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SATYAM SUREKA ,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIR-3(3), KOLKATA

In the result, all the appeals of the different assessees are partly allowed

ITA 152/KOL/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Jul 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar&Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey] I.T.(S.S).A. No. 13 /Kol/2025 Assessment Years: 2013-14 Satyam Sureka Vs. Dcit, Central Circle-3(3), Kolkata

Section 115BSection 132Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 250Section 56(2)Section 68

section 43(5) explanation 2 of the Act that deals: -e) an eligible transaction in respect of trading in commodity derivatives carried out in a recognized association shall not be deemed to be speculative transaction. It is further important to mention here that all the transaction through the broker were duly recorded in the books of the assessee. The broker

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Disallowance21
Condonation of Delay21
Reassessment18

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALAJEE MINI STEELS & REROLLING PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1688/KOL/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Dec 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am\Nand\Nshripradip Kumar Choubey, Jm\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19)\Nita No. 1725/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Year: 2016-17)\Ndcit, Central Circle 4(3)\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling\Naaykar Bhawan Poorva, 110,\Nprivate Limited\Nshantipally, Kolkata-700107,\N603, Shantikunj Apartment,\Nkolkata\Nphulwanipatna, G.P.O.800001,\N(Appellant)\Nvs.\Npatna\Npan No. Aabcb7265J\N(Respondent)\Nassessee By\N: Shri Manish Rastogi, Ar\Nrevenue By\N: S/Shri Praveen Kishore &\Npradeep Dungdung, Drs\Ndate Of Hearing:\N01.12.2025\Ndate Of Pronouncement: 15.12.2025\Norder\Nper Rajesh Kumar, Am:\Nthese Appeals Preferred By The Revenue Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Kolkata-27 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Ld. Cit(A)”] Dated 13.04.2025 For The Ays 2015-16 To 2018-19.\N2.\Nas The Facts & Issues In All The Appeals Of Revenue Are Exactly Identical, Hence, For The Sake Of Brevity, We Take Ita No. 1688/Kol/2025 For A.Y. 2015-16 & Decide The Issue Accordingly.\Nα.Υ. 2015-16\N3.\Nthe Only Issue Raised By The Revenue Is Against The Deletion Of Addition By The Id. Cit (A) Of ₹1,07,03,817/- As Made By The Id. Ao On Account Of Suppression Of Income In Respect Of Bogus Purchases.\N3.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 147

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO as under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the assessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these cases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALAJEE MINI STEELS & REROLLING PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1725/KOL/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shripradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: S/Shri Praveen Kishore &
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 147

2,97,52,993/- to the income of the assessee. 15.2. In the appellate proceedings, the ld. CIT (A) deleted the addition made by the ld. AO by observing and holding as under:- “7.2.1. I have perused the assessment record as well as the submission of the assessee. On examining the same, it is found that the assessee is engaged

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND CEMENT & ROOFINGS PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1702/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

purchases. Balmukund Lease Fin Private Limited; A.Y. 15-16 to 18-19, 23-24 Balmukund Cement & Roofings Private Limited AYs 15-16 to 21-22, 23-24 Balmukund Sponge and Iron Private Limited; A.Y. 23-24 42.1. The issue raised is similar to one as decided by us in ground no. 1 & 2 in ITA No. 1700/KOL/2025

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND SPONGE AND IRON PRIVATE LIMITED, PATNA

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1596/KOL/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

purchases. Balmukund Lease Fin Private Limited; A.Y. 15-16 to 18-19, 23-24 Balmukund Cement & Roofings Private Limited AYs 15-16 to 21-22, 23-24 Balmukund Sponge and Iron Private Limited; A.Y. 23-24 42.1. The issue raised is similar to one as decided by us in ground no. 1 & 2 in ITA No. 1700/KOL/2025

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND CEMENT & ROOFINGS PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1699/KOL/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

purchases. Balmukund Lease Fin Private Limited; A.Y. 15-16 to 18-19, 23-24 Balmukund Cement & Roofings Private Limited AYs 15-16 to 21-22, 23-24 Balmukund Sponge and Iron Private Limited; A.Y. 23-24 42.1. The issue raised is similar to one as decided by us in ground no. 1 & 2 in ITA No. 1700/KOL/2025

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND CEMENT & ROOFINGS PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1703/KOL/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

purchases. Balmukund Lease Fin Private Limited; A.Y. 15-16 to 18-19, 23-24 Balmukund Cement & Roofings Private Limited AYs 15-16 to 21-22, 23-24 Balmukund Sponge and Iron Private Limited; A.Y. 23-24 42.1. The issue raised is similar to one as decided by us in ground no. 1 & 2 in ITA No. 1700/KOL/2025

GOPAL & SONS HUF,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O., WARD - 32(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1701/KOL/2024[2006-2007]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata08 Jan 2025AY 2006-2007

