ITAT Ahmedabad upheld ₹59.9 lakh addition from demonetisation-period cash deposits and GP estimation, confirming the rejection of unverifiable books due to abnormal sales and fraudulent stock.
ITAT Ahmedabad ruled that detailed stock, sales, VAT, and bank records satisfactorily explained cash deposits of ₹2.07 crore, overturning additions made by AO and CIT(A).
ITAT Pune held that late filing of Form 10B cannot result in taxing the entire gross receipts; assessment must be made on net surplus after allowing expenses.
ITAT Pune sent back the issue of alleged bogus purchases for A.Y. 2017-18, directing AO to examine GST closure letters, transportation evidence, and other supporting documents to determine genuineness.
The tribunal held that absence of internet connectivity in a remote area was a valid reason for non-compliance and restored the registration application.
The Tribunal ruled that the disallowance of interest on the ground of mixed-funds usage could not be sustained without allowing the AO to verify supporting documents. The matter was remitted to ensure a fresh and fair assessment in accordance with law.
The tribunal examined whether lack of expenditure justified rejection of 12AB and 80G applications. It ruled that a newly formed trust cannot be denied registration merely because it has not yet commenced activities.
The tribunal ruled that rejecting the assessee’s request for virtual hearing violated natural justice. The matter was restored for fresh consideration to ensure fair opportunity to present submissions.
The tribunal condoned a 458-day delay after an appeal order was sent to the wrong counsel. The case was remanded for fresh hearing to ensure the assessee’s full opportunity to present evidence in a demonetisation cash-deposit matter.
ITAT Hyderabad held that the final assessment under section 143(3) r.w.s 144C(13) passed beyond statutory time limits is invalid. The ruling reinforces that the outer limit under section 153 cannot be extended, emphasizing strict compliance with limitation provisions.
