RAVI MAHEXA,DAMAN AND DIU vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD 5, , VAPI

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.193 To 195/Srt/2022 Assessment Years: (2015-16 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ravi Mahexa, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-5, 7Th 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Vapi, Fortune Square, Floor, 8Th Floor & 9Th Floor, Ii, Ground, Daman, Daman – 396210, Daman & Diu (Ut) Chala Road, Vapi-396191 Ravi Mahexa Income Tax Officer, Daman 14/55, Dilipnagar Near Dilip Nagar Ward, Daman Jevanji Ground, Daman, Daman & Diu (Ut) - Apartment, Kavi Khabardar 396210 Road, Daman-396210 Vapi "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Apkpm1888H (Assessee) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri P. M. Jagasheth, Ca Respondent By Shri Minal Kamble, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 19/07/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 31/07/2023

Section 40A(3) summarily as a matter of course based on data provided by assessee. To our mind, the disallowances are not justified in the totality of facts and circumstances placed before us. 10.4 The Co-ordinate Bench of the Tribunal in the case of ITO vs. Suresh Kumar (2021) 124

RAJLAXMI POLYMERS PVT. LTD.,,SURAT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(1)(1),, SURAT

In the result the appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr. Arjun Lal Saini(Virtual Court Hearing) Vs Rajlaxmi Polymers Pvt Ltd, Income Tax Officer, 5024,World Trade Centre, Ward -2 (1)(1), Near Udhna Darwaja, Surat, Ring Road, Surat-395002 Pan : Aabcr 1210 M Assessee Revenue Assessee By Sh. Sapnesh Sheth Ca/Ar Revenue By Ms. Anupma Singla Sr Dr Date Of Hearing 17/12/2020 Date Of Pronouncement 21/12/2020

3). The assessing officer has not made any reference to any such new information or material, which subsequently came into his possession, thus notice under section 148 cannot be issued on the basis of mere change of opinion. In support of his submission the learned of the assessee relied upon the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court in case

BALMUKUND M VAISHNAV,SURAT vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(3)(7), SURAT

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.204/Srt/2019 Assessment Year: (2013-14) (Physical Hearing) The Ito, Ward-2(3)(7), Vs. Balmukund M. Vaishnav, Surat. 5B/1054, Ramnanth Mahadev Ni Sheri, Haripura, Surat – 395009. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aokpv5065Q (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.205/Srt/2019 Assessment Year: (2013-14) Balmukund M. Vaishnav, Vs. The Ito, Ward-2(3)(7), 5B/1054, Ramnanth Mahadev Ni Surat. Sheri, Haripura, Surat – 395009. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aokpv5065Q (Appellant) (Respondent)

Disallowance confirmed 2013-14 Rs.28,81,47,552/- Rs.1,44,07,377/- 11. In the result the appeal is partly allowed.” ITA Nos. 204 &205/SRT/2019 Balmukund M. Vaishnav 13. Aggrieved by the order of the Ld. CIT(A), the Assessee as well as Revenue are in appeal before us. 14. In these cross appeals, the contention of the Revenue

M/S. MITSU PRIVATE LIMITED,,VAPI vs. THE ACIT, VAPI CIRCLE,, VAPI

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Sandip Gosain & Shri O. P. Meenav. ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं././././I "नधा"र अपीलाथ" Appellant S .T.A No. ण N वष"/A Y: 1 1671/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 2 1371/Ah 2002- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 03 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Co.No.1 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant 3 84/Ahd/ 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of 2006 Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 4 1672/Ah 2003- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 04 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 5 1764/Ah 2003- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 04 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q 6 1000/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2016 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 7 3510/Ah 2000- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2016 01 Commissioner Of Page 2 Of 83 Mitsu Ltd. V. Acit- Vapi/I.T.A. No.1671-1371,Co-184,1672-1764,1614 &1000/Ahd/2006/A.Y.02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 Income Tax-Vapi 304/2, Iind Phase, Circle, Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q

3,23,600 was disallowed. 113. In appeal, CIT (A) observed that expenditure has been incurred for new product registration without which the assessee cannot sell its product in market. The benefit of this registration would be available to the assessee at least three years for which the AO has accepted the alternate plea. Hence, this ground was dismissed. Page

THE ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, VAPI CIRCLE,, VAPI vs. M/S. MITSU LIMITED,, DAMAN

