ITAT Bangalore rules that a trust’s 12AB registration application cannot be rejected for a curable technical error in the section code, directing the CIT(E) to reconsider the application on its merits.
ITAT Bangalore mandates that the CIT(E) must provide taxpayers a fair hearing and apply independent judgment, not just rely on subordinate reports, when assessing Section 12AB and 80G applications.
ITAT Mumbai rules that fiduciary journal transfers without cash flow cannot be taxed as unexplained cash credits under Section 68, supporting taxpayers in similar situations.
ITAT Pune held that interest income earned by cooperative society on deposits made out of surplus funds with cooperative banks qualifies for deduction under the provisions of section 80P(2)(a)(i). Accordingly, appeal of assessee allowed.
ITAT Pune held that addition by invoking provisions of section 43CA of the Income Tax Act cannot be sustained since the difference between the Stamp Duty Value and agreement value is less than the allowable limit of 5%.
Madras High Court directs customs department to reconsider suspension order suspending license of Container Freight Station [CFS] due to unblemished track record of the petitioner. Accordingly, writ disposed of.
The responsibility for recovering unpaid tax lies properly and primarily with the tax authorities, who must proceed against the defaulting seller, rather than against the innocent purchasing dealer who has fulfilled all obligations imposed by the Act.
ITAT Delhi held that only the estimation profit element has to form subject matter of addition in case of bogus accommodation entries. Accordingly, CIT(A) order directing @2.5% on total bogus accommodation entry upheld.
The Patna High Court ruled that the two-year limitation period for claiming a tax refund, particularly for payments made under the wrong head, starts from the date of tax payment under the correct head, aligning with Section 77 and relevant circulars.
CESTAT Mumbai held that demand of anti-dumping duty in terms of notification no. 15/2014-CUS(ABD) cannot be sustained since no evidences established that the goods were either manufactured or supplied from China or were routed through Taiwan after being supplied from China.
