SHRI NARENDRA DHARAMDAS GIDWANI,ANJAR KUTCH vs. THE ADDL. CIT, NFAC, , NEW DELHI

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

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 220/Rjt/2023 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2015-16) (Hybrid Hearing) Narendra Dharamdas Gidwani, The Commissioner Of Income Vs. Plot No. 29, Survey No. 193/1, Maitru Tax(Appeals), Residency Meghpar Borichi, Anjar, National Faceless Appeal Centre Kutch, (Nfac), Delhi, Income Tax Gujarat - 370110 Department, Ministry Of Finance, Government Of India "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Akmpg6386M (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Chiranjeev Tandon, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 26/03/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 09/06/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per D. M. Sinha, Jm:

Section 69A of Income Tax Actie. (a) unexplained money not recorded in books of account and (b) no explanation or explanation provided is unsatisfactory in opinion of authority. In the instant case, the assessee being an individual salaried person is not liable to maintain any books of accounts. The Appellant has filed return of income for assessment year

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT vs. SHRI PANKAJ CHIMANLAL LODHIYA, RAJKOT

In the result, assessee's ground No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

section 69A and completed assessment by including amounts appearing on slips – Commissioner (Appeals) upheld those additions, but Tribunal deleted same, holding that assessee had discharged onus by explaining that slips contained rough calculations and it was for revenue to prove that same represented transaction of sale of stock-in-hand - Whether since neither possession nor ownership of any jewellery mentioned

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT vs. SHRI PANKAJ CHIMANLAL LODHIYA, RAJKOT

In the result, assessee's ground No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

section 69A and completed assessment by including amounts appearing on slips – Commissioner (Appeals) upheld those additions, but Tribunal deleted same, holding that assessee had discharged onus by explaining that slips contained rough calculations and it was for revenue to prove that same represented transaction of sale of stock-in-hand - Whether since neither possession nor ownership of any jewellery mentioned

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RAJKOT vs. SHRI PANKAJ CHIMANLAL LODHIYA, RAJKOT

In the result, assessee's ground No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

section 69A and completed assessment by including amounts appearing on slips – Commissioner (Appeals) upheld those additions, but Tribunal deleted same, holding that assessee had discharged onus by explaining that slips contained rough calculations and it was for revenue to prove that same represented transaction of sale of stock-in-hand - Whether since neither possession nor ownership of any jewellery mentioned

NATHABHAI PARSANA (LR. GANESHBHAI PARSANA),RAJKOT vs. ACIT CIR -2(1), RAJKOT

Appeal is partly allowed in above terms

Bench: DR. ARJUN LAL SAINI (Accountant Member), SHRI DINESH MOHAN SINHA (Judicial Member)

section 69A of the Act is unwarranted, particularly when no document and evidence has been brought on record to rebut the evidences submitted by the assessee. The ld.Counsel submitted that assessee has opening cash balance as per books of accounts which was not considered by the assessing officer. The assessee has also received cash from long term capital gains

GHANSHYAMBHAI MOHANBHAI PATEL,AT PO UMARDA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER WARD 4 SURENDRANAGAR, INCOME TAX OFFICE IRISH BUILDING

In the result, the appeal of the is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 382/Rjt/2025 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: (N.A.) (Hybrid Hearing) Ghanshyambhai Mohanbhai Patel Income Tax Officer, Ward-4, Surendranagar, Income Tax Near Swaminarayan Mandir, At Umarda, Vs. Office, Irish Building, Opp. Mela Ta.Muli, Dist. Surendranagar-363 510 Medan, Surendranagar-363 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Brjpp 6166 K (Appellant) (Respondent)

Section 69A is unjustified. The AO has ignored the evidence of purchases made from Gujarat Agro Industries and Sahakari Society Ltd. - institutions that deal in agricultural inputs. This confirms that the assessee was engaged in legitimate business and that cash deposits were business-generated. The AO has not brought any evidence on record to show that the cash deposits originated

RISHI KIRAN LOGISTICS PRIVATE LIMITED,KACHCHH vs. THE PCIT,RAJKOT-1,RAJKOT, RAJKOT

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

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 136/Rjt/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Years: 2017-2018 M/S. Rishi Kiran Logistics Pvt. Ltd., The Principal Commissioner Of Plot No.8, Vs. Income Tax, Opp. Post Office, Rajkot-1, Gandhidham, Rajkot. Kutch-370201. Pan: Aadcr4880P

disallowance under section 14A read with Rule 8D as discussed A.Y. 2017-18 4 above and hence the assessment is erroneous insofar prejudicial to the interest of the Revenue and thus requiring revision by Pr. CIT u/s 263 of the Act. 8.1 An inquiry made by the Assessing Officer, considered inadequate by the Commissioner of Income Tax, cannot make

SHRI MANOJ B. MANSUKHANI,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE PR. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX-1, , RAJKOT

