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Section 153A56Addition to Income33Section 143(3)32Section 13229Section 253(5)21Section 54F14Disallowance14Section 234A13Section 14713Natural Justice

ZANNATHU FIRDOUSE,CHENNAI vs. ITO, INTNL. TAXN WARD-2(2), CHENNAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 422/CHNY/2023[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 Aug 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G, Hon’Ble & Shri Manomohan Das, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 422/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 Zannathul Firdouse, The Income Tax Officer, Flat C-104, Raheja Regency, V. International Taxation Ward - 147, Santhome High Road, 2(2), R A Puram, Chennai. Chennai – 600 028. [Pan: Aadpz-6639-H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. B. Ramakrishna, Fca : Shri. D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28.08.2023 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 31.08.2023 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri. B. Ramakrishna, FCA
Section 147Section 234Section 234ASection 54F

234A of the Act, in consequent to the above upheld denial of exemption claimed. 6. For that the Learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in confirming the interest levied u/s 2348 of the Act, in consequent to the above upheld denial of exemption claimed. 7. For these grounds and such other grounds that may be adduced before or during

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GOMATHI,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, NON CORP. WARD 9(1), CHENNAI

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

ITA 1504/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Aby T Varkey & Shri S. R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1504/Chny/2025 धनिाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year:2018-19 Gomathi, Dcit, No. 13/51, Kongu Salai, Vs. Non-Corporate Ward – 9(1). Egmore, Chennai. Chennai –600 008. [Pan:Asmpg-0601-K] (अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथीकीओरसे/Appellant By : Mr. Pradeep, Ca. प्रत्यथीकीओरसे/Respondent By : Mr. R. Raghupathy, Addl. Cit.

For Appellant: Mr. Pradeep, CAFor Respondent: Mr. R. Raghupathy, Addl. CIT
Section 143(3)Section 23(1)(a)Section 24

properties, tenant details and rental agreements are not mandatory, as per the provisions of Section 23(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act. 5) The disallowance of interest on the ground of non-submissions of rent receipts is contrary to law; as deemed rental income is taxable irrespective of actual tenancy. 6) The CIT(A) erred in confirming the levy

CHENNAI PROPERTIES AND INVESTMENTS LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1937/CHNY/2014[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Aug 2015AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri A. Mohan Alankamonyआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1937/Mds/2014 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2002-03 M/S Chennai Properties & The Assistant Commissioner Of Investments Ltd., V. Income Tax, Mena Kampala Arcade, Company Circle Vi(3), 3Rd Floor, A Block, B-Wing, Chennai - 600 034. 114, Sir Theyagaraya Road, T.Nagar, Chennai - 600 017. Pan : Aaacc 3726 G (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Sh. R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. B. Nischal, JCIT

house property. Accordingly, the orders of the lower authorities are set aside and the Assessing Officer is directed to assess the rental income under the head “income from business”. 5. The next ground of appeal is with regard to giving credit for the tax deducted at source to the extent `7,11,914/-. 6. Sh. R. Vijayaraghavan, the Ld.counsel

R.VASUDEVAN,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed

ITA 542/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Jun 2017AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri A. Mohan Alankamony & Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddyआयकर अपील सं./I T.A. No. 542/Mds/2016 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2012-13 Shri R. Vasudevan, The Assistant Commissioner Of Flat No. R-35, Tnhb Complex, T.S. Vs. Income Tax, Krishna Nagar, Mogappair, Central Circle I(1) Chennai 600 050. Chennai. [Pan:Aappv1970J] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से / Appellant By : Shri G. Baskar, Advocate & Ms. S. Sriniranjani, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Shri A.V. Sreekanth, Jcit सुनवाई क" तार"ख/ Date Of Hearing : 05.04.2017 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.06.2017 आदेश /O R D E R Per Duvvuru Rl Reddy: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 18, Chennai, Dated 26.08.2015 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2012-13. The Only Effective Ground Raised In The Appeal Of The Assessee Is That The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Confirming The Denial Of Exemption Under Section 54F Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri A.V. Sreekanth, JCIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 54Section 54F

house property at ₹.8,53,421/-, capital gain from sale of land at ₹.16,24,088/-, income from other sources at ₹.4,04,533/- and also declared loss from business of real estate at ₹.1,08,212/-. The return filed by the assessee was selected for scrutiny and notice under section 143(2) of the Act dated 04.09.2014 was served

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

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

ITA 1535/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

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

For Appellant: Mr.T.S. LakshmiFor Respondent: Mr.Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 115BSection 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 250(6)Section 37Section 68

section shall apply where- (a) the assessee (i) owns 70 more than one residential house, other than the new asset, on the date of transfer of the original asset; or (ii) purchases any residential house, other than the new asset, within a period of one year after the date of transfer of the original asset; or (iii) 71constructs any residential

