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

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 163/RJT/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot22 Mar 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumarasstt.Year :2012-13 Dcit, Cir.1(1) M/S.Aryan Arcade P.Ltd. Rajkot. Vs C/O. Milestone Property Mg Basement Grant Central Mall Rajkot.

For Appellant: Shri Shramdeep Sinha, ld.CIT(DR)
Section 23Section 24Section 250(6)

2,30,00,000 JPIPL (SC) 07.06.2008 25,00,000 JPIPL (SC) 22.12.2008 14,00,000 JPIPL (SC) 27.09.2008 3,50,000 JPIPL (SC) 03.02.2009 10,00,000 JPIPL (SC) 03.03.2009 8,00,000 JPIPL (SC) 05.03.2009 4,00,000 JPIPL (SC.) 27.04.2009 6,00,000 IL & FSr M Fund- 1 14.10.2008 1,00,00,000 JPIPL

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

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Section 13218
Section 271A14
Penalty13

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

ITA 233/RJT/2016[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot17 Mar 2025AY 2009-10

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)

For Appellant: Shri K. C. Thacker, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia,Ld.CIT (DR)
Section 36(1)(iii)

2)(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

ITA 236/RJT/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot17 Mar 2025AY 2012-13

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)

For Appellant: Shri K. C. Thacker, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia,Ld.CIT (DR)
Section 36(1)(iii)

2)(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

ITA 235/RJT/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot17 Mar 2025AY 2011-12

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)

For Appellant: Shri K. C. Thacker, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia,Ld.CIT (DR)
Section 36(1)(iii)

2)(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

ITA 234/RJT/2016[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot17 Mar 2025AY 2010-11

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)

For Appellant: Shri K. C. Thacker, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia,Ld.CIT (DR)
Section 36(1)(iii)

2)(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

ITA 366/RJT/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot17 Mar 2025AY 2013-14

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)

For Appellant: Shri K. C. Thacker, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia,Ld.CIT (DR)
Section 36(1)(iii)

2)(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

M/S CHANDRAKANT H. KAKKAD,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-4(2),, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

In the result, this ground of the assessee’s appeal is allowed

ITA 126/RJT/2017[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot21 Sept 2022AY 2006-07
For Appellant: Shri Deepak Rindani, A.RFor Respondent: Shri B.D. Gupta, Sr. D.R
Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 144ASection 54Section 54F

B. Wadia (supra) and for the same reasons, will not govern the present dispute. In fact, the issue stood covered by the Circular dated 15th October, 1986 as the property purchased therein was of the Delhi Development Authority. Thus, the above decision has no application to the present facts. (n) Mr.Chatterji, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the appellant assessee then

M/S. PATEL COPPER PVT. LTD.,,RAJKOT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2 (1) (4), , RAJKOT

The appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 261/RJT/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot07 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Mrs. Annapurna Gupta & Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar(Through Web-Based Video Conferencing Platform) "नधा"रणवष"/Assessment Year: 2013-14 Vs. M/S. Patel Copper Pvt. Ltd., Income-Tax Officer, A-76, Aashopalav Bunglows, Ward 2(1)(4), Nr. Satya Sai Hospital, Rajkot Rajkot-360005 Pan : Aagcp 6173 J अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assesseeby : Shri Rajendra Singhal, Ar Revenue By : Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, Sr Dr

For Appellant: Shri Rajendra Singhal, ARFor Respondent: Shri Ashish Kumar Pandey, Sr DR
Section 143(3)Section 234ASection 250(6)Section 56(2)(viib)

property at Rs.7,35,000/- @ Rs.642/- per square metre whereas the valuer has estimated the value of the land at Rs.8,000/- per sq. yard without giving any basis of such valuation. Thus the land which has been acquired during the year itself at Rs.8,74,460/- and whose jantri value is only Rs.7,35,000/- is 5 M/s. Patel

ASHWINBHAI CHUNILAL BHAYANI,,OKHA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1(4),, DWARKA

In the result, both appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 364/RJT/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Feb 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice- & Shri Amarjit Singhआयकर अपील सं./ Ita.No.363/Rjt/2017 "नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Anilbhai Chunilal Bhayani Ito, Ward-1(4) C/O. J.C. & Co., Dwarka. Vs Okha Port, Okha – 361 350. Pan : Abvpb 6284 D

For Appellant: Shri Dushyant Maharshi, ARFor Respondent: S.S. Rathi, Sr.DR
Section 143(1)