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

disallowance under section 14A were made. In response, the Ld. DR relied upon the observations made by the Principal CIT in the 263 order. 5. We have heard the rival contentions and perused the material on record. 5.1 Before deciding the issue, it would be useful to refer to some Supreme Court decisions on this subject which would throw useful

IMRAN RAFIKBHAI MOTANWALA,JUNAGADH vs. ITO, WARD-3, JUNAGADH, JUNAGADH

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is partly allowed in above terms

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/.Ita No.217/Rjt/2024 "नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year: 2017-18 Imran Rafikbhai Motanwala The Ito, Ward-3 बनाम Shop No. 22/23, Sardar Patel Junagadh Marketing Yard, Dolatpara, Vs. Junagadh-362037 Pan : Aevpm6429E (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) : (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Darshit Ranpura, Ld.Ar राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Sr-Dr

disallowed as per the notification of Govt. of India, as the assessee is not authorized to accept the SBN note during demonetization. The assessing officer noted that the assessee has not furnished any documentary evidences in support of cash deposited during the demonetization period. The assessee submitted only denomination of notes deposited during the demonetization period in his Punjab national

PARAS RAMESHCHANDRA DOSHI,RAJKOT vs. THE PCIT - 1, RAJKOT , RAJKOT

section 69A. The Ld. AR of the assessee, submitted that since, no transaction has been made with National Shroff Company, however, in case, if any material about the transaction supply to us. The Ld. AR further drawn our attention to the assessment order in para no. 2. The same is reproduced: “After considering replied and submitted the documents

THE RAJKOT NAGRIK SAHAKARI BANK LTD. RAJKOT,RAJKOT vs. THE PR. CIT-1, RAJKOT , RAJKOT

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

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed & Shri Siddhartha Nautiyalआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 65/Rjt/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Years: 2017-2018 Rajkot Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd. The Principal Commissioner Of Sanghavi & Co. Vs. Income Tax, Chartered Accountants, Range-1, “Prasham”, 4Th Floor, Rajkot. Near Bilkha Plaza, Kasturba Road, Rajkot-360001. Pan: Aaaar2912F

disallowance of the expenses under the provisions of section 14A read with rule 8D of income tax Rules as discussed above and hence the assessment is erroneous insofar prejudicial to the interest of the Revenue and thus requiring revision by Pr. CIT u/s 263 of the Act. 7.1 An inquiry made by the Assessing Officer, considered inadequate by the Commissioner

ASHOK GOPALDAS VITHLANI,JAMKHAMBHALIYA vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, JAMNAGAR

In the result, appeals filed by the assessees(ITA No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 595/Rjt/2024 "नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2018-19) (Hybrid Hearing) Shiv Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. Vs. The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, 107, Divyam Park, Jamnagar 361001 Opp. H.O. Bhatt Bunglow, Nr. Sanjeevani Medical Store, Jamnagar - 361006 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aascs8645J (Appellant) (Respondent)

69A and 69B. It has to be assessed under the Head Income from Business. We have explained the source of income disclosed during survey satisfactorily to the income tax authority at the time of survey. And as the income tax authority was satisfied with the nature and source of income, the tax at applicable rate were agreed to be deposited

SHIV GREEN ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED,JAMNAGAR vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, JAMNAGAR

In the result, appeals filed by the assessees(ITA No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 595/Rjt/2024 "नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2018-19) (Hybrid Hearing) Shiv Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. Vs. The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, 107, Divyam Park, Jamnagar 361001 Opp. H.O. Bhatt Bunglow, Nr. Sanjeevani Medical Store, Jamnagar - 361006 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aascs8645J (Appellant) (Respondent)

69A and 69B. It has to be assessed under the Head Income from Business. We have explained the source of income disclosed during survey satisfactorily to the income tax authority at the time of survey. And as the income tax authority was satisfied with the nature and source of income, the tax at applicable rate were agreed to be deposited

SHREE SAMARTH SWITCHGEAR AND TRANSMISSION PVT LTD,JAMNAGAR vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, JAMNAGAR, JAMNAGAR

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

disallowed u/s 40(a)(ia) of Act and added to your total income. 3.2 Further, on verification of the records, it is noticed that the you have debited P&L account with Rs. 1,36,50,985/- as direct Expenses w.r.t. ROW expenses being a contractor whereas Right of way is the right to pass over or through real property

SHREE SAMARTH ELECTRICALS PVT LTD,JAMNAGAR vs. PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, JAMNAGAR

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

disallowed u/s 40(a)(ia) of Act and added to your total income. 3.2 Further, on verification of the records, it is noticed that the you have debited P&L account with Rs. 1,36,50,985/- as direct Expenses w.r.t. ROW expenses being a contractor whereas Right of way is the right to pass over or through real property

THE DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE-1 , RAJKOT vs. SHRI SHAMJIBHAI SADHABHAI KANGAD, GANDHIDHAM-KUTCH

