THE DY. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CIR.-3(1), RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. M/S. SONPAL EXPORTS PVT. LTD., RAJKOT-GUJARAT

In the result, appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 29/Rjt/2018 "नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) The Dcit, Circle – 3(1), Vs. M/S. Sonpal Exports Pvt. Ltd. Rajkot Aayakar Bhavan, Room Dhari Bagsara Road, Nr. Ice No. 114, 1St Floor, Race Course Factory, Amreli Ring Road, Rajkot Pan No.: Aajcs0177N (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Praveen Verma, Ld. Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing : 24/06/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 21/08/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per, Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am; By Way Of This Appeal, The Revenue, Has Challenged Correctness Of The Order Dated 16.11.2017, Passed By The Learned Cit(A), In The Matter Of Assessment Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act 1961, For The Assessment Year 2012-13. Grievances Raised By The Revenue, Which Are Interconnected & Will Be Taken Up Together, Are As Follows: “1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 13,96,33,023/- Holding That Provision Of Section 195 Will Not Be Applicable. 2. On The Facts Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. C.I.T. (A) Erred In Ignoring The Facts That The Assessee Has Failed To Prove The Genuineness Of Foreign Commission Expenses Before The A.O. 3. It Is, Therefore, Prayed That The Order Of The C.I.T. (A) May Be Set Aside & That Of The A.O. Be Restored To The Above Extent. Dcit Vs. M/S. Sonpal Export Pvt. Ltd.

42. In view of these discussions, we uphold the relief" Therefore, learned CIT(A) held that on both, factual as well as legal counts, the conclusion drawn by the assessing officer are incorrect and hence the disallowance made of Rs. 13,96,33,023/- was deleted by ld CIT(A). 10.Aggrieved by the order

ACIT, CIR-1(1), RAJKOT, RAJKOT vs. SHRI RAJKOT DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD, RAJKOT

The appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini. & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.188/Rjt/2024 िनधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year: (2015-16) (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Income- Vs. Rajkot District Co-Operative Bank Tax, Circle-1 (1), Rajkot Limited Room No.502, Aayakar Bhawan, Jilla Bankbhavan, Kasturba Road, Race Course Ring Road, Rajkot- Opp: Chaudhary High School, 360001 Rajkot 360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaaar0564K (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri D. M. Rindani, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld.Sr.Dr : 09/06 /2025 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement : 05/08 /2025

disallowed and treated as excess 75,15,201/- THE ACIT CIR.1(1) RAJKOT by the A.O.[(1)-(3)] 5. Claim allowed by CIT(A) 3,75,00,000/- Method of allocation of profit to the various business segments followed by the Bank and has a basis/logic which was elaborately explained; A.O.'s method is general in nature and ignores differences

THE ASSISTANT COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, GANDHIDHAM CIRCLE,, GANDHINAGAR vs. M/S KUTCH SALT & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD.,, GANDHIDHAM

In the result, cross objections filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhait (Ss)A No.233& 234 & 235 & 236 /Rjt/2016 Assessment Year: (2009-10 To 2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S. Kutch Salt & Allied Gandhidham Circle, Industries Ltd., Gandhidham - Kutch Maitri Bhavan, Plot No.-18, Sector-8, Gandhidham - Kutch "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaact1769L (Appellant) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances etc. by letter filed on 20- 11-2014 for all the financial years

THE ASSISTANT COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, GANDHIDHAM CIRCLE,, GANDHIDHAM-KUTCH vs. M/S KUTCH SALT & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD.,, GANDHIDHAM-KUTCH

In the result, cross objections filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhait (Ss)A No.233& 234 & 235 & 236 /Rjt/2016 Assessment Year: (2009-10 To 2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S. Kutch Salt & Allied Gandhidham Circle, Industries Ltd., Gandhidham - Kutch Maitri Bhavan, Plot No.-18, Sector-8, Gandhidham - Kutch "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaact1769L (Appellant) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances etc. by letter filed on 20- 11-2014 for all the financial years

THE ASSISTANT COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, GANDHIDHAM CIRCLE,, GANDHINAGAR vs. M/S KUTCH SALT & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD.,, GANDHIDHAM