Section 57 of the IT Act. 2. Ld AO has disallowed the amount of expenditure claimed of Rs. 9,13,782/- stating as under: a. Assessee was not able to provide the usage or application of these loan funds for himself, b. No nexus has been provided that the borrowed fund was utilised by the assessee for his business

ANILBHAI CHUNILAL BHAYANI,,OKHA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1(4),, DWARKA

In the result, both appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 363/RJT/2017[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Feb 2021AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav, Vice- & Shri Amarjit Singhआयकर अपील सं./ Ita.No.363/Rjt/2017 "नधा"रण वष"/ Asstt. Year: 2013-14 Anilbhai Chunilal Bhayani Ito, Ward-1(4) C/O. J.C. & Co., Dwarka. Vs Okha Port, Okha – 361 350. Pan : Abvpb 6284 D

For Appellant: Shri Dushyant Maharshi, ARFor Respondent: S.S. Rathi, Sr.DR
Section 143(1)

Section 57 of the IT Act. 2. Ld AO has disallowed the amount of expenditure claimed of Rs. 9,13,782/- stating as under: a. Assessee was not able to provide the usage or application of these loan funds for himself, b. No nexus has been provided that the borrowed fund was utilised by the assessee for his business

SHREE BAUA BHAVIK MANDAL NANI TUMBDI,KUTCH vs. CIT(EXEMPTION), AHMEDABAD

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

ITA 367/RJT/2023[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot21 Mar 2025

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.367/Rjt/2023 Assessment Year: (Na) (Hybridhearing) Shree Baua Bhavik Mandal Vs. Cit(Exemption), Nani Tumbdi- Charitable Trust, Ahmedabad.

For Appellant: Shri Kalpesh Doshi, Ld. A.RFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, Ld. CIT. DR
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 13(1)Section 13(1)(b)

property of the trust or institution for the benefit of any person referred to in sub section (3) if such use or application is by way of compliance with a mandatory term of the trust or a mandatory rule governing the institution.Sir, our trust is registered under Gujarat Public Trust Act on dt. 11/05/2017. However the Idol of God Sachhamata

ACIT, CIRCLE-1(1), RAJKOT, RAJKOT vs. GANDHI REALITY (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED, RAJKOT

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 110/RJT/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot25 Aug 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm

For Appellant: Shri R. K. Doshi, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Praveen Verma, Ld. CIT. (DR)
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 230

houses, bungalows, shops, flats, offices, tenements workshops, factory buildings, go-downs, warehouses, apartments, buildings, and civil works of all kinds. During the year under consideration, erstwhile Gandhi Realty (India) Private Limited having registered office at "Solitarie", Amin Marg Junction, 150 Ring Road, Nr. Pragati complex, Rajkot-360005 and PAN AACCG5189K (The Transferor Company 1" or "old GRIPL) and Crystal Organisers

THE ACIT, CEN. CIR.-2,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. M/S. CLASSIC NETWORK PVT. LTD.,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed for assessment years 2005-06 and 2006-07

ITA 211/RJT/2015[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Aug 2022AY 2005-06
For Appellant: Shri D.M. Rindani, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Aarsi Prasad, CIT-D.R
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 801A(4)

house and demolition of OHT at Gotri Harinagar 67 Supplying and laying Dl delivery line in command area of Tandalja OHT (VMC Department) 68 Khedbrahma Ta. Chack Dam Nala Plaguing work (K- 14) Dist. Sabarkatha (GWSSB) 69 Earthwork in bank cutting for formatting including side drains between JLR-WSJ in Connection with Jetalsar Wanshjhaliya GC Project 70 PMGSY

THE ACIT, CEN. CIR.-2,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. M/S. CLASSIC NETWORK PVT. LTD.,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed for assessment years 2005-06 and 2006-07

ITA 203/RJT/2015[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Aug 2022AY 2006-07
For Appellant: Shri D.M. Rindani, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Aarsi Prasad, CIT-D.R
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 801A(4)

house and demolition of OHT at Gotri Harinagar 67 Supplying and laying Dl delivery line in command area of Tandalja OHT (VMC Department) 68 Khedbrahma Ta. Chack Dam Nala Plaguing work (K- 14) Dist. Sabarkatha (GWSSB) 69 Earthwork in bank cutting for formatting including side drains between JLR-WSJ in Connection with Jetalsar Wanshjhaliya GC Project 70 PMGSY

CLASSIC NETWORKS PVT. LTD.,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE DY. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIR.2,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed for assessment years 2005-06 and 2006-07

