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Section 14745Section 26340Section 14832Section 143(3)29Section 54B16Section 44B16Addition to Income15Section 914Section 80

OMWATI,DEHRADUN vs. PR.CIT, DEHRADUN

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 6853/DEL/2017[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun15 Sept 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Challa Nagendra Prasad & Shri M. Balaganeshsmt. Omwati Pr. Cit W/O Sh. Dariyav Singh Dehradun 171/1, Vasant Vihar, Vs. Dehradun Pan-Aanpw 6438K (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 263Section 54B

147 of the Act on 21/03/2016. This assessment was sought to be revised by the Ld. PCIT by invoking revision jurisdiction u/s 263 of the Act on the ground that the Ld. A.O. had not examined the claim of deduction u/s 54B of the Act made by the Ld. AO, thereby making reassessment

DARIYAV SINGH,DEHRADUN vs. PR. CIT, DEHRADUN

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7
Deduction6
Revision u/s 2635
Reassessment5

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

ITA 2029/DEL/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun28 Jun 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshsh. Sanjay Kumar Pr. Cit 170, Vasant Vihar-1 Dehradun Dehradun Vs. Pan-Akkpk 1007F (Appellant) (Respondent) Sh. Dariyav Singh Pr. Cit 28-Chakrata Road, Dehradun Dehradun Vs. Pan-Awkps 6026L (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By Dr. Rakesh Gupta & Mr. Sherey Jain, Advocates Respondent By Mr. N.S.Jangpangi, Cit-Dr

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 263Section 54B

147 of the Act on 15/03/2016. This assessment was sought to be revised by the Ld. PCIT by invoking revision jurisdiction u/s 263 of the Act on the ground that the Ld. A.O. had not examined the claim of deduction u/s 54B of the Act made by the Ld. AO, thereby making reassessment

SANJAY KUMAR,DEHRADUN vs. PRCIT, DEHRADUN

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

ITA 2187/DEL/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun23 Jun 2023AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshsh. Sanjay Kumar Pr. Cit 170, Vasant Vihar-1 Dehradun Dehradun Vs. Pan-Akkpk 1007F (Appellant) (Respondent) Sh. Dariyav Singh Pr. Cit 28-Chakrata Road, Dehradun Dehradun Vs. Pan-Awkps 6026L (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By Dr. Rakesh Gupta & Mr. Sherey Jain, Advocates Respondent By Mr. N.S.Jangpangi, Cit-Dr

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 263Section 54B

147 of the Act on 15/03/2016. This assessment was sought to be revised by the Ld. PCIT by invoking revision jurisdiction u/s 263 of the Act on the ground that the Ld. A.O. had not examined the claim of deduction u/s 54B of the Act made by the Ld. AO, thereby making reassessment

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DEHRADUN vs. M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS, HARIDWAR

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 43/DDN/2022[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun15 Sept 2023AY 2005-06

Bench: Sh. C. N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh(Through Video Conferencing) M/S. Sharda Exports, Vs. Ito, C/O. Sh. Jitendra Kumar Gupta, Ward-1(3)(3), 219, Railway Road, Meerut Haridawar (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Aayfs1694N Dcit, Vs. M/S. Sharda Exports, Central Circle, C/O. Sh. Jitendra Kumar Gupta, Dehradun 219, Railway Road, Meerut (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Aayfs1694N

For Appellant: Shri Raj Kumar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Amar Singh Rana, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 80Section 80I

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble ITA No.43/DDN/2022 M/s. Sharda Exports Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition before

M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS,MEERUT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1(3)(3), HARIDWAR

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 39/DDN/2022[2005-2006]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun15 Sept 2023AY 2005-2006

Bench: Sh. C. N. Prasad & Shri M. Balaganesh(Through Video Conferencing) M/S. Sharda Exports, Vs. Ito, C/O. Sh. Jitendra Kumar Gupta, Ward-1(3)(3), 219, Railway Road, Meerut Haridawar (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Aayfs1694N Dcit, Vs. M/S. Sharda Exports, Central Circle, C/O. Sh. Jitendra Kumar Gupta, Dehradun 219, Railway Road, Meerut (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Aayfs1694N

