DY CIT, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. KOTU SARATH KUMAR`, VISAKHAPATNAM

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

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

6. We have heard the rival submissions and perused the material on record. The assessee has rental income from godowns and the business loss. The assessing officer has completed the assessment u/s 143(3) by order dated 04.11.2011. The Ld.CIT has called for the record u/s 263 and issued the notice for revision for incorrect set off of business loss

VARDHANAPU MANIKUMARI OF LATE EARNEST CHRISTOPHER VARDHANAPU,BHIMAVARAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1, BHIMAVARAM

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.256/Viz/2023 (ननधधारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2014-15) Smt.Vardhanapu Manikumari Vs. Income Tax Officer L/R Of (Late) Earnest Christopher Ward-1 Vardhanapu Bhimavaram D.No.21-16-30A Dora Bangalow Mission Compound, West Godavari [Pan : Aeepv0600F] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent)

disallowing the amount of Rs.75,00,000/- as income from other sources u/s 56(2)(vii) of the Act and arrived at a total taxable income of Rs.77,50,480/-. 4. Aggrieved by the order of the AO, the assessee’s husband preferred an appeal before the CIT(A) and notices were issued and served on him, but he neither

DCIT, CIRCLE - 3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM vs. NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue, viz

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Balakrishnan S.

disallowance under Section 14A r.w Rule 8D of Rs. 15,42,448/-. 11. Accordingly, the AO vide his order passed under section 143(3) r.w.s 144B of the Act, dated 20/09/2021, determined the income of the assessee company at Rs. 50,14,81,765/-. 12. Aggrieved, the assessee company carried the matter in appeal before the CIT(A), who after

DCIT, CIRCLE -3(1), VISAKHAPATNAM vs. NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, all the appeals filed by the revenue, viz

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood & Shri Balakrishnan S.

disallowance under Section 14A r.w Rule 8D of Rs. 15,42,448/-. 11. Accordingly, the AO vide his order passed under section 143(3) r.w.s 144B of the Act, dated 20/09/2021, determined the income of the assessee company at Rs. 50,14,81,765/-. 12. Aggrieved, the assessee company carried the matter in appeal before the CIT(A), who after

MOHAMMED ALI SHAIK, ,VIJAYAWADA vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2(4), , VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal filed by the Assessee stands partly allowed

Bench: Shri N.K. Choudhry, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon'Ble

250(6) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as "Act") for the A.Y. 2012-13. 2. In this case, the only issue in controversy relates to the affirmation of partly disallowance of Rs. 28,61,410/- u/s section

OMMI SANDEEP,VIZIANAGARAM vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-1, VIZIANAGARAM

Bench: Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Hon'Ble & Shri Omkareshwar Chidara, Hon'Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 247/Viz/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ष/ Assessment Year:2017-18) The Chinnampeta Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Limited Chinnampeta Village Chinnampeta Post, Chatrai Mandal Krishna – 521214, Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aacat7997E] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) करदाता का प्रतिनिधित्व / Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतिनिधित्व / Department Represented By सुनवाई समाप्त होने की तिथि/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement V. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 3(5) C.R. Building, 1St Floor Annex M.G. Road, Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Shri C. Subrahmanyam, Ca Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar 16.12.2025 24.02.2026 आदेश /Order Per Omkareshwar Chidara: 1. The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Impugned Order Dated 31.10.2025, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short 'Act') By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”], For The A.Y. 2017-18.

250 of the IT Act dt.31.01.2025. Whereas, the assessee being aggrieved was desirous to file appeal before the Hon'ble ITAT and the appeal was filed on dt: 24.04.2025 as against the due date of filing i.e., dt.02.04.2025, thus causing a delay of 23 days. The reasons and circumstances under which the appeal was filed belatedly are stated here under

NRI ACADEMY OF SICENCES,VIJAYAWADA vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, (EXEMPTION CIRCLE), VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.213/Viz/2025 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year:2023-24) Vs. Nri Academy Of Sciences Income Tax Officer – Exemption 60-3-1/44 Yk Buildings Vijayawada Bus Route No. 5 Ramachandra Nagar Vijayawada, Currency Nagar S.O. Vijayawada (Urban) Krishna – 520008, Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aaatn4207C] करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri C. Subrahmanyam, Ca राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar

250 of the Income Tax Act be set aside and the additions made by the Assessing Officer be deleted.” 5. The only issue emanating from the above grounds is with respect to disallowances made under section 40A(3) of the Act by the CPC while processing the intimation under section 143(1) of the Act. 6

