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ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE, BAREILLY, BAREILLY vs. VARUNARJUN TRUST, LUCKNOW

In the result, both the appeals are dismissed

ITA 619/LKW/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow07 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 12ASection 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 148Section 153C

138 Page 12 of 87 I.T.A. No.619 & 620/Lkw/2024 Assessment year:2015-16 & 16-17 SaurabhNatvarlalSoparkar V. ACIT (2021) 5NYPCTR 131 (Guj.) On the basis of the above facts and circumstances the notice issued u/s 148 is without jurisdiction and needs to be quashed. GROUND NO :- 2 1. On the facts and circumstances of the case, the order passed

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (CENTRAL CIRCLE), BAREILLY vs. VARUNARJUN TRUST, LUCKNOW

Section 69C4
Natural Justice4
Condonation of Delay4

In the result, both the appeals are dismissed

ITA 620/LKW/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow07 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 12ASection 133(6)Section 142(1)Section 148Section 153C

138 Page 12 of 87 I.T.A. No.619 & 620/Lkw/2024 Assessment year:2015-16 & 16-17 SaurabhNatvarlalSoparkar V. ACIT (2021) 5NYPCTR 131 (Guj.) On the basis of the above facts and circumstances the notice issued u/s 148 is without jurisdiction and needs to be quashed. GROUND NO :- 2 1. On the facts and circumstances of the case, the order passed

ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-II, LUCKNOW, LUCKNOW vs. RAKESH KUMAR PANDEY, GONDA U.P.

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 460/LKW/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

Gain detail 16.03.2024 65 General 20-03-2024 Portal blocked for reply Draft Order Sent to Range Head for approval (as per paper book of Revenue of AY 2016-17) 21-03-2024 Approval Granted for Order (as per paper book of Revenue u/s 147/143(3) of AY 2016-17) 26-03-2024 Assessment Order u/s 147/144 Note

RAKESH KUMAR PANDEY,GONDA vs. DCIT/ACIT (CENTRAL)-2, LUCKNOW

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 349/LKW/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

Gain detail 16.03.2024 65 General 20-03-2024 Portal blocked for reply Draft Order Sent to Range Head for approval (as per paper book of Revenue of AY 2016-17) 21-03-2024 Approval Granted for Order (as per paper book of Revenue u/s 147/143(3) of AY 2016-17) 26-03-2024 Assessment Order u/s 147/144 Note

RAKESH KUMAR PANDEY,GONDA vs. DCIT/ACIT (CENTRAL)-2, LUCKNOW

In the result, the outcome of the appeals and Cross Objections are as under:

ITA 351/LKW/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow11 Dec 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Anadee Nath Misshra & Shri Subhash Malguria

Section 132Section 253(3)

Gain detail 16.03.2024 65 General 20-03-2024 Portal blocked for reply Draft Order Sent to Range Head for approval (as per paper book of Revenue of AY 2016-17) 21-03-2024 Approval Granted for Order (as per paper book of Revenue u/s 147/143(3) of AY 2016-17) 26-03-2024 Assessment Order u/s 147/144 Note

CO-OPERATIVE CANE DEVELOPMENT UNION LTD.,BAHRAICH vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER-1, BAHRAICH

In the result, all the three appeals are partly allowed

ITA 599/LKW/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow30 Jan 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Sh. Sudhanshu Srivastava & Sh. Nikhil Choudharyita Nos.599, 600 & 601/Lkw/2025 A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21 Cooperative Cane Development Vs. Income Tax Officer-1, 423A, Union Ltd., Bahraich, C/O Vaishnavpuram, Huzoorpur Ayyubi Chambers, Raniganj, Road, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh Lakhimpur Kheri-262701, U.P. 271801 Pan: Aaaac8503F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.A. Revenue By: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 21.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.01.2026 O R D E R Per Bench These Three Appeals Have Been Filed Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac On 25.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2013-14) & 26.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2018-19) & 4.07.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2020-21), Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Partly Allowed The Appeals Of The Assessee Against The Various Orders Passed By The Ld. Ao Under Section 143(3) For The Assessment Years 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21. The Grounds Of Appeal In The Aforesaid Three Appeals Are As Under:- A.Y. 2013-14 “(1) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts & In Law In Not Allowing Deduction U/S 80P(2)(A)(Iii) & 80P(2)(I) Of I. T. Act On Interest Received On Investments Held With Banks In Form Of F.D.R.'S & Interest On Saving Bank Account Rs. 72,38,730/-. (2) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts In Not Considering Investments In Deposits With Banks Has Been Made As Per Statutory Requirements & The Interest So Realized On Such Investments Shall Be Attributable To The Activity Of Providing Credit Facilities & Marketing Agriculture Produce. Cooperative Cane Development Union Ltd. A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21

