Section 153B of the Income Tax Act

The decision most relied on for Section 153B is ACIT v. Sirajuddin& Co. (150 Taxmann.com 146), cited in 288 of the 671 judgments on BharatTax that turn on this section.

Leading authorities on Section 153B

ACIT v. Sirajuddin& Co.
150 Taxmann.com 146 · 2023 · High Court
288
citing judgments

Assessment orders are bad in law if they are passed without valid approval from the Additional Commissioner under Section 153D, or if such approval is granted mechanically without application of mind.

Shreelekha Damani v. DCIT
173 TTJ 332 · 2015 · ITAT
236
citing judgments

Approval granted by a superior authority under Section 153D in a mechanical or perfunctory manner, without proper application of mind, lacks legal sanctity and renders the subsequent assessment order null and void.

PCIT v. Sreelekha Damani
307 CTR 218 · 2019 · High Court
208
citing judgments

The validity of approval is a fundamental issue that can be raised at any time, and the Tribunal has jurisdiction to hear such issues even if they did not originate from the orders of the CIT(A).

Rajesh Kumar v. DCIT
287 ITR 91 · 2006 · Supreme Court
121
citing judgments

When a statutory authority takes action that can lead to civil or adverse consequences for an individual, the principles of natural justice, particularly the right to be heard (audi alteram partem), must be implicitly followed, even if the relevant statute does not expressly provide for it.

Builders’ Association Of India v. Union Of India
2 SCC 645 · 1989 · Reported
113
citing judgments
Sahara India (Firm,) Lucknow v. Commissioner of Income Tax
14 SCC 151 · 2008 · Reported
106
citing judgments

This case establishes principles for determining the validity of a special audit direction issued under Section 142(2A) and its impact on the extended period of limitation under Section 153(3) Explanation 1(iii), often considered in the context of natural justice.

Ramaiah Reddy v. ACIT
339 ITR 210 · 2011 · High Court
104
citing judgments

A search is considered complete once the search party leaves the premises with the seized material. A restraint order under section 132(3) can only be passed if there's a practical difficulty in seizing the material.

Pr.CIT v. Anuj Bansal
165 Taxmann.com 3 · 2024 · Supreme Court
83
citing judgments

Approval for assessments under Section 153D must demonstrate application of mind to the facts of the case and be obtained separately for each assessment year.

VLS Finance Limited & Another v. Commissioner of Income Tax & Another
12 SCC 32 · 2016 · Reported
77
citing judgments

Transaction charges paid to a stock exchange are for providing a facility and not fees for technical services, thus no tax deduction is required under Section 194J.

L/H Mrs. Ranjana Katyal v. DCIT
308 ITR 168 · 2009 · High Court
64
citing judgments

A reference for assessment years preceding the commencement of a search protocol is invalid, and no extended limitation period can be applied.

Judgments on Section 153B

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamal vs. PCIT-5, Kol, Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1035/KOL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kol, Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1034/KOL/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2016-17

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kol, Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1033/KOL/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kolkata.

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1032/KOL/2023[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2014-15

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kolkata.

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1031/KOL/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2013-14

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kol, Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1030/KOL/2023[743122]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263

Basudev Banik, Bengal Enamel vs. PCIT-5, Kol, Kolkata

In the result, appeals of the assessee are allowed

ITA 1029/KOL/2023[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata19 Dec 2023AY 2011-12

Bench: Dr. Manish Borad, Hon’Ble & Shri Sonjoy Sarma, Hon’Blei.T.A. No. 1029 To 1035/Kol/2023 Assessment Year: 2011-12 To 2017-18 Basudev Banik Pcit -5, Kolkata 2, Ghosh Para Road, Palta Vs P.O.: Bengal Enamel 24 Pargana (N) Pin:- 743122 [Pan: Aakpy3403B] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/R Revenue By : Shri S. Datta, Cit, D/R सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 14/12/2023 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 19/12/2023 आदेश/O R D E R Per Bench : The Above Captioned Appeals Are Directed At The Instance Of The Assessee Against The Separate But Identical Orders Of The Principal Commissioner Of Income Tax, Kolkata-5, (Hereinafter The “Ld. Pr. Cit”), Passed U/S 263 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (“The Act”) For The Assessment Years 2011-12 To 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Pointed Out That There Is A Delay Of 493 Days In Filing The Present Appeals By The Assessee. The Assessee Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of Delay Which Is Placed On Record Explaining The Reasons. The Same Is Extracted For Ready Reference:- “I Basudev Banik, Son Of Kartick Chandra Banik Of 2. Ghosh Para Road, Palta, Po: Bengal Enamel. Dist. 24. Parganas (N). Pin: 743122, By Occupation Business, Having Pan No.Ahipb4753G , Do Hereby Solemnly Declare & Affirm As Follows: 1. That I Am Carrying On Trading Business Of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicle Under The Name & Style M/S. Banik Motors.

For Appellant: Shri Miraj D. Shah, A/RFor Respondent: Shri S. Datta, CIT, D/R
Section 132Section 132ASection 144Section 153(1)Section 153ASection 153BSection 263