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Section 271(1)(c)50Penalty41Addition to Income41Section 143(3)37Section 246A30Section 153C26Section 14725Section 14A25Section 132

DCIT, CENTRALCIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI vs. SUBRAMANIAM THANU, CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as Cross

ITA 788/CHNY/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.785, 786, 787 & 788/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16 & 2016-17 & C.O. Nos. 40, 41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (In I.T.A. Nos.785 To 788/Chny/2023)

For Respondent: Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT
Section 132Section 269SSection 269TSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 271E

41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (in I.T.A. Nos.785 to 788/Chny/2023) The Deputy Commissioner of Vs. Shri Subramaniam Thanu, Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), No. 5, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, Investigation Building, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600 028. Chennai -600 034. [PAN: AABPD8561A] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Department by : Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT Assessee by Shri T. Banusekar, Advocate : सुनवाई की तारीख

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Section 270A24
Disallowance21
Reopening of Assessment13

DCIT, CENTRALCIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI vs. SUBRAMANIAM THANU, CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as Cross

ITA 785/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Mar 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.785, 786, 787 & 788/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16 & 2016-17 & C.O. Nos. 40, 41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (In I.T.A. Nos.785 To 788/Chny/2023)

For Respondent: Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT
Section 132Section 269SSection 269TSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 271E

41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (in I.T.A. Nos.785 to 788/Chny/2023) The Deputy Commissioner of Vs. Shri Subramaniam Thanu, Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), No. 5, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, Investigation Building, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600 028. Chennai -600 034. [PAN: AABPD8561A] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Department by : Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT Assessee by Shri T. Banusekar, Advocate : सुनवाई की तारीख

DCIT, CENTRALCIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI vs. SUBRAMANIAM THANU, CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as Cross

ITA 787/CHNY/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.785, 786, 787 & 788/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16 & 2016-17 & C.O. Nos. 40, 41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (In I.T.A. Nos.785 To 788/Chny/2023)

For Respondent: Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT
Section 132Section 269SSection 269TSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 271E

41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (in I.T.A. Nos.785 to 788/Chny/2023) The Deputy Commissioner of Vs. Shri Subramaniam Thanu, Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), No. 5, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, Investigation Building, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600 028. Chennai -600 034. [PAN: AABPD8561A] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Department by : Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT Assessee by Shri T. Banusekar, Advocate : सुनवाई की तारीख

DCIT, CENTRALCIRCLE-2(2), CHENNAI vs. SUBRAMANIAM THANU, CHENNAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the Revenue as well as Cross

ITA 786/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Mar 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwalआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.785, 786, 787 & 788/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2015-16 & 2016-17 & C.O. Nos. 40, 41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (In I.T.A. Nos.785 To 788/Chny/2023)

For Respondent: Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT
Section 132Section 269SSection 269TSection 271(1)(c)Section 271DSection 271E

41, 42 & 43/Chny/2023 (in I.T.A. Nos.785 to 788/Chny/2023) The Deputy Commissioner of Vs. Shri Subramaniam Thanu, Income Tax, Central Circle 2(2), No. 5, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, Investigation Building, R.A. Puram, Chennai 600 028. Chennai -600 034. [PAN: AABPD8561A] (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (Respondent/Cross Objector) Department by : Shri A. Sasi Kumar, CIT Assessee by Shri T. Banusekar, Advocate : सुनवाई की तारीख

ST. JOSEPHS INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCOT. CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(3), CHENNAI

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

ITA 3295/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadish

For Appellant: Mr. V. Balaji, CA &For Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 270ASection 271A

4. Conclusion It is humbly submitted that the penalty notice under Section 271AAB is valid. The 60% penalty aligns with Section 271AAB(1A)(b), and the incorrect reference to "271AAB(1)" is a clerical error rectified by Section 2928. The assessee suffered no prejudice, and the notice's intent is clear from the penalty rate and search findings

ST.JOSEPHS EDUCATIONAL TRUST,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-193), CHENNAI

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

ITA 3293/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadish

For Appellant: Mr. V. Balaji, CA &For Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 11Section 12ASection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 270ASection 271A

4. Conclusion It is humbly submitted that the penalty notice under Section 271AAB is valid. The 60% penalty aligns with Section 271AAB(1A)(b), and the incorrect reference to "271AAB(1)" is a clerical error rectified by Section 2928. The assessee suffered no prejudice, and the notice's intent is clear from the penalty rate and search findings

M/S ENRICA ENTERPRISES PVT LTD,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(4), CHENNAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1164/CHNY/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Mar 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G & Shri Manomohan Das

Section 271Section 271(1)(C)Section 271ASection 274

u/s 274 r.w.s 271 was a vague notice in a printed form without specifying the exact charge for which the assessee was being penalized and therefore, it was a clear case of non-application of mind while initiating penalty against the assessee. The Ld. AO, while initiating the penalty was not clear as to specific limb which was applicable

