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S. 147 : Reassessment-Within four years-Issues already examined in original assessment-Change of opinion-Reasons recorded without application of mind-Objections not properly dealt with-Reassessment notice and order disposing objections quashed. [S. 36(1)(vii), 36(1)(viia), 80-IA, 143(3), 148, Art. 226, Companies Act, 2013, S. 129]

IDBI Bank Ltd. v. DCIT (2025) 344 CTR 807 / 248 DTR 449 / 173 taxmann.com 881 (Bom)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Information-Computer generated DIN-AO examined the information and transaction documents received from the complainant after giving opportunity of hearing to the assessee-Writ to quash proceedings dismissed. [S. 143(3), 143(3A), 148, Art. 226]

Shree Shakambhari Udyog v. CIT (2025) 344 CTR 612 / 249 DTR 297 / 173 taxmann.com 955 (Pat)(HC) Editorial: SLP rejected-Shree Shakambhari Udyog Partnership Firm v. CIT (2025) 306 Taxman 339 / 479 ITR 238 (SC)

S. 147: Reassessment-Validity-High-pitched assessment on non-existing entity-Addition made on basis of Multi Year MNS Data without application of mind-Merger of assessee-bank and surrender of PAN ignored-Sanction under S. 151 mechanical-Reassessment was quashed-Exemplary costs of Rs 1 crore was proposed for passing high pitched assessment order contrary to the facts available on record. [S. 144, 148, 151, Art. 226]

Punjab National Bank v. ITO (2025) 344 CTR 35 / 248 DTR 185 / 9 (Guj)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Failure to issue notice u/s 143(2)-Error in Form 10CCB regarding date of commencement of production-Date of grant of licence cannot normally be date of commencement of business –Mistake of Chartered Accountant in the Form No 10CCB-No failure to make true and full disclosure-Extended limitation of 6 years not available-Reassessment notice quashed. [S. 80IB, 143(2), 143(3),148, Form 10CCB, Art. 226]

ACIT v. Sterlite Industries (India) Ltd. (2025) 344 CTR 567 / 249 DTR 329 / 305 Taxman 151 (Mad)(HC)

S.147: Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-No failure to disclose material facts-Capital gains-Reopening would amount to review of the assessment order which is not permissible. [S. 148, Art. 226]

Jayant Avinash Dave v. ACIT (2025) 344 CTR 326 / 249 DTR 106 (Bom)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment-Reassessment-No jurisdictional error-Writ petition dismissed. [S. 148, 151, Art 226]

Awadh Kishor Singh v. NFAC (2025) 344 CTR 207 / 248 DTR 337 / 171 taxmann.com 722 ( (Pat)(HC)

S. 139AA : Return of income-Quoting of Aadhaar Number-Mandatory linkage of Aadhaar with PAN for operation of Demat account-Reasonable restriction on privacy-Provision constitutionally valid. [IT Rules, 1962, R.114AAA, Art. 14, 19(1)(g), 21, 300A]

Tathagata Satapathy v. HDFC Bank Ltd. (2025) 344 CTR 503 / 249 DTR 145 / 172 taxmann.com 785 (Orissa)(HC)

S. 139 : Return of income-Return declared defective under s. 139(9)-AI-generated order-Principles of natural justice-Alternative remedy of revision-Writ petition dismissed.[S. 44AB,139(9),264, Art. 226]

TPL–Hgiepl Joint Venture v. UOI, (2025) 344 CTR 1 / 248 DTR 137 /173 taxmann.com 540 (Bom)(HC)

S. 127 : Power to transfer cases-Co-ordinated investigation-Subjective satisfaction of authorities-Power is administrative in nature and not circumscribed by express language-Transfer justified where search reveals incriminating material across group concerns-No mala fides-Writ appeals dismissed. [Art. 226]

M & C Property Development (P) Ltd. v. PCIT (2025) 344 CTR 715 / 250 DTR 137 / 174 taxmann.com 926 (Mad)(HC) Editorial : Arise Industries& Agency (P) Ltd v.PCIT ( 2024) 341 CTR 321/ 243 DTR 89 ( Mad)( HC)

S. 119 : Central Board of Direct Taxes-Circular-Return-Condonation of delay-Delay in filing Form No. 10-ID-Reasonable cause-Benefit claimed in return cannot be denied for procedural lapse-Authorities directed to accept belated Form as valid. [S. 119(2)(b), 139, Form 10-IC, Art. 226]

Royal Led Equipments (P) Ltd. v. CCIT (2025) 344 CTR 725 / 249 DTR 449 / 174 taxmann.com 61 (Guj)(HC)