KASHYAP KANIYALAL MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC-4(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

147, section 148, section 149, section 151 and section 153, in the case of a person where a search is initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets are requisitioned under section 132A after the 31st day of May, 2003 [but on or before the 31st day of March, 2021], the Assessing Officer shall

KASHYAP KANIYALAL MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC-4(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

147, section 148, section 149, section 151 and section 153, in the case of a person where a search is initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets are requisitioned under section 132A after the 31st day of May, 2003 [but on or before the 31st day of March, 2021], the Assessing Officer shall

KASHYAP KANIYALAL MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC-4(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

147, section 148, section 149, section 151 and section 153, in the case of a person where a search is initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets are requisitioned under section 132A after the 31st day of May, 2003 [but on or before the 31st day of March, 2021], the Assessing Officer shall

KASHYAP KANIYALAL MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT CC-4(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

147, section 148, section 149, section 151 and section 153, in the case of a person where a search is initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets are requisitioned under section 132A after the 31st day of May, 2003 [but on or before the 31st day of March, 2021], the Assessing Officer shall

KASHYAP KANIYALAL MEHTA,MUMBAI vs. DCIT, CC-4(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

147, section 148, section 149, section 151 and section 153, in the case of a person where a search is initiated under section 132 or books of account, other documents or any assets are requisitioned under section 132A after the 31st day of May, 2003 [but on or before the 31st day of March, 2021], the Assessing Officer shall

DEVANAND AMARNATH PARKAR,JOGESHWARI EAST, MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER 41(4)(1), KAUTILYA BHAWAN, BKC, BANDRA EAST

In the result, appeal by the assessee is allowed

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as\nthey stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021”\n7.3. This proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance of\nnotices under the new regime of re-assessment relating to the Assessment Years covered\nby the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section 149 under

BHUSHAN VASANT PARELKAR,MUMBAI vs. WARD 41(2)(1), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Smt Beena Pillai & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2013-14 Bhushan Vasant Parelkar Income Tax Officer, A-204 Saikripa, Navghar Ward 41(2)(1), Road, Mulund East S.O, Vs Mumbai Mumbai - 400081 (Pan: Akdpp6556D) Appellant Respondent Present For: Appellant By : Shri Dharan Gandhi, Advocate Respondent By : Shri Bhagirath Ramawat, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 21.01.2026 Date Of Pronouncement : 30.01.2026 O R D E R Per Girish Agrawal: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Against The Order Of Ld. Cit(A), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Vide Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2025-26/1079866363(1), Dated 22.08.2025, Passed Against The Assessment Order By Ito, Ward-41(2)(1),, U/S. 147 Of The Income-Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”), Dated 31.05.2023 For Assessment Year 2013-14. 2. Grounds Taken By The Assessee Are Reproduced As Under: “The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Confirming The Action Of Ld. Ao Of Reopening The Assessment U/S 147 Although The Reopening Is Time Barred & Hence Bad In Law. Bhushan Vasant Parelkar Ay 2013-14

reassessment order passed u/s. 147 being bad in law. Since, the issue involved is legal and the facts relating thereto are already on record, we find it appropriate to first adjudicate on the same. 4. Brief facts of the case are that assessee did not file his original return of income for the year under consideration. Subsequently, on receipt

SUDESH DHANRAJ MURPANA (HUF),MUMBAI vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 23(3)(1, MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Girish Agrawalassessment Year: 2013-14 Sudesh Dhanraj Murpana Income Tax Officer – 23(3) (1) (Huf) Matru Mandir, Tardeo, Grant 401 Somdhan Bldg, Perry Road, Cross Road Bandra (West), Vs. Mumbai - 400007 Mumbai 400050

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as they stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021” 8.3 This proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance of notices under the new regime of re- assessment relating to the Assessment Years covered by the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section 149 under

INCOME TAX OFFICER (IT)-3(2)(1), KAUTILYA BHAWAN vs. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI MISTRY, MUMBAI

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Amit Shukla & Shri Girish Agrawal

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as they stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021” 7.3. This proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance of notices under the new regime of re-assessment relating to the Assessment Years covered by the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section 149 under

INCOME TAX OFFICER (INTERNATIONAL TAXATION) 3(2)(1), KAUTILYA BHAWAN MUMBAI vs. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI MISTRY, MUMBAI

In the result, both appeals by the Revenue are dismissed and the\ntwo Cross Objections of the assessee are allowed

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as\nthey stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021”\n\n7.3.\nThis proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance\nof notices under the new regime of re-assessment relating to the Assessment\nYears covered by the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section

ITO(IT)-3(2)(1), MUMBAI vs. SHAPOORJI PALLONJI MISTRY, MUMBAI

In the result, both appeals by the Revenue are dismissed and the\ntwo Cross Objections of the assessee are allowed

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as\nthey stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021”\n\n7.3.\nThis proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance\nof notices under the new regime of re-assessment relating to the Assessment\nYears covered by the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section

PRAFUL ARJUN RANE ,MUMBAI vs. ITO INT TAX WARD-4(1)(1), MUMBAI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, HON’BLE (Vice President), SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL (Accountant Member)

153A or section 153C, as the case may be, as they stood immediately before the commencement of the Finance Act, 2021” 7.3. This proviso to section 149 provided a defense and limitation on issuance of notices under the new regime of re-assessment relating to the Assessment Years covered by the old regime. Thus, first proviso to section 149 under

SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA,MUMBAI vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CENTRAL CIRCLE 4(3), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

U/s 68\nof the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on\naccount of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre\ncondition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment\nunder section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth\nproviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as\namended by the Finance

SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 4(3), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA (Judicial Member), SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL (Accountant Member)

U/s 68 of the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on account of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre- condition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment under section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth proviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as amended by the Finance

DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-8(1), MUMBAI, MUMBAI vs. SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA (Judicial Member), SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL (Accountant Member)

U/s 68 of the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on account of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre- condition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment under section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth proviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as amended by the Finance

SHRI SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 4(3), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA (Judicial Member), SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL (Accountant Member)

U/s 68 of the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on account of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre- condition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment under section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth proviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as amended by the Finance

SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 4(3), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

U/s 68\nof the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on\naccount of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre\ncondition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment\nunder section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth\nproviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as\namended by the Finance

SHIV SHANKAR SHARMA,MUMBAI vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE 4(3), MUMBAI, MUMBAI

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue are dismissed and the assessee’s appeals are partly allowed

Bench: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA (Judicial Member), SHRI GIRISH AGRAWAL (Accountant Member)

U/s 68 of the Act. The Assessing Officer has not made any addition on account of undisclosed asset which is sine qua non/pre- condition for assuming valid jurisdiction for making assessment under section 153A for the relevant AY/ AYs' as per „fourth proviso' to section 153A(1) r/w Explanation-2 to section 153A as amended by the Finance