251Section 68Section 69A

251{l)(o) of the Act, in appeal against an order of assessment, he may confirm, reduce, enhance or annul the assessment, but there is no such power provided by the law that Id. CIT(A) could change the provision of law qua the item of which assessment was made. Therefore, in the absence of such power, learned CIT(Appeals

JOHN DISTILLERIES PVT LTD.,,BANGALORE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(1), BANGALORE

In the result, appeals of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 987/BANG/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore24 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubey

1 SCR 317 : (1969) 1 SCJ 543] that “the rules of natural justice are not embodied rules” and in the same case this Court approved the following observations from the judgment of Tucker, L.J. in Russel v. Duke of Norfolk [(1949) 1 All ER 109] :“There are, in my view, no words which are of universal application to every kind

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

ITA 841/BANG/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore24 Jul 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri Keshav Dubey

1 SCR 317 : (1969) 1 SCJ 543] that “the rules of natural justice are not embodied rules” and in the same case this Court approved the following observations from the judgment of Tucker, L.J. in Russel v. Duke of Norfolk [(1949) 1 All ER 109] :“There are, in my view, no words which are of universal application to every kind