M/S CREDO ASSETS PVT. LTD.,RUPNAGAR PUNJAB vs. DCIT/ACIT(CEN)-1 CHD, CHANDIGARH

The appeals stand partly allowed

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.487/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) M/S Singla Builders & Promoters Ltd. Dcit / Acit Central-1 बनाम/ Plot No 1265, Sector 82, Industrial Area C.R. Building, Sector 17 Vs. Rupnagar (Punjab) 140308 Chandigarh-160017 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaocs-6503-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.482/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 3. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.484/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Credo Assets Private Ltd. Dcit / Acit Central-1 बनाम/ Plot No 1265-C, Sector 82, Industrial Area C.R. Building, Sector 17 Vs. Rupnagar (Punjab) 140308 Chandigarh-160017 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aafcc-6400-L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Sh. Parikshit Aggarwal (Ca) & Smt. Shruti Khandelwal (Ca) – Ld. Ars ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) & Shri Rajat Kumar Kureel (Cit) – Ld. Drs (Virtual) Date Of Final Hearing : 27-01-2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 03-02-2026

142A to DVO to carry out valuation of construction of various projects of the group during the entire block period. The construction cost for the assessee being a builder would be revenue expenditure and it is not an ‘asset’ or ‘property’ or ‘investment’ for the assessee and therefore, the reference in itself was illegal and beyond the purview of Sec.142A

M/S CREDO ASSETS PVT. LTD.,RUPNAGAR PUNJAB vs. DCIT/ACIT(CEN)-1 CHD, CHANDIGARH

The appeals stand partly allowed

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.487/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14) M/S Singla Builders & Promoters Ltd. Dcit / Acit Central-1 बनाम/ Plot No 1265, Sector 82, Industrial Area C.R. Building, Sector 17 Vs. Rupnagar (Punjab) 140308 Chandigarh-160017 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaocs-6503-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.482/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 3. आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.484/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) M/S Credo Assets Private Ltd. Dcit / Acit Central-1 बनाम/ Plot No 1265-C, Sector 82, Industrial Area C.R. Building, Sector 17 Vs. Rupnagar (Punjab) 140308 Chandigarh-160017 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aafcc-6400-L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Sh. Parikshit Aggarwal (Ca) & Smt. Shruti Khandelwal (Ca) – Ld. Ars ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Smt. Kusum Bansal (Cit) & Shri Rajat Kumar Kureel (Cit) – Ld. Drs (Virtual) Date Of Final Hearing : 27-01-2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 03-02-2026

142A to DVO to carry out valuation of construction of various projects of the group during the entire block period. The construction cost for the assessee being a builder would be revenue expenditure and it is not an ‘asset’ or ‘property’ or ‘investment’ for the assessee and therefore, the reference in itself was illegal and beyond the purview of Sec.142A

SH. SARANJIT SINGH,PATIALA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE -2, CHANDIGARH

In the result, the appeals of the assessees stand allowed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 381 & 382/Chd/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Shamsher Singh, Vs. The Acit बनाम Central Circle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Singh Chandigarh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Ahjps3586P अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent & आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 383 & 384/Chd/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Vs. The Acit Saranjit Singh, बनाम Centralcircle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Chandigarh Singh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Amwps9575J अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent ( Hybrid Hearing )

Section 69 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Unexplained investments (Immovable property) - Assessment year 2004-05 - Addition made on account of unexplained investment in respect of property on strength of DVO's report was not justified when during search no incriminating material was found to support such addition [In favour of assessee][Para 4] (iii) 2023 (8) TMI 431 - ITAT

SH. SARANJIT SINGH,PATIALA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE -2, CHANDIGARH

In the result, the appeals of the assessees stand allowed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 381 & 382/Chd/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Shamsher Singh, Vs. The Acit बनाम Central Circle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Singh Chandigarh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Ahjps3586P अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent & आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 383 & 384/Chd/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Vs. The Acit Saranjit Singh, बनाम Centralcircle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Chandigarh Singh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Amwps9575J अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent ( Hybrid Hearing )