For Appellant: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co- operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

CO-OPERATIVE CANE DEVELOPMENT UNION LTD.,BAHRAICH vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER-1, BAHRAICH

In the result, all the three appeals are partly allowed

ITA 600/LKW/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow30 Jan 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Sh. Sudhanshu Srivastava & Sh. Nikhil Choudharyita Nos.599, 600 & 601/Lkw/2025 A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21 Cooperative Cane Development Vs. Income Tax Officer-1, 423A, Union Ltd., Bahraich, C/O Vaishnavpuram, Huzoorpur Ayyubi Chambers, Raniganj, Road, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh Lakhimpur Kheri-262701, U.P. 271801 Pan: Aaaac8503F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.A. Revenue By: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 21.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.01.2026 O R D E R Per Bench These Three Appeals Have Been Filed Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac On 25.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2013-14) & 26.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2018-19) & 4.07.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2020-21), Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Partly Allowed The Appeals Of The Assessee Against The Various Orders Passed By The Ld. Ao Under Section 143(3) For The Assessment Years 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21. The Grounds Of Appeal In The Aforesaid Three Appeals Are As Under:- A.Y. 2013-14 “(1) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts & In Law In Not Allowing Deduction U/S 80P(2)(A)(Iii) & 80P(2)(I) Of I. T. Act On Interest Received On Investments Held With Banks In Form Of F.D.R.'S & Interest On Saving Bank Account Rs. 72,38,730/-. (2) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts In Not Considering Investments In Deposits With Banks Has Been Made As Per Statutory Requirements & The Interest So Realized On Such Investments Shall Be Attributable To The Activity Of Providing Credit Facilities & Marketing Agriculture Produce. Cooperative Cane Development Union Ltd. A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21

For Appellant: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co- operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

CO-OPERATIVE CANE DEVELOPMENT UNION LTD.,BAHRAICH vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER-1, BAHRAICH

In the result, all the three appeals are partly allowed

ITA 601/LKW/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow30 Jan 2026AY 2020-21

Bench: Sh. Sudhanshu Srivastava & Sh. Nikhil Choudharyita Nos.599, 600 & 601/Lkw/2025 A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21 Cooperative Cane Development Vs. Income Tax Officer-1, 423A, Union Ltd., Bahraich, C/O Vaishnavpuram, Huzoorpur Ayyubi Chambers, Raniganj, Road, Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh Lakhimpur Kheri-262701, U.P. 271801 Pan: Aaaac8503F (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.A. Revenue By: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl Cit Dr Date Of Hearing: 21.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement: 30.01.2026 O R D E R Per Bench These Three Appeals Have Been Filed Against The Orders Of The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac On 25.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2013-14) & 26.06.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2018-19) & 4.07.2025 (For The Assessment Year 2020-21), Wherein The Ld. Cit(A) Has Partly Allowed The Appeals Of The Assessee Against The Various Orders Passed By The Ld. Ao Under Section 143(3) For The Assessment Years 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21. The Grounds Of Appeal In The Aforesaid Three Appeals Are As Under:- A.Y. 2013-14 “(1) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts & In Law In Not Allowing Deduction U/S 80P(2)(A)(Iii) & 80P(2)(I) Of I. T. Act On Interest Received On Investments Held With Banks In Form Of F.D.R.'S & Interest On Saving Bank Account Rs. 72,38,730/-. (2) That The Authorities Below Erred On Facts In Not Considering Investments In Deposits With Banks Has Been Made As Per Statutory Requirements & The Interest So Realized On Such Investments Shall Be Attributable To The Activity Of Providing Credit Facilities & Marketing Agriculture Produce. Cooperative Cane Development Union Ltd. A.Ys. 2013-14, 2018-19 & 2020-21

