RANAR AGROCHEM LIMITED,PARAWADA vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, VISAKHAPATNAM

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.288/Viz/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year:2014-15) Ranar Agrochem Limited, Vs. Deputy Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaccp0372M (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri M. Madhusudan, Ca (Hybrid) राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Sri Jenardhanan V, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 14/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 31/10/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per. Ravish Sood, J.M: The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Company Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Center (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 15/05/2024, Which In Turn Arises From The Order Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “A.O.”) Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (For Short “The Act”) Dated 30/12/2016 For A.Y.

36(1)(va) read with Section 2(24)(x) is found to be valid and proper in fact and law. Considering the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case, the disallowance of Rs. 2,32,202/- on the above account is confirmed and the ground no. 1 of the appellant is dismissed. 5.4 Ground No. 3 relates

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

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

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

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

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

36(1)(v). In view of this judgment of the jurisdictional High Court, in our opinion, even if any payment is made to an unapproved gratuity fund, it has to be allowed under sec. 37. By respectfully following the binding judgement of Andhra M/s. The District Co-operative Central Bank Ltd., Eluru Pradesh High Court in the case of warner

MARTURI SRINIVASA RAO,GUNTUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1(1), GUNTUR

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.124/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2017-18) Marturi Srinivasa Rao Vs. Income Tax Officer D.No.1-75, 2Nd Line Ward-1(1) Rajeev Nagar Colony Guntur Atchampet Post, Guntur [Pan : Bvnpm4138E] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

36,300/- during the F.Y.2016-17 exceeded the threshold limit u/s 44AB of the Act, treating the same as turnover of the assessee, though he is only an agent who provided services for the Principal. The only contention of the assessee is only an agent / service provider and he was under bonafide belief that he was not liable

VENKATA RAMANA GODA,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISSTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Balakrishnan S.आ.अपी.सं /Ita No.489/Viz/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21) Venkata Ramana Goda, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Circle-3(1), Pan: Abzpg3216A Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा"रती "ारा/Assessee By: Mrs. K. Hemalatha, Ca राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of 17/11/2025 Hearing: घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 05/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per. Ravish Sood, Jm: The Present Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, Dated 06/08/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Order Passed By The Assessing Officer Under Section 147 R.W.S 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, “The Act”), Dated 08/03/2025. The 2 Venkata Ramana Goda Vs. Acit

TDS) on the total amount of Rs. 1,11,20,502/- which was clearly mentioned in Form-26AS, and the credit of the said amount of tax deducted at source was claimed by the assessee in his return of income filed in response to notice under section 148 of the Act, therefore, the entire amount so credited/received from

GATTULA LAKSHMI MADHAVI,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

TDS credit of Rs. 5,000/-). Against the aforesaid tax liability, the assessee had paid self-assessment tax of Rs. 84,676/- on 07/03/2020 and arrived at the balance tax liability of Rs. 2,89,080/-. Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT 5. Thereafter, the assessee, in response to notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022, had filed

GATTULA LAKSHMI MADHAVI,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

TDS credit of Rs. 5,000/-). Against the aforesaid tax liability, the assessee had paid self-assessment tax of Rs. 84,676/- on 07/03/2020 and arrived at the balance tax liability of Rs. 2,89,080/-. Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT 5. Thereafter, the assessee, in response to notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022, had filed

GATTULA LAKSHMI MADHAVI,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CENTRAL CIRCLE-1, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.385, 386 & 387/Viz/2025 ("नधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi, Vs. Assistant Commissioner Visakhapatnam. Of Income Tax, Pan: Agfpg8929H Central Circle-1, Visakhapatnam. (Appellant) (Respondent) "नधा"रती "वारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate (Hybrid) राज" व "वारा/Revenue By: Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of 15/10/2025 Hearing: घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement: आदेश / Order Per Ravish Sood, Jm: The Captioned Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Against The Respective Orders Passed By The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Visakhapatnam-3, Dated 21/03/2025, 24/03/2025 & 16/04/2025, Which In Turn Arises From The Respective Orders Passed By The Assessing Officer (For Short, “Ao”) Under Section 147 Of The Income Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi Vs. Acit Tax Act, 1961 (For Short, "The Act”), Dated 27/03/2023; Under Section 271Aac(1) Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023; & Under Section 270A Of The Act, Dated 21/08/2023 For Assessment Year 2018-19. As The Facts Involved In The Captioned Appeals Are Inextricably Interwoven, Therefore, The Same Are Being Taken Up & Disposed Of Vide A Consolidated Order.

