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Section 234E362Section 200A272TDS77Section 14864Section 143(3)41Section 14738Condonation of Delay38Section 4027Section 26319Addition to Income

G.T.MOHAN RAO,,KAKINADA vs. THE ITO,, KAKINADA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 182/VIZ/2015[]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Sept 2019

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.182/Viz/2015 (ननधधारण वर्ा/Assessment Year : 2007-08) G.T.Mohan Rao Vs. Income Tax Officer Prop.Ramya Engineering Co. Ward-1 Plot No.3-20-4/1/A Kakinada Rammohan Nagar Kakinada [Pan : Aehpg7387R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Smt.Suman Malik, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 01.08.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 25.09.2019 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Smt.Suman Malik, DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 194ISection 37(1)Section 40Section 40a

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Deduction17
Section 10(14)15

reopened the assessment for the following reasons (extracted from the assessment order) : (i) The assessee admitted gross receipts of Rs.61,86,062/- in the P&L account, whereas, the gross receipts as per TDS

KILARI VENKATA ROSAIAH,GUNTUR vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1),, GUNTUR

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 608/VIZ/2018[2011-2012]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam03 Jun 2020AY 2011-2012

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.608/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/Assessment Year:2011-12) Kilari Venkata Rosaiah Vs Asst. Commissioner Of D.No.25-16-180 Income Tax G.T.Road, Amc Yard Circle-1(1) Guntur Guntur [Pan : Adspk7598L] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से / Respondent By : Shri S.Ravi Shankar Narayan, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 16.03.2020 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05.06.2020

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri S.Ravi Shankar Narayan
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 148

reopening of assessment was made on the belief that rental income had escaped assessment. Whereas the rental income does not belong to the assessee and belonged to the HUF of the assessee. Though the PAN number of the assessee is mentioned in the 26AS, the assessee has not claimed the TDS

ANDHRA PRADESH CAPITAL REGION DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,,VIJAYAWADA vs. ACIT, CIRCLE-3(1),, VIJAYAWADA

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

ITA 394/VIZ/2017[2008-2009]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 Oct 2019AY 2008-2009

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Bleandhra Pradesh Capital Vs. Acit, Circle-3(1), Region Development Authority Vijayawada. (Formerly Vgtm Urban Development Authority), Uda Complex, Lenin Centre, Governorpet, Vijayawada. Pan No. Aaalv 0067 E (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri S. Rama Rao, AdvFor Respondent: Shri T.S.N. Murthy, Sr.DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 147Section 148Section 3

TDS). The assessment was completed after detailed verification of various items including the allowability of development/sinking fund. During the course of proceedings, the Assessing Officer had issued a notice u/sec. 142(1) dated 16/12/2010 calling for explanation and submission of relevant information on various issues including development/sinking fund. In response, the assessee submitted all the relevant information and assessment

SRI SAI DURGA HOUSING ESTATES,VIJAYAWADA vs. ACIT, CENTRALISED PROCESSING CELL-TDS,, GHAZIABAD

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 2/VIZ/2018[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam26 Apr 2018AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri C. Subrahmanyam, ARFor Respondent: Shri V. Appala Raju, DR
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1-6-2015. Hence, ti notices under section 200A by the respondent authority for intimation for payment of fee under section 234E can without any authority of law and the same are quashed and set aside to that extent. [Para 24] • As such, as recorded earlier, it is on account of the intimation received under section

SRI SAI DURGA HOUSING ESTATES,VIJAYAWADA vs. ACIT, CENTRALISED PROCESSING CELL-TDS,, GHAZIABAD

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3/VIZ/2018[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam26 Apr 2018AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri C. Subrahmanyam, ARFor Respondent: Shri V. Appala Raju, DR
Section 200(3)Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1-6-2015. Hence, ti notices under section 200A by the respondent authority for intimation for payment of fee under section 234E can without any authority of law and the same are quashed and set aside to that extent. [Para 24] • As such, as recorded earlier, it is on account of the intimation received under section

THE ACIT., CIRCLE - 1, ELURU, ELURU vs. M/S THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD.,, ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 476/VIZ/2012[2009-2010]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2009-2010