Section 69 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Unexplained investments (Immovable property) - Assessment year 2004-05 - Addition made on account of unexplained investment in respect of property on strength of DVO's report was not justified when during search no incriminating material was found to support such addition [In favour of assessee][Para 4] (iii) 2023 (8) TMI 431 - ITAT

SH. SHAMSHER SINGH,PATIALA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, CHANDIGARH

In the result, the appeals of the assessees stand allowed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 381 & 382/Chd/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Shamsher Singh, Vs. The Acit बनाम Central Circle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Singh Chandigarh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Ahjps3586P अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent & आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 383 & 384/Chd/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Vs. The Acit Saranjit Singh, बनाम Centralcircle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Chandigarh Singh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Amwps9575J अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent ( Hybrid Hearing )

Section 69 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Unexplained investments (Immovable property) - Assessment year 2004-05 - Addition made on account of unexplained investment in respect of property on strength of DVO's report was not justified when during search no incriminating material was found to support such addition [In favour of assessee][Para 4] (iii) 2023 (8) TMI 431 - ITAT

SH. SHAMSHER SINGH,PATIALA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, CHANDIGARH

In the result, the appeals of the assessees stand allowed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 381 & 382/Chd/2022 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Shamsher Singh, Vs. The Acit बनाम Central Circle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Singh Chandigarh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Ahjps3586P अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent & आयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 383 & 384/Chd/2023 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2009-10 & 2011-12 Vs. The Acit Saranjit Singh, बनाम Centralcircle-2, 11-A, Gen Chanda Chandigarh Singh Colony, Patiala 147001 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Amwps9575J अपीलाथ"/ Appellant ""यथ"/ Repsondent ( Hybrid Hearing )

Section 69 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Unexplained investments (Immovable property) - Assessment year 2004-05 - Addition made on account of unexplained investment in respect of property on strength of DVO's report was not justified when during search no incriminating material was found to support such addition [In favour of assessee][Para 4] (iii) 2023 (8) TMI 431 - ITAT

JOINT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (OSD), LUDHIANA vs. M/S SHEETAL INDUSTRIES , KHANNA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahay

house property’, (iii) ‘profits and gains from business or profession’, (iv) ‘capital gains’ and (v) ‘income from other sources’ – cannot at all be adjusted against unexplained investment or expenditure. What is necessary as per Hon. Gujarat High Court is that source of acquisition of asset or expenditure should be clearly identifiable. In the case before Hon. Gujarat High Court

ANILJIT SINGH ARORA,PATIALA vs. ACIT DCIT CEN CIR , PATIALA, PATIALA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: SHRI. SANJAY GARG (Judicial Member), SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV (Accountant Member)

House No. 153, Ajit Nagar Central Circle Patiala, Punjab - 147001 Patiala "थायी लेखा सं./PAN NO: ADCPA4614M अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent िनधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee by : Shri Rakesh Cajla, Advocate राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue by : Smt. Amanpreet Kaur, Sr. DR सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date of Hearing : 19/12/2023 उदघोषणा क" तारीख/Date of Pronouncement : 15/02/2024 आदेश/Order

SHRI BALRAM KRISHAN,CHANDIGARH vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH

Section 2(22)(e) would not apply—Thus, issue is covered by aforesaid\ndecisions of Tribunal in favour of assessee as well as various decisions\nconsidered by jurisdictional Delhi High Court—Assessee’s appeal\nallowed.”\n38. Even the Ld. Counsel for the assessee has demonstrated that the assessee had\nmortgaged substantial personal properties and provided personal guarantees to enable\nSEPL

KHANNA INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED ,LUDHIANA vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL CIRCLE)-2, LUDHIANA, LUDHIANA

In the result, the ground of appeal is allowed

Bench: SHRI. AAKASH DEEP JAIN (Vice President), SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV (Accountant Member)

142A, without there being any incriminating material in hand as well. (ii) The Ld. CIT(A) has referred to some judgements at page 16, but all Such judgement are not applicable due to the recent judgement of the Supreme Court M/s AbhisarBuildwell Pvt. Ltd. as per copy placed at page 27 to 48 and which judgement has again been followed

KHANNA INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED ,LUDHIANA vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL CIRCLE)-2 LUDHIANA, LUDHIANA

