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S.S. RANGASAMY RAJA,RAJAPALAYAM vs. ITO, TDS WARD,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 1744/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Sept 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Hon’Ble Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos.1743 & 1744/Chny/2025 िनधा>रण वष> /Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15

For Appellant: Shri Girish Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 200A

117. Chennai. [TAN: CHES21695C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथI की ओर से/ Appellant by : Shri Girish Kumar, Advocate KLथI की ओर से /Respondent by : Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT सुनवाई की तारीख/Date of Hearing : 02.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date of Pronouncement : 03.09.2025 आदेश / O R D E R PER MANU KUMAR GIRI (Judicial Member): The captioned appeals filed

S. S. RANGASAMY RAJA,RAJAPALAYAM vs. ITO, TDS WARD,, CHENNAI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

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Section 36(1)(va)15
Section 139(1)15
Reassessment14
ITA 1743/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai03 Sept 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Hon’Ble Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos.1743 & 1744/Chny/2025 िनधा>रण वष> /Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2014-15

For Appellant: Shri Girish Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 200A

117. Chennai. [TAN: CHES21695C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथI की ओर से/ Appellant by : Shri Girish Kumar, Advocate KLथI की ओर से /Respondent by : Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT सुनवाई की तारीख/Date of Hearing : 02.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date of Pronouncement : 03.09.2025 आदेश / O R D E R PER MANU KUMAR GIRI (Judicial Member): The captioned appeals filed

THAJUNNISSA BEGUM ,CHENNAI vs. ITO,NON CORPORATE WARD -10(4), CHENNAI

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

ITA 196/CHNY/2022[2013-2014]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Feb 2023AY 2013-2014

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 196/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2013-14 Mrs. Thajunnissa Begum, Income Tax Officer, No. 3, Prasanna Vinayagar V. Non Corporate Ward -10(4), Kovil St., Chennai. 235, Poonamalle High Road, Chennai – 600 029. [Pan: Adcpt-2186-K] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. Y. Sridhar, Fca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16.02.2023 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 28.02.2023

For Appellant: Shri. Y. Sridhar, FCAFor Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 54

117 days delay is genuine, because of ill-health of the assessee which prevented the assessee to file appeal before the tribunal within 60 days from the date of service of order. We have gone through reasons given by the assessee, in light of certain evidences including medical records and we find that the assessee was suffering from various ailments

KELLER (M) SDN BHD,CHENNAI vs. DCIT INTL TAX 1(2), CHENNAI, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed

ITA 1319/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Aug 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1319/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2018-2019) Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of Keller (M) Sdn Bhd, Income Tax, 7Th Floor, Centennial Square, International Taxation 1(2) No.6A, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Chennai. Kodambakkam, Chennai 600 024. [Pan: Aagck 8014M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri. Ashik Shah, C.A. ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri. Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit.

For Appellant: Shri. Ashik Shah, C.AFor Respondent: Shri. Nilay Baran Som, IRS, CIT
Section 133(6)Section 139Section 143(3)Section 147Section 154Section 239Section 263

condonation of delay 1 filed before the CBDT 1.1. Form 26AS of the Appellant for AY 2018-19 5 1.2. Form 26AS of the Appellant for AY 2019-20 9 1.3. Tax Audit Report in Form 3CA and 3CD of the Appellant 13 for AY 2018-19 1.4. Tax Audit Report in Form 3CA and 3CD of the Appellant

AA531 KESARIMANGALAM PRIMARY AGRL CO-OP CREDIT SOCIETY LIMITED,ERODE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 2(5), ERODE

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1872/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 1872/Chny/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Aa531 Kesarimangalam Primary Income Tax Officer, Agri Co-Op Credit Society Limited, V. Ward -2(5), Kuppichipalayam, Erode. Kesarimangalam (P.O), Bhavani – 638 311. [Pan: Aacaa-6388-G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By : None ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Addl. Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28.10.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.10.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita, Addl. CIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 249(3)Section 250Section 80PSection 80P(2)(c)

117/-. Subsequently, the case was selected for limited scrutiny under CASS for large deduction under Chapter VIA and low income in comparison to investments/advances/loans and issued notice u/s. 143(2) on 10.08.2018. A notice u/s. 142(1) of the Act was also issued requesting to furnish the details/documents specified therein. In response to the notice, the assessee submitted profit & loss

MOHAMED THAJUDEEN ABUTHAHIR,SIRKALI CHENNAI vs. ITO WARD 2, , NAGAPATTINAM CHENNAI

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

ITA 650/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Aug 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 650/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Mohamed Thajudeen Abuthahir, The Income Tax Officer, 17, Railway Road, V. Ward-2, Sirkali – 609 110. Nagapattinam. Tamilnadu. [Pan: Afdpa-4979-C] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Ca ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 03.08.2023 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 23.08.2023

