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Reopening invalid – Failure to supply material u/s 148A(b) violates natural justice; assessment quashed – ITAT Mumbai

February 14, 2026 753 Views 0 comment Print

Citing judicial precedents, the Tribunal held that failure to provide underlying material before passing order under Section 148A(d) invalidates reopening. The assessment order was consequently quashed.

Addition U/s 69 for alleged on-money deleted – No corroborative evidence denial of cross-examination violates natural justice – ITAT Mumbai

February 14, 2026 600 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that additions under Section 69 cannot be sustained when based solely on third-party statements and unverified electronic data without independent corroboration or cross-examination.

Reassessment notice u/s 148 quashed – Income below ₹50 lakh wrong sanctioning authority – ITAT Mumbai

February 14, 2026 11178 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Mumbai held that reassessment notice issued beyond three years is invalid where alleged escaped income is below ₹50 lakh. Non-compliance with amended section 151 rendered the notice and entire proceedings void.

Section 153C Addition U/s 69 Deleted – Third Party Statement Loose Paper Held Insufficient

February 14, 2026 645 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that without any incriminating material belonging to the assessee found during search, proceedings under Section 153C are invalid. Addition based solely on third-party statements was set aside.

Deduction U/s 54F Allowed – Deposit in CGAS Not Mandatory if Investment Made Within Extended Time

February 13, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal observed that ₹99.10 lakh allegedly added as unexplained credits may represent earlier year balances. The matter was remanded for verification to avoid wrongful taxation in the current assessment year.

WhatsApp Chats Alone Cannot Prove ₹23 Cr On-Money; Refurbishment Proposal Accepted & Addition U/s 69 Deleted

February 13, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT ruled that a 76/23 split in chats reflected proposed refurbishment costs, not undisclosed cash consideration. In absence of corroborative material, addition under Sections 69 and 115BBE was held unsustainable.

Commission Allegation Based on Dumb Excel Sheet Rejected by ITAT Delhi

February 13, 2026 717 Views 0 comment Print

Holding that the Assessing Officer recorded a mechanical satisfaction note without concrete incriminating evidence, the Tribunal dismissed the Revenues appeals and confirmed invalid jurisdiction under Section 153C.

Penny Stock Addition u/s 68 Set Aside; Reopening Held Invalid for lack of Mind Application

February 13, 2026 537 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal emphasized that approval from the correct specified authority is mandatory where reopening exceeds three years. Failure to comply rendered the reassessment proceedings void ab initio.

Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2026

February 13, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

The amendment requires online sellers of imported products to provide searchable country-of-origin filters. The rule aims to enhance consumer transparency in digital marketplaces.

No Penalty Under Section 450 After Compounding of Internal Auditor Default

February 13, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai held that once delay in appointing an Internal Auditor was compounded by the Regional Director and default rectified, no further penalty under Section 450 could be imposed.

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