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

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

ITA 1801/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

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

For Appellant: Mr.T.S. LakshmiFor Respondent: Mr.Shiva Srinivas, CIT
Section 115BSection 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 250(6)Section 37Section 68

section shall apply where- (a) the assessee (i) owns 70 more than one residential house, other than the new asset, on the date of transfer of the original asset; or (ii) purchases any residential house, other than the new asset, within a period of one year after the date of transfer of the original asset; or (iii) 71constructs any residential

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

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

ITA 2575/CHNY/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026AY 2015-16

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

For Appellant: Shri. G. Tarun, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 132Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

234A & 234B has to be re-considered as per the Act. From the above it is clear that there has been mistake apparent on record which need to be rectified in accordance to the provisions of Section 154 of the Act. I further request your Ld. Authority to provide an opportunity to be heard before passing an order u/s.154

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

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

ITA 2576/CHNY/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026AY 2016-17

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

For Appellant: Shri. G. Tarun, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 132Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

234A & 234B has to be re-considered as per the Act. From the above it is clear that there has been mistake apparent on record which need to be rectified in accordance to the provisions of Section 154 of the Act. I further request your Ld. Authority to provide an opportunity to be heard before passing an order u/s.154

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

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

ITA 2574/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026AY 2014-15

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

For Appellant: Shri. G. Tarun, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 132Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

234A & 234B has to be re-considered as per the Act. From the above it is clear that there has been mistake apparent on record which need to be rectified in accordance to the provisions of Section 154 of the Act. I further request your Ld. Authority to provide an opportunity to be heard before passing an order u/s.154

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

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

ITA 2573/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026AY 2013-14

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

For Appellant: Shri. G. Tarun, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 132Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

234A & 234B has to be re-considered as per the Act. From the above it is clear that there has been mistake apparent on record which need to be rectified in accordance to the provisions of Section 154 of the Act. I further request your Ld. Authority to provide an opportunity to be heard before passing an order u/s.154

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

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

ITA 2571/CHNY/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai09 Mar 2026AY 2012-13

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

For Appellant: Shri. G. Tarun, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 132Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

234A & 234B has to be re-considered as per the Act. From the above it is clear that there has been mistake apparent on record which need to be rectified in accordance to the provisions of Section 154 of the Act. I further request your Ld. Authority to provide an opportunity to be heard before passing an order u/s.154

GOPALSAMY,CHENNAI vs. CIT(A)-18, CHENNAI, CHENNAI

The appeals stands allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1384/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai31 Jul 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Manu Kumar Giri, Jm 1. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1384/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2015-16) & 2. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1385/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 3. आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.1386/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2019-20) Shri Gopalsamy Vs. Acit No.3B, 3Rd Floor New No.27 Dc/Ac Central Cir 1(2) East Street, Krishna Apartments, Chennai Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, Chennai 600 083. [Pan: Bjtpg 4193H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri R. Subramanian, C.A., ""यथ" क" ओर से /Respondent By : Shri Nilay Baran Som, Irs, Cit. सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 21.05.2024 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 31.07.2024 आदेश / O R D E R Per Manu Kumar Giri ()

For Appellant: Shri R. Subramanian, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Nilay Baran Som, IRS, CIT
Section 153CSection 253

sections 234A, 234B and 234C. 3. The Ld. AR advanced arguments on legal grounds as well as on merits with the help of documents as well as by relying upon various judicial decisions, the copies of which have been placed on record. It has been submitted that the additions have been made merely on the basis of statement and loose

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3461/CHNY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3460/CHNY/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3458/CHNY/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3459/CHNY/2018[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3457/CHNY/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3456/CHNY/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

J SUNDAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 3462/CHNY/2018[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Dec 2019AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri N.R.S. Ganesan & Shri Ramit Kochar

For Appellant: Mr. J.Pavithran Kumar, JCITFor Respondent: 19.12.2019
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 153B(1)(b)Section 234ASection 234BSection 253(5)

house property and other sources. The assessee was searched by Revenue u/s.132 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 on 28.01.2015 at the residence of the assessee at No.21/7, Thirunavukarasu Street, Perambur, Chennai-600 011. The AO issued notice dated 29.12.2015 u/s.153A of the 1961 Act to the assessee which was duly served on the assessee on 01.01.2016. The assessee filed

KARUNAMOORTHI KAVITHA,DHARMAPURI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE,, SALEM

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1732/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai05 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri George George K, Hon’Ble & Shri S.R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1732/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 Karunamoorthi Kavitha, Assistant Commissioner Of No.10A, Vijaya Hospital, V. Income Tax, Pennagaram Main Road, Opp Central Circle, Madheswara Theatre, Salem – 636 007. Dharmapuri – 636 701. [Pan: Amfpk-6223-L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate : Shri. Shiva Srinivas, Addl. Cit ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 19.11.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05.12.2024

For Appellant: Shri. N. Arjun Raj, Advocate
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 234ASection 68

property was made by the appellant is one of the sources from the gift received from her mother and brother. 6. For that Commissioner of Income tax (Appeals) failed to appreciate Sec.68 are not invocable in the case of the appellant in the facts and circumstances of the case. 7. For that Commissioner of Income tax (Appeals) failed to appreciate