ITAT Upholds Section 56(2) Addition for Property Purchase Without Consideration

Indira Ramaiah Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore)

In the case of Indira Ramaiah vs. ITO (ITAT Bangalore), the dispute centered around the assessment year 2015-16, where the appellant, Indira Ramaiah, contested several additions made by the Assessing Officer (AO) and upheld by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)]. The appellant appealed to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) against the CIT(A)’s order.

The primary issues raised in the appeal were as follows:

1. Reopening of Assessment: The appellant challenged the validity of reopening the assessment under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, arguing that the conditions necessary for issuing the notice were not fulfilled. The appellant asserted that the reopening itself was unlawful and sought its annulment.

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