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Section 153A111Section 153C42Section 13231Section 132(4)30Section 143(2)29Addition to Income28Search & Seizure25Section 25024Section 271(1)(c)

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, GUWAHATI vs. M/S. HITECH CONSTRUCTION, DHUBRI

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

ITA 135/GTY/2020[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati13 Apr 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Sri Sonjoy Sarma

Section 132Section 139Section 153ASection 250Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 271A

271 uses the word "may' and not "shall". The word "may" cannot be equated with "shall" especially in penalty proceedings. Using the word "may', which is discretionary in nature, gives a discretion to the assessing officer to levy or not to levy the penalty even if the assessee had made some default under the said provision. Whether any penalty should

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Section 271A17
Penalty10
Depreciation5

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, GUWAHATI vs. M/S. HITECH CONSTRUCTION, DHUBRI

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

ITA 133/GTY/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati13 Apr 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Sri Sonjoy Sarma

Section 132Section 139Section 153ASection 250Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 271A

271 uses the word "may' and not "shall". The word "may" cannot be equated with "shall" especially in penalty proceedings. Using the word "may', which is discretionary in nature, gives a discretion to the assessing officer to levy or not to levy the penalty even if the assessee had made some default under the said provision. Whether any penalty should

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1, GUWAHATI vs. M/S. HITECH CONSTRUCTION, DHUBRI

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

ITA 134/GTY/2020[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati13 Apr 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Sri Sonjoy Sarma

Section 132Section 139Section 153ASection 250Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 271A

271 uses the word "may' and not "shall". The word "may" cannot be equated with "shall" especially in penalty proceedings. Using the word "may', which is discretionary in nature, gives a discretion to the assessing officer to levy or not to levy the penalty even if the assessee had made some default under the said provision. Whether any penalty should

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 21/GTY/2019[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 25/GTY/2019[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 22/GTY/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 20/GTY/2019[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 24/GTY/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

SHRI SUBRATA KUMAR SAHA,AGARTALA vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-AGARTALA, AGARTALA

Appeals are allowed in above terms

ITA 23/GTY/2019[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati02 Aug 2019AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Saini

Section 144Section 153ASection 153CSection 271(1)(c)

271(1)(c) in appeal ITA No.300/Gau/2018; respectively. 2. Learned counsel’s first and foremost plea during the course of hearing is that the assessee’s appeal(s) ITA No.20-24/Gau/2019 raise identical legal issue challenging initiation of sec. 153C proceedings on account of lack of Assessing Officer’s “satisfaction” as prescribed under the law. We make it clear that

BHAGYA KALITA,GUWAHATI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, GUWAHATI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 256/GTY/2024[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati29 Sept 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Manomohan Das & Shri Rakesh Mishra

Section 132(1)Section 132(4)Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 250Section 271A

271(1)(c) of the Act but the principle enunciated is equally applicable to section 271AAB of the Act as well as the nature of the default is not only similar but also more severe. Since penalty u/s 271AAB of the Act is not included in section 273B of the Act, once the facts are on record that the case

BHAGYA KALITA,GUWAHATI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, GUWAHATI

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 257/GTY/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati29 Sept 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Manomohan Das & Shri Rakesh Mishra

Section 132(1)Section 132(4)Section 139(1)Section 153ASection 250Section 271A

271(1)(c) of the Act but the principle enunciated is equally applicable to section 271AAB of the Act as well as the nature of the default is not only similar but also more severe. Since penalty u/s 271AAB of the Act is not included in section 273B of the Act, once the facts are on record that the case

M/S. R.M. SAHA PETROLEUM AGENCY,AGARTALA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-3, AGARTALA

Appeal is allowed

ITA 226/GTY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati21 Feb 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L.Sainiassessment Year :2014-15

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

19 has held that concealment of income and furnishing inaccurate particulars of income carry different connotations. The Gujarat High Court in the case of MANU ENGINEERING reported in 122 ITR 306 and the Delhi High Court in the case of VIRGO MARKETING reported in 171 Taxman 156, has held that levy of penalty has to be clear

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE - TINSUKIA , TINSUKIA vs. RINU SINGH L/R OF JOY PRAKASH SINGH , TINSUKIA

Appeal is dismissed

ITA 432/GTY/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati22 Jul 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.S, Godara, Jm & Dr. A.L. Saini, Am Assessment Year:2014-15 Acit, Circle-Tinsukia Vs. Renu Singh The Legal Heir Of Late Jai Prakash Singh Jasoda Talkies Compound, Digboi-786171 Pan/Gir No. : Ahdps9100M (Appellant) .. (Respondent)

Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

19 has held that concealment of income an Renu Singh Assessment Year:2014-15 furnishing inaccurate particulars of income carry different connotations. The Gujarat High Court in the case of MANU ENGINEERING reported in 122 ITR 306 and the Delhi High Court in the case of VIRGO MARKETING reported in 171 Taxman 156, has held that levy of penalty

SHRI BISHNU CHANDRA DUTTA,TRIPURA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-UDAIPUR, AGARTALA

In the result, the appeal of assessee is allowed

ITA 262/GTY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati05 Jun 2020AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am]

Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

19 Pandemic we note that the first ground of appeal of the assessee is against the order of the AO passed u/s. 271(1)(c) of the Act dated 29.12.2017 for AY 2014-15 is bad and irregular in law. While going through the penalty order passed by AO with the assistance of the Ld. DR appearing for the revenue

RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD.,AGARTALA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 186/GTY/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income

RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD.,AGARTALA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 181/GTY/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income

RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD.,AGARTALA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 183/GTY/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA vs. RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD., AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 118/GTY/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA vs. RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD., AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 119/GTY/2018[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE- AGARTALA , AGARTALA vs. RAJARSHI MOTORS PVT. LTD., AGARTALA

In the result, all the grounds of appeal raised by the Revenue in ITA Nos

ITA 120/GTY/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Guwahati06 Feb 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Dr.Manish Borad & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.117 To 123/Gty/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years : 2008-09 To 2014-15 Dcit, Rajarshi Motors Pvt. Ltd., Circle Agartala A.A. Road, Chandrapur, Vs. Agartala, Tripura Pan : Aaccr8033P अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ" / Respondent

For Appellant: Shri Sanjay Mody, FCAFor Respondent: Shri Kaushik Ray, JCIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 153A

section 68 as undisclosed income. Penalty proceedings u/s 271(i)(c) is being separately initiated for furnishing inaccurate details and concealment of income. Addition u/s 68............................................................................Rs. 78,967/- Voluntary Disclosure 11. In course of search proceedings, Shri Swapan Kumar paul, Key person of the Swapan Kumar Paul group disclosed voluntarily Rs. 19,55,75,000/- as undisclosed income