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Dy. CIT v. Mastech Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2022)449 ITR 239 / 219 DTR 378 /329 CTR 457/145 taxmann.com 157/ (2023) 290 Taxman 377 (SC) Editorial: Mastech Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. Dy. CIT(2018) 407 ITR 242 (Delhi)(HC) reversed.

S. 147 : Reassessment-Two notices-Reassessment was initiated vide two notices-Limitation-Succeeding officer can continue proceedings from that stage-Issue of second notice does not signify dropping of proceedings on first notice-Reopening of assessment is valid. [S. 129, 148]

ACIT v. CEAT Ltd. (2022)449 ITR 171 / 218 DTR 441/ 329 CTR 227/(2023) 291 Taxman 435 (SC) Editorial: CEAT Ltd. v. ACIT (2023) 291 Taxman 366 (Bom.)(HC) www.itatonline.org

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Change of opinion-No failure to disclose material facts-Mistake of Assessing Officer-Error discovered reconsideration of same facts does not give power to the Assessing Officer to reopen the assessment-Reassessment notice and order disposal of objection was quashed-Order of High Court affirmed. [S. 148, Art. 136]

PCIT v. Appollo Tyres Ltd. (2022) 449 ITR 398 (Ker.)(HC)

S. 144C : Reference to dispute resolution panel-Mandatory proceedings-Draft assessment order proposing variations to returned income must be submitted to DRP–Order on remand must also be submitted to DRP-Not curable defects. [S. 92CA, 144C(2), 253(1)(d), 292B]

P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Trust v. NFAC (2022) 449 ITR 351 / 219 DTR 185/ 329 CTR 613 /(2023) 290 Taxman 52(Mad.)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment-Failure to issue show-cause notice or draft assessment order-Natural justice-Assessment orders set aside with directions for issue of show-cause notices or draft assessment orders, hear assessees and pass assessment orders afresh. [S. 143(2), 144C, Art, 226]

Mudar Sudheer v. UOI (2022)449 ITR 344 (AP)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment –Principle of natural justice-Failure to grant opportunity of hearing through Video conferencing-Order was set aside. [S.143(3), 144B(7), 263, Art. 226]

Faqir Chand (Through Legal heir Sh. Kapil Muni) v. NEAC (2022)449 ITR 603 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment-Violation of the principle of natural justice-Unable to respond due to technical glitch-Order was set aside and matter remanded. [S. 143(3), Art. 226]

Kalaignar TV Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT (2022) 449 ITR 492/(2023) 290 Taxman 334 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 143(3) : Assessment-Principle of natural justice-Guidelines for passing assessment order-Cash credits-2 G scam-Procedure for assessment laid down in Manual of office procedure issued by Directorate of Income-Tax must be followed-Assessing Officer must furnish to assessee all copies of documents referred to in order of assessment-Direction of the Tribunal must be followed-Prayer for one more opportunity to respondents was rejected-The assessment order was annulled. [S. 68, 254(1), Art. 226]

Steel and Industrial Forgings Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2022) 449 ITR 164 / 220 DTR 482 /(2023) 291 Taxman 448/ 331 CTR 94(SC) Editorial: Decision in Steel and Industrial Forgings Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2009) 318 ITR 18 (Ker)(HC), reversed.

S. 143(1)(a) : Assessment-Intimation-Prima facie adjustment-Additional tax-Depreciation-Reduction of loss-Leviable only where attempt to evade tax proved-Department was to be set aside [S. 143(IA).

PCIT v. Macquarie Global Services Pvt. Ltd. (2022)449 ITR 306 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 92C : Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Selection of comparables-Functional dissimilarities and non-availability of segmental data-Finding of fact. [S. 92CA, 260A]

Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT (2022) 449 ITR 244 / 219 DTR 521 / 329 CTR 587 / (2023) 290 Taxman 366 (SC) Editorial: CIT v. Polyflex (India) Pvt. Ltd (2014) 363 ITR 224(Karn)(HC), affirmed.

S. 80IB : Industrial undertakings-Manufacture of article falling under Eleventh Schedule-Polyurethane foam-Manufacturing polyurethane foam and supplying it in different sizes and designs to assembly operator for use ultimately for car seats-Not entitled to deduction. [S. 80IB(2)(iii), Sch. XI, Entry 25.]