DCIT CC 2 2 , CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

In the result, both the both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the Revenue and the

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shukla

Section 153C of the Act fro analyzed the entire statutory framework of Section 153C of the Act fro analyzed the entire statutory framework of Section 153C of the Act from its introduction to the amendment by Finance Act, 2017 and its its introduction to the amendment by Finance Act, 2017 and its its introduction to the amendment by Finance

DCIT CC 2 2 , CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

153C of the Act requiring it to\nsubmit a true and correct return of its total income for AY 2011-\n12. The aforesaid notice was followed by a communication dated 22\nDecember 2022 under Section 142(1) requiring the petitioner to\nproduce accounts and documents as per the annexure appended\nthereto. A follow-up notice under Section

DCIT CC 2 2 , CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

153C of the Act requiring it to\nsubmit a true and correct return of its total income for AY 2011-\n12. The aforesaid notice was followed by a communication dated 22\nDecember 2022 under Section 142(1) requiring the petitioner to\nproduce accounts and documents as per the annexure appended\nthereto. A follow-up notice under Section

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2),, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1254, 1255, 1258, 1260/Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2017-18 The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1233, 1235, 1237, 1238 /Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2017-18 M/S. Southern Agrifurane- Industries Pvt Ltd Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : Mrs. C. Yamuna, Cit & Mr. Bipin, Cit : Mr. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 08.10.2025 : 21.11.2025

Section 153A of the Act, the Ld. CIT(A) concluded that there was no such unexplained asset identified by the AO in the satisfaction note for him to have validly assumed jurisdiction u/s 153C of the Act and accordingly, held the initiation of proceedings u/s 153C

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos. 1613 To 1615/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20

bogus purchases were identical in both the AYs 2018-19 & 2019 19 & 2019-20 impugned before us. Both the parties have Both the parties have also argued these appeals together. eals together. Hence, for the sake of convenience, Hence, for the sake of convenience, ITA Nos.1613 to 1615 1613 to 1615 /Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025 ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos. 1613 To 1615/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20

bogus purchases were identical in both the AYs 2018-19 & 2019 19 & 2019-20 impugned before us. Both the parties have Both the parties have also argued these appeals together. eals together. Hence, for the sake of convenience, Hence, for the sake of convenience, ITA Nos.1613 to 1615 1613 to 1615 /Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025 ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos. 1613 To 1615/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20

bogus purchases were identical in both the AYs 2018-19 & 2019 19 & 2019-20 impugned before us. Both the parties have Both the parties have also argued these appeals together. eals together. Hence, for the sake of convenience, Hence, for the sake of convenience, ITA Nos.1613 to 1615 1613 to 1615 /Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025 ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita Nos. 1613 To 1615/Chny/2025 िनधा"रणवष"/Assessment Years: 2018-19 & 2019-20

bogus purchases were identical in both the AYs 2018-19 & 2019 19 & 2019-20 impugned before us. Both the parties have Both the parties have also argued these appeals together. eals together. Hence, for the sake of convenience, Hence, for the sake of convenience, ITA Nos.1613 to 1615 1613 to 1615 /Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025 ITA Nos.1547 & 1548/Chny/2025

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2),, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1254, 1255, 1258, 1260/Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2017-18 The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1233, 1235, 1237, 1238 /Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2017-18 M/S. Southern Agrifurane- V. The Dcit, Industries Pvt Ltd Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Mrs. C. Yamuna, Cit & Mr. Bipin, Cit : Mr. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 08.10.2025 : 21.11.2025

Section 153A of the Act, the Ld. CIT(A) concluded that there was no such unexplained asset identified by the AO in the satisfaction note for him to have validly assumed jurisdiction u/s 153C of the Act and accordingly, held the initiation of proceedings u/s 153C

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1817 To 1819/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. V. M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1550 To 1552/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement V. The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Mrs. C. Yamuna, Cit & Mr. Bipin, Cit : Mr. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 08.10.2025 : 21.11.2025 ::2 ::

