ITAT Chennai held that the assessee was denied reasonable opportunity when the CIT(A) dismissed the appeal in limine without permitting correction of technical defects in the condonation petition. The matter was restored for fresh adjudication.
Chennai ITAT held that seminars, workshops, conferences, and medical training programmes can qualify as “education” under Section 2(15) of the Income-tax Act. The Tribunal revived the 80G renewal application of a cardiology association and remanded the matter for fresh consideration.
Chennai ITAT condoned a massive delay in filing appeals after accepting the assessee’s explanation that he became aware of favourable BSNL VRS rulings through employees’ WhatsApp groups. The Tribunal also held that BSNL VRS-2019 compensation is fully exempt under Section 10(10B).
Tribunal ruled that income tax demands not included in the approved resolution plan were irrevocably extinguished. The decision followed the terms of the NCLT-approved insolvency resolution plan restored by the Supreme Court.
The Chennai ITAT held that deductions approved by DSIR under Section 35(2AB) cannot be disallowed merely on the basis of survey statements or AO findings. The Tribunal ruled that the AO and DRP exceeded their jurisdiction by questioning deductions already certified in Form 3CL.
The Tribunal held that merely declaring presumptive income under Section 44AD does not exempt taxpayers from explaining massive bank credits. In absence of purchase records, bills, or confirmations, Section 69A addition was sustained.
The Tribunal ruled that an assessment order issued against a deceased taxpayer is invalid even if legal heirs participated in proceedings. Once informed of the death, the department must proceed only against the legal representative.
The Tribunal ruled that delayed filing or incorrect disclosure in Form 67 does not automatically disentitle an assessee from claiming Foreign Tax Credit. Substantial justice must prevail over technical procedural defects.
Chennai ITAT held that reassessment notices issued after three years must comply strictly with Section 151(ii) approval requirements. Failure to obtain sanction from the proper authority vitiated the entire reassessment proceedings.
The ITAT Chennai held that exemption under Section 11 cannot be denied merely because Form 10B was not filed along with the return, when it was available before processing under Section 143(1). The Tribunal directed CPC to amend the intimation and consider the audit report.
