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Section 148149Section 143(3)60Section 14758Section 25057Addition to Income46Section 13242Section 153A38Reassessment35Section 153C27Section 148A

SRI MAHARAJA REFINERIES,ERODE vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-1, ERODE

ITA 1955/CHNY/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai07 May 2025AY 2013-14
Section 143(3)Section 153(5)Section 40A(2)Section 40A(2)(b)Section 92

reassessment or fresh order under section 92CA, as\nthe case may be, such effect shall be given within a\nperiod of three months from the end of the month in\nwhich order under section 250 or section 254 or section\n260 or section 262 is received by the Principal Chief\nCommissioner or Chief Commissioner or Principal\nCommissioner or Commissioner

SRI MAHARAJA REFINERIES,ERODE vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-I,, ERODE

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical\npurposes

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Disallowance15
Penalty11
ITA 1956/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: Disposed
ITAT Chennai
07 May 2025
AY 2014-15
Section 143(3)Section 153(5)Section 40A(2)Section 40A(2)(b)Section 92

reassessment or fresh order under section 92CA, as\nthe case may be, such effect shall be given within a\nperiod of three months from the end of the month in\nwhich order under section 250 or section 254 or section\n260 or section 262 is received by the Principal Chief\nCommissioner or Chief Commissioner or Principal\nCommissioner or Commissioner

ALTHI VENKATA NARENDRA RAJU,CHENNAI vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(2), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 1247/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Aug 2025AY 2014-15
Section 143(3)Section 153(3)

250 or section 254 or section 260 or section 262 or section 263 or section\n264 shall be made within the time specified in sub-section (3).]\n26[(5A) Where the Transfer Pricing Officer gives effect to an order or direction under section\n263 by an order under section 92CA and forwards such order to the Assessing Officer, the\nAssessing

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

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1167/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Mar 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G & Shri Manomohan Das

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand, AdvFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh –
Section 2Section 270Section 270ASection 270A(9)

reassessed or recomputed in a preceding order. 7.6.3 The above section divides the cases into two categories, 1. Where No Return of Income has been filed and Income has been assessed for the first time. Clause (a) & (b) of 270A (10) are wrt computation of tax payable in those cases, 2. In all other cases, tax payable

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

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1166/CHNY/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai06 Mar 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manjunatha. G & Shri Manomohan Das

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand, AdvFor Respondent: Shri R. Clement Ramesh –
Section 2Section 270Section 270ASection 270A(9)

reassessed or recomputed in a preceding order. 7.6.3 The above section divides the cases into two categories, 1. Where No Return of Income has been filed and Income has been assessed for the first time. Clause (a) & (b) of 270A (10) are wrt computation of tax payable in those cases, 2. In all other cases, tax payable

MOHANRAJ,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3, CHENNAI

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

ITA 549/CHNY/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 548 To 552/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Shri Mohanraj Deputy Commissioner Of 76, State Bank Road, Vs. Income Tax, Coimbatore-641 018. Central Circle-3 Pan: Ahopm-2335-H Coimbatore. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. S.Sridhar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26.02.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Five Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against Five Separate Orders Of Cit(A), Chennai-20, All Dated 16.02.2024, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’). The Relevant Assessment Years Are 2014-15 To 2018-19. 2. The Common Issue Is Raised In These Appeals, Hence, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Consolidated Order. Identical Grounds Are Raised Except For Variation In Figures.

For Appellant: Mr. S.Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, CIT
Section 153ASection 250Section 56

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’). The relevant Assessment Years are 2014-15 to 2018-19. 2. The common issue is raised in these appeals, hence, they were heard together and are being disposed off by this consolidated order. Identical grounds are raised except for variation in figures. ITA Nos.548 to 552//CHNY/2024 The ground

MOHANRAJ,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3, COIMBATORE

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

ITA 551/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 548 To 552/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Shri Mohanraj Deputy Commissioner Of 76, State Bank Road, Vs. Income Tax, Coimbatore-641 018. Central Circle-3 Pan: Ahopm-2335-H Coimbatore. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. S.Sridhar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26.02.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Five Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against Five Separate Orders Of Cit(A), Chennai-20, All Dated 16.02.2024, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’). The Relevant Assessment Years Are 2014-15 To 2018-19. 2. The Common Issue Is Raised In These Appeals, Hence, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Consolidated Order. Identical Grounds Are Raised Except For Variation In Figures.

For Appellant: Mr. S.Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, CIT
Section 153ASection 250Section 56

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’). The relevant Assessment Years are 2014-15 to 2018-19. 2. The common issue is raised in these appeals, hence, they were heard together and are being disposed off by this consolidated order. Identical grounds are raised except for variation in figures. ITA Nos.548 to 552//CHNY/2024 The ground

MOHANRAJ,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3, COIMBATORE

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

ITA 548/CHNY/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 548 To 552/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Shri Mohanraj Deputy Commissioner Of 76, State Bank Road, Vs. Income Tax, Coimbatore-641 018. Central Circle-3 Pan: Ahopm-2335-H Coimbatore. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. S.Sridhar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26.02.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Five Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against Five Separate Orders Of Cit(A), Chennai-20, All Dated 16.02.2024, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’). The Relevant Assessment Years Are 2014-15 To 2018-19. 2. The Common Issue Is Raised In These Appeals, Hence, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Consolidated Order. Identical Grounds Are Raised Except For Variation In Figures.

