The ITAT ruled the PCIT cannot set aside an assessment u/s 263 for ‘inadequate inquiry’ without conducting an independent investigation to establish prejudice to the Revenue.
ITAT Lucknow held that claim has been allowed by AO in scrutiny proceedings u/s 143(3) of the Act, it was natural that the demand raised on the same issue under section 143(1)(a) of the Act is required to be modified. Accordingly, appeal partly allowed.
ITAT Lucknow set aside CIT(A)’s summary dismissal of Alok Gupta’s appeal, ruling the lack of a speaking order violates s.250(6). Remanded for fresh hearing on rS.3.80 Cr addition.
ITAT annulled demands for AYs 2017-18 & 2018-19, holding that corpus donations, capital expenditure, and statutory accumulation by Rohilkhand Educational Charitable Trust qualify as charitable application, and cash deposits during demonetisation are not taxable under Section 68.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Lucknow has quashed an income tax assessment against Suraiya Begum, who had deposited Rs.13.08 lakh in her bank account during demonetization.
ITAT Lucknow deleted an addition of ₹27.34 lakh under Section 40A(3), ruling that cash payments for land were justified by business expediency and genuine transactions.
Appeal against cancellation of penalty under Section 271D was dismissed for failure to cure defects despite multiple opportunities. Tribunal left open option for Revenue to refile after compliance.
ITAT Lucknow held that deduction under section 80IB and section 80HHC of the Income Tax Act is simultaneously allowable from the net profit. Accordingly, addition is directed to be deleted and appeal is allowed.
ITAT Lucknow set aside CIT(A)’s order on disallowance under Section 36(1)(va). Directed CPC to verify if PF/ESI payments were made in time before deciding afresh.
The ITAT Lucknow has ruled that a CIT(A) cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution, emphasizing the need for a speaking order on merits under Section 250(6) of the Income Tax Act