For Appellant: Shri Raj Kumar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Amar Singh Rana, Sr. DR
Section 147Section 148Section 151Section 80Section 80I

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble ITA No.43/DDN/2022 M/s. Sharda Exports Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition before

M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS,MEERUT vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE , DEHRADUN

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 41/DDN/2022[2007-2008]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun26 Sept 2025AY 2007-2008

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 139Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. M/s Sharda Export Vs. the ACIT 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition

M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS,MEERUT vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DEHRADUN

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 40/DDN/2022[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun26 Sept 2025AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 139Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. M/s Sharda Export Vs. the ACIT 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DEHRADUN vs. M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS, HARIDWAR

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 44/DDN/2022[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun26 Sept 2025AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 139Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. M/s Sharda Export Vs. the ACIT 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DEHRADUN vs. M/S. SHARDA EXPORTS, HARIDWAR

In the result, appeal of the Assessee in ITA No

ITA 45/DDN/2022[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun26 Sept 2025AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwal

Section 139Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

deduction u/s 80IC of the Act for the reasons recorded. M/s Sharda Export Vs. the ACIT 8. The ld DR argued that against the first 148 notice dated 17.08.2010, the Assessee filed writ petition before the Hon’ble Uttrakhand High Court and interim order was passed staying the reopening proceedings. Against the second 148 notice, the Assessee filed writ petition

SHRI VIBHU GROVER,KOTDWARA vs. PCIT, DEHRADUN

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 110/DDN/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun26 Sept 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalvibhu Grover, Pcit, M/S Grover Sales Corporation, Dehradun. Garage Road, Kotdwara, Vs. Pauri-246169 Pan:Agdpg5842R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Anil Jain, Adv. Department By Shri S.K. Chaterjee, Cit-Dr

Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 263

147 r.w.s 144B of the Act dated 25.03.2022 and direct the AO to pass fresh assessment order after due enquiries and verification. 5. Against the said order, the assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal. All the grounds of appeal taken by the assessee are challenging the revisionary order passed u/s 263 without appreciating the facts of the case, therefore

G & T RESOURCES (EUROPE) LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. ADIT, DEHRADUN

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 5553/DEL/2012[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun29 Apr 2022AY 2004-05

Bench: Dr. B. R. R. Kumarsh. Yogesh Kumar Usita No. 5553/Del/2012 : Asstt. Year: 2004-05 G&T Resources (Europe) Ltd., Vs Adit, C/O F-04 & 05, Triveni Commercial International Taxation, Complex, Sheikh Sarai, Phase-I, Dehradun New Delhi-110017 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan No. Aabcg9877F Assessee By : None Revenue By : Sh. T. S. Mapwal, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing: 25.04.2022 Date Of Pronouncement: 29.04.2022 Order Per Dr. B. R. R. Kumar: The Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Passed By The Ao U/S 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 23.11.2006. 2. The Assessee Has Raised Revised Grounds Of Appeal: “1. That, On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Learned Ao Has Erred On Facts & In Law In Initiating Proceedings Under Section 148 Read Together With Section 147 Of The Income 1Ax Act, 1961. 2. That In The Absence Of Any New Facts, Other Than The Ones Already On Record Based On Which The Assessment Order Was Passed, Initiating Proceedings Under Section 148 After Expiry Of Four Years Are Bad In Law & Void Abinitio. 3. That, The Learned Ao Having Considered The Facts, Applied The Spirit Of The Boards Instructions As Contained In Notification 1767 In A Speaking Assessment Order Erred In Initiating Proceedings Under Section 148 After The Expiry Of Four Years Merely Because In A Subsequent

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Sh. T. S. Mapwal, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 44B

deduction, allowance or relief in the return; (d) where a person is found to have any asset (including financial interest in any entity) located outside India. Explanation 3.—For the purpose of assessment or reassessment under this section, the Assessing Officer may assess or reassess the income in respect of any issue, which has escaped assessment, and such issue comes

SHRI ABHISHEK JOSHI,DEHRADUN vs. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX , DEHRADUN

