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Section 15482Section 12A42Section 143(3)40Section 1134Section 143(1)30Section 10(20)24Addition to Income23Rectification u/s 15422Exemption12Section 68

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX vs. ATLAS COPCO (INDIA) LTD.,, PUNE

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 2286/PUN/2014[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Jan 2018AY 2005-06

Bench: Shri D. Karunakara Rao, Am & Shri Vikas Awasthy, Jm

For Appellant: Shri R. MurlidharFor Respondent: Shri Rajeev Kumar
Section 143(3)Section 154

section 154 of the Act for making such disallowance. Against the findings of Assessing Officer the Revenue is in appeal. 3. The solitary ground raised by the Department in appeal is as under : “1. “Whether on the facts and circumstances of the case and in law, the Ld. CIT(A) was justified in holding that the issue under consideration cannot

KOTHARI AGRITECH PRIVATE LIMITED,SOLAPUR vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, SOLAPUR

In the result, the both appeals of the assessee in ITA Nos

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ITA 2392/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Sept 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Nikhil TiwariFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde
Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 154Section 80Section 801ASection 80ISection 80J

section 154 of the Act thereby determining the assessed income at Rs. 5,87,62,450/-. Thereafter, the Ld. JAO issued a notice to the assessee proposing to amend the rectification order dated 11.01.2023. He proceeded to pass a fresh rectification order on 03.07.2023 re-determining the assessed income at Rs. 11,68,26,650 as per assessment order dated

KOTHARI AGRITECH PVT. LTD,,SOLAPUR vs. THE DCIT, CIRCLE-1, SOLAPUR

In the result, the both appeals of the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 2455/PUN/2024[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Pune09 Sept 2025AY 2018-2019

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Nikhil TiwariFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde
Section 143Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 154Section 80Section 801ASection 80ISection 80J

section 154 of the Act thereby determining the assessed income at Rs. 5,87,62,450/-. Thereafter, the Ld. JAO issued a notice to the assessee proposing to amend the rectification order dated 11.01.2023. He proceeded to pass a fresh rectification order on 03.07.2023 re-determining the assessed income at Rs. 11,68,26,650 as per assessment order dated

DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE-1(1) , PUNE vs. FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES PRIVATE LIMITED, PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1098/PUN/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Pune08 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: SHRI MANISH BORAD (Accountant Member), SHRI VINAY BHAMORE (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Percy PardiwallaFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 154

section 115JB(2) of the IT Act. 3. After considering the submissions of the assessee, the Assessing Officer passed the rectification order dated 31.03.2022 u/s 154 r.w.s. 143(3) of the IT Act and determined deemed total income u/s 115JB of the IT Act at Rs.2,39,02,89,117/- and raised a demand of Rs.40,68

M/S. FIAT INDIA AUTOMOBILES PRIVATE LIMITED,PUNE vs. ACIT CIRCLE 1(1), PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

ITA 1027/PUN/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Pune08 Jan 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: SHRI MANISH BORAD (Accountant Member), SHRI VINAY BHAMORE (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Percy PardiwallaFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar
Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 154

section 115JB(2) of the IT Act. 3. After considering the submissions of the assessee, the Assessing Officer passed the rectification order dated 31.03.2022 u/s 154 r.w.s. 143(3) of the IT Act and determined deemed total income u/s 115JB of the IT Act at Rs.2,39,02,89,117/- and raised a demand of Rs.40,68

IMPERIAL HOUSING, PUNE,PUNE vs. ITO, WARD-2(2), PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue as well as the appeal filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 1792/PUN/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune25 Oct 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandraassessment Year : 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Kishor B PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 154(1)Section 35D

68,87,660/-). 2. Since it was mistake apparent from the records, notice u/s 154 dated 02/04/2019 was issued calling for the explanation if any in the matter by 15/04/2019. However, the assessee has neither attended nor submitted any written submission in the matter till date. It is therefore, construed that the assessee has nothing to say in the matter

INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(2), PUNE, PUNE vs. IMPERIAL HOUSING, PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the Revenue as well as the appeal filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 1120/PUN/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune25 Oct 2024AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandraassessment Year : 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Kishor B PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Ramnath P Murkunde
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 154(1)Section 35D

68,87,660/-). 2. Since it was mistake apparent from the records, notice u/s 154 dated 02/04/2019 was issued calling for the explanation if any in the matter by 15/04/2019. However, the assessee has neither attended nor submitted any written submission in the matter till date. It is therefore, construed that the assessee has nothing to say in the matter

