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Pinkcity Jewelhouse Pvt. Ltd. Vs PCIT (ITAT Jaipur)
In the realm of tax disputes and legal battles, the case of Pinkcity Jewelhouse Pvt. Ltd. vs. PCIT (ITAT Jaipur) stands out as a notable example of the intricate web of tax laws and procedural intricacies. The case, heard by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Jaipur, revolves around the assessment of income tax and the validity of proceedings initiated under Section 263 of the Income-tax Act.
The crux of the matter lies in the assessment of income and the subsequent reopening of the case by the Assessing Officer (AO) under Section 147/148 of the Income-tax Act. The AO determined the income at a higher amount than the returned income, citing various reasons, including alleged attempts by the assessee to avoid legitimate taxes.
One of the significant points of contention raised during the proceedings was the transfer of assets and resources between different entities under the same management umbrella. The survey conducted under Section 133A revealed a transfer of profits and assets from M/s. Pinkcity Colorstone Pvt. Ltd. to M/s. Pinkcity Jewelhouse Pvt. Ltd., allegedly for the purpose of tax avoidance.
The AO, in his assessment, made certain additions to the income of the assessee, primarily focusing on the allocation of expenses and profits between different units of the company. The AO argued that certain expenses were unfairly loaded onto one unit to shift maximum profits to another unit, thus avoiding taxes.
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