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S. 172 : Shipping business-Non-residents-Vessel journeying between Indian ports —Journey was a part of International voyage —Not taxable in India-DTAA-India-Singapore.[S.172(4), art. 8, 24]

Magnum Shipping Services v. ITO (IT) (2023)108 ITR 433/ 225 TTJ 200 (Rajkot) (Trib)

S. 154 : Rectification of mistake-Mistake apparent from the record-Quasi-judicial power —Order cryptic and bereft of any reasoning is unsustainable-Matter remanded to Assessing Officer for consideration afresh.[S.234B, 234C]

Satinder Paul Gupta v.Dy. CIT (2023)108 ITR 64(SN)(Delhi) (Trib)

S. 154 : Rectification of mistake-Mistake apparent from the record-Order passed in gross violation of principles of natural Justice is not sustainable in law-Dividend-Special rate of tax-Application filed by assessee for rectification to this effect to be allowed and adjustment taxing dividend at rate of 10 Per Cent is reversed.[S.10(35),115BBDA, 143(1)]

Rajalben Hirenbhai Patel v Dy. CIT (2023)108 ITR 67 (SN)/ (2024) 204 ITD 674 (Ahd) (Trib)

S. 154 : Rectification of mistake-Mistake apparent from the record-Search and seizure-Assessment-Cash found on search-Assessing Officer accepting the explanation-Not mistake apparent from the record.[S.69A, 132, 132(4), 153C]

ITO v. Pravinbhai Jayantibhai Kapasi (2023)108 ITR 457 (Ahd) (Trib)

S. 153D : Assessment-Search-In valid approval-Assessment is quashed.[S. 132, 153C]

Dy. CIT v. M. G. Metalloy P. Ltd. (2023)108 ITR 314 (Delhi) (Trib)

S. 153A : Assessment-Search-Unabated assessment-No incriminating material was found-Addition merely on basis of book entries already disclosed to Department is unsustainable–Warrant of authorisation issued and panchnama drawn-Cannot be said that no search has been conducted. [S. 132, 133A, 153C]

ACIT v.N. M. Industries P. Ltd (2023)108 ITR 618 (Trib)(Delhi)(Trib) ACIT v Mohit Nidhi Agro Oil P. Ltd. (2023)108 ITR 618 (Trib)(Delhi)(Trib)

S. 148 : Reassessment-Notice-Assessment-Firm-Dissolution of the firm is intimated to the Assessing Officer-Notices issued in the name of non-existing entity and passing order-Without jurisdiction and liable to be set aside. [S.133(6), 147]

Jainam Exports v. ITO (2023)108 ITR 1 (Surat)(Trib)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Pursuant to direction of Tribunal-No direction of Tribunal to tax sum in question in hands of company-Reopening of assessment to bring sum to tax in hands of company is not sustainable. [S. 132(4), 148, 150]

Dy. CIT v. Capital Power Systems Ltd. (2023)108 ITR 4 (SN)(Delhi)(Trib)

S. 147: Reassessment-Depreciation-Assets purchased from Subsidy-Change of opinion-Reassessment is bad in law-Subsidy-Renewable energy scheme to set up small hydro projects-Capital in nature-Not income-[S. 2(24)(xviii), 115JB, 143(3), 148]

Puri Oil Mills Ltd. v. ACIT (2023)108 ITR 107 (Delhi) (Trib)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Notice in the name of dead person-Expired before passing of the assessment order-No notice is served on legal heir-Assessment is non est and bad in law.[S. 143(1),144, 148, 159]

Motilal Hastimaji Bothra (Late) v.ITO (2023)108 ITR 166 (Mum)(Trib)