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Section 271(1)(c)194Section 271(1)(b)114Section 143(3)98Penalty81Section 142(1)78Addition to Income75Section 14848Section 27442Section 254(1)38

R.S. TRADELINK PVT.LTD.,SURAT vs. THE ACIT.,CIRCLE-4,, SURAT

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

ITA 2130/AHD/2014[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Surat04 Feb 2021AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.2130/Ahd/2014 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2008-09) (Virtual Court Hearing) M/S. R.S. Tradelink Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Plot No.17, Magdalla Port Road, Of Income Tax, Circle-4, Surat. Magdalla, Surat-395007. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aabcr6607A (Assessee) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah - CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra - CIT (DR)
Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 274

u/s. 271(1)(c) and ld. CIT(A) has erred in confirming the penalty when assessing officer had not specified in the notice u/s.271(1)(c) r.w.s. 274 and in the penalty order whether the penalty was leviable for concealment of income or for furnishing inaccurate particulars thereof.” 3. Brief facts qua the issue are that assessee is a private

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AALIDHARA TEXTOOL ENGINEERS PVT. LTD,SURAT vs. PCIT-1, SURAT

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 94/SRT/2020[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat28 May 2021AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.94/Srt/2020 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2014-15) (Virtual Court Hearing) Alidhara Textool Engineers Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Pcit-1, Surat. Plot No.168, Udhyog Nagar Road, Udhna, Surat -394210. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaacd8469M (Assessee) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Mehul Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ritesh Mishra, CIT(DR)
Section 10Section 10(38)Section 115JSection 143(3)Section 14ASection 263

Penalty proceedings u/s. 271(1)(c) for furnishing inaccurate particulars, are also being initiated in assessee’s case separately.” 14. It is abundantly clear from the above assessment order passed by the assessing officer under 143(3) r.w.s. 92CA(3) of the Act, that in response to question asked by the assessing officer during the assessment stage, the assessee submitted

SHRI GUFRAN AHMED CHAUDHARI,,VALSAD vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, VAPI WARD-1,, VAPI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees (in ITA No

ITA 623/SRT/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat26 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.618/Srt/2018 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) (Virtual Court Hearing) Prakash F Singh, The Income Tax Officer, V Ward-7, Room No.810, 8Th Floor, Rbl, 63/751, Chanod Colony, Gidc, S. Vapi-396195 Fortune Square-Ii, Vapi Daman Road, Chala, Vapi-396191 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.:Asnps 4835N (Assessee) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri A. Gopalakrishnan,C.AFor Respondent: Mrs. AnupamaSingla– Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

143(3) of the Act was completed on 14.03.2014, determining total income of Rs.1,59,98,170/- and made the following additions. Sr.No. Issue of addition Addition in Rs. 1 Addition on account of disallowance of purchase 1,34,64,592/- 2 Addition on account of sundry creditors 15,91,100/- 3 Addition on account of non-deduction

SHRI PRAKASH F.SINGH,,VAPI vs. THE ITO, WARD-7,, VAPI

In the result, appeals of the Assessees (in ITA No

ITA 618/SRT/2018[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat26 Nov 2021AY 2011-12

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.618/Srt/2018 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2011-12) (Virtual Court Hearing) Prakash F Singh, The Income Tax Officer, V Ward-7, Room No.810, 8Th Floor, Rbl, 63/751, Chanod Colony, Gidc, S. Vapi-396195 Fortune Square-Ii, Vapi Daman Road, Chala, Vapi-396191 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.:Asnps 4835N (Assessee) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri A. Gopalakrishnan,C.AFor Respondent: Mrs. AnupamaSingla– Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)(c)

143(3) of the Act was completed on 14.03.2014, determining total income of Rs.1,59,98,170/- and made the following additions. Sr.No. Issue of addition Addition in Rs. 1 Addition on account of disallowance of purchase 1,34,64,592/- 2 Addition on account of sundry creditors 15,91,100/- 3 Addition on account of non-deduction

