DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELD LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayd.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee M/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

13,64,500/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice under Section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) of the Act and finally, the Assessing Officer vide the impugned penalty order imposed a penalty of ₹ 69,68,01,600/- @ 150% of the tax sought to be evaded

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayd.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee M/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

13,64,500/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice under Section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) of the Act and finally, the Assessing Officer vide the impugned penalty order imposed a penalty of ₹ 69,68,01,600/- @ 150% of the tax sought to be evaded

DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELD LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

13,40,000/- being 150% of the total tax sought to be evaded. Being aggrieved with the penalty order, an appeal was filed before CIT(A) who vide the impugned order dated 15/03/2024, partly allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. The CIT(A) NFAC though dismissed the legal ground challenging the validity of the notice issued U/s 274 r.w.s

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

13,40,000/- being 150% of the total tax sought to be evaded. Being aggrieved with the penalty order, an appeal was filed before CIT(A) who vide the impugned order dated 15/03/2024, partly allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. The CIT(A) NFAC though dismissed the legal ground challenging the validity of the notice issued U/s 274 r.w.s

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

13,00,000/- (vi) CMPDIL expenses ₹ 51,68,00,000/- (vii) IICM Expenses ₹ 2,40,00,000/- (viii) Depreciation on Lease Hold Land ₹ 8,74,00,000/- (ix) CSR Expenses ₹ 15,52,00,000/- Total Additions/Disallowances ₹ 2,01,52,25,826/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice

DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LIMITED, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

13,00,000/- (vi) CMPDIL expenses ₹ 51,68,00,000/- (vii) IICM Expenses ₹ 2,40,00,000/- (viii) Depreciation on Lease Hold Land ₹ 8,74,00,000/- (ix) CSR Expenses ₹ 15,52,00,000/- Total Additions/Disallowances ₹ 2,01,52,25,826/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

reassessment cannot be declared as invalid in the penalty proceedings." M/s CCL Vs DCIT & 1 Anr. The order of the Hon'ble High Court in Manjunatha case (Supra), the factual and legal matrix of the case have been thoughtfully considered. The facts precedent to imposition of penalty in Manjunatha Cotton case have been outlined by the Hon'ble High Court

DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELD LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

reassessment cannot be declared as invalid in the penalty proceedings." M/s CCL Vs DCIT & 1 Anr. The order of the Hon'ble High Court in Manjunatha case (Supra), the factual and legal matrix of the case have been thoughtfully considered. The facts precedent to imposition of penalty in Manjunatha Cotton case have been outlined by the Hon'ble High Court

DCIT,CIRCLE-1RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELD LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayd.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee M/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

reassessment cannot be declared as invalid in the penalty proceedings." The order of the Hon'ble High Court in Manjunatha case (Supra), the factual and legal matrix of the case have been thoughtfully considered. The facts precedent to imposition of penalty in Manjunatha Cotton case have been outlined by the Hon'ble High Court themselves and have been quoted above

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayd.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee M/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

reassessment cannot be declared as invalid in the penalty proceedings." The order of the Hon'ble High Court in Manjunatha case (Supra), the factual and legal matrix of the case have been thoughtfully considered. The facts precedent to imposition of penalty in Manjunatha Cotton case have been outlined by the Hon'ble High Court themselves and have been quoted above

DCIT,CIRCLE-1,RANCHI, RANCHI vs. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue D.C.I.T., Central Coalfield Ltd., Circle-1, 4Th Floor, Central Revenue Building Vs. Ranchi. Annexee, 5A, Main Road, Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Revenue Respondent/ Assessee

13,000/- (vi) CMPDIL expenses ₹ 43,53,60,000/- (viii) IICM Charges ₹ 2,35,40,000/- Total Additions/Disallowances ₹ 97,77,17,000/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice under Section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) of the Act and finally, the Assessing Officer vide

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahaym/S Central Coalfields Ltd., D.C.I.T., Darbhanga House, Kutchery Road, Circle-1, Vs. Ranchi-834001 (Jharkhand) Ranchi. Pan No. Aaacc 7476 R Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

