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Section 271(1)(b)74Section 69A56Section 271(1)(c)53Section 10(37)46Section 142(1)40Penalty33Exemption23Addition to Income22Section 143(3)

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 633/SRT/2023[2014-15]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

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VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 632/SRT/2023[2013-14]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 635/SRT/2023[2016-17]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 631/SRT/2023[2012-13]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 637/SRT/2023[2018-19]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 636/SRT/2023[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

VIRAJ SHIRISHKUMAR MODI,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CC-1, SURAT, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 634/SRT/2023[2015-16]Status: HeardITAT Surat21 Nov 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.631 To 637/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2012-13 To 2018-19) (Physical Hearing) Viraj Shirishkumar Modi, Vs. The Dcit, 5, Dwarkadhish Society, Palanpur Patia, Central Circle – 1, Rander Road, Surat – 395009. Surat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bdbpm7942L (Appellant) (Respondent) Shri Bipin Jariwala, Advocate Appellant By Respondent By Shri Vinod Kumar, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing 21/11/2023 Date Of Pronouncement 21/11/2023

Section 142Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271(1)Section 271(1)(b)

4. Succinct facts qua the issue are that during the assessment proceedings, the Assessing Officer observed that assessee has failed to comply with the terms of statutory notice issued under section 142(1) on 02.12.2020 and 22.12.2020 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer noted that there is an onus on the assessee to produce the requisite details

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)

249 (SC) held that: “Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Penalty - For concealment of income (Recording of satisfaction) - High Court by impugned order held that recording of satisfaction by Assessing Officer that there was concealment of income or that any inaccurate particulars were furnished by assessee was sine qua non for initiation of penalty proceedings

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)

249 (SC) held that: “Section 271(1)(c) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 - Penalty - For concealment of income (Recording of satisfaction) - High Court by impugned order held that recording of satisfaction by Assessing Officer that there was concealment of income or that any inaccurate particulars were furnished by assessee was sine qua non for initiation of penalty proceedings

RAMABHAI KANJIBHAI PATEL,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 106/SRT/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 May 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.106 To 110/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ramabhai Kanjibhai Patel, Vs. The Dcit, At-Surajpuja, Po-Surajpura, Ta-Palanpur, Central Circle-2, Palanpur-385001. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aefpp4997J (Assessee) (Respondent)

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 274

4. The facts necessary for disposal of the appeals are stated in brief. During the assessment proceedings, a notice under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was issued by Assessing Officer on 30.01.2021. Vide the said notice, the assessee was asked to furnish details for AY.2013-14. However, the assessee failed to furnish complete reply in response

RAMABHAI KANJIBHAI PATEL,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 107/SRT/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 May 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.106 To 110/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ramabhai Kanjibhai Patel, Vs. The Dcit, At-Surajpuja, Po-Surajpura, Ta-Palanpur, Central Circle-2, Palanpur-385001. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aefpp4997J (Assessee) (Respondent)

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 274

4. The facts necessary for disposal of the appeals are stated in brief. During the assessment proceedings, a notice under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was issued by Assessing Officer on 30.01.2021. Vide the said notice, the assessee was asked to furnish details for AY.2013-14. However, the assessee failed to furnish complete reply in response

RAMABHAI KANJIBHAI PATEL,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 110/SRT/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 May 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.106 To 110/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ramabhai Kanjibhai Patel, Vs. The Dcit, At-Surajpuja, Po-Surajpura, Ta-Palanpur, Central Circle-2, Palanpur-385001. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aefpp4997J (Assessee) (Respondent)

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 274

4. The facts necessary for disposal of the appeals are stated in brief. During the assessment proceedings, a notice under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was issued by Assessing Officer on 30.01.2021. Vide the said notice, the assessee was asked to furnish details for AY.2013-14. However, the assessee failed to furnish complete reply in response

RAMABHAI KANJIBHAI PATEL,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 108/SRT/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 May 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.106 To 110/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ramabhai Kanjibhai Patel, Vs. The Dcit, At-Surajpuja, Po-Surajpura, Ta-Palanpur, Central Circle-2, Palanpur-385001. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aefpp4997J (Assessee) (Respondent)

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 274

4. The facts necessary for disposal of the appeals are stated in brief. During the assessment proceedings, a notice under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was issued by Assessing Officer on 30.01.2021. Vide the said notice, the assessee was asked to furnish details for AY.2013-14. However, the assessee failed to furnish complete reply in response

RAMABHAI KANJIBHAI PATEL,SURAT vs. DY. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE- 2, SURAT

In the result, appeals filed by assessee (in ITA Nos

ITA 109/SRT/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Surat11 May 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh, Jm & Dr. A. L. Saini, Am आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.106 To 110/Srt/2023 Assessment Years: (2013-14 To 2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Ramabhai Kanjibhai Patel, Vs. The Dcit, At-Surajpuja, Po-Surajpura, Ta-Palanpur, Central Circle-2, Palanpur-385001. Surat. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aefpp4997J (Assessee) (Respondent)

Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144Section 271Section 271(1)(b)Section 274

4. The facts necessary for disposal of the appeals are stated in brief. During the assessment proceedings, a notice under section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, was issued by Assessing Officer on 30.01.2021. Vide the said notice, the assessee was asked to furnish details for AY.2013-14. However, the assessee failed to furnish complete reply in response

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

b) that assessing officer has initiated penalty proceedings for both the deductions u/s 54 EC and u/s 54F of the Act in the assessment order for “inaccurate particulars of his income”, whereas in the penalty order under section 271(1) (c ) of the Act the assessing officer imposed penalty for both the deductions u/s 54 EC and u/s

VIKAS AGARWAL,DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI vs. ITO, SILVASSA WARD , SILVASSA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 186/SRT/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat19 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) and 271F of the Act were also initiated for failure to comply with notices u/s 142(1) of the Act and for failure to file return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act respectively. 10.3 Aggrieved by the order of AO, the appellant filed appeal before the CIT(A). Before

VIKAS AGARWAL,DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI vs. ITO, WARD SILVASSA , SILVASSA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 189/SRT/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Surat19 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) and 271F of the Act were also initiated for failure to comply with notices u/s 142(1) of the Act and for failure to file return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act respectively. 10.3 Aggrieved by the order of AO, the appellant filed appeal before the CIT(A). Before

VIKAS AGARWAL,DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI vs. ITO,WARD SILVASSA, SILVASSA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 193/SRT/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat19 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) and 271F of the Act were also initiated for failure to comply with notices u/s 142(1) of the Act and for failure to file return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act respectively. 10.3 Aggrieved by the order of AO, the appellant filed appeal before the CIT(A). Before

VIKAS AGARWAL,DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI vs. ITO, WARD SILVASSA, SILVASSA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 190/SRT/2025[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Surat19 Aug 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) and 271F of the Act were also initiated for failure to comply with notices u/s 142(1) of the Act and for failure to file return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act respectively. 10.3 Aggrieved by the order of AO, the appellant filed appeal before the CIT(A). Before

VIKAS AGARWAL,DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI vs. ITO, WARD SILVASSA, SILVASSA

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed

ITA 187/SRT/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat19 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Pruseth

Section 250Section 271(1)(c)Section 69A

Penalty proceedings u/s 271(1)(b) and 271F of the Act were also initiated for failure to comply with notices u/s 142(1) of the Act and for failure to file return of income u/s 139(1) of the Act respectively. 10.3 Aggrieved by the order of AO, the appellant filed appeal before the CIT(A). Before