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Section 147113Section 143(3)86Section 14865Section 26365Addition to Income57Disallowance47Section 1042Reassessment30Section 143(2)25Reopening of Assessment

AES ORISSA DISTRIBUTION PRIVATE LIMITED,BHUBANESWAR vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1), BHUBANESWAR

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 69/CTK/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack24 Jan 2020AY 2013-14
For Appellant: Shri B.K.Mahapatra, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Datta, DR
Section 147Section 148

reassessment order dated 30.11.2016 is bad in law and legally untenable and liable to be quashed, on this ground alone. Without prejudice to Ground 2 & 3 above, assuming but not admitting that the reopening is valid: 4. Disallowance

AES ORISSA DISTRIBUTION PRIVATE LIMITED,BHUBANESWAR vs. DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1), BHUBANESWAR

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 68/CTK/2018[2011-12]Status: Disposed

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Section 4024
Deduction23
ITAT Cuttack
24 Jan 2020
AY 2011-12
For Appellant: Shri B.K.Mahapatra, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Datta, DR
Section 147Section 148

reassessment order dated 30.11.2016 is bad in law and legally untenable and liable to be quashed, on this ground alone. Without prejudice to Ground 2 & 3 above, assuming but not admitting that the reopening is valid: 4. Disallowance

TATA STEEL LIMITED (SUCCESSOR TO TATA STEEL LONG PRODUCTS LIMITED),KOLKATA vs. ACIT, CIRCLE ROURKELA, ROURKELA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 241/CTK/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack22 May 2024AY 2014-15

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicial & Manish Agarwal Manish Agarwalassessment Year : 2014-15 Tata Steel Ltd. ( Tata Steel Ltd. (Successor To Vs. Asst. Commis Asst. Commissioner Of Income Tata Steel Long Products Ltd. Tata Steel Long Products Ltd.), Tax-, Circle Circle- Rourkela Bileipada, Joda, Keonjhar Bileipada, Joda, Keonjhar Pan/Gir No Pan/Gir No.Aaact 2803 M (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Ms Shreya Loyalka, Ca : Ms Shreya Loyalka, Ca Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Kumar, Cit : Shri Sanjay Kumar, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing : 22/0 05/2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 22/0 /05/2024 O R D E R Per Bench

For Appellant: Ms Shreya Loyalka, CAFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, CIT
Section 147Section 148Section 37

disallowance of CSR expenditure of Rs.1,29,54,170/-. In first appeal filed by the assessee against the reassessment order

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTAL CIRCLE, SAMBALPUR vs. SMT. INDRANI PATNAIK, ROURKELA

In the result, all the four appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 179/CTK/2020[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack11 Dec 2025AY 2009-10
Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 271(1)(c)Section 37

disallowed expenses. The reassessment proceedings were initiated based on the Justice M.B. Shah Commission report. The assessee argued that the report

KALINGA MINING CORPORATION,CUTTACK vs. A.C.I.T., CIRCLE-2(1), CUTTACK

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 373/CTK/2023[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack29 Aug 2024AY 2008-09
For Appellant: Shri P.K.Jesthi & Tarun Patnaik, AdvsFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 154Section 37

reassessment proceedings and has disallowed the expenses of Rs.34,11,77,436/- by holding that these expenses were incurred in violation

KALINGA MINING CORPORATION,CUTTACK vs. A.C.I.T, CIRCLE-2(1), CUTTACK

In the result, both appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 374/CTK/2023[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack29 Aug 2024AY 2009-10
For Appellant: Shri P.K.Jesthi & Tarun Patnaik, AdvsFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Kumar, CIT-DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 154Section 37

reassessment proceedings and has disallowed the expenses of Rs.34,11,77,436/- by holding that these expenses were incurred in violation

