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S. 132 : Search and seizure-Non-filer of return-Satisfaction note showed that the Assessee had assets or income which would not be disclosed to Income-Tax Authorities-Search proceedings valid. [Art. 226]

Durgappa Lakkanna v. ACIT (2022)445 ITR 681 /287 Taxman 190 / 215 DTR 452/ 328 CTR 119 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 132 : Search and seizure-Non-filer of return-Satisfaction note showed that the Assessee had assets or income which would not be disclosed to Income-Tax Authorities-Search proceedings valid. [Art. 226]

Durgappa Lakkanna v. ACIT (2022) 445 ITR 681 /287 Taxman 190 / 215 DTR 452/ 328 CTR 119 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 131 : Power-Discovery-Production of evidence-Survey-Impounding of documents-Retention beyond fifteen days without approval of higher Authority is not valid-Decision of approval must be communicated to the assessee. [S. 131(3), 133A]

Muthukoya T. v. CIT (2022) 445 ITR 450 (Ker.)(HC)

S. 127 : Power to transfer cases-Opportunity of hearing should be provided-Reason for transfer should be recorded-Transfer of case without notice and reasons for transfer is not valid. [Art. 226]

Nagindas Kasturchand and Bros. v. PCIT (2022) 445 ITR 50/ 288 Taxman 66 / 214 DTR 29/ 326 CTR 716 (Guj.) (HC)

S. 90 : Double taxation relief-Mutual agreement procedure-DTAA has precedence over provisions of Act where beneficial to assessee-Respondents are directed to take necessary measures within a reasonable time-DTAA-India-USA. [S. 90(2), IT Rule, 44F, 44G 44H, Art. 27(2)]

Harman Connected Services Corporation India P. Ltd. v. Jt. Secretary (Foreign Tax and Tax Research-I) (2022) 445 ITR 346 / 215 DTR 177/ 327 CTR 241 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 57 : Income from other sources-Deductions-Advance towards purchase of properties-Not necessary that expenses should have resulted in income-Sufficient if nexus is established between expenses and income-Question Before Tribunal regarding extent of deduction allowable-Tribunal does not have power to disallow entire Deduction [S. 36(1)(iii), 57(iii), 254(1)]

West Palm Developments LLP v. ACIT (2022) 445 ITR 511 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 43B: Deductions on actual payment-Property taxes paid-Deductible. [S. 145]

CIT v. Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd. (2022) 445 ITR 667 / 214 DTR 97/326 CTR 689(Karn.)(HC)

S. 36(1)(viia) : Bad debt-Provision for bad and doubtful debts-Schedule bank-Entitled to benefit of write off of irrecoverable debts under section 36(1)(vii) in addition to deduction of provision for bad and doubtful debts-Rural Branch-Matter remitted to Assessing Officer. [S. 36(1)(vii)]

CIT v. South Indian Bank Ltd. (No.1) (2022)445 ITR 480 (Ker.)(HC) CIT v. South Indian Bank Ltd. (No.2) (2022)445 ITR 530 / 289 Taxman 643 (Ker.)(HC)

S. 36(1)(ii) : Bonus or commission-Bonus paid to directors to avoid dividend distribution tax-Services not rendered-Disallowance is held to be justified. [S. 37(1)]

SRC Aviation Pvt. Ltd. v. ACIT (2022) 445 ITR 40/ 288 Taxman 159 (Delhi)(HC)Editorial: Special leave to appeal to the Supreme Court , dismissed , SRC Aviation P. Ltd. v .ACIT (2022)449 ITR 169/ (2023) 290 Taxman 3 (SC)

S. 10(21) : Scientific research association Agricultural research Registered under Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act-Entitle to exemption. [Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975]

CIT v. International Institute of Bio-Technology and Toxicology (2022) 445 ITR 499 (Mad.)(HC)