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Section 148 Notice Invalid Because Dispatch Date, Not Signature Date, Determines Issuance

December 22, 2025 897 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that a reassessment notice dispatched after the new law took effect must follow Section 148A, and failure to do so invalidates the entire proceedings.

Consultant Lapse & Health Issues Sufficient Cause: Chennai ITAT Condoned 261-Day Delay

December 22, 2025 417 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT held that professional negligence and continuous medical problems constitute sufficient cause, condoning a 261-day delay and reviving the appeal.

Section 54F Does Not Prescribe Completion Certificate Condition: ITAT Delhi

December 22, 2025 2319 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that section 54F does not require submission of a completion certificate. The key takeaway is that actual investment and timely construction, supported by evidence, are decisive.

TDS Credit Cannot Be Denied Merely Because Income Is Taxed in Sister Concern

December 21, 2025 945 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once TDS is reflected in Form 26AS and deposited with the government, credit cannot be denied merely on technical grounds.

Satellite Transponder Fees Not Taxable as Royalty Under DTAA Due to Treaty Protection

December 21, 2025 606 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether satellite transmission fees constitute royalty in India. The Tribunal held that Article 12 of the DTAA governs and the receipts are not royalty. Domestic law amendments cannot override the treaty.

Late Fee Under Section 234E Quashed Due to Pre-2015 Period

December 21, 2025 528 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether late fee could be levied for delayed TDS returns filed before 01.06.2015. The Tribunal held that section 234E is prospective. Late fee demands for earlier years were deleted.

Depreciation Disallowance Deleted as Subsidy Was Capital in Nature

December 21, 2025 444 Views 0 comment Print

The issue was whether a hydro power subsidy should reduce the cost of assets. The Tribunal held the subsidy was for project encouragement, not asset cost. Depreciation withdrawal was therefore unsustainable.

Assessment Quashed Due to Mechanical Section 153D Approval

December 21, 2025 387 Views 0 comment Print

The Revenue invoked section 115BBE based on cash found during proceedings. However, the Tribunal found the foundational approval under section 153D defective. The entire assessment was therefore quashed.

Addition Set Aside Due to Denial of Video Conference Hearing

December 21, 2025 597 Views 0 comment Print

The dispute involved confirmation of unexplained cash deposits without granting a requested VC hearing. The Tribunal held that denial of virtual hearing violated natural justice. The matter was remanded for fresh adjudication.

Depreciation Disallowance Quashed Due to Lack of Incriminating Material

December 21, 2025 318 Views 0 comment Print

Despite allegations of sham sub-contracts, the project was shown to be completed, commissioned and operational. The Tribunal held that once the asset exists and is used, depreciation cannot be denied without concrete proof of bogus cost.

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