MR. TAPAN KUMAR BHUYAN,SALEPUR vs. ITO, WARD-1(1), CUTTACK

In the result, appeals of the assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 123/CTK/2023[2014-15]Status: HeardITAT Cuttack07 Aug 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicialita Nos.120 To 123/Ctk/20 /Ctk/2023 Assessment Years : 2011-12 To 2014 12 To 2014-15 Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Vs. Income Ta Income Tax Officer, Ward- Chandradeipur, Chandradeipur, Salepur, Salepur, 1(1), Cuttack Cuttack Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Adopb 5206 C (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Samir Ranjan Dash Dash, Ar Revenue By : Shri S.C.Mohanty : Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr Dr Date Of Hearing : 07/08 8/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 07/0 /08/2023 O R D E R These Are These Are Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Of The The Ld Ld Cit(A) Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi All Dated10.01.2023 10.01.2023 In Appeal No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/104858788161) 23/104858788161) & Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 C/S/250/2022-23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011 23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011- 12 To 2014-15, Respectively. 15, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri Samir Ranjan DashFor Respondent: Shri S.C.Mohanty
Section 143(3)Section 80C

disallowed by the AO, and reassessed the appellant under the head income from other sources on the so called interest

MR. TAPAN KUMAR BHUYAN,SALEPUR vs. ITO, WARD-1(1), CUTTACK

In the result, appeals of the assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 120/CTK/2023[2011-12]Status: HeardITAT Cuttack07 Aug 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicialita Nos.120 To 123/Ctk/20 /Ctk/2023 Assessment Years : 2011-12 To 2014 12 To 2014-15 Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Vs. Income Ta Income Tax Officer, Ward- Chandradeipur, Chandradeipur, Salepur, Salepur, 1(1), Cuttack Cuttack Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Adopb 5206 C (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Samir Ranjan Dash Dash, Ar Revenue By : Shri S.C.Mohanty : Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr Dr Date Of Hearing : 07/08 8/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 07/0 /08/2023 O R D E R These Are These Are Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Of The The Ld Ld Cit(A) Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi All Dated10.01.2023 10.01.2023 In Appeal No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/104858788161) 23/104858788161) & Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 C/S/250/2022-23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011 23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011- 12 To 2014-15, Respectively. 15, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri Samir Ranjan DashFor Respondent: Shri S.C.Mohanty
Section 143(3)Section 80C

disallowed by the AO, and reassessed the appellant under the head income from other sources on the so called interest

MR. TAPAN KUMAR BHUYAN,SALEPUR vs. ITO, WARD-1(1), CUTTACK

In the result, appeals of the assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 122/CTK/2023[2013-14]Status: HeardITAT Cuttack07 Aug 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicialita Nos.120 To 123/Ctk/20 /Ctk/2023 Assessment Years : 2011-12 To 2014 12 To 2014-15 Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Vs. Income Ta Income Tax Officer, Ward- Chandradeipur, Chandradeipur, Salepur, Salepur, 1(1), Cuttack Cuttack Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Adopb 5206 C (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Samir Ranjan Dash Dash, Ar Revenue By : Shri S.C.Mohanty : Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr Dr Date Of Hearing : 07/08 8/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 07/0 /08/2023 O R D E R These Are These Are Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Of The The Ld Ld Cit(A) Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi All Dated10.01.2023 10.01.2023 In Appeal No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/104858788161) 23/104858788161) & Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 C/S/250/2022-23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011 23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011- 12 To 2014-15, Respectively. 15, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri Samir Ranjan DashFor Respondent: Shri S.C.Mohanty
Section 143(3)Section 80C

disallowed by the AO, and reassessed the appellant under the head income from other sources on the so called interest

MR. TAPAN KUMAR BHUYAN,SALEPUR vs. ITO, WARD-1(1), CUTTACK

In the result, appeals of the assessee stands partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 121/CTK/2023[2012-13]Status: HeardITAT Cuttack07 Aug 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Before Shri George Mathan, Judicialita Nos.120 To 123/Ctk/20 /Ctk/2023 Assessment Years : 2011-12 To 2014 12 To 2014-15 Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Mr Tapan Kumar Bhuyan, Vs. Income Ta Income Tax Officer, Ward- Chandradeipur, Chandradeipur, Salepur, Salepur, 1(1), Cuttack Cuttack Pan/Gir No. Pan/Gir No.Adopb 5206 C (Appellant (Appellant) .. ( Respondent Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Samir Ranjan Dash Dash, Ar Revenue By : Shri S.C.Mohanty : Shri S.C.Mohanty, Sr Dr Date Of Hearing : 07/08 8/2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 07/0 /08/2023 O R D E R These Are These Are Appeals Filed By The Assessee Against The Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders Of Of The The Ld Ld Cit(A) Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi All Dated10.01.2023 10.01.2023 In Appeal No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048586596(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022- 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 23/1048587277(1),Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022-23/104858788161) 23/104858788161) & Itba/Nfac/S/250/2022 C/S/250/2022-23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011 23/1048588097(1) For The Assessment Years 2011- 12 To 2014-15, Respectively. 15, Respectively.

