DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, MADURAI vs. M/S INDUSTRIAL MINERAL CO., 100% EOU, TUTICORIN

In the result, the assessee’s appeal ITA No

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.390/Chny/2023 (िनधा(रण वष( / Assessment Year: 2012-13) M/S. Industrial Mineral Co. 100% Eou Acit बनाम/ 1/1C, Harbour Express Highway, Central Circle-(1), Vs. Thermal Nagar So, Tuticorin-628 006. Madurai "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Tan No. Aaafi-9714-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.529/Chny/2023 (िनधा(रण वष( / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Acit M/S. Industrial Mineral Co. 100% Eou बनाम/ Central Circle-(1), 1/1C, Harbour Express Highway, Vs. Madurai Thermal Nagar So, Tuticorin 628006 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Tan No. Aaafi-9714-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri N. Arjun Raj (Advocate) – Ld.Ar ""थ" की ओर से/Revenue By : Shri R. Clement Ramesh Kumar (Cit) -Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26-02-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 21-05-2025 आदेश / O R D E R

undisclosed income on the basis of seized materials 3.2 The Ld.CIT(A) erred in failing to appreciate that on the issue of addition to be made in the assessments framed u/s.153A on the basis of seized materials, the SLP filed by the Revenue has been accepted the Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Pr.CIT Vs Gahoi Foods

SNJ DISTILLERS PVT LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(1), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

SNJ DISTILLERS PVT LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(1), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

DCIT, CC-2(1),, CHENNAI vs. M/S. SNJ DISTILLERS PVT. LTD., CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

DCIT, CC-2(1),, CHENNAI vs. M/S. SNJ DISTILLERS PVT. LTD.,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

DCIT, CC-2(1),, CHENNAI vs. M/S. SNJ DISTILLERS PVT. LTD.,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

SNJ DISTILLERS PVT LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ACIT CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(1), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue for Asst

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2703, 2704, 2705/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2014-15,2015-16 & 2016-17) The Dcit, Vs M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Central Circle 2(1), Old No.47, New No.99, Chennai – 600 034. Canal Bank Road, Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) & आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.2194, 2195 & 2993/Chny/2019, ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years: 2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Vs The Acit, M/S. Snj Distillers Pvt. Ltd. Old No.47, New No.99, Central Circle 2(1), Canal Bank Road, Chennai – 600 034. Cit Nagar, Nandanam, Chenani – 600 035. Pan: Aalcs9312F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रतीक" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate : राज"कीओरसे /Revenue By Shri Ar.V. Sreenivasan, Addl.Cit : सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 13.10.2020 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04.11.2020

undisclosed income on the basis of scribbling pad for the asst. years 2014-15 to 2017-18. 13. The next issue that came up for our consideration from assessee’s appeal for the assessment year 2017-18 is disallowance of deduction claimed U/s.32AC of the Act for Rs.4,82,36,630/-. The fact with regard to the impugned dispute

VARADAPPAN NATARAJAN,RASIPURAM vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE,, SALEM

In the result, both the appeals of assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1535 & 1801/Chny/2024 ननिाारण वर्ा/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2015-16 V. Varadappan Natarajan/ The Acit, V. Natarajan (Individual), Central Circle, No.64-C, Rotary Nagar, Salem. Rasipuram Tamil Nadu-637 408. [Pan: Acgpn1477Q] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr.T.S. Lakshmi Venkataraman, Fca (Virtual) प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Mr.Shiva Srinivas, Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.10.2025 घोर्णाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 31.10.2025

Depreciation Rs. 1,18,895/- - 3. Interest expenses Rs. 8,93,642/- Rs. 12,99,120/- Net professional income (-)Rs. 3,59,150/- Add: Disallowance of interest unrelated to Rs. 8,93,642/- profession Income assessed u/s 143(3) r.w.s 153A Rs. 5,35,492/- Tuition income as undisclosed

SHRI V. NATARAJAN (INDIVIDUAL),RASIPURAM vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE,, SALEM