M/S.ENRICA ENTERPRISES PVT LTD,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(4), CHENNAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1165/CHNY/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Mar 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G & Shri Manomohan Das

Section 271Section 271(1)(C)Section 271ASection 274

u/s 274 r.w.s 271 was a vague notice in a printed form without specifying the exact charge for which the assessee was being penalized and therefore, it was a clear case of non-application of mind while initiating penalty against the assessee. The Ld. AO, while initiating the penalty was not clear as to specific limb which was applicable

D.SENTHIL KUMAR,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, COIMBATORE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1209/CHNY/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 May 2023AY 2009-10

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

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar (Advocate ) – Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar (JCIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4 statutory notice under section 271(1)(c), read with section 274 of IT Act True, the assessment proceedings form the basis for the penalty proceedings, but they are not composite proceedings to draw strength from each other. Nor can each cure the other's defect. A penalty proceeding is a corollary; nevertheless, it must stand on its own. These

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 910/CHNY/2020[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2003-04

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 909/CHNY/2020[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2002-03

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 906/CHNY/2020[1999-2000]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 1999-2000

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 912/CHNY/2020[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2005-06

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 905/CHNY/2020[1998-99]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 1998-99

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 908/CHNY/2020[2001-02]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2001-02

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 911/CHNY/2020[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2004-05

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

SHRI MAHAVEERCHAND JAIN,CHENNAI vs. DCIT,CC4(2), CHENNAI

The appeals stand allowed on similar lines

ITA 907/CHNY/2020[2000-01]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 May 2022AY 2000-01

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Mahavir Singh & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri G. Johnson (Addl. CIT) –Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

4. The learned Commissioner (Appeals) erred in law and on facts in confirming the action of learned assessing officer in levying penalty under section 271(1)(c) solely on the basis that additions made in assessment order stands confirmed. The learned 1st appellate authority failed to see that the penalty proceedings are independent of assessment proceedings and therefore penalty

DR.S.F.V.SELVARAJ,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

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

ITA 868/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jul 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.868 & 869/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2012-13 Dr. (Late) S.F.V. Selvaraj, The Deputy Commissioner Of Rep. By L/H Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, Vs. Income Tax, Dr. Deepu Rajkamal Selvaraj, Dr. Priya Central Circle 2(5), Selvaraj, No. 22, 5Th Street, Dr. Chennai. Thirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan:Aasps5404L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri G. Baskar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri M. Rajan, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.05.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 06.07.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: Both Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 18, Chennai, Both Dated 08.02.2016 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2012-13 Challenging The Confirmation Of Quantum Addition Of Unexplained Cash Under Section 69A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short] & Confirmation Of Penalty Levied Under Section 271Aaa Of The Act. Against Quantum Addition, The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds:

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri M. Rajan, CIT
Section 132Section 271ASection 69A

41 AA Is applicable to the assessee. As such, the assessee is required to maintain Cash Book and ledger during the course of his business/profession. This cash balance will be treated as accounted only if it is entered/represented by book entries. At the time of search, as per answer to question number 13, 14 and 16, the assessee has admitted

DR.S.F.V.SELVARAJ,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CHENNAI

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

ITA 869/CHNY/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Jul 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri G. Manjunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.868 & 869/Chny/2016 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2012-13 Dr. (Late) S.F.V. Selvaraj, The Deputy Commissioner Of Rep. By L/H Dr. Kamala Selvaraj, Vs. Income Tax, Dr. Deepu Rajkamal Selvaraj, Dr. Priya Central Circle 2(5), Selvaraj, No. 22, 5Th Street, Dr. Chennai. Thirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. [Pan:Aasps5404L] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri G. Baskar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri M. Rajan, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.05.2022 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 06.07.2022 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: Both Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 18, Chennai, Both Dated 08.02.2016 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2012-13 Challenging The Confirmation Of Quantum Addition Of Unexplained Cash Under Section 69A Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short] & Confirmation Of Penalty Levied Under Section 271Aaa Of The Act. Against Quantum Addition, The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds:

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri M. Rajan, CIT
Section 132Section 271ASection 69A

41 AA Is applicable to the assessee. As such, the assessee is required to maintain Cash Book and ledger during the course of his business/profession. This cash balance will be treated as accounted only if it is entered/represented by book entries. At the time of search, as per answer to question number 13, 14 and 16, the assessee has admitted

KEMIA INDUSTRIES LIMITED,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CHENNAI

The appeal stands allowed in terms of our above order

ITA 1276/CHNY/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai04 May 2022AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am & Hon’Ble Shri Anikesh Banerjee, Jm

For Appellant: Shri G. Baskar (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Guru Bashyam (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 271(1)(c)

4. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) erred in not considering the fact that any document filed by the assessee either with the Return or thereafter was found to be inaccurate.Nowhere in the assessment order or in the penalty order, the Assessing Officer found as a fact that any document has been concealed or suppressed by the assessee, and hence