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Sandip Gosain & Shri O. P. Meenav. ""यथ"/Respondent आ.अ.सं././././I "नधा"र अपीलाथ" Appellant S .T.A No. ण N वष"/A Y: 1 1671/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 2 1371/Ah 2002- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 03 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Co.No.1 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant 3 84/Ahd/ 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of 2006 Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 4 1672/Ah 2003- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2006 04 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 5 1764/Ah 2003- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2006 04 Commissioner Of 304/2, Iind Phase, Income Tax-Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Circle, Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q 6 1000/Ah 2002- M/S. Mitsu Limited, V. Assistant D/2016 03 304/2, Iind Phase, Commissioner Of Gidc, Vapi 396195 Income Tax-Vapi Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q Circle, Vapi 7 3510/Ah 2000- Assistant V. M/S. Mitsu Limited, D/2016 01 Commissioner Of Page 2 Of 83 Mitsu Ltd. V. Acit- Vapi/I.T.A. No.1671-1371,Co-184,1672-1764,1614 &1000/Ahd/2006/A.Y.02-03,03-04,06-07.02-03 Income Tax-Vapi 304/2, Iind Phase, Circle, Vapi Gidc, Vapi 396195 Pan: Aaccm 2764 Q

3,23,600 was disallowed. 113. In appeal, CIT (A) observed that expenditure has been incurred for new product registration without which the assessee cannot sell its product in market. The benefit of this registration would be available to the assessee at least three years for which the AO has accepted the alternate plea. Hence, this ground was dismissed. Page

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, SURAT, SURAT vs. SAFFRON GEMS PVT. LTD., SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

NOBAL JEWELS PVT LTD ,SURAT vs. ASST COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

SAFFRON GEMS PVT LTD,SURAT vs. ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3, SURAT, SURAT vs. ANTIQUE EXIM PVT. LTD., SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, SURAT, SURAT vs. TANMAN JEWELS PVT. LTD., SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

ACIT, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3, SURAT, SURAT vs. NOBAL JEWELS PVT. LTD., SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

TANMAN JEWELS PVT LTD,SURAT vs. ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

ANTIQUE EXIM PVT. LTD, SURAT,SURAT vs. ASSTT. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-3, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by the Assessee in ITA Nos

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. A. L. Saini, Hon'Ble(Physical Hearing) Sl.

3) or 143(1) and hence no income can be assessed unless there is incriminating material found during the course of search action. The A.O. merely relied on the fact that no stock of the diamonds was found at the time of search. The goods were given for approval to customers for sales. The assessing officer overlooked the entire documentary

MS KALAMANDIR JEWELLERS LTD. ,SURAT vs. THE ASST. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX- CIRCLE 1(1)(1), SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical\npurposes

124 Kalamandir House\nGhod Dod Road Near Indoor\nStadium, Athwa Sura, Gujarat-\n395007\nPAN NO. AADCK 6700 F\nAppellant\nAssessee by\nRevenue by\nThe Asst. Commissioner Of\nIncome Tax- Circle 1(1)(1)\nVs. Aayakar Bhavan,\nMajuragate, Surat- 395001\nRespondent\nMr. Sapnesh Sheth, Adv\nDate of Hearing\nDate of pronouncement\nORDER\nMr. Ajay Uke, Sr-DR\n08/10/2025\n23/12/2025\nPER

THE ITO, WARD-7(3),, SURAT vs. SHRI RAJKUMAR GOYAL, SURAT

In the result this ground of appeal is also rejected

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Hon'Ble & Dr. Shri Arjun Lal Saini, Hon'Ble(Virtual Hearing) आ.अ.सं./I.T.A No.1487/Ahd/2012 "नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2005-06 The Income Tax Officer, Vs. Shri Rajkumar Goyal, Ward-7(3), Surat. Prop. Of Balaji Corporation, 201, Keshri Nandan Apartment, Bhothia Sheri, Rughnathpura, Surat – 395003. [Pan: Adtpj 2924 Q] अपीलाथ" / Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent "नधा"रतीक"ओर से /Assessee By Shri P.M.Jagasheth - Ca राज"वक"ओर से /Revenue By Shri Ritesh Mishra – Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing: 18.03.2021 उ"घोषणा क" तार"ख/Pronouncement On: 17.05.2021 आदेश /O R D E R Per Pawan Singh, Judicial Memeber: 1. This Appeal By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-V, Surat Hereinafter Referred As “Ld. Cit(A)” Dated 29.03.2012 For The Assessment Year (Ay) 2005-06. The Revenue Has Raised Following Grounds Of Appeal: “1. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit (A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition On Account Of Unverifiable Purchase Amounting To Rs. 7,91,01,863/-. 2. On The Facts & In The Circumstances Of The Case & In Law, The Ld. Cit (A) Has Erred In Deleting The Addition On Account Of In Difference In Closing Balance Of Rs.8,05,11,522/-. 3. It Is Therefore Prayed That The Order Of The Ld. Cit (A) Be Set Aside & The Assessing Officer ‘S Order Be Restored.”