13,49,00,000/- Total Additions/Disallowances ₹ 2,56,30,71,000/- The penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately initiated with the issue of notice under Section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) of the Act and finally, the Assessing Officer vide the impugned penalty order imposed a penalty

M/S NANDLAL KESHARDEO,RANCHI vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE (1), RANCHI

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

Bench: Shri George Mathan & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay

B) with retrospective effect and by virtue of the amendment, the assessing officer has initiated the penalty by properly recording the satisfaction for the same? (3) Whether on the facts and in the circumstances of the case, the Tribunal was justified in deciding the appeals against the Revenue on the basis of notice issued under Section 274 9 M/s Nandlal

M/S. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LTD.,,RANCHI vs. DCIT CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed and the appeal of the revenue\nis dismissed

13,000/-\n(vi) CMPDIL expenses\n*43,53,60,000/-\n(viii) IICM Charges\n* 2,35,40,000/-\nTotal Additions/Disallowances\n* 97,77,17,000/-\nThe penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c) of the Act were separately\ninitiated with the issue of notice under Section 274 read with section 271(1)(c)\nof the Act and finally

MISRILALL JAIN & SONS,SINGHBHUM WEST vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, RANCHI

In the result the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.468/Ran/2024 Assessment Year: 2017-18 Misrilall Jain & Sons….…………….…….…............................……….……Appellant M. D. House, Chaibasa Singhbhum West, Jharkhand – 833201. [Pan: Aabfm2851Q] Vs. Acit, Cc-1, Ranchi.................……….…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Devesh Poddar, Adv., Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Kanhaiya Lal Kanak, Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : December 18, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 21, 2026 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Cit(A)-3, Patna (Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)”) Dated 30.07.2025 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”).

b) was issued to the assessee. In response, the assessee submitted that the alleged escaped income of ₹1,32,63,010 had already been disclosed in the return filed in response to notice under section 148 of the act and, therefore, there was no further escapement of income. The Assessing Officer rejected the assessee’s explanation and passed an order

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

reassessment of the Return submitted by the assesse for the Assessment Year, 2003-2004 shall be deemed to be completed only on 05-04-2007 when the assessment order was served/ communicated to the representative of the assesse and the same was not completed within the period prescribed under section 153(2) of the Act. ***** [13] That apart

LAL BAHADUR SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

reassessment of the Return submitted by the assesse for the Assessment Year, 2003-2004 shall be deemed to be completed only on 05-04-2007 when the assessment order was served/ communicated to the representative of the assesse and the same was not completed within the period prescribed under section 153(2) of the Act. ***** [13] That apart

SHRI KUMBH NATH SINGH,DHANBAD vs. DCIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE, DHANBAD

In the result, appeals of the assesses are allowed and appeals of the revenue are dismissed

Bench: Shri George Mathan, Jm & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahay, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.90 To 94/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.268 & 269/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 & 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Kumbh Nath Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1598 K & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.95 To 99/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2008-2009 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Bharat Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Bcpps 1599 J & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.100 To 106/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2006-2007 To 2012-2013) Vs Dcit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D & आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.265 To 267/Ran/2024 (निि ारण वर्ा / Assessment Years :2010-2011 To 2012-2013) Acit, Central Circle, Dhanbad Vs Shri Lal Bahadur Singh, Simla Bahal Cilliery, Jharia, Dhanbad-828111 स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No. : Aydps 0747 D (अपीलार्थी /Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) .. निर्ाारिती की ओर से /Assessee By : Shri Devesh Poddar, Advocate & Shri Sanjay Chatterjee, Ar राजस्व की ओर से /Revenue By : None(Adjournment Petition Filed) सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09/10/2025

reassessment of the Return submitted by the assesse for the Assessment Year, 2003-2004 shall be deemed to be completed only on 05-04-2007 when the assessment order was served/ communicated to the representative of the assesse and the same was not completed within the period prescribed under section 153(2) of the Act. ***** [13] That apart