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, CAFor Respondent: Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 1Section 69A

delay in filing of appeal is condoned and appeal filed by the assessee is admitted for adjudication. :-4-: ITA. No: 650/Chny/2023 5. The brief facts of the case are that, the appellant is engaged in the business of retail trading of readymade garments under the name of style of M/s. National Readymade at Sirkali. The appellant has filed his return

PALANISAMY RAGHUPATHY,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 3374/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

M/S. P.P. FINANCIERS,KARUR vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 3389/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

P. PALANISAMY,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3, COIMBATORE

ITA 213/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

SELLAMUTHU KABILAN,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CRICLE 3, COIMBATORE, COIMBATORE

ITA 3378/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

P.P. ENTERPRISES,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 3382/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

L KARUPPUSAMY,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 224/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRLCE -3, COIMBATORE, COIMBATORE vs. P P ENTERPRISES, BENGALURU

ITA 2530/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

P. PALANISAMY,BENGALURU vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 1121/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

M/S. P.P. FINANCIERS,KARUR vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 3392/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

M/S. P.P. ENTERPRISES,BENGALURU vs. ACIT< CENTRAL CIRCLE-3,, COIMBATORE

ITA 3383/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R.Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1119, 1120 & 1121/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2017-18 & 2018-19 & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.209 To 213 & 214/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2010-11 To 2014-15 & 2016-17

condoned. In respect of the remaining assessees, there is no delay in filing the appeals, and proof of receipt of the orders of the ld. CIT(A) has been duly enclosed with Form No. 36. Further, since all the 61 appeals arise out of the same search proceedings, and the issues involved therein are common, identical, and interconnected, the appeals

M/S. PHA INDIA LTD.,SRIPERAMBUDUR vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are dismissed

ITA 123/CHNY/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Aug 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.122 & 123/Chny/2019 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Vs The M/S. Pha India Pvt. Ltd., Deputy Commissioner Of No.C-25, Sipcot Industrial Park, Income Tax, Irungattukottai, Corporate Circle – 5(2). Sriperumbudur – 602 117. Chennai – 34. Pan: Aaacp6585A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri R. Sampath, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Bharath,CIT
Section 143(3)Section 145ASection 250(6)Section 35

117. Chennai – 34. PAN: AAACP6585A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant by : Shri R. Sampath, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent by : Shri S. Bharath,CIT सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date of hearing : 27.06.2019 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date of Pronouncement : 19.08.2019 आदेश /O R D E R PER INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER: These two appeals

M/S. PHA INDIA LTD.,SRIPERAMBUDUR vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee for the assessment years 2012-13 & 2013-14 are dismissed

ITA 122/CHNY/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Aug 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.122 & 123/Chny/2019 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-14) Vs The M/S. Pha India Pvt. Ltd., Deputy Commissioner Of No.C-25, Sipcot Industrial Park, Income Tax, Irungattukottai, Corporate Circle – 5(2). Sriperumbudur – 602 117. Chennai – 34. Pan: Aaacp6585A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri R. Sampath, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri S. Bharath,CIT
Section 143(3)Section 145ASection 250(6)Section 35

117. Chennai – 34. PAN: AAACP6585A (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant by : Shri R. Sampath, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent by : Shri S. Bharath,CIT सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date of hearing : 27.06.2019 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date of Pronouncement : 19.08.2019 आदेश /O R D E R PER INTURI RAMA RAO, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER: These two appeals

M/S SAINT-GOBAIN INDI PRIVATE LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ADIT,CPC, BENGALURU

Appeal is allowed

ITA 241/CHNY/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 May 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri Saroj Kumar Parida (Advocate)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar (JCIT) – Ld. DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

117 days in the appeals, the condonation of which has been sought by Ld. AR on account of lockdown situation arising out of Covid-19 Pandemic. Though Ld. Sr. Dr opposed condonation of delay, however, considering the fact that impugned orders were passed during lockdown period, we condone the delay and admit the appeals for adjudication on merits

M/S. SAINT GOBAIN INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ADIT,CPC, BANGALORE

Appeal is allowed

ITA 240/CHNY/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai26 May 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri Saroj Kumar Parida (Advocate)-Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar (JCIT) – Ld. DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 2(24)(x)Section 36(1)(va)Section 43B

117 days in the appeals, the condonation of which has been sought by Ld. AR on account of lockdown situation arising out of Covid-19 Pandemic. Though Ld. Sr. Dr opposed condonation of delay, however, considering the fact that impugned orders were passed during lockdown period, we condone the delay and admit the appeals for adjudication on merits