153C of the Act, a search u/s 132 of the Act was conducted upon the ::3 :: ITA Nos.1817 to 1819/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1550 to 1552 /Chny/2025 (AYs 2020-21 to 2022-23) M/s.Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd. assessee on 15-06-2022, in the course of which several materials viz., books of accounts, documents & electronic data, loose sheets, note books

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1817 To 1819/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. V. M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1550 To 1552/Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement V. The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) : Mrs. C. Yamuna, Cit & Mr. Bipin, Cit : Mr. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 08.10.2025 : 21.11.2025 ::2 ::

153C of the Act, a search u/s 132 of the Act was conducted upon the ::3 :: ITA Nos.1817 to 1819/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1550 to 1552 /Chny/2025 (AYs 2020-21 to 2022-23) M/s.Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd. assessee on 15-06-2022, in the course of which several materials viz., books of accounts, documents & electronic data, loose sheets, note books

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1817 To 1819/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. V. M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1550 To 1552/Chny/2025 निर्धारणवर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23 M/S. Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd., Mgm Centre No.1, 9Th Cross Street, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. [Pan: Aagcs 9705 F] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) V. The Dcit, Central Circle-2(2), Chennai. (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) Department By Assessee By सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणाकीतारीख / Date Of Pronouncement : Mrs. C. Yamuna, Cit & Mr. Bipin, Cit : Mr. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : 08.10.2025 : 21.11.2025 ::2 ::

153C of the Act, a search u/s 132 of the Act was conducted upon the ::3 :: ITA Nos.1817 to 1819/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1550 to 1552 /Chny/2025 (AYs 2020-21 to 2022-23) M/s.Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd. assessee on 15-06-2022, in the course of which several materials viz., books of accounts, documents & electronic data, loose sheets, note books

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 2(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED, CHENNAI

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.1817 To 1819/Chny/2025 निर्धारण वर्ष/Assessment Years: 2020-21 To 2022-23

153C of the Act, a search u/s 132 of the Act was conducted upon the ::3 :: ITA Nos.1817 to 1819/Chny/2025 & ITA Nos.1550 to 1552 /Chny/2025 (AYs 2020-21 to 2022-23) M/s.Southern Agrifurane Industries Pvt. Ltd. assessee on 15-06-2022, in the course of which several materials viz., books of accounts, documents & electronic data, loose sheets, note books

DCIT CC 2 2 , CHENNAI, CHENNAI vs. SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT LTD, CHENNAI

In the result, both the both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the Revenue and the

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shukla

Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or reassess the total income of six years immediately preceding the reassess the total income of six years immediately preceding the reassess the total income

SOUTHERN AGRIFURANE INDUSTRIES PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2),, CHENNAI

In the result, both the both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the Revenue and the

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shukla

Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or Section 153A(1)(b) states that the assessing officer shall assess or reassess the total income of six years immediately preceding the reassess the total income of six years immediately preceding the reassess the total income

ARVIND NANDAGOPAL,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CC-3(1),, CHENNAI

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

bogus advances were made. I am satisfied that the seized documents (Electronic Device) pertains and information contained therein relates to M/s Binny Ltd and the transaction has tax implication in the hands of Shri A. Nandagopal, Managing Partner of M/s Binny Ltd. As per the provision of section 153C, where the Assessing Officer is satisfied that:- Any money, bullion, jewellery

VADIAPPAN SENTHILMURUGAN,ERODE vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

purchase transactions which substantiates that the assessee has raised bogus sales invoices. The assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal against the order of the CIT(A). The assessee raised various grounds contending the addition made on merits. The assessee also raised additional ground vide letter dated 01.12.2025 contending that the notice issued u/s. 153C

SUNDARASAMY REP. BY KOKILA,TIRUPPUR vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

In the result, all the appeals of the assessee are allowed

Bench: Shri Ss Viswanethra Ravi & Ms. Padmavathy.Sआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.2206, 2204 & 2207/Chny/2025 िनधा#रण वष# /Assessment Years: 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2021-22

purchase transactions which substantiates that the assessee has raised bogus sales invoices. The assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal against the order of the CIT(A). The assessee raised various grounds contending the addition made on merits. The assessee also raised additional ground vide letter dated 01.12.2025 contending that the notice issued u/s. 153C