In the result, the ground of appeal is allowed

Bench: SHRI. AAKASH DEEP JAIN (Vice President), SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV (Accountant Member)

142A, without there being any incriminating material in hand as well. (ii) The Ld. CIT(A) has referred to some judgements at page 16, but all Such judgement are not applicable due to the recent judgement of the Supreme Court M/s AbhisarBuildwell Pvt. Ltd. as per copy placed at page 27 to 48 and which judgement has again been followed

KHANNA INFRABUILD PRIVATE LIMITED 2000-1A, SUKHDEV NAGAR FEROZEPUR ROAD, LUDHIANA,LUDHIANA vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE-2 LUDHIANA, LUDHIANA

In the result, the ground of appeal is allowed

Bench: SHRI. AAKASH DEEP JAIN (Vice President), SHRI. VIKRAM SINGH YADAV (Accountant Member)

142A, without there being any incriminating material in hand as well. (ii) The Ld. CIT(A) has referred to some judgements at page 16, but all Such judgement are not applicable due to the recent judgement of the Supreme Court M/s AbhisarBuildwell Pvt. Ltd. as per copy placed at page 27 to 48 and which judgement has again been followed

DCIT, CC 1, CHANDIGARH , CHANDIGARH vs. SANJEEV AGGARWAL , CHANDIGARH

The appeals of the revenue are treated as dismissed

6: Shortage of stock found during search held as undisclosed sale.\nIssue 7: Commission/profit earned at estimated rate of 1% of total alleged sales and\npurchases, allegedly conducted outside books.\nIssue 8: Addition made by Ld. AO of Rs.58,09,346/- by disallowing deduction u/s\n80IC on account of GP on net sales of transaction made by SERLE

SHRI BALRAM KRISHAN,CHANDIGARH vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH

142A - HELD THAT:- Admittedly, no incriminating\nmaterial has been found during the course of search qua this addition towards cost of\nconstruction. This fact is evident from the perusal of the orders of the lower authorities. [Refer para 13]\nSole basis of the addition is only the valuation report furnished by the DVO which has\nbeen obtained

SCOTT EDIL PHARMACIA LTD.,CHANDIGARH vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, CHANDIGARH

property valuation as the property is situated in a jurisdiction where\nsuch rates are applicable. The ld. Counsel of the assessee has relied upon following\nJudicial pronouncements on this issue: :\na) Smt. Kamini Sharma, Solan vs. ITO, ITA Nos.1365 to 1369 of 2010\n(Chandigarh ITAT),\nb) C.S. Daniel vs. DCIT, 220 TAXMAN 336 (Kerala

DCIT, CHANDIGARH vs. SANJEEV AGGARWAL , CHANDIGARH

142A - HELD THAT:- Admittedly, no incriminating\nmaterial has been found during the course of search qua this addition towards cost of\nconstruction. This fact is evident from the perusal of the orders of the lower authorities.\n[Refer para 13]\nSole basis of the addition is only the valuation report furnished by the DVO which has\nbeen obtained

SANJEEV AGGARWAL,CHANDIGARH vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1 , CHANDIGARH

142A - HELD THAT:- Admittedly, no incriminating\nmaterial has been found during the course of search qua this addition towards cost of\nconstruction. This fact is evident from the perusal of the orders of the lower authorities. [Refer para 13]\nSole basis of the addition is only the valuation report furnished by the DVO which has\nbeen obtained

SANJEEV AGGARWAL,CHANDIGARH vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, CHANDIGARH

142A - HELD THAT:- Admittedly, no incriminating\nmaterial has been found during the course of search qua this addition towards cost of\nconstruction. This fact is evident from the perusal of the orders of the lower authorities.\n[Refer para 13]\nSole basis of the addition is only the valuation report furnished by the DVO which has\nbeen obtained

MAXPORT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,CHANDIGARH vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1,CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH

142A - HELD THAT:- Admittedly, no incriminating\nmaterial has been found during the course of search qua this addition towards cost of\nconstruction. This fact is evident from the perusal of the orders of the lower authorities. [Refer para 13]\nSole basis of the addition is only the valuation report furnished by the DVO which has\nbeen obtained