DCIT, CIRCLE-12(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S DOTEX MERCHANDISE PVT. LTD., KOLKATA

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed and the cross objections are also dismissed as infructuous

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

reassessment was lacking, still, the assessment would be valid and ex consequenti, the addition would be sustainable. This, in my considered opinion, is a totally illogical and unsound proposition. I, therefore, order to delete the addition of Rs. 2.36 lakh and odd made by the ld. CIT (A).” 17. In both these decisions the concurrent view expressed was that unless

ITO, WD.9(1), KOLKATA vs. M/S MAHARAJ VINCOM PVT. LTD., KOLKATA

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A. No.35/Kol/2021 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Ito, Ward-9(1), Kolkata……………….......................…...……………....Appellant Vs. M/S Maharaj Vincom Pvt. Ltd……............…..........................…..…..... Respondent 69, Jamunalal Bajaj Street, Kolkata- 700007. [Pan: Aafcm6496E] C.O. No.6/Kol/2023 (A/O I.T.A. No.35/Kol/2021) Assessment Year: 2009-10 M/S Maharaj Vincom Pvt. Ltd……............…..........................…....... Cross-Objector 69, Jamunalal Bajaj Street, Kolkata- 700007. [Pan: Aafcm6496E] Vs Ito, Ward-9(1), Kolkata …………..….......................…...……………....Respondent Appearances By: Shri Miraj D. Shah, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Shri Abhijit Kundu, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Department. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : March 07, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : May 15, 2024 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: This Appeal By The Revenue & Corresponding Cross-Objection By The Assessee Have Been Preferred Against The Order Dated 08.09.2020 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-7, Kolkata (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Cit(A)’) Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’).

154. The bench minutely analysed law in this regard and applying the principle of 'coram non judice' and following aforesaid judgments of the supreme court, it was held that if an assessee seeks to challenge the reassessment proceedings as being without jurisdiction, when action for rectification is sought to be taken on the assumption of the validity of the reassessment

M/S VINAYAK FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS PRIVATE LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. D.C.I.T., CENTRAL CIRCLE-4(1), KOLKATA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical\npurposes

section 143(3)-\nonly recorded by Assessing Officer must be considered: - [Prashant S. Joshl v. ITO\n(2010) 324 ITR 154 (Bom.)\nThe Hon'ble ITAT Kolkata (in the decision dated 02.11.2018), in the case of Proficient\nCommodities Pvt Ltd v DCIT, Cir 5(1) Kol [ITA No 2307 & 20308/Kol/2017] held as\nunder:\n\"6. Applying the propositions

M/S. SHREE HANUMAN SUGAR & INDUSTRIES LTD.,KOLKATA vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-XI,KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: : Shri M.Balaganesh & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi

section 115JA. Therefore, the AO cannot modify such order u/s. 154 of the Act. 13. In reply, the Ld. DR submits the limitation is saved to rectify the order and the revenue has an opportunity to rectify the order u/s. 154 of the Act. The AO did not take into consideration the computation u/s. 115JA from the first instance onwards

SRI GOPINATH GHORAI,PURBA MEDINIPUR vs. ACIT, CIR-27, HALDIA, HALDIA

In the result the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri P.M.Jagtap, Am & Sri S.S.Viswanethra Ravi, Jm ] I.T.A No. 01/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2005-06

reassessment order dated 24/12/2010 not from the date of original assessment. The appellant contended that order passed under section 143(3) dated 18.12.2007 steps into the shoes of the order under section under section 5 Gopinath Ghorai A.Yr.2005-06 143(3) read with section 147 dated 24.12.2007 and the time limit starts for making rectification under section 154 commenced

D.C.I.T.,CIRCLE-6(1), KOLKATA vs. M/S G.K.ISPAT PRIVATE LIMITED , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are dismissed and the cross objection of the different assessees are also dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Rajesh Kumar] "ी संजय गग" "या"यक सद"य एवं "ी राजेश कुमार, लेखा सद"य के सम"

147 of the Act the Assessing Officer had no jurisdiction to reopen the assessment proceedings which were concluded on the basis of assessment under Section 143(3) of the Act. On this short count alone the impugned notice is liable to be quashed and not set aside. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Sabirwal properties

DCIT, CIRCLE - 6(1), KOLKATA , KOLKATA vs. M/S. GAURAV ROSE REAL ESTATE PVT. LTD., , KOLKATA

In the result, the appeals of the revenue are dismissed and the cross objection of the different assessees are also dismissed