KASHYAP MAGANBHAI VAGHASIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

Appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 158/SRT/2022[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Surat27 Sept 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.148 To 154/Srt/2022 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Sanjaybhai Arjunbhai Patel Deputy Commissioner Of 37, Shreeji Plaza, Tata Road, Income-Tax Central Circle-1, Vs. No.1, Opera House, Mumbai- Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Surat- 400004 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Adipp 4533G (Appellant ) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P.M. Jagasheth, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)Section 274

143(3). While setting aside the impugned order, we direct the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty.” 15. We also note that Ld. CIT(A) sustained penalty at Rs.5,000/- partly for second default. However, the quantum of penalty u/s 271(1)(b), for each default is Rs.10,000/-, which is mentioned in clause (ii) sub-Section

KASHYAP MAGANBHAI VAGHASIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

Appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 159/SRT/2022[2018-19]Status: HeardITAT Surat27 Sept 2022AY 2018-19

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.148 To 154/Srt/2022 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Sanjaybhai Arjunbhai Patel Deputy Commissioner Of 37, Shreeji Plaza, Tata Road, Income-Tax Central Circle-1, Vs. No.1, Opera House, Mumbai- Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Surat- 400004 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Adipp 4533G (Appellant ) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P.M. Jagasheth, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)Section 274

143(3). While setting aside the impugned order, we direct the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty.” 15. We also note that Ld. CIT(A) sustained penalty at Rs.5,000/- partly for second default. However, the quantum of penalty u/s 271(1)(b), for each default is Rs.10,000/-, which is mentioned in clause (ii) sub-Section

KASHYAP MAGANBHAI VAGHASIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

Appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 157/SRT/2022[2016-17]Status: HeardITAT Surat27 Sept 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.148 To 154/Srt/2022 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Sanjaybhai Arjunbhai Patel Deputy Commissioner Of 37, Shreeji Plaza, Tata Road, Income-Tax Central Circle-1, Vs. No.1, Opera House, Mumbai- Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Surat- 400004 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Adipp 4533G (Appellant ) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P.M. Jagasheth, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)Section 274

143(3). While setting aside the impugned order, we direct the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty.” 15. We also note that Ld. CIT(A) sustained penalty at Rs.5,000/- partly for second default. However, the quantum of penalty u/s 271(1)(b), for each default is Rs.10,000/-, which is mentioned in clause (ii) sub-Section

KASHYAP MAGANBHAI VAGHASIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

Appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 156/SRT/2022[2015-16]Status: HeardITAT Surat27 Sept 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.148 To 154/Srt/2022 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Sanjaybhai Arjunbhai Patel Deputy Commissioner Of 37, Shreeji Plaza, Tata Road, Income-Tax Central Circle-1, Vs. No.1, Opera House, Mumbai- Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Surat- 400004 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Adipp 4533G (Appellant ) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P.M. Jagasheth, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)Section 274

143(3). While setting aside the impugned order, we direct the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty.” 15. We also note that Ld. CIT(A) sustained penalty at Rs.5,000/- partly for second default. However, the quantum of penalty u/s 271(1)(b), for each default is Rs.10,000/-, which is mentioned in clause (ii) sub-Section

KASHYAP MAGANBHAI VAGHASIYA,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SURAT

Appeals of the assessees are allowed

ITA 155/SRT/2022[2014-15]Status: HeardITAT Surat27 Sept 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shripawan Singh, Jm &Dr. A.L.Saini, Am आयकर अपीलसं./Ita Nos.148 To 154/Srt/2022 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Virtual Court Hearing) Sanjaybhai Arjunbhai Patel Deputy Commissioner Of 37, Shreeji Plaza, Tata Road, Income-Tax Central Circle-1, Vs. No.1, Opera House, Mumbai- Surat, Aaykar Bhavan, Surat- 400004 395001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Adipp 4533G (Appellant ) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri P.M. Jagasheth, C.AFor Respondent: Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 271(1)(b)Section 274

143(3). While setting aside the impugned order, we direct the Assessing Officer to delete the penalty.” 15. We also note that Ld. CIT(A) sustained penalty at Rs.5,000/- partly for second default. However, the quantum of penalty u/s 271(1)(b), for each default is Rs.10,000/-, which is mentioned in clause (ii) sub-Section