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 8/DDN/2021[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun15 Sept 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Sh. Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshshri Abhishek Joshi, Vs. The Pr. Cit, C/O. Parimal Patet, Gk Patet & Dehradun Co, 14 Abhishek Tower, Subhash Road, Dehradun (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Ajopj4300M Assessee By : Dr. Rakesh Gupta, Adv Shri Somil Aggarwal, Adv Revenue By: Shri N. S. Jangpangi, Cit Dr Date Of Hearing 26/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 15/09/2023

For Appellant: Dr. Rakesh gupta, AdvFor Respondent: Shri N. S. jangpangi, CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 263Section 54F

147 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as „the Act‟) dated 30.10.2018 by the Assessing Officer, ITO, Ward-1(1), Dehradun (hereinafter referred to as „ld. AO‟). 2. The assessee has raised the following grounds of appeal:- “1. That having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, Ld. PCIT has erred

SMT. SAPNA GUPTA,HARIDWAR vs. THE PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOEM TAX, DEHRADUN

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 16/DDN/2021[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2023AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri M. Balaganeshassessment Year: 2009-10 Smt. Sapna Gupta, Vs The Pr. Cit, 299, Awas Vikas Colony, Dehradun. Vivek Vihar, Haridwar – 249 407, Uttarakhand. Pan: Acspg4083D (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate & Ms Deepashri Rao, Ca Revenue By : Shri N.S. Jangpangi, Cit, Dr Date Of Hearing : 27.04.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 08.06.2023 Order Per M. Balaganesh, Am: This Appeal In Ita No.16/Ddn/2021 For Ay 2009-10 Arises Out Of The Order Of The Pr. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Dehradun, [Hereinafter Referred To As „Ld. Pcit‟, In Short] In Din & Order No. Itba/Rev/F/Rev5/2020- 21/1031815348(1) Dated 27.03.2021 Against The Order Of Assessment Passed U/S 148/147 R.W.S. 143(3) Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As „The Act‟) Dated 26Th/28Th December, 2018 By The Ld. Assessing Officer, Ward 1(3)(3), Haridwar (Hereinafter Referred To As „Ld. Ao‟). 2. The Only Issue To Be Decided In This Appeal Is As To Whether The Ld. Pcit Was Justified In Invoking Revisionary Jurisdiction U/S 263 Of The Act In Respect Of Disallowance Of Purchases Of Rs 33,35,500/- In The Facts & Circumstances Of The Instant Case.

For Appellant: Shri Rohit Jain, Advocate &For Respondent: Shri N.S. Jangpangi, CIT, DR
Section 147Section 148Section 263Section 263(2)

147 of the Act dated 26.12.2018. 7. This reassessment dated 26.12.2018 was sought to be revised by the ld. PCIT by invoking revisionary jurisdiction u/s 263 of the Act on the ground that the ld. AO ought to have disallowed the entire purchases from M/s Meet Enterprises amounting to Rs 1,06,80,540/- and since only

MASCOT FASTNERS PRIVATE LIMITED,UTTARAKHAND vs. NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI, -

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is hereby allowed

ITA 46/DDN/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun02 Apr 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh & Shri Satbeer Singh Godara(Through Video Conferencing) M/S. Mascot Fastners Pvt. Vs. National Faceless Ltd, Assessment Centre, Plot No. B-155, Eldeco, Sidcul, Delhi Industrial Park, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar, 262 403 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Aabcm4504H Assessee By : Shri Atul Ninawat, Partner Revenue By: Shri A. S. Rana, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 18/03/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 02/04/2025

For Appellant: Shri Atul Ninawat, PartnerFor Respondent: Shri A. S. Rana, Sr. DR
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 147Section 80Section 80I

u/s 80 IC in respect of sale of scrap and job work. 6. The Ld. CIT(A) has erred on facts in stating that no disclosure of the process of generation of scrap was made so as to work out whether the scrap was generated from his eligible manufacturing business or not. 7. The above grounds are all independent

METRO FROZEN FRUIT & VEGETABLES PVT. LTD.,ROORKEE vs. DCIT, CIRCLE, HARIDWAR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is party allowed