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Rajesh Kumar] "ी संजय गग" "या"यक सद"य एवं "ी राजेश कुमार, लेखा सद"य के सम"

147 of the Act the Assessing Officer had no jurisdiction to reopen the assessment proceedings which were concluded on the basis of assessment under Section 143(3) of the Act. On this short count alone the impugned notice is liable to be quashed and not set aside. The Hon’ble Delhi High Court in the case of Sabirwal properties

DCIT, CC-1(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. KKALPANA INDUSTRIES INDIA LIMITED, KOLKATA

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Sanjay Awasthiआयकर अपील सं/Ita No.452/Kol/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2016-2017) Dcit, Cc-1(4), Kolkata Vs Kkalpana Industries India Ltd. 2B, Pretoria Street, Middleton Row, Kolkata-700071 Pan No. :Aabck 2239 D (अपीलधर्थी /Appellant) .. (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) निर्धाररती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri S.K.Tulsiyan, Advocate & Ms. Puja Somani, Ca रधजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : Shri P.N.Barnwal, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 24/06/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 25/06/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per George Mathan, Jm : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 13.11.2024, Passed By The Ld. Cit(A), Kolkata-20, Passed In Din & Order No.Itba/Apl/S/250/2024-25/1070338584(1), For The Assessment Year 2016-2017. 2. Shri P.N.Barnwal, Ld.Cit-Dr Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue & Shri S.K.Tulsiyan, Advocate With Ms. Puja Somani, Ca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. 3. A Perusal Of The Appeal Record, We Find That The Appeal Of The Revenue Has Been Filed Belatedly By 28 Days. In This Regard, The Revenue Has Filed An Application For Condonation Of Delay Stating Sufficient Reasons Which Are Plausible & Not Found To Be False. Thus, The Delay Of 28 Days In Filing The Appeal Is Condoned & Appeal Is Admitted For Hearing.

u/s 143(3) of the Act was discussed in detail and it was held that, "To confer jurisdiction under section 14 7(a) two conditions were required to be satisfied, viz., (1) the Assessing Officer must have reason to believe that income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment; and (2) he must also have a reason to believe that such

ITO, WARD-6(1), KOLKATA vs. M/S DANIEL COMMODITIES PVT. LTD., KOLKATA

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Dr. Manish Boradi.T.A. No.645/Kol/2020 Assessment Year: 2009-10 Ito, Ward-6(1), Kolkata………..…….......................…...……………....Appellant Vs. M/S Daniel Commodities Pvt. Ltd…..........…..........................…..…..... Respondent 6, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 1. [Pan: Aaccd9344F] C.O. 4/Kol/2023 (A/O I.T.A. No.645/Kol/2020) Assessment Year: 2009-10 M/S Daniel Commodities Pvt. Ltd…………….....................…..…..... Cross-Objector 6, Lyons Range, Kolkata – 1. [Pan: Aaccd9344F] Vs Ito, Ward-6(1), Kolkata …………….......................…...……………....Respondent Appearances By: Shri Abhijit Kundu, Cit-Dr, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Department. Shri Miraj D. Shah, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : February 23, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : May 07, 2024

154. The bench minutely analysed law in this regard and applying the principle of 'coram non judice' and following aforesaid judgments of the supreme court, it was held that if an assessee seeks to challenge the reassessment proceedings as being without jurisdiction, when action for rectification is sought to be taken on the assumption of the validity of the reassessment

MADHUBAN DEALERS PVT. LTD. PRESENTLY KNOWN AS MADHUBAN DEALERS LLP,KOLKATA vs. PCIT-13, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of assessee allowed

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

154 of the Act.” 6. The Ld. Pr. CIT rejected all the contentions raised by the assessee and set aside the assessment order dated 27.12.2017 passed u/s. 147 read with section 144 of the Act by directing the AO to conduct proper enquiry and verification of the information received from the Investigation Wing. 7. The Ld. AR vehemently submitted before

M/S. AJANTA MERCHANTS PVT. LTD.,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O., WARD-8(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

147. In this regard, the learned DR has contended that the letter filed by the assessee cannot replace the return and by filing such letter, the assessee cannot be said to have complied with the requirement of filling the return of income in response to notice issued u/s 148. It is however observed that this aspect has already been considered

M/S. AJANTA MERCHANTS PVT. LTD.,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O., WARD-8(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

147. In this regard, the learned DR has contended that the letter filed by the assessee cannot replace the return and by filing such letter, the assessee cannot be said to have complied with the requirement of filling the return of income in response to notice issued u/s 148. It is however observed that this aspect has already been considered