In the result, both the appeals of assessee in ITA No

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1535 & 1801/Chny/2024 ननिाारण वर्ा/Assessment Years: 2016-17 & 2015-16 V. Varadappan Natarajan/ The Acit, V. Natarajan (Individual), Central Circle, No.64-C, Rotary Nagar, Salem. Rasipuram Tamil Nadu-637 408. [Pan: Acgpn1477Q] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr.T.S. Lakshmi Venkataraman, Fca (Virtual) प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Mr.Shiva Srinivas, Cit सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 09.10.2025 घोर्णाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 31.10.2025

Depreciation Rs. 1,18,895/- - 3. Interest expenses Rs. 8,93,642/- Rs. 12,99,120/- Net professional income (-)Rs. 3,59,150/- Add: Disallowance of interest unrelated to Rs. 8,93,642/- profession Income assessed u/s 143(3) r.w.s 153A Rs. 5,35,492/- Tuition income as undisclosed

PINCESON JOSE,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri V. Durga Raoआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos.2739, 2740 & 2741/Mds/2014 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006-07, 2007-2008, 2008--2009)

depreciation 3,34,647 Unexlained cash credit 14,793 4,15,635 Assessed Income 46,04,060 Less Deduction under Chapter VIA 1,00,000 ------------ Taxable income 45,04,060 ----------- Sheeba Prince ITA No.2742/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2005-06 Total income (as returned) 93,49,490 Add Income from other sources (claimed to be 1,72,000 Agricultural income

JOSEPH PRINCE,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Chandra Poojari & Shri V. Durga Raoआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos.2739, 2740 & 2741/Mds/2014 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2006-07, 2007-2008, 2008--2009)

depreciation 3,34,647 Unexlained cash credit 14,793 4,15,635 Assessed Income 46,04,060 Less Deduction under Chapter VIA 1,00,000 ------------ Taxable income 45,04,060 ----------- Sheeba Prince ITA No.2742/Mds/2014 for the assessment year 2005-06 Total income (as returned) 93,49,490 Add Income from other sources (claimed to be 1,72,000 Agricultural income

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-25-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-25-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-25-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-25-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessees in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S. R. Raghunatha

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-25-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

Bench: This Tribunal. 2. Since, The Facts Are The Identical Across All The Appeals / For All The Assessment Years, Except For The Nature Of The Additions / Disallowances Varying In Few Of The Assessment Year(S) Before This Tribunal In The Present Batch Of 6 Appeals, The Appeal Arising From The A.Y. 2012-13 Is Being Taken Up As The Lead Case With The Consent Of The Both The Ld. Ar As Well As The Departmental Representatives. 3. The Brief Fact Of The Present Case Is That The Assessee, Shri Thanushkodi Narayanan, Is The Managing Director Of M/S.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt Ltd. The Assessee Filed His Original Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2012-13 On 27.09.2012 In Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.24,87,430/-. 4. A Search & Seizure Operation Was Carried Out In Terms Of Section 132 Of The Act On 04.10.2017 In The Residential Premises Of The Assessee & Also In The Premises Of M/S.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt. Ltd. In Which The Assessee Is The Managing Director. 5. Thereafter, A Notice U/S.153A Of The Act For The A.Y.2012-13 Was Issued On 25.09.2018 To The Assessee By The Assessing Officer (In Short “Ao”) & In Response To The Same, The Assessee Had Filed E-Return Of Income For The A.Y. 2012-13 On 17.08.2019 In Declaring Total Income Of Rs.14,53,440/-. :-3-:

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016- :-24-: ITA Nos: 2569, 2570, 2571, 2573 to 2577/Chny/2025 17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search

THANUSHKODI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(2), CHENNAI

Bench: This Tribunal.

undisclosed income or property)” Thus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016-17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search in the premises of the assessee herein. 53. Hence

JOTHI NARAYANAN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI

undisclosed income or property)”\n\nThus, we find that the books of accounts of M/s.Annai Builders Real Estates Pvt.Ltd, return(s) of income filed for the Assessment Year(s) 2012-13 to 2016-17 were already in possession of the Income Tax Department much prior to the date of search in the premises of the assessee herein.\n\n54.\nHence