Section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act

Income-tax Act, 2025: s.263

Section 139(1) falls under section 139 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which corresponds to section 263 (Return of income) of the Income-tax Act, 2025.

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The decision most relied on for Section 139(1) is CIT v. Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory (359 ITR 565), cited in 2,590 of the 8,117 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

Leading authorities on Section 139(1)

CIT v. Manjunatha Cotton & Ginning Factory
359 ITR 565 · 2013 · High Court
2,590
citing judgments

A penalty notice issued under section 274 read with section 271(1)(c) is invalid if it fails to specify whether the penalty proceedings are initiated for concealment of income or for furnishing inaccurate particulars of income. This non-specification vitiates the penalty proceedings.

CIT v. AIMIL Ltd.
321 ITR 508 · 2010 · High Court
1,629
citing judgments

Employee contributions to PF and ESIC, deposited beyond the due date under the respective Acts but within the due date for filing the income tax return under Section 139(1), are allowable deductions under Section 36(1)(va). Such disallowance cannot be made during processing under Section 143(1).

Checkmate Services Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
143 Taxmann.com 178 · 2022 · Supreme Court
1,392
citing judgments

Employee contributions to provident fund and ESI deposited by an employer beyond the due dates prescribed under the respective special Acts are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Such disallowance can be made during processing under section 143(1).

CIT v. Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation
366 ITR 170 · 2014 · High Court
1,158
citing judgments

Employees' contributions to welfare funds, such as provident fund, are not allowable as a deduction under section 36(1)(va) if deposited beyond the due date prescribed under the respective welfare statutes, even by a single day. Such delayed deposits are not cured even if made before the income-tax return filing due date.

CIT v. Pruthvi Brokers & Shareholders
349 ITR 336 · 2012 · High Court
956
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can entertain fresh claims or revised computations of income made by an assessee, even if these were not submitted through a revised return of income.

CIT v. SSA’s Emerald Meadows
73 Taxmann.com 241 · 2016 · High Court
791
citing judgments

A penalty notice under section 271(1)(c) read with section 274 of the Income Tax Act is invalid if it fails to specify whether the penalty is for concealment of income or for furnishing incorrect particulars of income.

Union of India v. Azadi Bachao Andolan
263 ITR 706 · 2003 · Supreme Court
691
citing judgments

A citizen is free to carry on business within the law, and mere tax planning without a motive to evade taxes through colorable devices is not frowned upon. The liability to taxation, for the purpose of tax treaty application, is a legal situation, not the fiscal fact of actual payment.

(i) CIT v. Merchem Ltd.
378 ITR 443 · 2015 · High Court
631
citing judgments

Belated remittance of employees' contribution to ESI and PF, even if deposited before the due date for filing the return of income under Section 139(1), is not allowed as a deduction. This disallowance falls under Section 36(1)(va) read with Section 2(24)(x), as Section 43B applies only to employer's contributions.

Co-operative Bank Ltd. v. CIT
384 ITR 490 · 2016 · High Court
631
citing judgments

Co-operative banks are not fundamentally different from co-operative societies, entitling them to claim deductions under Section 80P of the Income Tax Act, 1961, including for interest income treated as business income.

CIT v. Ghatge Patil Transports Ltd.
368 ITR 749 · 2014 · High Court
609
citing judgments

Deduction for employees' contributions to PF and ESIC is allowable under Section 43B if paid before the due date for filing the return under Section 139(1); similarly, delayed deposits of employers' contributions to ESIC and PF are also allowable.

Judgments on Section 139(1)

The Nedunchalai Nagar Co-Operative House Building Society Limited, Salem vs. ADIT-CPC, Bengaluru

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 608/CHNY/2023[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Aug 2023AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.608/Chny/2023 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2021-22 The Nedunchalai Nagar Co-Operative Vs. The Income Tax Officer, House Building Society Limited, Ward 1(1), 177/9, Bangalow Street, Mustaj Salem. Towers, Suramangalam Main Road, Thiruvagoundanur, Salem 636 005. [Pan:Aactt0358G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Sridhar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri Ar V Sreenivasan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.07.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.08.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi Dated 15.03.2023 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2021-22. 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Has Filed The Return Of Income For The Assessment Year 2021-22 On 16.03.2022 Admitting Nil

For Appellant: Shri S. Sridhar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri AR V Sreenivasan, Addl. CIT
Section 119(2)Section 119(2)(b)Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 80P

The Tamilnadu Secretariat Staff Cooperative Society Limited, Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corporate Ward-12(1), Chennai

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

ITA 473/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Aug 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal & Shri Manomohan Dasआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.473/Chny/2023 िनधा'रण वष' /Assessment Year: 2018-19 The Tamilnadu Secretariat Staff The Income Tax Officer, Co-Operative Society Ltd., Vs. Non Corporate Ward-12(1), Secretariate Society, Chennai. Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. [Pan: Aaeat-7101-N] (अपीलाथ*/Appellant) (+,थ*/Respondent) अपीलाथ* की ओर से/ Appellant By : Shri Reddy Prakash, Ca – Ld. Ar +,थ* की ओर से /Respondent By : Shri P. Sajit Kumar, Jcit – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22.08.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 30.08.2023 आदेश / O R D E R Per Manomohan Das, J.M: Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018- 19 Arises Out Of The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 14-11-2022 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] U/S 143(3) Of The Act On 12-04-2021. The Subject Matter Of The Appeal Is The Denial Of Deduction U/S 80P Of The :- 2 -: Act For Late Filing Of Return Of Income Beyond Due Date U/S 139(1)