In the result, cross objections filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhait (Ss)A No.233& 234 & 235 & 236 /Rjt/2016 Assessment Year: (2009-10 To 2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S. Kutch Salt & Allied Gandhidham Circle, Industries Ltd., Gandhidham - Kutch Maitri Bhavan, Plot No.-18, Sector-8, Gandhidham - Kutch "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaact1769L (Appellant) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances etc. by letter filed on 20- 11-2014 for all the financial years

THE ASSISTANT COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, GANDHIDHAM CIRCLE,, GANDHINAGAR vs. M/S KUTCH SALT & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD.,, GANDHIDHAM

In the result, cross objections filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhait (Ss)A No.233& 234 & 235 & 236 /Rjt/2016 Assessment Year: (2009-10 To 2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S. Kutch Salt & Allied Gandhidham Circle, Industries Ltd., Gandhidham - Kutch Maitri Bhavan, Plot No.-18, Sector-8, Gandhidham - Kutch "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaact1769L (Appellant) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances etc. by letter filed on 20- 11-2014 for all the financial years

THE ASSISTANT COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, GANDHIDHAM CIRCLE,, GANDHINAGAR vs. M/S KUTCH SALT & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LTD.,, GANDHIDHAM

In the result, cross objections filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhait (Ss)A No.233& 234 & 235 & 236 /Rjt/2016 Assessment Year: (2009-10 To 2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) Asstt. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S. Kutch Salt & Allied Gandhidham Circle, Industries Ltd., Gandhidham - Kutch Maitri Bhavan, Plot No.-18, Sector-8, Gandhidham - Kutch "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaact1769L (Appellant) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances etc. by letter filed on 20- 11-2014 for all the financial years

SHRI RAJKOT DISTRICT COOPERATIVE BANK LTD.,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE PR. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX-1,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is dismissed

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarassessment Year :2011-12 Shri Rajkot District Cooperative Vs. Pr.Cit, Rajkot-1 Bank Ltd. Rajkot. ‘Jilla Bank Bhavan’, Kasturba Road Opp: Chaudhari High School Rajkot. Pan : Aaaar 0564 K 0 अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/(Respondent) Assesseeby : Shri S.N. Soparkar, Ld.Ar Revenue By : Shri Shramdeep Sinha, Ld.Cit-Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 17/11/2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 15/02/2023

disallowed as deduction. Such orders cannot be held to be erroneous 3. The learned Principal CIT is not permitted in law to pre-judge taxability of Rs. 25.00 Crore transferred from Provision for Bad and Doubtful Debt to Statutory Reserve and propose the same to be taxed which effectively serves as directions to AO to make specified addition

PANKAJ CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAJKOT vs. THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

PANKAJKUMAR CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAKJOT vs. THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

PANKAJKUMAR CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAJKOT vs. THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

PANKAJKUMAR CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAJKOT vs. THE ACTIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

PANKAJKUMAR CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAJKOT vs. THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

SHRI RAJKOT DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE BANK LTD.,RAJKOT vs. THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CIRCLE - 1(2), RAJKOT , RAJKOT

The appeal is dismissed

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.196/Rjt/2024 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) Shri Rajkot District Co-Operative Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of Bank Ltd., Income-Tax, Circle-1(1), Jilla Bank Bhavan, Kasturba Road, Aayakar Bhavan, Race Course Ring Opp. Chaudhary High School, Road, Rajkot-360001 Rajkot-360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Afups2094H (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri D.M. Rindani, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Smt. Pallavi, Ld. Cit(Dr) : 06/08/2025 Date Of Hearing Date Of Pronouncement : 04/11/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per, Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm: Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay)-2018-19, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax Office [(In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”] Vide Order Dated 29.12.2023, Which In Turn Assessment Order Passed By Income Tax Department / Assessing Officer Under Section 144C(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short “The Act”), Vide Order Dated 30.03.2023 2. Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Assessee, Are As Follows:

disallowance of provision Rs. 60 Lakh made for standard assets attendance fund. Since, this ground not pressed during the course of argument. Hence, we do not adjudicate Ground No. 1 the Ground No. 1 has dismissed. (ii) Ground No 2 deal with an amount of Rs. 25,00,00,000/- transferred from bad and doubtful debts provision for rural Page