M/S. AJANTA MERCHANTS PVT. LTD.,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O., WARD - 8(1), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

147. In this regard, the learned DR has contended that the letter filed by the assessee cannot replace the return and by filing such letter, the assessee cannot be said to have complied with the requirement of filling the return of income in response to notice issued u/s 148. It is however observed that this aspect has already been considered

SHRI JNANENDRA NATH BANERJEE,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WD-24(3), KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri M. Balaganesh, Am & Shri S. S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm]

147 of the Act and prayed for dropping of section 154 proceedings. 3 Jnanendra Nath Banerjee., AY 2005-06 3.4. The ld AO vide letter dated 6.9.2012 informed the assessee that it was not his intention to launch any investigation into facts or to call for any evidence. It was stated that the assessee had not deposited the unused amount

ACIT, CIR-40, KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. SUNDARLAL MOHANLAL SARDA & OTHERS, KOLKATA

In the result, Revenue’s appeal is dismissed as infructuous

Bench: Shri N.V.Vasudevan & Shri Waseem Ahmedassessment Year :007-08

u/s 147 of the Act is invalid by observing as under:- “I have considered facts of the case, the remand report of the AO as well as the arguments advanced on behalf of the appellant. In this case, the return filed by the appellant declaring loss of Rs.14,95,34,954/- was processed under

DAULAL KOTHARI,KOLKATA vs. DCIT, CIR-44, KOLKATA, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Aby. T. Varkey, Jm & Shri M.Balaganesh, Am ] I.T.A No. 1065/Kol/2016 Assessment Year : 2010-11 Daulal Kothari -Vs- Dcit, Circle-44, Kolkata [Pan: Aiypk 2894 C] (Appellant) (Respondent)

147 of the Act and the reassessment was completed u/s 147/143(3) of the Act on 04.03.2015 determining the total income at Rs. 74,29,230/- . In the re assessment, a sum of Rs. 9,94,152/- was added by the ld. AO towards long term capital gain. Brief facts of this addition is that the assessee sold two properties

ITO, WD-41(2), KOLKATA, KOLKATA vs. M/S EPKON ASSOCIATES, KOLKATA

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri P.M. Jagtap, Am & Mrs. Madhumita Roy, Jm] I.T.A. No. 1425/Kol/2014 Assessment Year: 2005-06 Ito, Ward 41(2), Kolkata..............................…………………………..............................Appellant 4Th Floor, Poddar Court, 18, Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata – 700 001. M/S. Epkon Associates.....................……....................................................................Respondent 10/2, Canal Circular Road, Kolkata – 700 067 [Pan: Aabfe 8374 Q] Appearances By: Shri Sallong Yaden, Addl. Cit Appearing On Behalf Of The Revenue. Shri A.K. Tibrewal, Fca Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Date Of Concluding The Hearing : May 23, 2018 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : May 30 , 2018 Order Per P.M. Jagtap, Am This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Cit(Appeals) – 19, Kolkata Dated 05.03.2014 & In The Solitary Ground Raised Therein, The Revenue Has Challenged The Action Of The Ld. Cit(A) In Cancelling The Assessment Made By The A.O. Under Section 143(3) / 147 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 By Holding The Same To Be Invalid.

154 on 07.02.2008. After going through the assessment records, I record my reasons to believe that on the following two grounds income chargeable to tax escaped assessment within the meaning of section 147 of the Act. As per the P & L A/c for the year ending on 31.03.2005, the turnover of the firm

M/S PHILIPS INDIA LIMITED (FORMERLY PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INDIA LTD.,KOLKATA vs. A.C.I.T.,CIRCLE-12(2), KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

154 / 143(3) read with Section 144C was passed on 31.10.2016 with total income of Rs. 4,11,86,92,370/-. Subsequently the AO reopened the assessment u/s 147 of the Act by issuing notice u/s 148 of the Act dated 29.03.2017 and the assessment was framed u/s 147/144/254/143(3) dated 27.12.2016 by making various additions. Pertinent to note that

DCIT, CIR-12(2), KOLKATA vs. M/S PHILIPS INDIA LTD., KOLKATA

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

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarma]

154 / 143(3) read with Section 144C was passed on 31.10.2016 with total income of Rs. 4,11,86,92,370/-. Subsequently the AO reopened the assessment u/s 147 of the Act by issuing notice u/s 148 of the Act dated 29.03.2017 and the assessment was framed u/s 147/144/254/143(3) dated 27.12.2016 by making various additions. Pertinent to note that