For Appellant: Mr. S.Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, CIT
Section 153ASection 250Section 56

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’). The relevant Assessment Years are 2014-15 to 2018-19. 2. The common issue is raised in these appeals, hence, they were heard together and are being disposed off by this consolidated order. Identical grounds are raised except for variation in figures. ITA Nos.548 to 552//CHNY/2024 The ground

MOHANRAJ,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3, COIMBATORE

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

ITA 552/CHNY/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 548 To 552/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2014-15 To 2018-19 Shri Mohanraj Deputy Commissioner Of 76, State Bank Road, Vs. Income Tax, Coimbatore-641 018. Central Circle-3 Pan: Ahopm-2335-H Coimbatore. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Mr. S.Sridhar, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26.02.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Five Appeals At The Instance Of The Assessee Are Directed Against Five Separate Orders Of Cit(A), Chennai-20, All Dated 16.02.2024, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called ‘The Act’). The Relevant Assessment Years Are 2014-15 To 2018-19. 2. The Common Issue Is Raised In These Appeals, Hence, They Were Heard Together & Are Being Disposed Off By This Consolidated Order. Identical Grounds Are Raised Except For Variation In Figures.

For Appellant: Mr. S.Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.T.M.Suganthamala, CIT
Section 153ASection 250Section 56

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called ‘the Act’). The relevant Assessment Years are 2014-15 to 2018-19. 2. The common issue is raised in these appeals, hence, they were heard together and are being disposed off by this consolidated order. Identical grounds are raised except for variation in figures. ITA Nos.548 to 552//CHNY/2024 The ground

THE MADRAS SEVA SADAN,CHENNAI vs. ACIT, EXEMPTION,, CHENNAI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1246/CHNY/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Aug 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri George George K & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1246/Chny/2025 Assessment Years: 2022-23 The Madras Seva Sadan, The Assistant Commissioner Of No.7, Shenstone Park, Income Tax (Exemption), Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai. Chennai-600 031. [Pan: Aaatt2871J] (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Assessee By : Shri R.Venkatanarayanan, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Revenue By : Ms.R.Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07.08.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08.08.2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Amitabh Shukla, A.M :

For Appellant: Shri R.Venkatanarayanan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms.R.Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 139Section 140ASection 143Section 143(1)Section 155Section 199Section 206CSection 244A

reassessment are pending in respect of an assessee, in computing the period for determining the additional interest payable to such assessee under this sub-section, the period beginning from the date on which such refund is withheld by the Assessing Officer in accordance with and subject to provisions of sub-section (2) of section 245 and ending 4[with

MOHANRAJ,COIMBATORE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3, COIMBATORE

In the result, all the five appeals filed by the assessee are\nallowed

ITA 550/CHNY/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2025AY 2016-17
Section 153ASection 250Section 56

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961\n(hereinafter called 'the Act'). The relevant Assessment Years are\n2014-15 to 2018-19.\n2. The common issue is raised in these appeals, hence, they\nwere heard together and are being disposed off by this consolidated\norder. Identical grounds are raised except for variation in figures.\nThe ground relating to assessment year

ARUSUVAI FOOD PROCESSORS PVT. LTD.,SALEM vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-1(1), SALEM

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 416/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Jagadish

For Appellant: Mr.D. Anand, Advocate
Section 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 264Section 270ASection 270A(1)Section 270A(9)(a)Section 270A(9)(c)Section 271Section 41(1)

reassessment under Section 143(3) read with Section 264 of the Act on 31.03.2022, determining the total assessed income at ₹1,70,77,591/- as against the returned income of ₹61,371/-. And as noted supra, the ibid assessment order didn’t contain any finding or direction regarding the initiation of penalty proceedings in respect of the additions made, which

ABC GOLD PALACE,TIRUVARUR vs. ITO, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(3), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are\npartly-allowed

ITA 2463/CHNY/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai25 Feb 2026AY 2020-21
Section 132Section 132ASection 148Section 153CSection 153C(1)Section 153C(3)Section 250Section 3

250 of the\nIncome Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter called 'the Act'). The relevant\n Assessment Years are 2017-18 to 2020-21.\n:- 2 -:\nITA Nos.2460 to 2463/Chny/2025\n2. There is a delay of 35 days in filing the appeals. The assessee\nhas filed an affidavit along with petition for condonation of delay\nstating therein the reasons for belated filing

ABC GOLD PALACE,TIRUVARUR vs. ITO, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3(3), CHENNAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are\npartly-allowed

