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Section 69A Addition Deleted & Reopening Quashed – No Ownership of Money & Borrowed Satisfaction

February 13, 2026 1170 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment beyond four years is invalid where the assessee had fully disclosed material facts during original scrutiny. In absence of failure to disclose, reopening under Section 147 was quashed.

RBI issues Amendment Directions on Capital Market Exposure

February 13, 2026 618 Views 0 comment Print

The revised framework enables acquisition financing and enhances lending limits against shares and REIT/InvIT units. Regulatory ceilings on listed debt-backed lending have been removed.

RBI invites public comments on the Draft Circular on Lead Bank Scheme (LBS)

February 13, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has issued revised LBS guidelines to strengthen coordination among banks and government agencies. The framework enhances priority sector lending, credit planning, and accountability mechanisms.

Reassessment Quashed – Invalid Approval U/s 151 Vitiates Jurisdiction

February 13, 2026 1284 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that approval under Section 151 was invalid as the PCIT merely noted As per Annexure without independent satisfaction. The reassessment under Section 147 was declared void ab initio.

Service tax demand on adda-fees under Business Support Services not sustained

February 13, 2026 135 Views 0 comment Print

CESTAT Chandigarh held that the demand of service tax on adda-fees under the category of ‘business support services’ is not sustainable in law and is liable to be set aside. Accordingly, order is liable to be set aside and appeals are allowed.

Reassessment Quashed – No Addition on Original Reason for Reopening

February 13, 2026 909 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment proceedings fail when the Assessing Officer abandons the issue forming the basis of reopening. In such cases, other additions cannot be made without issuing a fresh notice under Section 148.

Notice U/s 148 quashed as sanction U/s 151 obtained from non-competent authority

February 13, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that notice u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act issued after obtaining sanction under section 151 from the non-competent authority is invalid and not sustainable in law. Accordingly, notice is liable to be quashed and petition is allowed.

How to File a Claim on Your Germany Travel Insurance While You’re Still in Europe

February 13, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print

This guide explains why filing a claim during your trip can make documentation easier and reduce delays. It outlines the correct steps, required documents, and practical tips to ensure smoother reimbursement.

Section 153C Assessment Quashed – Mechanical & Combined Approval U/s 153D Held Invalid

February 13, 2026 342 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal noted that the subject line of the approval letter excluded the concerned assessment year, evidencing lack of scrutiny. It held that such defective approval invalidates the assessment.

RBI Issues Draft Amendment Directions for instructions on ‘Lending to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)’

February 13, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

RBI proposes permitting commercial banks to finance REITs subject to prudential exposure ceilings. The draft introduces safeguards to manage concentration and credit risk.

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