For Appellant: Shri Samir Ranjan DashFor Respondent: Shri S.C.Mohanty
Section 143(3)Section 80C

disallowed by the AO, and reassessed the appellant under the head income from other sources on the so called interest

ACIT, BHUBANESWAR vs. INDIAN METALS & FERRO ALLOYS LTD, BHUBANESWAR

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed and the

ITA 73/CTK/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack25 Oct 2017AY 2007-08

Bench: S/Shri N.S Saini & Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri Sachit Jolly, ARFor Respondent: Shri Kunal Singh, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 195Section 195(1)Section 40

disallowed certain payments made to non-resident recipients under section 40(a)(i) after detailed scrutiny and, therefore, reassessment proceedings

INDIAN METALS AND FERRO ALLOY LTD,BHUBANESWAR vs. ACIT, BHUBANESWAR

In the result, the appeals of the assessee are allowed and the

ITA 47/CTK/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack25 Oct 2017AY 2007-08

Bench: S/Shri N.S Saini & Pavan Kumar Gadale

For Appellant: Shri Sachit Jolly, ARFor Respondent: Shri Kunal Singh, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 195Section 195(1)Section 40

disallowed certain payments made to non-resident recipients under section 40(a)(i) after detailed scrutiny and, therefore, reassessment proceedings

M/S BSN JOSHI & SONS LTD,KHURDA vs. ACIT, BHUBANESWAR

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 6/CTK/2011[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack08 Aug 2019AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2003-2004

For Appellant: Shri P.C.Sethi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Dutta, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

disallowance, the Assessing Officer’s decision to initiate reassessment proceedings on the same issue, without any new tangible material before

M/S. DAZZLE BEVERAGES,BHUBANESWAR vs. ITO, BHUBANESWAR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 180/CTK/2015[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack21 Jan 2020AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Gargassessment Year : 2005-06

For Appellant: Swati Kejriwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Dutta, DR
Section 143(3)Section 194CSection 40Section 40Z

reassessment order u/s.143(3)/147 of the Act vide dated 6.11.2009, wherein, disallowance of Rs.7,40,779/- under section 40(a)(ia) of the Act has been

INDUSTRIAL PROMOTION AND INVESTMENT CORPORATION OF ORISSA LTD.,BHUBANESWAR vs. DCIT, CORPORATE CIRCLE-1(1), BHUBANESWAR

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed and that of the

ITA 272/CTK/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack24 Jan 2020AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2010-2011

For Appellant: Shri A.K.Sabat/B.K.Mohapatra, ARsFor Respondent: Shri M.K.Gautam, CIT DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 14A

reassessment order under section 143(3)/147 of the Act on 24.2.2016, inter alia, disallowing various disallowances. 6. Aggrieved, assessee

SHRI ANTARYAMI KAR,BALASORE vs. ITO, WARD-1, , BALASORE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 94/CTK/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack05 Apr 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Gargआयकर अऩीऱ सं./Ita No.94/Ctk/2019 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2011-2012) Sri Antaryami Kar, Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Balasore, S/O-Bhagirathi Kar, District : Balasore At-Podapatna, Oupada, Dist: Balasore-759049 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Asvpk 7004 M (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) .. यनधागररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri P.K.Mishra, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Subhendu Dutta, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/04/2019 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 05/04/2019 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Cit(A), Cuttack, Dated 23.01.2019 Passed In First Appeal No.0328/2015-16 For The Assessment Year 2011-2012. 2. The Grounds Raised By The Assessee Read As Follows:- 1. For That, The Impugned Order Of Reassessment So Passed By The Learned A.O. Is Premature, Without Jurisdiction & Without The Authority Of Law, As Such, The Same Needs To Be Quashed In The Interest Of Justice. 2. For That, The Learned C.I.T.(A) Should Have Quashed The Impugned Order Of Reassessment, Particularly When, The Same Is Without Jurisdiction, As Such The Impugned Order Of Reassessment, Being Not Sustainable In The Eye Of Law Is Liable To Be Quashed In The Interest Of Justice. 3. For That, The Learned C.I.T.(A) Should Not Have Ignored The Explanation As Well As The Cash Flow Statement & Capital Account Furnished By The Appellant & Should Not Have Confirmed The Addition Made By The Learned A.O., Treating The Same As Undisclosed Investment.

