The Tribunal allowed the appeal for statistical purposes, restoring the matter to the AO for verification of corporate credit card payments. The decision emphasizes that taxpayers must be provided a final opportunity to substantiate deposits and income before any additions are finalized. This safeguards procedural fairness in tax proceedings.
The Tribunal held that rejecting an application solely for delayed filing was improper and directed a denovo review under Section 80G. The is that delayed applications may still be examined on merits.
ITAT Pune held that the Section 263 revision was unsustainable as the AO conducted adequate scrutiny and expenses were recovered from associated enterprises. Expenditure classification did not make the assessment prejudicial to revenue.
The Tribunal found that the Section 148 notice appeared on the portal after 31.03.2021, raising doubts about its validity. The matter was restored to CIT(A)/NFAC for fresh consideration, allowing the assessee to submit explanations. The ruling underscores strict compliance with notice issuance requirements under Section 148.
The Tribunal found that an off-market transaction, by itself, does not establish bogus capital gains when supporting records are intact and no direct involvement in price manipulation is shown. The exemption under Section 10(38) was therefore allowed, rejecting additions under Sections 68 and 69C.
The Tribunal held that the assessee cannot suffer due to the AO’s inaction under section 270AA(4), directing grant of immunity and cancelling the 270A penalty.
Tribunal allowed assessee’s application to file additional evidence proving residential nature of the property. AO is directed to re-evaluate the claim afresh, granting opportunity for hearing and considering all relevant materials and case laws.
ITAT Pune held that application for registration u/s. 12A r.w.s 12AB of the Income Tax Act cannot be denied for non-obtaining of prior permission of Charity Commissioner for loans since the same is procedural lapse. Accordingly, order of CIT(E) set aside and registration u/s. 12A r.w.s. 12AB granted.
The ITAT Pune remanded a case where the first appellate authority dismissed an appeal ex-parte. taxpayers must be given a fair hearing before dismissal, reinforcing the principle of natural justice.
The assessee’s claim of ₹98.4 lakh as selling expenses on property sale was disallowed by AO and upheld by CIT(A) without proper reasoning. ITAT remanded the case to ensure a detailed, reasoned examination of the submissions on merits.
