JAISWAL STEEL INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED,JAMSHEDPUR vs. ITO WARD 2(1), JAMSHEDPUR

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

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.284/Ran/2024 Assessment Year: 2016-17 Jaiswal Steel Industries Pvt. Ltd. ….…….…............................……….……Appellant Dropadi Bhawan, Station Road, Jugsalai, Jharkhand- 831006. [Pan: Aabcj4471C] Vs. Ito, Ward-2(1), Jamshedpur.….....…..…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Akshay Ringasia, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Sumit Dasgupta, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : January 15, 2026 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 19, 2026 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Nfac, Delhi (Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)”) Dated 02.04.2024 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”).

Section 250 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”). 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee is a company, filed its return of income for the assessment year 2016–17 declaring income as per return. Subsequently, reassessment

MANISH AGARWAL,BALLYGUNGE vs. ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, RANCHI

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.16/Ran/2024 Assessment Year: 201-12 Manish Agarwal……….…………….…….…............................……….……Appellant 35A, Tirumala Apartment, Ballygunge Park, Kol- 700019. [Pan: Acdpa1176E] Vs. Acit, Central Circle-1, Ranchi......…..…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Devesh Poddar, Adv., Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Sunit Dasgupta, Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : December 18, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : January 06, 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 28.11.2023 Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As The “Act”). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That A Search & Seizure Operation Under Section 132 Of The Act Was Conducted In The Case Of The Assessee Group On 23.10.2019. Pursuant To The Said Search, The Assessing Officer (Ao) Issued A Notice Under Section 153A Of The Act Calling Upon The Assessee To File Its Return Of Income For Six Assessment Years Preceding The Year Of Search. In Response To The Notice Under Section 153A, The Assessee Filed Its Return Of Income For Assessment Year 2011–12, Declaring A Total Income Of ₹6,95,180/-. During The Course Of Assessment Proceedings, Several Statutory Notices Were Issued To The Assessee, Which

17,83,757/-, by making the following additions of ₹10,52,217/- on account of alleged unexplained cash deposits, and ₹36,690/- on account of interest income. 3. Aggrieved by the assessment order, the assessee preferred an appeal before the ld. CIT(A). The ld. CIT(A), after considering the submissions of the assessee, dismissed the appeal and sustained

VISION & VISION PRIVATE LIMITED,JAMSHEDPUR vs. ACUT/ DCIT CIRCLE 1, JAMSHEDPUR

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Sonjoy Sarma & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayi.T.A. No.183/Ran/2025 Assessment Year: 2018-19 Vision & Vision Pvt. Ltd.…….……………............................……….……Appellant Block No.2, Ambika Tower, Main Road Shastri Nagar, Jamshedpur – 831005. [Pan: Aabcv5072B] Vs. Acit/Dcit, Circle-1, Jamshedpur ..…..….........……........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Akshay Ringasia, Ar, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Kanhaiya Lal Kanak, Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : November 12, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 19, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Learned Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax (Pcit), Ranchi, Passed Under Section 263 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) Dated 31.03.2025 For A.Y. 2018–19. The Assessee Challenges The Legality & Validity Of The Assumption Of Jurisdiction By The Pcit & The Consequent Revision Of The Reassessment Order Passed U/S 147 R.W.S. 144B Dated 27.03.2023. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Filed Return Of Income For A.Y. 2018–19 Declaring Total Income Of ₹11,95,030. The Return Was Initially Processed U/S 143(1). Later, Based On Information Shared By The Ddit (Investigation), Kolkata, It Was Alleged That The Assessee Had Received An Accommodation Entry Of ₹1,18,61,425 From M/S Kuldeepak Enterprises During The Year. On This Basis, The Ao Reopened The

section 263 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (“the Act”) dated 31.03.2025 for A.Y. 2018–19. The assessee challenges the legality and validity of the assumption of jurisdiction by the PCIT and the consequent revision of the reassessment order passed u/s 147 r.w.s. 144B dated 27.03.2023. 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee filed return of income

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

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 the impugned penalty order imposed a penalty of ₹ 2,68,09,200/- @ 150% of the tax sought to be evaded under

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

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, the Assessing Officer vide the impugned penalty order\nimposed a penalty of ₹ 2,68,09,200/- @ 150% of the tax sought to be evaded\nunder

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

17,01,098/- 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

17,01,098/- 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

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, 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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, 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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

ACIT, CC, DHANBAD, DHANBAD vs. LAL BAHADUR SINGH, 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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating

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 is passed pursuant to a search operation is a mandatory requirement of Section 153D of the Act and that such approval is not meant to be given mechanically. The Court also concurs with the finding of the ITAT that in the present cases such approval was granted mechanically without application of mind by the Additional CIT resulting in vitiating