For Appellant: Shri P.K.Mishra, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Dutta, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 292B

reassessment proceedings u/s.147 of the Act on the allegation of escapement of income of capital gain, then it is not open to the AO to make any disallowance

SHRI NIRMAL CHANDRA OJHA,BALASORE vs. ITO, WARD-1, BALASORE, BALASORE

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 95/CTK/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack05 Apr 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Gargआयकर अऩीऱ सं./Ita No.95/Ctk/2019 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year :2011-2012) Sri Nirmal Chandra Ojha, Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Balasore, At: Mobarakpur, Soro, Balasore Dist: Balasore-756045 स्थायी ऱेखा सं./ जीआइआर सं./ Pan/Gir No. : Asvpk 7004 M (अऩीऱाथी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यथी / Respondent) यनधागररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri P.K.Mishra, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri Subhendu Dutta, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/04/2019 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement 05/04/2019 आदेश / O R D E R This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Cit(A), Cuttack, Dated 23.01.2019 Passed In First Appeal No.0327/2015-16 For The Assessment Year 2011-2012. 2. The Grounds Raised By The Assessee Read As Follows:- 1. For That, The Impugned Order Of Reassessment So Passed By The Learned A.O. Is Premature, Without Jurisdiction & Without The Authority Of Law, As Such, The Same Needs To Be Quashed In The Interest Of Justice. 2. For That, The Learned C.I.T.(A) Should Have Quashed The Impugned Order Of Reassessment, Particularly When, The Same Is Without Jurisdiction, As Such The Impugned Order Of Reassessment, Being Not Sustainable In The Eye Of Law Is Liable To Be Quashed In The Interest Of Justice. 3. For That, The Learned C.I.T.(A) Should Not Have Ignored The Explanation As Well As The Cash Flow Statement & Capital Account Furnished By The Appellant & Should Not Have Confirmed The Addition Made By The Learned A.O., Treating The Same As Undisclosed Investment.

For Appellant: Shri P.K.Mishra, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Dutta, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 292B

reassessment proceedings u/s.147 of the Act on the allegation of escapement of income of capital gain, then it is not open to the AO to make any disallowance

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTAL CIRCLE, SAMBALPUR vs. SMT. INDRANI PATNAIK, ROURKELA

In the result, all the four appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 180/CTK/2020[209-10]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack11 Dec 2025
Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 271(1)(c)Section 37

disallowance of expenses on account of alleged illegal mining was not justified as the assessee was not penalized and the expenses were genuine business expenditures.", "result": "Allowed", "sections": [ "271(1)(c)", "147", "148", "143(3)", "37(1)" ], "issues": "Whether the reassessment

PARADEEP PARIVAHAN PVT. LTD.,JAGATSINGHPUR vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1), CUTTACK

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 460/CTK/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack10 Jun 2020AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Laxmi Prasad Sahuassessment Year : 2010-2011

For Appellant: Shri P.R.Mohanty, ARFor Respondent: Shri J.K.Lenka, DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 37

reassessment proceedings u/s.147 of the Act by recording the following reasons: “The expenses “donation” is not an allowable expenses u/s.37 of the Income tax Act, 1961, it should be disallowed

M/S BERHAMPUR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs. ITO, BERHAMPUR

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 128/CTK/2014[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Cuttack29 Nov 2019AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Laxmi Prasad Sahu

For Appellant: Shri D.K.Sheth, ARFor Respondent: Shri Subhendu Dutta, DR
Section 11Section 12ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144

reassessment u/s.144/147 of the Act on 29.1.2014 determining the total income at Rs.5,09,58,000/-, inter alia, disallowing Rs.3