MAGARAJ MISHRIMAL RATHI,PUNE vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-5, PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 734/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: SHRI R. K. PANDA (Vice President), SHRI VINAY BHAMORE (Judicial Member)

For Appellant: Shri Suhas P. Bora
Section 10Section 143(2)Section 144Section 154Section 68

68 is not applicable for the income claimed as exempt U/s. 10. 6. The learned CIT (Appeals), NFAC, Delhi has erred in confirming adhoc addition of Rs. 76,295/ made by the A.O. @15% of indirect expenses of Rs. 5,08,639/ only on the ground that verification of such expenses are not linked the business of the assessee without

DR. VIKAS JAGANNATH POL,PUNE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 11(2) , PUNE

In the result the appellant gets relief of Rs

ITA 831/PUN/2022[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Jul 2024AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.831/Pun/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2014-15 Dr. Vikas Jagannath Pol, Vs. Ito, Ward-11(2), Pune. A/1/4 Rangriha Chs Salunkhe Vihar Road, Kondhwa-411048. Pan : Agipp7216P Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Kishor B. Phadke : Revenue By : Shri Sourabh Nayak Date Of Hearing : 26.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.07.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 21.09.20222 Passed By Ld Cit(A)-11, Pune [“Ld. Cit(A)”] For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. That The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & Facts Upholding Addition Of Unsecured Loan Of Rs.52,00,000. 2. That The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals] Has Erred In Law & Facts By Allowing Rectification Of Order Under Section 143(3) Under Section 154 & Upholding Addition Of Unsecured Loan Of Rs.52,00,000 Under Section 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 3. The Appellant Craves His Right To Add, Alter, Amend Or Delete Any Or All Grounds Of Appeal.”

For Respondent: Shri Sourabh Nayak
Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 271DSection 68

rectification of order under section 143(3) under section 154 and upholding addition of unsecured loan of Rs.52,00,000 under section 68 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 3. The Appellant craves his right to add, alter, amend or delete any or all grounds of appeal.” 2 3. The facts, in brief, are that the assessee is an individual

JAYDEEP PUKHRAJ JAIN,,PUNE vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER, WARD - 3(2),, PUNE

Appeal is allowed in above terms

ITA 1358/PUN/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Pune29 Aug 2022AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपीलसं. / Ita No.1358/Pun/2018 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year : 2011-12 Shri Jaydeep Pukhraj Jain, The Income Tax Officer, ‘White House’ 182, Sadashiv Vs Ward-3(2), Pune. Peth Pune, Pune – 411030. . Pan: Afapj 9915 N Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Shri S.N.Puranik – Ar Revenue By Shri Arvind Desai – Dr Date Of Hearing 12/08/2022 Date Of Pronouncement 29/08/2022 आदेश/ Order Per S.S.Godara, Jm: This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2011-12 Is Directed Against The Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)-4, Pune’S Order Dated 28.02.2017 Passed In Appeal No.Pn/Cit(A)- 4/Ito, Ward 3(2), Pune/344, 2014-15/758, In Proceedings U/S.154 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short “The Act”].

Section 143(3)Section 154Section 28Section 41(1)Section 68

u/s 143(3) erroneously.” 3. Suffice to say, it has come on record that the Assessing officer had earlier made section 68 addition of Rs.1,06,57,715/- in his section 143(3) assessment; which in turn, has been converted to income taxable under section 28(IV) read with section 41(1) of the Act. We observe in this factual

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERLOCKING SURGEONS,SOLAPUR, MAHARASHTRA vs. THE ITO, EXEMPTION WARD 1(2), PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

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

ITA 2816/PUN/2024[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Feb 2025AY 2010-2011

Bench: Dr.Manish Boradआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2816, 2817 & 2560/Pun/2024 Assessment Years : 2010-11, 2014-15 & 2016-17

For Appellant: Shri C.H. NaniwadekarFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay K. Dhivare
Section 154Section 167ASection 167BSection 250

154 of the Act before the learned AO. 4. The appellant craves leave to add, alter, delete or substitute all or any of the above grounds of appeal.” 4. The only grievance of the assessee is that the assessee ought to have been charged with the Normal Rate of tax and not the Maximum Marginal Rate of tax. For this