For Appellant: Shri Reddy Prakash, CA – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri P. Sajit Kumar, JCIT – Ld. Sr
Section 139(1)Section 143(3)Section 80ASection 80P

Aa282 Kolappalur Primary Agricultural Coop Credit Society Limited, Erode vs. ITO Ward 2(1), Erode

The appeal stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 815/CHNY/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai28 Aug 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri V. Durga Rao, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं./ Ita No.815/Chny/2023 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) Aa282 Kolappalur Primary Agricultural Ito, बनाम Co-Operative Credit Society Limited, Ward-2(1), 328, G.D. Road, Kollapalur Erode. / Vs. Gobichettipalayam, Erode-638 456. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aacaa-1567-B (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (!"थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri E. Sam Victor(Advocate)-Ld.Ar !"थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri P.Sajit Kumar (Jcit)-Ld.Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28-08-2023 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 28-08-2023 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19 Arises Out Of The Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 21-03-2022 In The Matter Of An Intimation Issued By Cpc U/S 143(1) 31-05-2019. The Cpc Has Denied Deduction As Claimed By The Assessee U/S 80P(2)(A)(I) Due To The Fact That Return Of Income Was Not Filed Within Due Date U/S 139(1). The Appeal Has Been Dismissed Since The Assessee Failed To Appear During Appellate Proceedings.

For Appellant: Shri E. Sam Victor(Advocate)-Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri P.Sajit Kumar (JCIT)-Ld.DR
Section 139(1)Section 143(1)Section 80P(2)(a)

Sadanand Champakrao Manekar, Mumbai vs. DCIT, CPC, Begaluru

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

ITA 1516/MUM/2022[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai24 Aug 2023AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Baskaran Br & Shri Pavan Kumar Gadalesadanand Champak Rao Vs. Dcit, Cpc Manekar Bangalore.-560500 C/O Sanjay Vhanbatte & Compnay, Cts No. 245, C/1, First Floor, Mahalaxmi Bank Bldg, Near Kelavkar Hospital Tarabai Park, Mumbai – 416003. Pan/Gir No. : Acepm7834N Appellant .. Respondent Appellant By : Shri Bhavesh Jain.Ar Respondent By : Shri Rp Veena.Dr Date Of Hearing 24.08.2022 Date Of Pronouncement 25.08.2022 आदेश / O R D E R Per Pavan Kumar Gadale Jm: The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal Against The Order Of The Cit(A)-National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Passed U/S 143(1) & 250 Of The Act. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal. Sadanand Champakrao Manekar, Mumbai. 1. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law The Ld. Cit(A), Nfac, Delhi Erred In Confirming The Addition Made By The Dcit, Cpc, Bengaluru By Way Of Adjustment U/S 143(1)(A) In Respect Of Employees' Contribution To Provident Fund & Esic Payment Of Rs. 14,21,489/- As Not Being Allowable As Deduction Under Section 36(1)(Va) As The Contribution Has Been Deposited With The Respective Authority After The Due Date As Provided Under The Respective Law. 2. On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case & In Law The Ld. Cit(A), Erred In Not Accepting The Contention Of The Appellant That Such Action Of The Dcit Does Not Fall Within The Ambit Of The Adjustments Prescribed Under Section 143(1)(A). The Appellant Craves Leave To Add To, Amend, Alter, Modify, Delete Or Add A New Ground Of Appeal Before Or At The Time Of Hearing.

For Appellant: Shri Bhavesh Jain.ARFor Respondent: Shri RP Veena.DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 36(1)(va)

Veeramani Muthukumarasamy, Kadaladi vs. ITO, CIT(A), NFAC, Delhi

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1110/CHNY/2022[2019-2020]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Aug 2023AY 2019-2020

Bench: Shri V. Durga Rao & Shri Manjunatha, G.आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1110/Chny/2022 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 Veeramani Muthukumarasamy, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 2-1, Pullanthai, S. Keeranthai, Ward 1, Ramnad. Kadaladi 623 120, Tamil Nadu. [Pan:Ardpm4941N] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri R. Viswanathan, Fca ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri D. Hema Bhupal, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 23.08.2023 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.08.2023 आदेश /O R D E R Per V. Durga Rao: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi, Dated 27.10.2022 Relevant To The Assessment Year 2019-20. 2. The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Delayed By One Day In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal, For Which, The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of The Delay In The Form Of An Affidavit, To Which; The Ld. Dr

For Appellant: Shri R. Viswanathan, FCAFor Respondent: Shri D. Hema Bhupal, JCIT
Section 10Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 143Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 80DSection 89(1)