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S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Duties-Order passed in a cryptic and cavalier manner-Matter was remanded back to Tribunal. [S. 40(a)(ia), 194I]

PCIT v. Mahalingam (2021) 278 Taxman 254 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 254(1) : Appellate Tribunal-Duties-Transfer pricing-Arm’s length price-Order passed in a cryptic and cavalier manner-Matter was remanded back to Tribunal. [S. 92C]

PCIT v. EDS Electronics Data Systems India (P) Ltd. (2021) 278 Taxman 19 / 319 CTR 705 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 249 : Appeal-Commissioner (Appeals)-Form of appeal and limitation-e-filing of appeals-Right of appeal is a statutory and valuable right and such right should not be denied on technical ground. [S. 246A]

CIT v. Sri Vasavi Gold & Bullion (P.) Ltd. (2021) 278 Taxman 352 (Mad.)(HC)

S. 239 : Refund-Limitation-Advance tax paid-Excess amount paid-Not entitle to refund of the amount before completion of previous year. [S. 119(2)(b), Rule, 41, Art. 226]

Seema Jain v. PCIT (2021) 278 Taxman 48 / 201 DTR 124 / 320 CTR 507 (MP)(HC)

S. 237 : Refund-Computation of amount of tax refund-Alternative remedy-Writ is not maintainable. [Art. 226]

Sarita Puri v. PCIT (2021) 278 Taxman 373 (Delhi) (HC)

S. 220 : Collection and recovery-Assessee deemed in default-Stay of demand-Pendency of appeal-Failure to appear cross examination-Demand is kept in abeyance. [S. 69A, 220(6), Art. 226]

Dilipkumar P. Chheda v. ITO (2021) 435 ITR 101 / 202 DTR 33 / 278 Taxman 106 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 197 : Deduction at source-Certificate for lower rate-Mere guess work-Rejection of application was set aside-Matter remanded. [R. 28AA, Art. 226]

Camions Logistics Solutions (P) Ltd. v. JCIT (2021) 278 Taxman 400 / 198 DTR 377 / 319 CTR 289 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 194H : Deduction at source-Commission or brokerage-Sale of sim cards / recharge coupons at discounted rate to distributors-Not commission-Not liable to deduct tax at source. [S. 201]

CIT v. Idea Cellular Ltd. (2021) 125 taxmann.com 171 (Bom.)(HC) Editorial : SLP granted to the revenue, CIT (TDS) v. Idea Cellular Ltd. (2021) 278 Taxman 188 (SC)

S. 158BD : Block assessment-Undisclosed income of any other person-Additions cannot be made merely on the basis of presumptions. [S. 69C, 132, 158BC]

CIT v. Jeet Construction Company (2021) 124 taxmann.com 526 (All.)(HC) Editorial : SLP of revenue dismissed, CIT v. Jeet Construction Company (2021) 278 Taxman 293 (SC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Firm-Remuneration-Not received any interest or remuneration-Notice for reopening of assessment is held to be not justified. [S. 10AA, 148, Art. 226]

Devenbhai Mafatlal Patel v. ACIT (2021) 278 Taxman 198 / 199 DTR 298 / 318 CTR 722 (Guj.)(HC)