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERLOCKING SURGEONS,SOLAPUR, MAHARASHTRA vs. THE ITO, EXEMPTION WARD 1(2), PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

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

ITA 2817/PUN/2024[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Feb 2025AY 2014-2015

Bench: Dr.Manish Boradआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2816, 2817 & 2560/Pun/2024 Assessment Years : 2010-11, 2014-15 & 2016-17

For Appellant: Shri C.H. NaniwadekarFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay K. Dhivare
Section 154Section 167ASection 167BSection 250

154 of the Act before the learned AO. 4. The appellant craves leave to add, alter, delete or substitute all or any of the above grounds of appeal.” 4. The only grievance of the assessee is that the assessee ought to have been charged with the Normal Rate of tax and not the Maximum Marginal Rate of tax. For this

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERLOCKING SURGEONS,SOLAPUR, MAHARASHTRA vs. THE ITO, EXEMPTION WARD 1(2), PUNE, PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

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

ITA 2560/PUN/2024[AAATN9300L]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Feb 2025

Bench: Dr.Manish Boradआयकर अपील सं. / Ita Nos.2816, 2817 & 2560/Pun/2024 Assessment Years : 2010-11, 2014-15 & 2016-17

For Appellant: Shri C.H. NaniwadekarFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay K. Dhivare
Section 154Section 167ASection 167BSection 250

154 of the Act before the learned AO. 4. The appellant craves leave to add, alter, delete or substitute all or any of the above grounds of appeal.” 4. The only grievance of the assessee is that the assessee ought to have been charged with the Normal Rate of tax and not the Maximum Marginal Rate of tax. For this

BVG INDIA LIMITED,PUNE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1(2), PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 516/PUN/2023[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune19 Oct 2023AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri G.D. Padmahshali

For Appellant: Shri Vijay Mehta & Sneha M. PadhiarFor Respondent: S/Shri Ajay Kumar Kesari & Abdhesh Kumar
Section 132Section 142(1)Section 144Section 153ASection 153D

154 of the Act. He vehemently argued that the said mistake in the demand does not render the assessment order invalid nor indicate lack of application of mind. 19. Regarding the applicability of charging rate of tax at 60%, the ld. DR submits the provisions u/s. 115BBE are applicable which deals with taxation of income referred in sections 68

SAMEER SATISH SATPUTE,PUNE vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, (IT) WARD 4, PUNE , B.O. BHAWAN, PUNE

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

ITA 2933/PUN/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Apr 2026AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.2933/Pun/2025 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2022-23 Sameer Satish Satpute, Ito, (It) Ward 4, Pune 39, Rakshak Society, Aundh, Pune-411027 Vs. Pan : Asops4608L अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri Kishor B Phadke Department By : Shri Harshit Bari Date Of Hearing : 25-02-2026 Date Of 10-04-2026 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order Per Astha Chandra, Jm : The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 04.09.2025 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Pune-13 [“Cit(A)”] Pertaining To Assessment Year (“Ay”) 2022-23. 2. Briefly Stated, The Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Non- Resident Individual. During Fy 2021-22 Relevant To Ay 2022-23 Under Consideration, The Taxable Income Of The Assessee In India Comprised Of : (I) Rental Income From House Property In Pune; (Ii) Capital Gains From Stocks & Mutual Funds; (Iii) Dividend Income; (Iv) Fixed Deposits & (V) Nro Account Interest & Pass Through Income From Two Funds. For Ay 2022- 23, The Assessee Filed His Return Of Income U/S 139(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (The “Act”) On 30.07.2022 Claiming Refund Of Rs.3,62,090/-. The Return Of The Assessee Was Processed By The Cpc, Bengaluru U/S 143(1) Of The Act Vide Intimation Order Dated 06.10.2023 Wherein The Ld. Cpc Assessed The Total Income Of The Assessee At Rs.5,37,30,540/- & Raised A Tax Demand Of Rs.35,68,200/-. On Going Through The Intimation, The Assessee Noticed That Though Gross Total Income Was Accepted, Income Adopted As Chargeable At Special Rate Was Incorrect. As Per The Order Of 2

For Appellant: Shri Kishor B PhadkeFor Respondent: Shri Harshit Bari
Section 115BSection 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 154