ITA 1555/DEL/2019[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Mar 2022AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Shri N. K. Choudhry[Assessment Year: 2009-10] Metro Frozen Fruits & Dcit, Vegetables Pvt. Ltd. Circle Haridwar, Plot No.22, Rajpur, Vs Uttarakhan Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Uttrakhand Pan-Aaecm4521F Assessee Revenue Assessee By Sh. Piyush Kuchhal, Fca Revenue By Ms. Poonam Sharma Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 23.02.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 08.03.2022 Order Per R.K. Panda, Am, This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 24.01.2019 Of The Learned Cit(A), Dehradun, Relating To Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. The Grounds Raised By The Assessee Are As Under:-

Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148

147 of the Act are illegal and liable to be quashed. 3 7. On the facts and circumstances of the case, the learned CIT(A) has erred, both on facts and in law, in ignoring the fact that the initiation of reassessment proceedings are bad in law as the same amounts to change of opinion of AO only

MI OVERSEAS LTD.,MUMBAI vs. ADIT, DEHRADUN

In the result ITA number 5584/Del/2013 filed by the assessee for assessment year

ITA 5583/DEL/2013[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2021AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Prashant Maharishi

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Thakur Singh Mapwal, JCIT DR
Section 263Section 44BSection 9

deducted. Thus, ld AO cannot charge interest on shortfall as claimed by the assessee. This claim was allowed by the Tribunal and upheld by the Full Bench of the High Court in Director of Income-tax v. Maersk Co. Ltd. [2011] 334 ITR 79 (Uttarakhand) [FB] in the light of the conflicting decisions on this issue so that the matter

ADIT (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), DEHRADUN vs. M/S. M.I, OVERSEAS LTD., MUMBAI

In the result ITA number 5584/Del/2013 filed by the assessee for assessment year

ITA 5565/DEL/2013[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2021AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Prashant Maharishi

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Thakur Singh Mapwal, JCIT DR
Section 263Section 44BSection 9

deducted. Thus, ld AO cannot charge interest on shortfall as claimed by the assessee. This claim was allowed by the Tribunal and upheld by the Full Bench of the High Court in Director of Income-tax v. Maersk Co. Ltd. [2011] 334 ITR 79 (Uttarakhand) [FB] in the light of the conflicting decisions on this issue so that the matter

ADIT, DEHRADUN vs. M/S. M.I. OVERSEAS LTD., NOIDA

In the result ITA number 5584/Del/2013 filed by the assessee for assessment year

ITA 3045/DEL/2013[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2021AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Prashant Maharishi

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Thakur Singh Mapwal, JCIT DR
Section 263Section 44BSection 9

deducted. Thus, ld AO cannot charge interest on shortfall as claimed by the assessee. This claim was allowed by the Tribunal and upheld by the Full Bench of the High Court in Director of Income-tax v. Maersk Co. Ltd. [2011] 334 ITR 79 (Uttarakhand) [FB] in the light of the conflicting decisions on this issue so that the matter

MI OVERSEAS LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. ADIT, DEHRADUN

In the result ITA number 5584/Del/2013 filed by the assessee for assessment year

ITA 3072/DEL/2012[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2021AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Prashant Maharishi

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Thakur Singh Mapwal, JCIT DR
Section 263Section 44BSection 9

deducted. Thus, ld AO cannot charge interest on shortfall as claimed by the assessee. This claim was allowed by the Tribunal and upheld by the Full Bench of the High Court in Director of Income-tax v. Maersk Co. Ltd. [2011] 334 ITR 79 (Uttarakhand) [FB] in the light of the conflicting decisions on this issue so that the matter

ADIT (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION), DEHRADUN vs. M/S. M.I, OVERSEAS LTD., MUMBAI

In the result ITA number 5584/Del/2013 filed by the assessee for assessment year

ITA 5564/DEL/2013[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun08 Jun 2021AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Prashant Maharishi

For Appellant: Shri Ajay Vohra, Sr. AdvFor Respondent: Shri Thakur Singh Mapwal, JCIT DR
Section 263Section 44BSection 9

deducted. Thus, ld AO cannot charge interest on shortfall as claimed by the assessee. This claim was allowed by the Tribunal and upheld by the Full Bench of the High Court in Director of Income-tax v. Maersk Co. Ltd. [2011] 334 ITR 79 (Uttarakhand) [FB] in the light of the conflicting decisions on this issue so that the matter