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The dispute concerned deduction of CSR expenditure incurred before Explanation 2 to section 37(1) became applicable. The ITAT held that the contribution, made under Ministry of Shipping guidelines, was allowable for AY 2012-13. The decision emphasised that the statutory bar introduced from AY 2015-16 could not be applied retrospectively.
The Bombay High Court held that reassessment beyond four years was invalid because the assessee had fully and truly disclosed all material facts during the original assessment. The notice under Section 148 and related proceedings were quashed.
The ITAT held that relying on tally data and a forensic report without providing them to the assessee violated principles of natural justice. The matter was remanded to the Assessing Officer while retaining the commission rate at 0.15%.
This article explains why reassessment proceedings may be invalid if the Assessing Officer merely relies on Investigation Wing reports or Insight Portal information without forming an independent opinion. It highlights the importance of challenging jurisdiction before arguing the merits.
The Tribunal held that a reassessment order making no new additions does not merge with the original assessment so as to permit challenge to issues accepted earlier. The original disallowance remained unaffected.
The FAQs explain the prosecution provisions under the Income-tax Act, covering offences such as tax evasion, non-payment of TDS/TCS, false statements, and non-filing of returns. They also outline punishments, exceptions, and situations where prosecution may not be launched.
The ITAT Bangalore held that, from AY 2018-19 onwards, Section 80AC makes timely filing of the return under Section 139(1) a mandatory condition for claiming deductions under Chapter VI-A. A return filed later in response to a Section 148 notice could not revive the claim for deduction under Section 80P.
The Bombay High Court directed revival of the assessee’s appeal after the Supreme Court remanded Section 151A reassessment matters for fresh consideration. The Court allowed the assessee to raise all legal and factual grounds, including limitation, before the Commissioner (Appeals).
The Income Tax Department explains how faceless assessments under Section 144B operate through the e-Filing portal without requiring personal interaction. The FAQs also cover notices, responses, rectification requests, and outstanding demand procedures.
The ITAT Kolkata held that reassessment completed without issuing the mandatory notice under Section 143(2) was a nullity in law. Since the original assessment was invalid, the revisionary proceedings under Section 263 could not be sustained. The appeal of the assessee was allowed.
