ITAT Pune held that rejection of application for registration under section 12A read with section 12AB of the Income Tax Act since exorbitant fees are being charged and profiteering is not allowed in educational institutes. Accordingly, appeal of assessee dismissed.
Tribunal held that the CIT(A)’s ex-parte order violated natural justice. The matter was remanded for a fresh decision with proper opportunity to the assessee.
ITAT Lucknow held that part of commission income from sugar mills cannot be taxed since other part of commission income has already been allowed for deduction under section 80P of the Income Tax Act. Accordingly, addition of part of commission income set aside and appeal allowed.
GSTAT upheld a profiteered amount of ₹4,57,683 but ruled that interest and penalty do not apply as the relevant CGST Rule amendments are prospective.
The High Court held that a show cause order passed ex parte before the expiry of the response period violated natural justice. The case was remitted for fresh adjudication with proper hearing.
ITAT Chandigarh deleted ₹38.70 Lakh addition as unexplained expenditure, holding that fully bank-routed agricultural expenses cannot be disallowed merely due to missing bills. The Tribunal confirmed that legitimate orchard expenses on labor, fertilizers, and packing are deductible from agricultural income.
ITAT Delhi held that addition towards unexplained cash deposit under section 69A of the Income Tax Act is not sustainable since the same is out of the cash sales and both cash book and books of account justifies the same. Accordingly, appeal is allowed.
The Tribunal directed the AO to verify conditions for exemption of receipts from tribal-area schools, confirming the Trust’s eligibility. The ruling reinforces that factual verification cannot override established charitable purposes and exemptions.
Explains how ITAT Pune held that unsecured loans prior to 01.04.2023 do not require proving the lender’s source of funds, leading to deletion of a ₹1.62 crore addition.
Tribunal directs AO to apply the 30% tax rate on unexplained cash deposits during Nov–Dec 2016, citing Madras High Court ruling, partially allowing assessee’s appeal.
