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Section 271(1)(c)173Section 143(3)94Addition to Income71Penalty67Section 14836Section 14735Natural Justice34Section 153A33Disallowance30Section 274

DINESH SOMATMAL DHOKAR,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER - 19(1)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, both the appeals are partly allowed

ITA 3556/MUM/2023[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 May 2024AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Jm

For Appellant: Ms. Ridhisha Jain, AR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 274 RWs 271 (1) (c) of the Act. Thus, It is apparent that notwithstanding the defective notice, the assessee was fully aware of the reason as to why the Assessing Officer sought to impose penalty. Thus, significant features of the case in hand are that penalty proceedings were initiated during the assessment proceedings. The Assessing Officer had although issued

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Section 143(2)27
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DINESH SOMATMAL DHOKAR,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER - 19(1)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, both the appeals are partly allowed

ITA 3555/MUM/2023[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai21 May 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri Prashant Maharishi, Am & Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Jm

For Appellant: Ms. Ridhisha Jain, AR
Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 274 RWs 271 (1) (c) of the Act. Thus, It is apparent that notwithstanding the defective notice, the assessee was fully aware of the reason as to why the Assessing Officer sought to impose penalty. Thus, significant features of the case in hand are that penalty proceedings were initiated during the assessment proceedings. The Assessing Officer had although issued

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5696/MUM/2015[2004-05]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2004-05

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5697/MUM/2015[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5695/MUM/2015[2003-04]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2003-04

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5698/MUM/2015[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5699/MUM/2015[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

DCIT CC 3(4) CEN RG 3, MUMBAI vs. DHANVINDER BINDDRA, MUMBAI

In the result, the appeals filed by the Revenue are dismissed

ITA 5694/MUM/2015[2002-03]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Nov 2017AY 2002-03

Bench: Shri P K Bansal & Shri R.L. Negi

For Appellant: Shri Purushottam KumarFor Respondent: Shri Neel Khandelwal
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act on the same date clearly brings out a confusion on the part of the Assessing Officer, and apparently it is a situation where assessee is not aware about the clear and crystallised charge being made against him, thus violating the principles of natural justice

ELENJICKAMALIL V. THOMAS,NAVI MUMBAI vs. DCIT 22(3), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee in ITA no

ITA 2647/MUM/2017[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai30 Apr 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh & Shri Ramit Kocharआमकय अऩीर सं/.I.T.A. No.2647/Mum/2017 (नििाारण वषा / Assessment Year : (2009-10) बिाम / Elenjickamalil V. Thomas Dcit 22(3) 212, Vardhaman Chambers, Mumbai Sector-17, Vashi, V. Navi Mumbai – 400 703 स्थामी रेखा सं/.Pan: Aacpe7339L (अऩीराथी / Appellant) (प्रत्मथी / Respondent) ..

For Appellant: Shri Prakash PanditFor Respondent: Shri D.G. Pansari (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty u/s 271(1)(c) on legal grounds. However , arguments were advanced by both the parties on legal ground. Thus, keeping in view the relevance and importance of the challenge on legal grounds as to defect in notice u/s 271(1)(c) read with Section 274 of the 1961 Act which goes to the root of the matter , we have

MOHAN THAKURDAS GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ITO CENTRAL CIRCLE 5(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 437/MUM/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2025AY 2012-13
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 275

natural justice be quashed.”\nAY 2011-12\n“GROUND NO. 1: LEVY OF PENALTY U/S 271(1)(c) OF RS. 46,527/-\nPage

MAHESH M. GANDHI,MUMBAI vs. ACIT 20(2), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 2976/MUM/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai27 Feb 2017AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Saktijit Dey & Shri Ramit Kocharआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2976/Mum/2016 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12) Shri Mahesh M. Gandhi, Asst. Commissioner Of बनाम/ 303/304, Sholay Income Tax – 20(2), V. Apartments, Mumbai. Raheja Complex, Seven Bungalows, Versova, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400 061. "थायी लेखा सं./Pan : Aabpg3545P (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) .. (""यथ" / Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri D.D. JimuliaFor Respondent: Shri Saurabhkumar Rai,DR
Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

natural justice is offended. On the basis of such proceedings no penalty could be imposed to the assessee. (s) Taking up of penalty proceedings on one limb and finding the assessee guilty of another limb is bad in law. (t) The penalty proceedings are distinct from the assessment proceedings. The proceedings for imposition of penalty though emanate from proceedings

ILA JITENDRA MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE 8(4), MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is allowed