In the result, appeal filed by the Revenue, in IT(SS) No

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआ.(खो और ज).सं./It(Ss)A Nos.11 To 20/Rjt/2022 "नधा"रण वष"/ Assessment Years:2011-12 To 2020-21 बनाम/ Shri Shamjibhai Sadhabhai Deputy Commissioner Of Kangad Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Vs. Bbz-S-60, Zanda Chowk, “Amruta Estate”, 2Nd Floor, Gandhidham-370 201 M.G. Road, Rajkot-360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.:Adepk 3471 E (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) (""यथ"/Respondent) आ.(खो और ज).सं./It(Ss)A Nos.21 To 23/Rjt/2022 "नधा"रण वष"/ Assessment Years:2014-15, 2016-17 &2017-18 बनाम/ Deputy Commissioner Of Income Shri Shamjibhai Sadhabhai Tax, Central Circle-1, “Amruta Kangad Vs. Estate”, 2Nd Floor, M.G. Road, Bbz-S-60, Zanda Chowk, Rajkot-360001 Gandhidham-370 201 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.:Aabca 8202 E (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) (""यथ"/Respondent) आ.(खो और ज).सं./It(Ss)A Nos.15/Rjt/2023 "नधा"रण वष"/ Assessment Year:2019-20 बनाम/ Deputy Commissioner Of Shri Hetab Shamjibhai Kangad Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Bbz-South-60, Zanda Chowk, Vs. “Amruta Estate”, 2Nd Floor, Gandhidham-370 201 M.G. Road, Rajkot-360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.:Aqtpk 7484 M (अपीलाथ"/Assessee) (""यथ"/Respondent)

69A of the Act on the alleged ground of unaccounted cash generated by the assessee. The addition retained is totally unjustified and uncalled for and may kindly be directed to delete the addition made. Ground No. 4- Revenue's cross grounds on the same issue in appeal: (a)On the facts and in the circumstances

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

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/.Ita No.76 To 80/Rjt/2022 निर्धारणवर्ष /Assessment Year: 2008-09 To 2012-13 & आयकर अपीलसं/.Ita No. 81/Rjt/2022 निर्धारणवर्ष /Assessment Year: 2014-15 Shri Pankaj Chimanlal Lodhiya 3Rd Floor, Parth, Diwanpara Main Road, Rajkot-3600 001 Pan: Aampl 3903 F (अपीलार्थी/Assessee) निर्धारिती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ar राजस्व की ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Punglia, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05/03/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30/04/2025 Order Per Bench, Captioned Six Appeals Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To The Assessment Years (Ays) 2008-09 To 2012-13 & Ay 2014-15, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), (“Ld.Cit(A)” For Short) Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act" For Short), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Penalty Orders, Passed By The Assessing Officer U/S 271(1)(C) & 271Aab(1)(C) Of The Act.

Disallowance of payment of commission to Shri Rajesh Bhatt : Rs.3,00,000/- 9. In order to levy penalty, u/s 271(1) (c) of the Act, on the above three items, the assessing officer issued, show cause notice dated 05.07.2019 to the assessee, to show cause, as to why an order imposing a penalty in respect of the additions confirmed above

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

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं/.Ita No.76 To 80/Rjt/2022 निर्धारणवर्ष /Assessment Year: 2008-09 To 2012-13 & आयकर अपीलसं/.Ita No. 81/Rjt/2022 निर्धारणवर्ष /Assessment Year: 2014-15 Shri Pankaj Chimanlal Lodhiya 3Rd Floor, Parth, Diwanpara Main Road, Rajkot-3600 001 Pan: Aampl 3903 F (अपीलार्थी/Assessee) बनाम Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Central Circle-2 Rajkot, 2Nd Floor, Amruta Estate, M.G. Rad, Rajkot-360 001 (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) निर्धारिती की ओर से/Assessee By : Shri Mehul Ranpura, Ar राजस्व की ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Sanjay Punglia, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05/03/2025 : 30/04/2025 Order Per Bench, Captioned Six Appeals Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To The Assessment Years (Ays) 2008-09 To 2012-13 & Ay 2014-15, Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), (“Ld.Cit(A)” For Short) Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act" For Short), Which In Turn Arise Out Of Separate Penalty Orders, Passed By The Assessing Officer U/S 271(1)(C) & 271Aab(1)(C) Of The Act.

Disallowance of payment of commission to Shri Rajesh Bhatt : Rs.3,00,000/- 9. In order to levy penalty, u/s 271(1) (c) of the Act, on the above three items, the assessing officer issued, show cause notice dated 05.07.2019 to the assessee, to show cause, as to why an order imposing a penalty in respect of the additions confirmed above

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

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha

Disallowance of payment of commission to Shri Rajesh Bhatt : Rs.3,00,000/- In order to levy penalty, u/s 271(1) (c) of the Act, on the above three items, the assessing officer issued, show cause notice dated 05.07.2019 to the assessee, to show cause, as to why an order imposing a penalty in respect of the additions confirmed above, should