section 124(3) the assessee has not right to challenge the jurisdiction of the assessing officer. The assessing officer followed all the provisions of the reassessment proceedings. In support of his submissions the ld CIT-DR relied on the following decisions;  Mega Corporation Ltd ITA No. 128 of 2016 dated 23.02.2017 (Delhi High Court), . Shri Rajkumar Goyal ITA No.1487/AHD/2012

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-2(1)(1),, SURAT vs. M/S. TRANSIT GEO SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS PVT. LTD.,, SURAT

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.3330/Ahd/2016 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2012-13) (Physical Court Hearing) D.C.I.T., Circle-2(1)(1), M/S Transit Geo Systems Integrator Pvt. Ltd., 13-C-404, 1St Floor, Room No.223, Aayakar Bhavan, Vs. Parshvanath Complex, Above Bhakti Majura Gate, Surat-395001 Automobiles, Udhna, Magdalla Road, Surat-395017 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aadct 4158 N (Appellant) (Respondent)

disallowance of the labour contract expenses of Rs.4,03,34,386/- makes the GP the assessee @ 33% which is itself absurd in the line of assessee`s business. Therefore, based on these facts, the ld CIT(A) deleted the addition. 6. Aggrieved by the order of Ld. CIT(A), the Revenue is in appeal before us. 7. Before us, Shri

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-1,, BHARUCH vs. M/S. GUJARAT NARMADA VALLEY FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LTD.,, BHARUCH

In the result, this ground of appeal is also dismissed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr Arjun Lal Sainiआ.अ.सं./Ita No.431/Srt/2018 (Ay 2007-08) & (Hearing In Virtual Court) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Bharuch, Fertilizers & Chemicals Vs Above Bank Of Baroda, Ltd. Station Road, Bharuch- P.O. Narmada Nagar, 320001 Dist. Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent आ.अ.सं./Ita No.432/Srt/2018 & ""या"ेप/C.O. No.12/Srt/2021 [A/O Ita No.432/Srt/2018] (Ay 2012-13) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Vs Bharuch, Above Bank Of P.O. Narmada Nagar, Dist. Baroda, Station Road, Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q Bharuch-320001 अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent/Co- Objector

3 relates to deleting disallowance of Rs.4,222 crore on account of depreciation on “goodwill”. We find that this ground of appeal is similar to ground No.1 raised by Revenue in ITA No.431/SRT/2018 for assessment year 2007- 08, which we have already dismissed, therefore, following the principle of consistency this ground of appeal is dismissed with similar observation

THE DCIT, CIRCLE-1,, BHARUCH vs. M/S. GUJARAT NARMADA VALLEY FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LTD.,, BHARUCH

In the result, this ground of appeal is also dismissed

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr Arjun Lal Sainiआ.अ.सं./Ita No.431/Srt/2018 (Ay 2007-08) & (Hearing In Virtual Court) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Bharuch, Fertilizers & Chemicals Vs Above Bank Of Baroda, Ltd. Station Road, Bharuch- P.O. Narmada Nagar, 320001 Dist. Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent आ.अ.सं./Ita No.432/Srt/2018 & ""या"ेप/C.O. No.12/Srt/2021 [A/O Ita No.432/Srt/2018] (Ay 2012-13) Deputy Commissioner Of Gujarat Narmada Valley Income-Tax, Circle-1 Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. Vs Bharuch, Above Bank Of P.O. Narmada Nagar, Dist. Baroda, Station Road, Bharuch-392015 Pan : Aaacg 8372 Q Bharuch-320001 अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ" /Respondent/Co- Objector

3 relates to deleting disallowance of Rs.4,222 crore on account of depreciation on “goodwill”. We find that this ground of appeal is similar to ground No.1 raised by Revenue in ITA No.431/SRT/2018 for assessment year 2007- 08, which we have already dismissed, therefore, following the principle of consistency this ground of appeal is dismissed with similar observation