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubey, Jm

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

purchases. Balmukund Lease Fin Private Limited; A.Y. 15-16 to 18-19, 23-24 Balmukund Cement & Roofings Private Limited AYs 15-16 to 21-22, 23-24 Balmukund Sponge and Iron Private Limited; A.Y. 23-24 42.1. The issue raised is similar to one as decided by us in ground no. 1 & 2 in ITA No. 1700/KOL/2025

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND SPONGE AND IRON PRIVATE LIMITED, PATNA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1597/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2017-18
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO\nas under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the\nassessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these\ncases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND SPONGE AND IRON PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1595/KOL/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2015-16
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO\nas under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the\nassessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these\ncases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND CEMENT & ROOFINGS PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1700/KOL/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2016-17
For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: Shri Pankaj Pandey, DR
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO\nas under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the\nassessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these\ncases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, KOLKATA vs. SHAKAMBHARI ISPAT & POWER LIMITED, KOLKATA

ITA 1560/KOL/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Jan 2026AY 2019-20
Section 132Section 132(1)Section 147Section 148

2 & 3 in respect of alleged transaction of purchase of\ncoal with Anup Majhee and addition made thereto for different\n assessment years as follows:-\n Assessment Year\n2016-17\n2017-18\n2018-19\n2019-20\n2020-21\n2021-22\nAmount

M/S. SHAKAMBHARI ISPAT & POWER LTD.,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CC - 3(3),, KOLKATA

ITA 1195/KOL/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Jan 2026AY 2017-2018
Section 132Section 132(1)Section 147Section 148

2 & 3 in respect of alleged transaction of purchase of\ncoal with Anup Majhee and addition made thereto for different\n assessment years as follows:-\n Assessment Year\n2016-17\n2017-18\n2018-19\n2019-20\n2020-21\n2021-22\nAmount

M/S. SHAKAMBHARI ISPAT & POWER LTD., ,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3(3), , KOLKATA

ITA 1197/KOL/2025[2020-2021]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Jan 2026AY 2020-2021
Section 132Section 132(1)Section 147Section 148

2 & 3 in respect of alleged transaction of purchase of\ncoal with Anup Majhee and addition made thereto for different\n assessment years as follows:-\n Assessment Year\nAmount (in Rs.)\n2016-17\n2,02,84,550/-\n2017-18\n3,70,00,000/-\n2018-19\n25,14,67,500/-\n2019-20\n29,93,22,967/-\n2020

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND CEMENT & ROOFINGS PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1704/KOL/2025[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2023-24
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO\nas under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the\nassessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these\ncases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALAJEE MINI STEELS & REROLLING PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1691/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am\Nand\Nshripradip Kumar Choubey, Jm\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19)\Nita No. 1725/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Year: 2016-17)\Ndcit, Central Circle 4(3)\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling\Naaykar Bhawan Poorva, 110,\Nprivate Limited\Nshantipally, Kolkata-700107,\N603, Shantikunj Apartment,\Nkolkata\Nphulwanipatna, G.P.O.800001,\Nvs.\N(Appellant)\Npatna\N(Respondent)\Npan No. Aabcb7265J\Nassessee By\N:\Nshri Manish Rastogi, Ar\Nrevenue By\N:\Ns/Shri Praveen Kishore &\Npradeep Dungdung, Drs\Ndate Of Hearing:\N01.12.2025\Ndate Of Pronouncement:\N15.12.2025\Norder\Nper Rajesh Kumar, Am:\Nthese Are Appeals Preferred By The Revenue Against The Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Kolkata-27 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Ld. Cit(A)"] Dated 13.04.2025 For The Ays 2015-16 To 2018-19.\Nas The Facts & Issues In All The Appeals Of Revenue Are Exactly Identical, Hence, For The Sake Of Brevity, We Take Ita No. 1688/Kol/2025 For A.Y. 2015-16 & Decide The Issue Accordingly.\Nα.Υ. 2015-16\Npage 2\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025&1725/Kol/2025\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling Private Limited; Ays 2015-16 To 2018-19\Nita No. 1688/Kol/2025\N3.\Nthe Only Issue Raised By The Revenue Is Against The Deletion Of Addition By The Id. Cit (A) Of ₹1,07,03,817/- As Made By The Id. Ao On Account Of Suppression Of Income In Respect Of Bogus Purchases.\N3.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 147

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by\nthe AO as under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied\nupon by the assessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the\ncase as in these cases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has\nbeen made

