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S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-S.147: Reassessment-Foreign exchange fluctuation-No failure to disclose material facts-Audit objection-Notice of reassessment and order disposing the objection is quashed. [S. 4, 148, Art. 226]

Oriental Aromatics Ltd v. Dy.CIT (2023) 295 Taxman 367(Bom)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Revaluation of asset of firm-Transfer of revalued reserve to partners’ accounts-Section 45(3) is applicable in year of transfer of capital asset by partner to firm by way of capital contribution-Re valuation is not colourable device-Reassessment is not valid-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S.10(2A), 45(3), 148, Art. 136]

PCIT v. Blue Heaven Griha Nirman (P.) Ltd. (2023) 295 Taxman 11 (SC) Editorial: PCIT v. Blue Heaven Griha Nirman (P.) Ltd(2022) 441 ITR 621/ 285 Taxman 663 (Cal)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-Unexplained money-Limited scrutiny-Cash deposit-Demonetisation-Pendency of appeal-Not adjudicated in the original assessment proceedings-Reassessment notice is valid.[S. 69A, 148, Art. 136]

Sunil Jain v. ITD (2023) 459 ITR 276 /295 Taxman 10(SC) Editorial: Sunil Jain v.. ITD (2022) 289 Taxman 688/ 20 ITR-OL409 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Notional foreign exchange loss-No failure to disclose material facts-Change of opinion-Order of High Court is affirmed-SLP of Revenue is dismissed.[S.37(1), 148, Art. 136]

ACIT v. Meer Gems (2023) 295 Taxman 120 (SC) Editorial: Meer Gems v. ACIT (2023) 154 taxmann.com 646 (Bom)(HC)

S. 147 : Reassessment-After the expiry of four years-Bad debt-Provision for bad and doubtful debts-Schedule bank-SLP of Revenue is dismissed. [S.36(1)(viia), Art. 136]

CIT v. Canara Bank (2023) 295 Taxman 228 / (2024) 460 ITR 6(SC) Editorial: SLP dismissed, CIT v. Canara Bank (2023) 155 taxmann.com 289 / 456 ITR 316(Karn)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment-Principle of natural justice-Video conference not provided-Matter remanded to Assessing Officer to pass fresh assessment order after giving opportunity of hearing to assessee by video conferencing. [S. 68, Art. 226]

Bangabasi Collage v. UOI (2023) 295 Taxman 727 / (2024) 462 ITR 93 (Cal.)(HC)

S. 144B : Faceless assessment-Amendment by Finance Act of 2022 — Does not curtail benefits to the assessee — Amendment valid-Natural justice-Opportunity of the hearing was not granted-Reassessment was not valid-Order was set aside-SLP of assessee is dismissed. [S. 144B(7), 144B(9), Art. 136]

Sapna Flour Mills Ltd. v. UOI (2023) 295 Taxman 119 (SC) Editorial: Sapna Flour Mills Ltd. v. UOI (2023) 451 ITR 521/ 332 CTR 361/ 225 DTR 13/ (2022) 145 taxmann.com 557 / (All)(HC)

S. 144 : Best judgment assessment- Notice issued in a email address which is not in use-Order is set aside-Directed to pass a fresh assessment order after issuance oof a formal show cause notice at correct e-mail address. [S. 147, 148, Art. 226]

Bengal & Assam Company Ltd. v. NFAC (2023) 295 Taxman 45 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 143(3) : Assessment-Document identification number-Order passed manually-Order is set aside-Remanded to Assessing Officer for de novo consideration and to pass a final assessment order. [Art. 226]

Royal India Corporation Ltd. v. Dy. CIT (2023) 295 Taxman 485 /[2024] 462 ITR 495 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 143(3) : Assessment-Unexplained expenditure-Bogus purchases-Order of Tribunal directing the Assessing Officer to estimate the gross pprofit at rate of 12.5 % is affirmed. [S. 69C, 260A]

PCIT v. Suraj Infrastructures (P.) Ltd. (2023) 295 Taxman 758 (Bom.)(HC)