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ITAT Raipur restored the matter to the file of CIT(A) for fresh adjudication as intimation of fixation of hearing was sent via email, and no physical/ hard copy was sent, inspite of specifically stating in Form 35 that all notices/ communication to be sent in a mode otherwise through email.
ITAT Pune held that the assessee institute is substantially funded by the Central Government and hence the assessee institute would be entitled to exemption by virtue of provisions of section 10(23C)(iiiab) of the Income Tax Act.
The ITAT Pune ruled that additional income declared during a survey at Patel Shoes Co., consisting of excess stock, cash, and furniture expenditure, is business income, not unexplained income under Sections 69/69C, overriding an initial misclassification.
These legal decisions, known as case laws, act as crucial guides. They clarify tricky parts of the law, prevent arbitrary actions by tax officials, and often set precedents that help millions of taxpayers. Let’s explore some key areas where courts have consistently ruled in favor of the assessee, offering a beacon of hope and clarity.
ITAT Raipur held that reopening of proceedings under section 148 of the Income Tax Act beyond a period of 4 years without failure on the part of the assessee to disclose fully & truly all the material facts is liable to be annulled.
Gujarat High Court held that reopening of assessment under section 148 of the Income Tax Act is liable to be quashed in as much as source of funds for purchasing crypto currency duly explained. Accordingly, order quashed.
Both Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are structured as trusts in India and are regulated by the SEBI. They operate as pass-through entities for certain types of income to avoid double taxation.
Madras High Court grants GI.Retail Pvt. Ltd. two weeks to respond to a show-cause notice and orders personal hearing due to confusion over overlapping notices.
ITAT Ahmedabad held that addition on account of cash credit in the current year cannot be sustained where department had accepted the re-payment of loans in subsequent year. Accordingly, addition confirmed by CIT(A) deleted and appeal allowed.
Pursuant to the search operation, a show-cause notice was issued to the appellants as required u/s. 127 of the Act, proposing to centralise the income tax files relating to the appellants to the Central Circle in Kolkata.