ASHOKKUMAR PROJECTS INDIA PVT. LTD.,PORBANDAR vs. THE PR. CIT, JAMNAGAR, JAMNAGAR

In the result, appear of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Dr.Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.83/Rjt/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Ashokkumar Projects India P. Vs. The Pr. Commissioner Of Ltd. Income Tax, 4Th Floor, Manek Centre, P.N. Cholera Arcade, M.G. Road Opposite, Bhaveshwar Mahadev Marg, Jamnagar - 361008 Temple, Porbandar – 360575 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aamca5891Q (Assessee) (Respondent)

42,200 Keshu Parbat 1,17,329 98,700 Malde Samat 2,35,800 2,35,800 Meena MangelalGenaji 1,92,000 1,92,000 Menand Jivan Khant 1,21,861 48,730 RajujiHarbhamji Odedra 2,48,500 2,48,500 Raspallabour 1,59,280 1,59,280 Shah jayshreebhaiRajkishor 1,12,900 1,12,900 Singh ShardanandTilakdhari 1

PANKAJKUMAR CHIMANLAL LODHIYA,RAKJOT vs. THE ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT, RAJKOT

42,710/-.\n(iii). Unmatched entries in STCSH account - Rs.3,78,49,800/-.\n(iv). Unexplained credit entries in unallocated Gold/Silver account of STCH -\nRs.589,63,46,541/-.\n(v). Cash/Premium payment reflected in STCSH account - Rs.2,40,77,958/-.\n(vi). Unexplained Investment in Properties and Rent thereof as per KYC\ndocuments of Undisclosed Foreign Bank Account Rs.5

KANDLA EXPORT CORPORATION,,GANDHIDHAM vs. THE DY. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIR.-2(3),, AHMEDABAD

In the result, the summaries and concise ground No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am.& Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./It(Ss)A No.135/Ahd/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) (Hybrid Hearing) The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. Kandla Exports Corporation Income – Tax, Central Circle – 2(3), Plot No. 18, Maitri Bhavan, 3Rd Floor, A – 305, Aayakar Bhavan, Sector – 8, Gandhidham, Ahmedabad – 370201 Kutch- 370201 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aacfk1906F (Assessee) (Respondent) आयकरअपीलसं./It(Ss)A No.136/Ahd/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2012-13) (Hybrid Hearing) The Deputy Commissioner Of Kandla Exports Corporation Vs Income – Tax, Central Circle – Plot No. 18, Maitri Bhavan, . 2(3), 3Rd Floor, A – 305, Aayakar Sector – 8, Gandhidham, Bhavan, Ahmedabad - 370201 Kutch- 370201 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aacfk1906F (Assessee) (Respondent)

b) of the Act. The assessee also furnished the bank accounts, as per IT(SS)A No.135, 136, 177, 178/Ahd/2016 Assessment Year.2011-12, 2012-13 Kandla Exports Corporation books, statement of accounts, from the banks and accounts of these concerns, as called for by the assessing officer. The assessee had also supplied detailed statement showing secured loans, interest-free funds advances

M/S OM KIRTI CONSTRUCTION PVT. LTD.,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIRCLE-1,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

In the result the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Madhumita Roy)

1. The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) - 11, Ahmedabad erred in confirming addition of Rs.35,67,200/- made by the assessing officer by way of unexplained cash found during search. 2. The learned Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) - 11, Ahmedabad erred in confirming the action of the assessing officer in treating proceeds from sale of land

THE DCIT, (INTL. TAXN.), RAJKOT vs. M/S. KOREA SOUTH EAST POWER CO. LTD., MUMBAI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Smt. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar(Conducted Through Virtual Court) Assessment Year: 2011-12 The Dcit (Intl. Taxn.) M/S.Korea South East Power Amruta Estate Co.Ltd. Room No.312 Mg Road बनाम/ C/O. P.V. Page & Co., Girnar Cinema 201, Sardar Griha, 198 L.T. Marg Vs. Rajkot Mumbai – 400 002 (Appellant) (Respondent) Pan: Pan : Ahvps 3555Q Assessee By None Revenue By Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing 25/09/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 15/12/2023

42% ( including surcharge) in respect of the DCIT (Intl.Taxn.) vs. M/s.Korea South East Power Co.Ltd. AY : 2011-12 [5] income earned and without claiming any deduction under section 44BBB of the Act. At this stage, it had not even claimed benefit of the Applicable Article of DTAA. The development of the case clearly shows that it was by subsequently revising