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA , KOLKATA vs. BALAJEE MINI STEELS & REROLLING PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1689/KOL/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am\Nand\Nshripradip Kumar Choubey, Jm\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19)\Nita No. 1725/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Year: 2016-17)\Ndcit, Central Circle 4(3)\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling\Naaykar Bhawan Poorva, 110,\Nprivate Limited\Nshantipally, Kolkata-700107,\N603, Shantikunj Apartment,\Nkolkata\Nvs.\Nphulwanipatna, G.P.O.800001,\N(Appellant)\Npatna\N(Respondent)\Npan No. Aabcb7265J\Nassessee By\Nshri Manish Rastogi, Ar\Nrevenue By\Ns/Shri Praveen Kishore &\Npradeep Dungdung, Drs\Ndate Of Hearing: 01.12.2025\Ndate Of Pronouncement: 15.12.2025\Norder\Nper Rajesh Kumar, Am:\Nthese Are Appeals Preferred By The Revenue Against The Orders Of\Nthe Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Kolkata-27 (Hereinafter\Nreferred To As The “Ld. Cit(A)"] Dated 13.04.2025 For The Ays 2015-16\Nto 2018-19.\Nas The Facts & Issues In All The Appeals Of Revenue Are Exactly\Nidentical, Hence, For The Sake Of Brevity, We Take Ita No.\N1688/Kol/2025 For A.Y. 2015-16 & Decide The Issue Accordingly.\Nα.Υ. 2015-16\Npage 2\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025&1725/Kol/2025\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling Private Limited; Ays 2015-16 To 2018-19\Nita No. 1688/Kol/2025\N3.\Nthe Only Issue Raised By The Revenue Is Against The Deletion Of\Naddition By The Id. Cit (A) Of ₹1,07,03,817/- As Made By The Id. Ao\Non Account Of Suppression Of Income In Respect Of Bogus Purchases.\N3.

Section 132Section 139(1)Section 147

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by\nthe AO as under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied\nupon by the assessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the\ncase as in these cases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has\nbeen made

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALAJEE MINI STEELS & REROLLING PRIVATE LIMITED , PATNA

In the result, the appeals of the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 1690/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata15 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar, Am\Nand\Nshripradip Kumar Choubey, Jm\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Years: 2015-16 To 2018-19)\Nita No. 1725/Kol/2025\N(Assessment Year: 2016-17)\Ndcit, Central Circle 4(3)\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling\Naaykar Bhawan Poorva, 110,\Nprivate Limited\Nshantipally, Kolkata-700107,\N603, Shantikunj Apartment,\Nkolkata\Nphulwanipatna, G.P.O.800001,\N(Appellant)\Nvs.\Npatna\N(Respondent)\Npan No. Aabcb7265J\Nassessee By : Shri Manish Rastogi, Ar\Nrevenue By : S/Shri Praveen Kishore &\Npradeep Dungdung, Drs\Ndate Of Hearing: 01.12.2025\Ndate Of Pronouncement: 15.12.2025\Norder\Nper Rajesh Kumar, Am:\Nthese Are Appeals Preferred By The Revenue Against The Orders Of\Nthe Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), Kolkata-27 (Hereinafter\Nreferred To As The “Ld. Cit(A)"] Dated 13.04.2025 For The Ays 2015-16\Nto 2018-19.\Nas The Facts & Issues In All The Appeals Of Revenue Are Exactly\Nidentical, Hence, For The Sake Of Brevity, We Take Ita No.\N1688/Kol/2025 For A.Y. 2015-16 & Decide The Issue Accordingly.\Nα.Υ. 2015-16\Npage 2\Nita Nos.1688 To 1691/Kol/2025&1725/Kol/2025\Nbalajee Mini Steels & Rerolling Private Limited; Ays 2015-16 To 2018-19\Nita No. 1688/Kol/2025\N3.\Nthe Only Issue Raised By The Revenue Is Against The Deletion Of\Naddition By The Id. Cit (A) Of ₹1,07,03,817/- As Made By The Id. Ao\Non Account Of Suppression Of Income In Respect Of Bogus Purchases.\N3.

For Appellant: Shri Manish Rastogi, ARFor Respondent: S/Shri Praveen Kishore &
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 147

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by\nthe AO as under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied\nupon by the assessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the\ncase as in these cases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has\nbeen made

M/S. SHAKAMBHARI ISPAT & POWER LTD.,,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE 3(3), , KOLKATA

ITA 1194/KOL/2025[2016-2017]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata02 Jan 2026AY 2016-2017
Section 132Section 132(1)Section 147Section 148

2 & 3 in respect of alleged transaction of purchase of\ncoal with Anup Majhee and addition made thereto for different\n assessment years as follows:-\n Assessment Year\nAmount (in Rs.)\n2016-17\n2,02,84,550/-\n2017-18\n3,70,00,000/-\n2018-19\n25,14,67,500/-\n2019-20\n29,93,22,967/\n2020

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. BALMUKUND SPONGE AND IRON PRIVATE LIMITED, PATNA

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 1598/KOL/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Dec 2025AY 2018-19
Section 115JSection 132Section 147Section 148Section 69A

2. 3. The assessee distinguished the Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata decisions relied by the AO\nas under.\n\"It is in this regard respectfully submitted that none of the case laws relied upon by the\nassessing officer is applicable in the facts and circumstances of the case as in these\ncases percentage disallowance of the bogus purchases has been made