68,200/-. The assessee therefore, filed rectification application u/s 154 of the Act before the Ld. CPC. However, the rectification application was processed by the Ld. CPC assessing same total income as computed in intimation order. 3. Aggrieved, the assessee filed an appeal before the Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC, inter alia, raising a ground that the Ld. CPC erred

CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICES INDIA LIMITED ( SUCCESSOR OF ARICENT TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS LIMITED),PUNE vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 1(1), PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1260/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune24 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri Vyomesh PathakFor Respondent: Shri Vidya Ratna Kishore
Section 143(3)Section 154Section 155(18)Section 270ASection 270A(2)Section 270A(6)(a)Section 270A(7)Section 270A(8)Section 270A(9)

rectification applications filed which is subject matter of the JAO and does not have any bearing to the penalty proceedings by the Faceless Penalty Officer. Therefore, the further contention of the assessee to keep the penalty proceeding in abeyance is baseless. Accordingly, it is inferred that this is a fit case for levying penalty u/s. 270A of Income

BANK OF MAHARASHRA,PUNE vs. THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, PUNE, PUNE

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 682/PUN/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Dec 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Ms Astha Chandraassessment Year : 2018-19

For Appellant: Shri Ananthan and Mrs. Lalitha RameswaranFor Respondent: Shri Amol Khairnar, CIT-DR
Section 115JSection 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 36(1)(viia)Section 40A(7)

rectification was further rectified by the Assessing Officer to 3 Rs.2191,38,41,784/- vide order dated 07.04.2022 under section 154 r.w.s. 143(3) of the Act. On subsequent review of the assessment and the case records, he observed as under: “2.1 The reasons for selection of the case for scrutiny includes 'business loss' and 'business expenses 2.2 The assessee

SUDHAKAR GUNDAPPA PALDEWAR,K.V.RANGAREDDY vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX (APPEALS), NEW DELHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1781/PUN/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Pune31 Oct 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandra

For Appellant: Shri SudhakarFor Respondent: Shri Milind Debaje- JCIT
Section 10Section 143(1)Section 154

rectification application u/s 154 wherein the Ld. CPC/AO vide its order dated 06.10.2022 determined the balance payable at Rs.Nil and rejected the excess claim of Rs.75,715/-. 4. Aggrieved by such order of the Ld. CPC/AO u/s 154 of the Act, the assessee filed an appeal before Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC who dismissed the appeal of the assessee upholding

MS IMSOFER MANUFACTURING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (NOW KNOWN AS FERRERO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED),PUNE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 1(1)– PUNE AND NATIONAL FACELESS ASSESSMENT CENTRE, DELHI, PUNE AND NFAC (DELHI)

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1316/PUN/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Pune11 Mar 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1316/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2012-13 M/S. Imsofer Manufacturing Vs. Dcit, Circle-1(1), Pune. India Private Limited (Now Known As Ferrero India Private Limited), World Trade Center, 8Th Floor, Tower-3, Kharadi- 411014. Pan : Aabci6450N Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Siddhesh Chaugule & Nagma Gupta Revenue By Shri Amol Khairnar : Date Of Hearing : 18.12.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 11.03.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 16.04.2024 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “General Grounds: 1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Hon. Cit(A) Has Erred In Passing Order Under Section 250 Of The Act I.E. Levying Penalty Of Inr 3,55,82,949/-. Legal Grounds:

For Appellant: Shri Siddhesh Chaugule &
Section 154Section 250Section 251Section 271(1)(c)Section 275(1)(A)

68,45,064/- was proposed. The Appellant filed for rectification application u/s. 154 of the Act for reducing the TP adjustment on account of Manufacturing Segment 4 to Rs.16,90,85,442/-. Accordingly, rectification order was passed on 1st Feb 2017 with reduced TP adjustment of Rs.18,94,51,272/-. The Appellant filed an appeal to the CIT(A) against

SAMEER SHRIKANT PISE,PUNE vs. DCIT CIRCLE 12, PUNE

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

ITA 1078/PUN/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune06 Jun 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamore

For Appellant: Shri V. Balaji, CA (virtual)For Respondent: Shri Akhilesh Srivastva - Addl.CIT
Section 143(1)Section 154

Rectification Order under Section 154 of the Act. Hence, the Ld. JAO be directed not to give effect to the directions of the Ld. ADDL/JCIT(A) relating to TDS credit. The Appellant craves leave to add, amend, alter, substitute, withdraw all or any of the above Grounds of Appeal anytime either before or during the hearing of the Appeal