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Order Passed Against Deceased Assessee Not Invalid by Default: ITAT Hyderabad

February 2, 2026 489 Views 0 comment Print

The Assessing Officer treated all cash deposits as unexplained income under Section 115BBE. The Tribunal held that deposits prima facie represented IOC sales and required factual verification before any addition.

Draft Companies Registered Valuers and Valuation Amendment Rules 2026

February 2, 2026 891 Views 0 comment Print

The government has proposed amending valuation rules to mandate a minimum paid-up capital for RVOs. The key takeaway is that recognition standards may soon include a financial threshold with a transition period.

Rule 27 Cannot Be Used to Raise New Jurisdictional Challenge: ITAT Hyderabad

February 2, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute concerned whether transfer through a release deed amounted to a taxable sale and justified loss claims. The Tribunal remanded the matter, directing verification of books to examine the genuineness of the claimed loss.

ITAT Chandigarh Quashed Reassessment Due to JAO Issuing Notice Post-Faceless Mandate

February 2, 2026 486 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned reassessment initiated through a non-faceless notice despite a binding notification. The ruling confirms that violation of the faceless framework vitiates reassessment proceedings.

Section 148 Notice Issued by Jurisdictional AO was Without Authority: ITAT Chandigarh

February 2, 2026 483 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment based on a notice issued by the wrong authority cannot survive in law. The decision highlights strict adherence to procedural requirements under the faceless regime.

ITAT Chandigarh Upholds CIT(A)’s Power to Remand Ex-Parte Assessment

February 2, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)’s power to remand an ex-parte assessment for fresh adjudication. It ruled that such action was within jurisdiction, leading to dismissal of the Revenue’s appeal.

Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Deleted as Underlying Assessment Order Was Set Aside

February 2, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether penalty could survive after the assessment order was set aside. The Tribunal held that once the basis of the addition is extinguished, penalty under Section 271(1)(c) cannot be sustained.

Reassessment Upheld as Section 148 Notice Issued Before Company Was Struck Off: ITAT Surat

February 2, 2026 1098 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that reassessment remains valid when the notice is issued while the company is still on the ROC records. Subsequent striking off does not nullify initiated proceedings.

GST Demand Quashed for Denial of Mandatory Section 75(4) Personal Hearing

February 2, 2026 636 Views 0 comment Print

The High Court set aside a GST demand after finding that no personal hearing was granted under Section 75(4). The ruling reiterates that adverse GST orders cannot be passed without following mandatory hearing requirements.

No Opportunity of Hearing: ITAT Lucknow Remands Section 69A Addition

February 2, 2026 384 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal found that reasonable opportunity was not given at assessment or appellate stage. The ₹17.94 lakh addition was remanded for fresh adjudication.

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