SHRI VIJAY CHAMPAK PATEL,SURAT vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-6(4), SURAT

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 281/AHD/2016[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat09 Oct 2020AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.281/Ahd/2016 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2011-12) Vijay Champak Patel, Vs. Income Tax Officer, Pachhlu Faliyu, Near Water Ward-6(4), Surat Tank, Bharthana, Vesu, Surat

For Appellant: Shri Rasesh Shah - CAFor Respondent: Shri O P Meena – Sr. DR
Section 139Section 143(3)Section 271Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(c)Section 54ESection 54F

section 54F of the Act, during the assessment proceedings u/s 143(3) of the Act, while making the addition the Assessing Officer had initiated penalty proceedings u/s.271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act observing as follows:- “By claiming incorrect deduction, the assessee has furnished inaccurate particulars of his income, for which, penalty proceedings u/s. 271

MOULIMANI IMPEX PVT LTD,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER- 1(1)(3), SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 533/SRT/2025[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Aug 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Ms Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act has been levied on the estimated addition by the AO, which has been sustained by the CIT(A). The ld. AR submitted that similar penalty imposed in case of its sister concern, M/s Nazar Impex Pvt. Ltd. was deleted by the ITAT in ITA Nos.132 & 133/SRT/2021 (supra). Further, the ITAT in case

MOULIMANI IMPEX PVT LTD,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER -1(1)(3), SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 534/SRT/2025[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Aug 2025AY 2010-11

Bench: Ms Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act has been levied on the estimated addition by the AO, which has been sustained by the CIT(A). The ld. AR submitted that similar penalty imposed in case of its sister concern, M/s Nazar Impex Pvt. Ltd. was deleted by the ITAT in ITA Nos.132 & 133/SRT/2021 (supra). Further, the ITAT in case

MOULIMANI IMPEX PVT LTD,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER- 1(1)(3), SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 536/SRT/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Aug 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act has been levied on the estimated addition by the AO, which has been sustained by the CIT(A). The ld. AR submitted that similar penalty imposed in case of its sister concern, M/s Nazar Impex Pvt. Ltd. was deleted by the ITAT in ITA Nos.132 & 133/SRT/2021 (supra). Further, the ITAT in case

MOULIMANI IMPEX PVT LTD,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER -1(1)(3), SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 535/SRT/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Surat29 Aug 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Ms Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 271(1)(c)

u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act has been levied on the estimated addition by the AO, which has been sustained by the CIT(A). The ld. AR submitted that similar penalty imposed in case of its sister concern, M/s Nazar Impex Pvt. Ltd. was deleted by the ITAT in ITA Nos.132 & 133/SRT/2021 (supra). Further, the ITAT in case

BHARUCH ENVIRO INFRASTRUCTURE LTD.,,ANKLESHWAR vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX,, BHARUCH

ITA 499/AHD/2015[2006-07]Status: DisposedITAT Surat28 Feb 2022AY 2006-07

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr. Arjun Lal Saini(Hearing In Virtual Court) Bharuch Enviro Deputy Commissioner Of Infrastructure Ltd.117-118, Income Tax, Bharuch Vs Gidc Estate-393002 Circle, Pan : Aaacb 8075 F Assessee / Appellant Revenue /Respondent

Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234BSection 234B(3)Section 234DSection 234D(1)Section 254(1)Section 80I

u/s 115JB of the Act. The appellant hereby reserves the right to add to, alter or amplify the above grounds of appeal, at any time before or at the time of appeal, so as to enable the Hon'ble Tribunal to decide the appeal in accordance with law.” 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee company filed

ENVIRO TECHNOLOGY LTD.,,ANKLESHWAR vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, BHARUCH CIRCLE-2,, BHARUCH

ITA 1472/AHD/2017[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Surat28 Feb 2022AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr. Arjun Lal Saini(Hearing In Virtual Court) Bharuch Enviro Deputy Commissioner Of Infrastructure Ltd.117-118, Income Tax, Bharuch Vs Gidc Estate-393002 Circle, Pan : Aaacb 8075 F Assessee / Appellant Revenue /Respondent

Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234BSection 234B(3)Section 234DSection 234D(1)Section 254(1)Section 80I

u/s 115JB of the Act. The appellant hereby reserves the right to add to, alter or amplify the above grounds of appeal, at any time before or at the time of appeal, so as to enable the Hon'ble Tribunal to decide the appeal in accordance with law.” 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee company filed

ENVIRO TECHNOLOGY LIMITED,,ANKLESHWAR vs. THE ACIT.,BHARUCH CIRCLE,, BHARUCH

ITA 2017/AHD/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Surat28 Feb 2022AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Dr. Arjun Lal Saini(Hearing In Virtual Court) Bharuch Enviro Deputy Commissioner Of Infrastructure Ltd.117-118, Income Tax, Bharuch Vs Gidc Estate-393002 Circle, Pan : Aaacb 8075 F Assessee / Appellant Revenue /Respondent

Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 234BSection 234B(3)Section 234DSection 234D(1)Section 254(1)Section 80I

u/s 115JB of the Act. The appellant hereby reserves the right to add to, alter or amplify the above grounds of appeal, at any time before or at the time of appeal, so as to enable the Hon'ble Tribunal to decide the appeal in accordance with law.” 2. Brief facts of the case are that the assessee company filed

JIGNA JAYESHKUMAR MACWAN,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-2, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, ground of appeal raised by assessee is allowed

ITA 414/SRT/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 Jan 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singhita No. 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415 & 416/Srt/2022 (Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20) (Hearing In Virtual Court) Jigna Jayeshkumar D.C.I.T., Macwan, Central Circle-2, Vs. D-5/6 Uma Park, Opp. Surat. Green Valley Apt., C.S. Marg, Adajan, Surat- 395009. Pan No. Amkpm 9536 F Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

Section 132Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254(1)Section 271(1)(b)Section 272A(1)(d)Section 274

U/s 271(1)(b) of the I.T. Act, 1961. 2. It is therefore prayed that the above penalty may please be deleted as learned members of the tribunal may deem it proper. 3. Appellant craves leave to add, alter or delete any ground(s) either before or in the course of the hearing of the appeal.” 3. Brief facts

JIGNA JAYESHKUMAR MACWAN,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-2, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, ground of appeal raised by assessee is allowed

ITA 411/SRT/2022[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 Jan 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singhita No. 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415 & 416/Srt/2022 (Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20) (Hearing In Virtual Court) Jigna Jayeshkumar D.C.I.T., Macwan, Central Circle-2, Vs. D-5/6 Uma Park, Opp. Surat. Green Valley Apt., C.S. Marg, Adajan, Surat- 395009. Pan No. Amkpm 9536 F Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

Section 132Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254(1)Section 271(1)(b)Section 272A(1)(d)Section 274

U/s 271(1)(b) of the I.T. Act, 1961. 2. It is therefore prayed that the above penalty may please be deleted as learned members of the tribunal may deem it proper. 3. Appellant craves leave to add, alter or delete any ground(s) either before or in the course of the hearing of the appeal.” 3. Brief facts

JIGNA JAYESHKUMAR MACWAN,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-2, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, ground of appeal raised by assessee is allowed

ITA 415/SRT/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Surat31 Jan 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pawan Singhita No. 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415 & 416/Srt/2022 (Assessment Years: 2013-14 To 2019-20) (Hearing In Virtual Court) Jigna Jayeshkumar D.C.I.T., Macwan, Central Circle-2, Vs. D-5/6 Uma Park, Opp. Surat. Green Valley Apt., C.S. Marg, Adajan, Surat- 395009. Pan No. Amkpm 9536 F Appellant/ Assessee Respondent/ Revenue

Section 132Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 153ASection 254(1)Section 271(1)(b)Section 272A(1)(d)Section 274

U/s 271(1)(b) of the I.T. Act, 1961. 2. It is therefore prayed that the above penalty may please be deleted as learned members of the tribunal may deem it proper. 3. Appellant craves leave to add, alter or delete any ground(s) either before or in the course of the hearing of the appeal.” 3. Brief facts