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The AO is not hand writing expert to distinguish the signature of the karigar as appearing in the salary register and this cannot be solitary ground to reject the books of accounts. No GP addition is sustained when no defects have been pointed out by the AO in the the relevant records produced by the assessee in form of export bills, purchased bills and cash books etc. along with books of accounts and also submit the reason of fall in GP.
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Section 148-ITAT, PUNE BENCH-11 September, 2019 held that Reassessment—Validity—only on the basis of the some reasons to believe about the escapement of income. Existence of reasons for escapement of income are sine qua non to embark upon the assessment or reassessment under section 147 of the Act. Kailash Kanhaiyalal Gidwani v. ACIT. AY 2009-10
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ITAT- Amritsar on 18 February, 2020-hold that In the light of ratio laid down by the Hon`ble Supreme Court citation 418 ITR 662 (S.C.) it is the duty of the assessee to keep upto date the address in data base of the IT Department by submitting timely prescribed application.
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ITAT KOLKATA on Mar 13, 2020 quashed the reopening of assessment and allow this appeal of the assessee on the ground that the re-opening is bad in law as the Assessing Officer has not independently applied his mind to the material and recorded reasons which are vague and merely based on borrowed satisfaction.
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ITAT Banglore on 13th December, 2019 Penny Stock-Penny Stock-When proved that share transactions are tailor made then the submission that transactions are through recognised stock exchange, through banking channels or not allowed cross examination are not acceptable. The claim is required to be proven to be illegitimate by providing all relevant documents to establish sound financial of alledged companies and that fluctuation in price was market driven and to establish genuineness of sale and purchase of alledged scripts. Remanded. Ramesh Chand Kothari (Huf) vs ITO AY 2015-16
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Madras High Court decision on 5 March, 2020 on stay of demand-consequences of not depositing of 20% of total demand within 30 days alongwith stay application- CBDT’s instruction on stay of demand
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ITAT Ahmedabad on 11th March, 2020-Diary seized, surrender made and survey statement recorded under section 133A. But having no corroborative evidences. Exorbitant profit is not possible in the line of business of the assessee. No other business is found. No unexplained investment is found. It was held that Since it is business receipt only GP based on past history can be added as income.
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ITAT AHMEDABAD held on Mar 2, 2020 that when assessee has not made any claim for exemption of any income from the payment of tax, therefore, there cannot be any disallowance u/s.14A of the Act
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ITAT Ahmedabad held on 6.1.2020 that the provisions of section 68 cannot be applied in relation to the sales receipt as the sales receipt has already been shown in the books of accounts as income at the time of sale only particularly when the purchases have been accepted, then the corresponding sales cannot be disturbed without giving any conclusive evidence/finding. No addition can be made on this ground.
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ITAT AHMEDABAD on Mar 11, 2020 held that 148 Notice issed in the name of dead person. One legal representative participated in proceedings. Raised objection 1st time in appeal. It is procedural mistake rectificable 292B to frame assessment in the name of all legal heirs as per the provisions of law after issue of notice u/s 148 to all legal representatives.