For Appellant: Sh. K.R. Rastogi, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. R.R.N. Shukla, Addl CIT DR
Section 143(3)Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co- operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

PRADEEP KUMAR,LUCKNOW vs. ACIT-1, LUCKNOW

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

ITA 198/LKW/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow04 Sept 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri G. D. Padamahshali & Shri Subhash Malguriaassessment Year: 2017-18 Pradeep Kumar V. The Acit-1 A-1/46, Vikas Khand Lucknow Gomti Nagar Lucknow Pan:Ablpk8392B (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Shri Vijay Prakash Agrawal, Adv. Respondent By: Shri Sanjeev Krishna Sharma, D.R. Date Of Hearing: 10 07 2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 04 09 2024 O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Prakash Agrawal, AdvFor Respondent: Shri Sanjeev Krishna Sharma, D.R
Section 143(3)Section 37Section 68

capital gain at Rs.5,90,244/-. On the total turnover of Rs.31,47,84,794/-, assessee declared gross profit at Rs.1,97,08,882/- and net profit at Rs.1,60,82,364/-. The ITA No.198/LKW/2024 Page 3 of 13 Assessing Officer completed the assessment under section 143(3) of the Act by making addition of Rs.1,50,00,000/- under

SAHKARI GANNA VIKAS SAMITI LTD VIKRAMJOT BASTI,VIKRAMJOT vs. INOCME TAX OFFICER BASTI -NEW, INCOME TAX OFFICE BASTI

The appeal of the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 486/LKW/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow27 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri. Sudhanshu Srivastavaassessment Year: 2017-18 Sahkari Ganna Vikas V. The Income Tax Officer Samiti Ltd. Basti Vikramjot, Basti (U.P) Tan/Pan:Aabas4611B (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: None Respondent By: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R. O R D E R This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 05.12.2024, Passed By The Addl/Jcit(A)-3, Bengaluru For Assessment Year 2017-18. 2.0 The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Co- Operative Society Registered Under The Co-Operative Societies Act, 1912. The Main Activity Of The Assessee Was Marketing Of Sugar Cane Grown By The Cane Growers, Who Were Members Of The Assessee-Society. The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For The Year Under Consideration On 21.03.2018, Declaring A Total Income Of Rs.1,73,170/-. During The Year Under Consideration, The Assessee-Society Had Received Commission From Sugar Mills On Supply Of Sugar Cane Of Rs.70,16,032/-, Which Was Claimed As Exempt In Terms Of Section 80P(2)(A)(Ii) Of The Income Tax Act

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R.R.N. Shukla, D.R
Section 143(3)Section 194HSection 57Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

GONDA COOPERATIVE CANE DEVELOPMENT UNION LTD,GONDA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, GONDA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 636/LKW/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow25 Nov 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: The Ld. Cit(A) Who Has Dismissed The Appeal Of The Assessee. Being Further Aggrieved, The Assessee Is In Appeal Before The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (Itat).

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R. K. Agarwal, CIT (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 56Section 80P

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

ACIT CIRLCE-1, LUCKNOW vs. U P COOPERATIVE SUGAR FACTORIES FEDERATION LIMITED, LUCKNOW

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is partly allowed\nfor statistical purposes

ITA 371/LKW/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow31 Oct 2025AY 2021-22
For Appellant: Shri R. K. Agarwal, CIT(DR)For Respondent: Shri Shyam Lal, CA
Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)Section 80P(2)(d)

capitals.\"\n7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna\nSamiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative\nSociety in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was\nthe requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that\nsuch earning

TINICH SAHKARI GANNA SAMITI LIMITED,BASTII vs. ITO, BASTI

ITA 295/LKW/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow18 Sept 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri. Sudhanshu Srivastava

For Appellant: None (Written submission)For Respondent: Shri Sanjeev Krishna Sharma and Shri Amit Kumar, D.Rs
Section 143(3)Section 244ASection 271(1)(c)Section 28Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