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1),, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. SARITA SYNTHETICS & INDUSTRIES LIMITED,, RAJAM

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.488 & 489/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-2014 Respectively) Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S Sarita Synthetics & Circle-4(1) Industries Ltd. Visakhapatnam D.No.11-8-120 Anthakapalli Village Srikakulam [Pan :Aadcs4025R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Smt. Suman Malik, Dr प्रत्यधथी की ओर से/ Respondent By : None

250 Taxman 0174 considered the Board Circular and held that the Circular cannot override the express provisions of section 14A r.w.Rule 8D of I.T.Rules. After considering various decisions, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act was called for in case of no exempt income earned by the assessee, in the relevant

THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-4(1),, VISAKHAPATNAM vs. SARITA SYNTHETICS & INDUSTRIES LIMITED, , SRIKAKULAM

In the result, appeal of the revenue is dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao& Shri D.S. Sunder Singhआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A.No.488 & 489/Viz/2018 (ननधधारण वर्ा/ Assessment Years: 2012-13 & 2013-2014 Respectively) Dy.Commissioner Of Income Tax, Vs. M/S Sarita Synthetics & Circle-4(1) Industries Ltd. Visakhapatnam D.No.11-8-120 Anthakapalli Village Srikakulam [Pan :Aadcs4025R] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) अपीलधथी की ओर से/ Appellant By : Smt. Suman Malik, Dr प्रत्यधथी की ओर से/ Respondent By : None

250 Taxman 0174 considered the Board Circular and held that the Circular cannot override the express provisions of section 14A r.w.Rule 8D of I.T.Rules. After considering various decisions, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that no disallowance u/s 14A of the Act was called for in case of no exempt income earned by the assessee, in the relevant

SRINIVASA RAO CHUNDURI,TANUKU vs. THE INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD-2, TANUKU

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकर अपीलसं./I.T.A.No.235/Viz/2024 (निर्धारण वर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2013-14) Srinivasa Rao Chunduri V. Income Tax Officer – Ward – 2 D.No. 33-8-20(4), Satya Homes Income Tax Office Kanchi Raju Vari Street Aayakar Bhavan Babu Gari Street, Tanuku – 534211 Sajjapuram, Tanuku – 534211 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Adwpc3135D] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By : Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr. Ar

disallowing the deduction claimed under section 54F of the Act. 3. On being aggreivedby the order of the Ld. AO, assessee filed an appeal before Ld. CIT(A), Rajamahendravaram. Ld. CIT(A), Rajamahendravaram vide his order dated 13.08.2019 affirmed that Ld. AO has not passed a speaking order for disposing the objections of the assessee for reopening of the case

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1), , GUNTUR vs. NSL TEXTILES LIMITED,, GUNTUR

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes and the cross objections filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

250(4) of the IT Act and these documents are not produced by the appellant on its own. Hence cannot be treated as additional evidence or new evidence. Ongoing through the material available and the submissions made by the appellant, it is clear that the commission agents rendered service outside India and do not have any permanent establishment in India

THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1), , GUNTUR vs. NSL TEXTILES LIMITED, GUNTUR

In the result, appeals filed by the Revenue are allowed for statistical purposes and the cross objections filed by the assessee are dismissed

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri D.S. Sunder Singh, Hon’Ble

250(4) of the IT Act and these documents are not produced by the appellant on its own. Hence cannot be treated as additional evidence or new evidence. Ongoing through the material available and the submissions made by the appellant, it is clear that the commission agents rendered service outside India and do not have any permanent establishment in India

ACE URBAN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED,HYDERABAD vs. AO, VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.79, 118 & 284/Viz/2024 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2016-17, 2018-19 & 2016-17) Ace Urban Developers Private Limited V. The Asst. Cit- Circle-2(1) Module No. A1, A2,A3 Vijayawada – 520002 Quadrant No. 4, 4Thfloor Andhra Pradesh Cyber Tower, Hitech City Madhapur B.O. Sheikpet, Hyderabad-500081, Telangana [Pan: Aanca4001H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Sk Gupta,Ar राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व / Department Represented By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Sr.Ar

disallowance under section 14A shall be deleted. Ld. AR placed heavy reliance on the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Chettinad LogisticsP. Ltd., [2018] 95 taxmann.com 250 (SC). 31. Per contra, the Ld. DR supported the order of the Revenue Authorities. 32. We have heard both the sides and perused the materialsavailable

ACE URBAN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED,HYDERABAD vs. AO, NFAC