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD.,,ELURU vs. THE ACIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 515/VIZ/2014[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

THE ITO, WARD-2, ELURU, ELURU vs. M/S THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD., ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 78/VIZ/2012[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

M/S THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD.,ELURU vs. THE ITO, WARD-2, ELURU, ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 50/VIZ/2012[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2008-09

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

M/S THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD.,ELURU vs. THE ITO, WARD-2, ELURU, ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 49/VIZ/2012[2007-08]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2007-08

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

THE ACIT,, ELURU vs. M/S. THE DISTRICT CO - OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD., ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 269/VIZ/2015[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK LTD.,,ELURU vs. THE ACIT,, ELURU

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 524/VIZ/2014[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam25 Jan 2018AY 2010-11

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

Section 133ASection 143(1)Section 147Section 148Section 36(1)(v)Section 40A(7)(b)

reopened within 4 years after having received the information that the assessee had made the incorrect claim leading to escapement of income. The Ld. AR of the assessee has reiterated the submissions made in the earlier order. As per the detailed discussion M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru made in order No.49/Vizag/2012 discussed above, we uphold

ANDHRA PRADESH HOUSING BOARD,VIJAYAWADA vs. ACIT/DCIT, CIRCLE-1(1), VIJAYAWADA

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed in terms of our aforesaid observations

ITA 732/VIZ/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam18 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri Omkareshwar Chidara, Hon’Ble

Section 143(2)Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 250

TDS”), if any, appearing against the PAN of the assessee-company be allowed to it. Accordingly, the CIT(A) partly allowed the appeal filed by the assessee. 6. The assessee aggrieved with the order of the CIT(A) has carried the matter in appeal before us. 7. Shri K.A. Sai Prasad, CA, Learned Authorized Representative (for short “Ld.AR

USHA TUBES AND PIPES PRIVATE LIMITED, ,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-2, , VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 520/VIZ/2018[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam05 Apr 2019AY 2009-10

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.520/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year:2009-10) M/S Usha Tubes & Pipes(P)Ltd Vs. Asst.Commissioner Of D.No.11-8-34 Income Tax Dasapalla Hills Central Circle-2 Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam [Pan :Aaacu7175R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri G.V.N.Hari, Ar प्रत्यधथी की ओर से/ Respondent By : Smt.Suman Malik, Dr सुनवधई की तधरीख / Date Of Hearing : 21.03.2019 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 05.04.2019

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N.Hari, ARFor Respondent: Smt.Suman Malik, DR
Section 131Section 147Section 148

reopened the assessment believing that the assessee had inflated the expenditure on godown maintenance and accordingly issued show cause notice on 02.11.2016. The assessee company submitted its explanation stating that Sri B.Krishna Kishore, S/o Sri B.Seeta Rama Swamy has carried the godown maintenance work in their godowns at Mindi, Visakhapatnam and the maintenance charges @Rs.1/- per sq.ft. per month

NADIMPALLY VENKATA SANKAR RAMA KRISHNAM RAJU,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ITO,, VISAKHAPATNAM

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

ITA 322/VIZ/2017[2008-2009]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam04 Apr 2018AY 2008-2009

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh

For Appellant: Shri G.V.N. Hari, ARFor Respondent: Shri Deba Kumar Sonowal
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 194HSection 263Section 40

reopened by issue of notice u/s.148 of the act and the reassessment u/s.143(3) r.w.s. 147 of the Income-tax Act 1961 was completed on 31.03.2015 by determining the total income at Rs.6,82,016/-. The Ld.PCIT has taken up the case for revision u/s 263 and observed from the Profit & Loss A/c for the year under consideration that

LOKANADHA RAO BATHINA,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. INCOME-TAX OFFICER, WARD-3(2), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 283/VIZ/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam29 Jul 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.283/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2016-17) Lokanadha Rao Bathina Vs. Income Tax Officer D.No.54-11-33/3/1, Aditya Nagar Ward-3(2) Isukathota-530013 Infinity Towers, Andhra Pradesh Shankaramattam Road [Pan :Apqpb9831H] Visakhapatnam - 530016 (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri I. Kama Sastry, ARFor Respondent: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.AR
Section 133ASection 143(3)Section 148