ITA 2461/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai25 Feb 2026AY 2018-19
Section 132Section 132ASection 148Section 153CSection 153C(1)Section 153C(3)Section 250Section 3

reassessment, if any, relating to any assessment year\nfalling within the period of six assessment years and for the relevant\n assessment year or years referred to in this sub-section, 153C(1) pending\non the date of initiation of the search under Section 132 or making of\nrequisition under Section 132A, as the case may be, shall abate.\nTherefore

CHENNIAPPAN RAMADURAI,ERODE vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, COIMBATORE

In the result the appeal is dismissed

ITA 1337/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai12 Jun 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Ss Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.1337/Chny/2023 & Ita Nos.1340/Chny/2023 निर्धारण वर्ा /Assessment Years: 2018-19 & Ay-2019-20 Shri Chenniappan Ramadurai, Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, No.56, Nms Compound, Erode, Central Circle-2, Coimbatore. Tamil Nadu-638001. [Pan: Aelpr2706M] & Ita Nos.1343/Chny/2023 For Ay 2019-20 Smt. Ramadurai Amutha, No.56, Nms Compound, Erode, Dy. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Tamil Nadu-638001. Central Circle-2, Coimbatore. [Pan: Afvpa4816L] (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) अपीलार्थी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Mr.S.Sridhar, Advocate प्रत्यर्थी की ओर से /Respondent By : Shri Arv Srinivasan, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 30.05.2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 12.06.2024

For Appellant: Mr.S.Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri ARV Srinivasan, Addl.CIT
Section 133ASection 147Section 148Section 148(1)Section 250Section 270ASection 270A(6)Section 270A(8)Section 270A(9)

250 dated 22.09.2023 passed by Ld.CIT(A) 19, Chennai. 2.0 It is seen from records that there is delay of 01 day in filing of this appeal. The assesse has submitted that it was on account of delay in handing over papers to the authorized representatives. Evidences brought on record allude that there is sufficient force in the assessee

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

ITA 1238/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shukla

For Appellant: Mr. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mrs. C. Yamuna, CIT &
Section 132Section 153CSection 250

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act‘). 2. Before we advert to the grounds t Before we advert to the grounds taken in these appeals, it would aken in these appeals, it would first be relevant to cull out the basic facts o first be relevant

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

ITA 1254/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai21 Nov 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Shri Amitabh Shukla

For Appellant: Mr. N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Mrs. C. Yamuna, CIT &
Section 132Section 153CSection 250

250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act‘). 2. Before we advert to the grounds t Before we advert to the grounds taken in these appeals, it would aken in these appeals, it would first be relevant to cull out the basic facts o first be relevant

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, COIMBATORE vs. KAMATCHIPURAM VELLINGIRI JAYARAMAN, COIMBATORE

Appeal of the revenue is dismissed, where as the Cross objection of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2777/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai29 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

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

For Appellant: Ms. D.Komali Krishna, CITFor Respondent: Mr.Venkatswami, ITP &
Section 147Section 148

section 142(1) the AR had submitted Income Computation statement. Profit & Loss Account for the AY 2017-18, Balance Sheet as on 31.03 2017, details of assets etc. The AO has not made any addition on the above issue and claim of the assessee was accepted by AO. During reassessment proceedings, the AO noticed from Profit & Loss Account

POWER SECURITY CORP. PVT. LTD.,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CORP. WARD-5(2), CHENNAI

The appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 2943/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai13 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey & Ms. Padmavathy.Sआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.2943/Chny/2025 िनधा$रण वष$ /Assessment Year: 2013-14

For Appellant: Mr. Y. Sridhar, C.A ()For Respondent: Ms. R. Anitha, Addl. CIT
Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 149Section 154Section 250

reassessment proceedings were void ab initio. 3. The authorities below erred in ignoring the binding judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in Union of India v. Rajeev Bansal [2024] 167 taxmann.com 70 (SC), which clearly lays down that reopening beyond three years is impermissible where the quantum of escaped income is below 250 lakhs

C-2480 ELAYANGARAM PACCS,TIRUPATTUR vs. ITO, TIRUPATHUR

In the result, appeal of the Assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 4037/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Mar 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri George George K, Vice- & Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.4037/Chny/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19 C-2480 Elayanagaram Assessment Unit, Primary Agricultural V Nfac, Income Tax Cooperative Credit Society, S. Department, Elayanagaram, Tirupattur. Ito-Che-W- Pan: Aahfc7142G (146)(2), Chennai. Appellant Respondent Assessee By Mr. Shyam Sundar – Ca Revenue By Ms. V Awasthay – Jcit Date Of Hearing 17/02/2026 Date Of Pronouncement 11/03/2026 आदेश / Order Per Inturi Rama Rao, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac] Delhi [‘The Cit(A)’] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act

Section 115BSection 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 250Section 250(6)Section 69Section 80P(2)(a)

section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, 5. the Appellant Society's lack of technical knowledge and unfamiliarity with electronic proceedings, and 6. the Appellant's complete and bona fide dependence on an unqualified tax consultant, who failed to respond to the notices issued by the Assessing Officer, and that there was no wilful or deliberate default