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.79, 118 & 284/Viz/2024 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2016-17, 2018-19 & 2016-17) Ace Urban Developers Private Limited V. The Asst. Cit- Circle-2(1) Module No. A1, A2,A3 Vijayawada – 520002 Quadrant No. 4, 4Thfloor Andhra Pradesh Cyber Tower, Hitech City Madhapur B.O. Sheikpet, Hyderabad-500081, Telangana [Pan: Aanca4001H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Sk Gupta,Ar राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व / Department Represented By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Sr.Ar

disallowance under section 14A shall be deleted. Ld. AR placed heavy reliance on the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Chettinad LogisticsP. Ltd., [2018] 95 taxmann.com 250 (SC). 31. Per contra, the Ld. DR supported the order of the Revenue Authorities. 32. We have heard both the sides and perused the materialsavailable

ACE URBAN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED,HYDERABAD vs. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-2(1), VIJAYAWADA

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.Nos.79, 118 & 284/Viz/2024 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2016-17, 2018-19 & 2016-17) Ace Urban Developers Private Limited V. The Asst. Cit- Circle-2(1) Module No. A1, A2,A3 Vijayawada – 520002 Quadrant No. 4, 4Thfloor Andhra Pradesh Cyber Tower, Hitech City Madhapur B.O. Sheikpet, Hyderabad-500081, Telangana [Pan: Aanca4001H] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Sk Gupta,Ar राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व / Department Represented By : Dr. Satyasai Rath, Sr.Ar

disallowance under section 14A shall be deleted. Ld. AR placed heavy reliance on the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT v. Chettinad LogisticsP. Ltd., [2018] 95 taxmann.com 250 (SC). 31. Per contra, the Ld. DR supported the order of the Revenue Authorities. 32. We have heard both the sides and perused the materialsavailable

SREE ANANTALAKSHMI TEXTILES PVT LTD,GUNTUR vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, TDS WARD-1, ELURU

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

Bench: Shri Ravish Sood, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./I.T.A.No.402/Viz/2025 (निर्धारणवर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2020-21) Sree Anantalakshmi Textiles (P) Ltd., Vs. Income Tax Officer – Tds Ward-1 C/O. Nsl Textiles Limited Income Tax Office, Kks Towers Engee House, 3Rd Floor, 4Th Line R.R. Pet, Eluru – 534002 Chadramouli Nagar, Guntur – 522007 Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh [Pan:Aadcs1442E] (अपीलधर्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/Respondent) करदाता का प्रतततितित्व/ Assessee Represented By : Shri Gvn Hari, Advocate : Dr. Aparna Villuri,Sr.Ar राजस्व का प्रतततितित्व/ Department Represented By सुिवाई समाप्त होिे की ततति/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing : 25.09.2025 घोर्णध की तधरीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 08.10.2025

disallowable under section 40(a)(ia) on account of non- compliance with the provisions of Chapter XVII-B in Part A Ol-Other Information schedule in the return of income filed on 21.10.2020. The payee Page. No 3 I.T.A.No.402/VIZ/2025 Sree Anantalakshmi Textiles (P) Ltd., being the Holding Company of the assessee has reported the interest income in the return

VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ADDL. CIT.,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, CO raised by the assessee is disposed off as discussed herein above

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.25/Viz/2014 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year :2010-11) Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Vs. Addl. Cit, (Formerly Known As M/S. Range-1, Visakhapatnam Port Trust) Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaalv0035C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent)

6 are general in nature and they need no adjudication. 45. Ground No.2 is with respect to the disallowance of prior period expenses of Rs. 3,82,46,499/- U/s. 14A of the Act. This issue is identical to that of the issue raised by the assessee in its appeal ITA No.396/Viz/2014 (Ground No.2) for the AY 2010-11. Since

THE VISAKHAPATNAM PORT AUTHORITY,,VISAKHAPATNAM vs. THE ASST. CIT,, VISAKHAPATNAM

In the result, CO raised by the assessee is disposed off as discussed herein above

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No.25/Viz/2014 ("नधा"रणवष"/ Assessment Year :2010-11) Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Vs. Addl. Cit, (Formerly Known As M/S. Range-1, Visakhapatnam Port Trust) Visakhapatnam. Visakhapatnam. Pan: Aaalv0035C (अपीलाथ"/ Appellant) (""यथ"/ Respondent)

6 are general in nature and they need no adjudication. 45. Ground No.2 is with respect to the disallowance of prior period expenses of Rs. 3,82,46,499/- U/s. 14A of the Act. This issue is identical to that of the issue raised by the assessee in its appeal ITA No.396/Viz/2014 (Ground No.2) for the AY 2010-11. Since