TDS was duly deducted and paid to the Central Government account and Form No.16B was duly issued to the seller. Thus, the assessee has paid an amount of Rs.55,74,687/- out of the loans taken from the following persons Bathina Rajyalakshmi, wife 3 I.T.A. No.283/Viz/2023, A.Y.2016-17 Lokanadha Rao Bathina, Visakhapatnam Rs.7,00,000/-, G.Ravi Kumar, Hyderabad Rs.2

MOHAMMED VAZIRUDDIN EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, TDS WARD-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, four appeals filed by the assessee are

ITA 197/VIZ/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam15 Dec 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos. 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196 & 197/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years :2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Mohammed Vaziruddin Vs. Income Tax Officer, Educational Society, Tds-Ward-1, Prakash Nagar, Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry. Pan: Aaaam 3067 G (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate ""याथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Sri On Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of : 15/12/2022 Pronouncement O R D E R

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri ON Hari Prasada Rao
Section 2Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1.6.2015. However, we make it clear that, if any deductor has already paid the fee after intimation received under Section 200A, the aforesaid view will not permit the deductor to reopen the said question unless he has made payment under protest." 11. Further, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of United Metals

MOHAMMED VAZIRUDDIN EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, TDS WARD-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, four appeals filed by the assessee are

ITA 194/VIZ/2022[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam15 Dec 2022AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos. 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196 & 197/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years :2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Mohammed Vaziruddin Vs. Income Tax Officer, Educational Society, Tds-Ward-1, Prakash Nagar, Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry. Pan: Aaaam 3067 G (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate ""याथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Sri On Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of : 15/12/2022 Pronouncement O R D E R

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri ON Hari Prasada Rao
Section 2Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1.6.2015. However, we make it clear that, if any deductor has already paid the fee after intimation received under Section 200A, the aforesaid view will not permit the deductor to reopen the said question unless he has made payment under protest." 11. Further, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of United Metals

MOHAMMED VAZIRUDDIN EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, TDS WARD-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, four appeals filed by the assessee are

ITA 195/VIZ/2022[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam15 Dec 2022AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos. 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196 & 197/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years :2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Mohammed Vaziruddin Vs. Income Tax Officer, Educational Society, Tds-Ward-1, Prakash Nagar, Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry. Pan: Aaaam 3067 G (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate ""याथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Sri On Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of : 15/12/2022 Pronouncement O R D E R

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri ON Hari Prasada Rao
Section 2Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1.6.2015. However, we make it clear that, if any deductor has already paid the fee after intimation received under Section 200A, the aforesaid view will not permit the deductor to reopen the said question unless he has made payment under protest." 11. Further, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of United Metals

MOHAMMED VAZIRUDDIN EDUCTIONAL SOCIETY,RAJAHMUNDRY vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, TDS WARD-1, RAJAHMUNDRY

In the result, four appeals filed by the assessee are

ITA 191/VIZ/2022[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam15 Dec 2022AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./ I.T.A. Nos. 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 196 & 197/Viz/2022 ("नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Years :2015-16, 2016-17 & 2017-18) Mohammed Vaziruddin Vs. Income Tax Officer, Educational Society, Tds-Ward-1, Prakash Nagar, Rajahmundry. Rajahmundry. Pan: Aaaam 3067 G (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/ Appellant By : Sri Gvn Hari, Advocate ""याथ" क" ओर से / Respondent By : Sri On Hari Prasada Rao, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 30/11/2022 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of : 15/12/2022 Pronouncement O R D E R

For Appellant: Sri GVN Hari, AdvocateFor Respondent: Sri ON Hari Prasada Rao
Section 2Section 200ASection 234E

assessment year prior to 1.6.2015. However, we make it clear that, if any deductor has already paid the fee after intimation received under Section 200A, the aforesaid view will not permit the deductor to reopen the said question unless he has made payment under protest." 11. Further, the Hon’ble Kerala High Court in the case of United Metals