TINICH SAHKARI GANNA SAMITI LIMITED,BASTI vs. ITO, , BASTI

ITA 294/LKW/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow18 Sept 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri. Sudhanshu Srivastava

For Appellant: None (Written submission)For Respondent: Shri Sanjeev Krishna Sharma and Shri Amit Kumar, D.Rs
Section 143(3)Section 244ASection 271(1)(c)Section 28Section 80PSection 80P(2)(a)

capitals." 7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna Samiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative Society in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the requirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such earning

M/S CO-OPERATIVE CANE DEVELOPMENT UNION LTD.,LAKHIMPUR-KHERI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER-I, LAKHIMPUR -KHERI

In the result, all three appeals are partly allowed

ITA 394/LKW/2019[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow30 Apr 2025AY 2016-17
Section 80P

capitals.\"\n7.2 Hon'ble Allahabad High Court in the case of CIT vs. Krishak Sahkari Ganna\nSamiti Ltd. [2002] 258 ITR 594 (Alld) has held that the investment by co-operative\nSociety in the form of Government securities, equivalent to 25% of its profit, was the\nrequirement of keeping the same as statutory reserve therefore, has held that such\nearning

MOHD. ASFAND AKHTAR,KANPUR vs. DEPUTI COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CC-2, KANPUR

In the result, the appeal of Revenue in ITA

ITA 139/LKW/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow26 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Anadee Nath Misshraassessment Year: 2018-19 Dcit, Cc-2 V. Shri Mohammad Asfand Laxmi Niwas, 10/503, Akhtar Allenganj, Kanpur-208001. Plot No.02, Block-B, Scheme-39, Ram Rai Ki Sarai, Jajmau, Kanpur Nagar-208010. Tan/Pan: Aempa0823R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Mohammad Asfand Akhtar V. Dcit, Central Circle-Ii Plot No.02, Block-B, Scheme-39, 10/503, Allenganj, Kanpur- Ram Rai Ki Sarai, Jajmau, 208001. Kanpur Nagar-208010. Tan/Pan: Aempa0823R (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Shri Ashish Jaiswal, Advocate Respondent By: Shri R. K. Agarwal, Cit(Dr) O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Ashish Jaiswal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R. K. Agarwal, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 37Section 41Section 41(1)Section 68Section 69C

section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 which is mentioned as under: "Meaning of service by post": Where any Central Act or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act authorizes or requires any document to be served by post, whether the expression serve or either of the expressions give or send or any other expression is used, then

DY.COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,CC-2,, KANPUR vs. SHRI.MOHAMMAD ASFAND AKHTAR, KANPUR

In the result, the appeal of Revenue in ITA

ITA 144/LKW/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow26 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Sudhanshu Srivastava & Shri Anadee Nath Misshraassessment Year: 2018-19 Dcit, Cc-2 V. Shri Mohammad Asfand Laxmi Niwas, 10/503, Akhtar Allenganj, Kanpur-208001. Plot No.02, Block-B, Scheme-39, Ram Rai Ki Sarai, Jajmau, Kanpur Nagar-208010. Tan/Pan: Aempa0823R (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessment Year: 2018-19 Shri Mohammad Asfand Akhtar V. Dcit, Central Circle-Ii Plot No.02, Block-B, Scheme-39, 10/503, Allenganj, Kanpur- Ram Rai Ki Sarai, Jajmau, 208001. Kanpur Nagar-208010. Tan/Pan: Aempa0823R (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: Shri Ashish Jaiswal, Advocate Respondent By: Shri R. K. Agarwal, Cit(Dr) O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri Ashish Jaiswal, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri R. K. Agarwal, CIT(DR)
Section 143(3)Section 36(1)(va)Section 37Section 41Section 41(1)Section 68Section 69C

section 27 of the General Clauses Act, 1897 which is mentioned as under: "Meaning of service by post": Where any Central Act or Regulation made after the commencement of this Act authorizes or requires any document to be served by post, whether the expression serve or either of the expressions give or send or any other expression is used, then