The ITAT Ahmedabad annulled reassessment proceedings as the notice under Section 148 was issued beyond the surviving limitation period prescribed under TOLA and clarified in Rajeev Bansal (SC).
The Tribunal held that where an assessee’s accounting method is consistent, and gross margins remain stable over the years, the AO cannot substitute his subjective judgment for the businessman’s discretion without proving the expenditure is bogus or for non-business purposes.
ITAT Chandigarh holds Rs.25 lakh leave encashment limit prospective (w.e.f. 01.04.2023), restricting a PSU retiree’s exemption claim for AY 2021-22 to Rs.3 lakh under S. 10(10AA)(ii)
ITAT Chandigarh deletes ₹1.12 Cr addition for Northern Royalty Co. u/s 153C. Assessee’s revised profit (14-15%) was far higher than the 1.47% profit indicated by seized mining records. Arbitrary 18% NP rate rejected; consistency upheld. Revised return accepted.
The SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal held that NRIs cannot buy agricultural land in India, regardless of intended non-agricultural use. Penalty reduced due to bona fide conduct.
M/s SBH Impex sought a CAAR ruling on the customs classification of ‘LED Film’ (Flexible LED Display), arguing for CTH 8531. The final decision is pending.
Uniqlo India sought an advance ruling from CAAR Mumbai on classifying imported knit polyester Lounge Sets as Pyjamas (CTH 6107/6108).
Competition Commission of India closed a complaint alleging use of dirty water and false labeling in Maggi Sauce production, holding that such food safety concerns do not amount to abuse of dominance under Section 4 of the Competition Act.
ITAT Jaipur held that the Alumni Association cannot be said to be working for the benefit of its members only and the same will amount for the benefit of public at large. Accordingly, Alumni Association is for the benefit of public and eligible for registration. Thus, appeal is allowed.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) dismissed abuse of dominance allegations against BSNL regarding a tender for Splice Closures, finding BSNL lacks a dominant position in the Market for Telecommunication Services in India.
