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S. 281 : Certain transfers to be void-Property transferred prior to passing of assessment orders-Attachment-Order of PCIT was set aside-Tax Recovery Officer is competent authority to pass appropriate order-Matter remanded to the Tax Recovery Officer. [S. 221(1), Sch. II, R. 11, Art. 226]

K. Ilango v. PCIT (2021) 435 ITR 713/ 323 CTR 800 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 271(1)(c) : Penalty-Concealment-Failure to file return-Deemed concealment-Survey-Returns filed after receipt of notice under section 148 of the Act-Explanation 3 is satisfied-Levy of penalty is justified. [S. 133A, 148, 153, 274]

Dharampal R. Pandia v. Dy. CIT (2021) 435 ITR 301 / 202 DTR 356 / 321 CTR 341 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 271(1)(c) : Penalty-Concealment-New claim-Change in accounting method-Not a case of concealment of income or furnishing of inaccurate particulars-Deletion of penalty is held to be justified. [S. 132, 145, 153A]

PCIT v. Taneja Developers and Infrastructure Ltd. (2021) 435 ITR 122 / 201 DTR 234 / 320 CTR 775 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 269UD : Purchase by Central Government of immoveable properties-Leasehold rights in property-Central Government in possession of property after expiry of lease-Central Government is Liable to pay Municipal taxes on property. [S. 269UD(1), Art. 285, Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, S. 139]

Plaza Diamond Properties Pvt. Ltd. v. CCIT (2021) 435 ITR 595 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 264 : Commissioner-Revision of other orders-Export of computer software-Omitting to claim exemption in return-Rejection Of Rectification-Revision application was rejected on the ground that delay in filing the revised return-Rejection of revision application was held to be not justified-Directed to allow the claim made u/s. 154 of the Act. [S. 139(5), 143(1), 154, Art.226]

L-Cube Innovative Solutions P. Ltd. v. CIT (2021) 435 ITR 566 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 264 : Commissioner-Revision of other orders-Delay in filing revised return claiming benefit under-Substantive benefit cannot be denied on ground of procedural formality-Delay was condoned and directed to pass a speaking order with in a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. [S. 80JJAA, 139(5), 288(2), Art. 226]

Craftsman Automation P. Ltd. v. CIT (2021) 435 ITR 558 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Powers-Remand of matter-Power must be exercised judiciously-Remand was held to be not valid-Order of CIT (A) allowing the claim is affirmed. [S. 80JJA, 250(4)]

International Tractors Ltd. v Dy. CIT (LTU) (2021) 435 ITR 85 / 203 DTR 81/ 323 CTR 650 (Delhi)(HC) Editorial : Order in Dy.CIT (LTU) v. International Tractors Ltd (2018) 67 ITR 538 (Delhi)(Trib.) is set aside.

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Powers-Order of remand by Tribunal without reasons-Held to be not justified. [S. 115JB]

Golden Gate Properties Ltd. v. Dy.CIT (2021) 435 ITR 258 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Duties-Research in the chamber-Order on basis of material not supplied-Royalty-Purchase of space Failure to deduct tax at source-Matter remanded to decide it fresh in accordance with law. [S. 9(1)(vii), 195, 201(1), 201(IA)]

Google India Private Ltd. v. CIT (2021) 435 ITR 284 / 201 DTR 129 / 320 CTR 622 (Karn.)(HC) Google Ireland Limited v. CIT (2021) 435 ITR 284 / 201 DTR 129/ 320 CTR 622 (Karn.)(HC) PCIT v. Google India Private Ltd. (2021) 435 ITR 284 / 201 DTR 129 / 320 CTR 622 (Karn.)(HC) Editorial : Order in Google India Pvt. Ltd. v. Addl. CIT (2017) 60 ITR 40 (SN) (Bang.)(Trib.), Google India Pvt. Ltd. v JCIT (2018) 194 TTJ 385 (Bang.)(Trib.) are set aside.

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Duties-Tribunal has to follow decision of Co-ordinate Bench. [S. 10B]

Marmon Food and Beverage Technologies India (P.) Ltd. v. ITO (2021)435 ITR 327 / 205 DTR 153/ 323 CTR 455(Karn.)(HC) CIT v. GE India Technology Centre Pvt. Ltd. (2021) 435 ITR 327 / 205 DTR 153 /323 CTR 455(Karn.)(HC)