ITA 5219/MUM/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai02 Jun 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Narender Kumar Choudhry & Smt Renu Jauhriassessment Year: 2014-15

For Appellant: Shri Ravi Ganatra, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Yogesh Kumar, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 133Section 139(1)Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 54F

natural justice. However, it is seen from the penalty order that the AO has issued notices to the appellant and in response to the same the appellant furnished the written submission. Hence the contention of the appellant is factually incorrect. Further during the appeal proceedings also adequate opportunities were provided however the same are not availed. The contention

EON AVIATION PVT. LTD.,MUMBAI vs. DCIT, 5(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 3011/MUM/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai29 Jun 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Mahavir Singh() & Shri G Manjunatha ()

Section 143(3)Section 250Section 271Section 271(1)(c)Section 40

u/s 274 of the Act should specifically state the ground mentioned in section 271(l)(c), i.e. whether it is for concealment of income or for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income. The assessee should know the grounds which he has to meet specifically. Otherwise, principles of natural justice is offended. Initiating the penalty

KARL PESTONJI KERAWALLA,MUMBAI vs. ITO 11(2)(4), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 7152/MUM/2013[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai10 Aug 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri C.N. Prasad, Hon'Ble & Shri N.K. Pradhan, Hon'Blekarl Pestonji Kerawalla V. I.T.O. – 11(2)(4) Kerawalla Chamber (4Th Floor) Aayakar Bhavan, 25, P.J. Ramchandani Marg., M.K. Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400 039 Mumbai-400 020

For Appellant: Shri Satish ModyFor Respondent: Shri Abiram Kartikeyan
Section 271(1)(C)Section 271(1)(c)

penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act are to be initiated for furnishing of inaccurate particulars of income. However, in the notice issued u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act of even date, both the limbs of Sec. 271(1)(c) of the Act are reproduced in the proforma notice and the irrelevant clause

SUCCESS DEVELOPERS P.LTD,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CEN CIR 10, MUMBAI

ITA 5608/MUM/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai08 Jun 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri R. C. Sharma, Am & Shri Sandeep Gosain, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 5608/Mum/2015 (निर्धारणवर्ा / Assessment Year: 2011-12)

For Appellant: Shri Naresh KumarFor Respondent: Shri M. C. Omi
Section 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 271A

nature of offence for which the penalty was initiated. In this respect, we have heard the counsels for both the parties and we find that no such ground was ever raised by the assessee in reply to the show cause noticed dated 28.03.13 issued by the revenue and moreover, in the order passed u/s 271

MOHAN THAKURDAS GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ITO CENTERAL CIRCLE 5(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 439/MUM/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2025AY 2016-17
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: \nShri R. R. Makwana
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 275

natural justice be quashed.”\nAY 2011-12\n“GROUND NO. 1: LEVY OF PENALTY U/S 271(1)(c) OF RS. 46,527/-\n(a) The Id. CIT(A) erred

MOHAN THAKURDAS GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ITO CENTERAL CIRCLE 5(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 436/MUM/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2025AY 2011-12
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R. R. Makwana
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 275

natural justice be quashed.”\nAY 2011-12\n“GROUND NO. 1: LEVY OF PENALTY U/S 271(1)(c) OF RS. 46,527/-\nCOME

MOHAN THAKURDAS GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ITO CENTRAL CIRCLE 5(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 435/MUM/2025[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2025AY 2010-11
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R. R. Makwana
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 275

natural justice be quashed.”\nAY 2011-12\n“GROUND NO. 1: LEVY OF PENALTY U/S 271(1)(c) OF RS. 46,527/-\nPage

MOHAN THAKURDAS GURNANI,NAVI MUMBAI vs. ITO CENTRAL CIRCLE 5(2), MUMBAI

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

ITA 438/MUM/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai28 Mar 2025AY 2013-14
For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri R. R. Makwana
Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 275

natural justice be quashed.”\nAY 2011-12\n“GROUND NO. 1: LEVY OF PENALTY U/S 271(1)(c) OF RS. 46,527/-\nPage

ORBIT ENTERPRISES,MUMBAI vs. ITO 15(2)(2), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee for the Assessment Year

ITA 1596/MUM/2014[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai01 Sept 2017AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri G.S. Pannu & Shri Ravish Sood

For Appellant: Shri Sanjeev M. ShahFor Respondent: Shri A.B. Koli
Section 132(1)Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 274 r.w.s. 271(1)(c) of the Act is a legal infirmity, which is fatal to the imposition of penalty because in the absence of specifying the ground on which penalty is initiated, there is a violation of principles of natural justice