TDS credit of Rs. 5,000/-). Against the aforesaid tax liability, the assessee had paid self-assessment tax of Rs. 84,676/- on 07/03/2020 and arrived at the balance tax liability of Rs. 2,89,080/-. Gattula Lakshmi Madhavi vs. ACIT 5. Thereafter, the assessee, in response to notice under section 148 of the Act, dated 30/03/2022, had filed

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DODDI ROOPA, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, the appeal filed by the revenue is dismissed in terms of our aforesaid observations

Bench: Shri Manjunatha G. & Shri Ravish Soodआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.413/Viz/2024 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20) Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. Smt. Doddi Roopa, Income Tax, Visakhapatnam. Circle-3(1), Visakhapatnam. Pan: Atfpr7237N (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राज" व "ारा/Revenue By: Shri Badicala Yadagiri, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 15/10/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of 10/12/2025 Pronouncement:

TDS) on the payments made to M/s. A.K. Capital Enterprises, as against the purchases made during the year under consideration. Accordingly, the AO, based on his conviction that 4 DCIT vs. Smt. Doddi Roopa the assessee has failed to justify the purchases of Rs. 4,99,65,247/-, passed an order under section 148A(d) of the Act, dated 29/03/2023

VISAKHAPATNAM INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.137, 138 & 139/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 4(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No. 229/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 5(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

TDS compliance for certain expenses and scope of disallowance under section 43B for interest payments. Assessing Officer passed another assessment order allowing the same loss as in the earlier assessment order. Once again Ld. CIT – 2, Visakhapatnam on 28.03.2014 holding the order of the Assessing Officer as erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue passed an order under

VISAKHAPATNAM INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.137, 138 & 139/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 4(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No. 229/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 5(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

TDS compliance for certain expenses and scope of disallowance under section 43B for interest payments. Assessing Officer passed another assessment order allowing the same loss as in the earlier assessment order. Once again Ld. CIT – 2, Visakhapatnam on 28.03.2014 holding the order of the Assessing Officer as erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue passed an order under

VISAKHAPATNAM INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.137, 138 & 139/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 4(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No. 229/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 5(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

TDS compliance for certain expenses and scope of disallowance under section 43B for interest payments. Assessing Officer passed another assessment order allowing the same loss as in the earlier assessment order. Once again Ld. CIT – 2, Visakhapatnam on 28.03.2014 holding the order of the Assessing Officer as erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue passed an order under

VISAKHAPATNAM INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLY COMPANY LTD,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-5(1), VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, appeals of the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.Nos.137, 138 & 139/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2005-06, 2006-07 & 2007-08) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Asst. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 4(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No. 229/Viz/2023 (निर्धारण वर्ा / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Visakhapatnam Industrial Water V. Dy. Commissioner Of Income-Tax Circle – 5(1) Supply Company Limited Income Tax Office C/O. Gvmc, Room No. 204 Pratyakshakar Bhavan Teneti Bhavan, Asilmetta Junction Mvp Double Road Visakhapatnam – 530002 Visakhapatnam – 530017 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aabcv2240H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

TDS compliance for certain expenses and scope of disallowance under section 43B for interest payments. Assessing Officer passed another assessment order allowing the same loss as in the earlier assessment order. Once again Ld. CIT – 2, Visakhapatnam on 28.03.2014 holding the order of the Assessing Officer as erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue passed an order under