ITA 216/RJT/2015[2005-06]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Aug 2022AY 2005-06
For Appellant: Shri D.M. Rindani, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Aarsi Prasad, CIT-D.R
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 801A(4)

house and demolition of OHT at Gotri Harinagar 67 Supplying and laying Dl delivery line in command area of Tandalja OHT (VMC Department) 68 Khedbrahma Ta. Chack Dam Nala Plaguing work (K- 14) Dist. Sabarkatha (GWSSB) 69 Earthwork in bank cutting for formatting including side drains between JLR-WSJ in Connection with Jetalsar Wanshjhaliya GC Project 70 PMGSY

CLASSIC NETWORKS PVT. LTD.,,RAJKOT-GUJARAT vs. THE DY. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIR.2,, RAJKOT-GUJARAT

The appeals of the Revenue are dismissed for assessment years 2005-06 and 2006-07

ITA 217/RJT/2015[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot10 Aug 2022AY 2006-07
For Appellant: Shri D.M. Rindani, A.RFor Respondent: Shri Aarsi Prasad, CIT-D.R
Section 132Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 801A(4)

house and demolition of OHT at Gotri Harinagar 67 Supplying and laying Dl delivery line in command area of Tandalja OHT (VMC Department) 68 Khedbrahma Ta. Chack Dam Nala Plaguing work (K- 14) Dist. Sabarkatha (GWSSB) 69 Earthwork in bank cutting for formatting including side drains between JLR-WSJ in Connection with Jetalsar Wanshjhaliya GC Project 70 PMGSY

ASSTT. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIR-1,, RAJKOT vs. RAJESHKUMAR GOVINDBHAI PATEL,, RAJKOT

In the result both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the Cross Objections filed by the assessee are hereby dismissed

ITA 25/RJT/2021[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot12 Apr 2023AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 132Section 142Section 143Section 153A

House Buildings Society Vs Noida (2004) 9 SCC 670/AIR 2003 SC 2723 it was held that filing of false affidavit amounts to contempt of Court. c. In the case of Perumal Vs Janki on 20 January, 2014 by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in criminal appeal number 169 of 2014, following has been observed: 16. The offence under section

ASSTT. COMMR. OF INCOME TAX, CEN. CIR-1,, RAJKOT vs. RAJESHKUMAR GOVINDBHAI PATEL,, RAJKOT

In the result both the appeals filed by the Revenue and the Cross Objections filed by the assessee are hereby dismissed

ITA 26/RJT/2021[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot12 Apr 2023AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Waseem Ahmed (Accountant Member), Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar (Judicial Member)

Section 132Section 142Section 143Section 153A

House Buildings Society Vs Noida (2004) 9 SCC 670/AIR 2003 SC 2723 it was held that filing of false affidavit amounts to contempt of Court. c. In the case of Perumal Vs Janki on 20 January, 2014 by Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in criminal appeal number 169 of 2014, following has been observed: 16. The offence under section

THE INCOME TAX OFFICER-WARD-2, , GANDHIDHAM - KUTCH vs. M/S. RIDDHI SIDDHI JEWELLERS, GANDHIDHAM - KUTCH

In the result, appeal of the Revenue isdismissed

ITA 239/RJT/2018[2014-15]Status: HeardITAT Rajkot05 Jul 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Smt.Annapurna Gupta & Smt. Madhumita Royassessment Year :2014-15 Ito, Ward-2 Vs. M/S.Riddhi Siddhi Jewellers Gandhidham. Shop No.1, Plot No.68 Bba (Sough) Gandhidham-Kutch. 0 अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/(Respondent) Assessee By : Shri D.M. Rindani, Ar Revenue By : Shri B.D. Gupta, Sr.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 11/04/2023 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 05/07/2023

For Appellant: Shri D.M. Rindani, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.D. Gupta, Sr.DR
Section 133ASection 250(6)Section 40Section 69ASection 69C

2,00,90,073/- crore by valuing the excess stock of bullion and gold ornament. These items were not recorded in the books of account of the appellant and therefore no sale purchase and other details of such clandestine activities were found during survey. This is quite natural that no sale/purchase invoices will be found in respect of such unexplained

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

ITA 81/RJT/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot30 Apr 2025AY 2014-15
For Appellant: Shri Mehul Ranpura, ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, CIT-DR
Section 132Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 271ASection 40

house property, it is to submit that during\nthe course of assessment proceedings, I had suo-moto offered deemed rental income\nof Rs. 72.000/-p.a. looking to the locality and standardized rent in the area. However,\nwhile finalizing the assessment for the year under consideration, an addition of Rs.\n1,80,000/- was made without bringing any credible evidence