Kanta Bhatia Legal Heir of Pramod Kumar Bhatia, M/s. P.K. Steels vs. DCIT
Case No: ITA No.5019/Del/2024
Court: INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, DELHI BENCH ‘C’, NEW DELHI
Date: 2/20/2025
Parties Involved
appellantKanta Bhatia Legal Heir of Pramod Kumar Bhatia, M/s. P.K. Steels
respondentDCIT
Facts Summary
The assessee, Kanta Bhatia, legal heir of Pramod Kumar Bhatia, M/s. P.K. Steels, underwent a search and seizure action under section 132 of the Income Tax Act on 05.10.2017. Following this, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Faridabad, transferred the jurisdiction of the case to the Central Circle – 25, New Delhi. A notice under section 153A was issued on 30.09.2019, requiring the assessee to file a return within 15 days. Additionally, a notice under section 142(1) along with a questionna…
Decision in favour of
Assessee
Legal Issues
- 1. Whether the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal without giving reasonable opportunity of being heard and ignoring the principle of natural justice.
- 2. Whether the addition made by the Assessing Officer under sections 153A/143(3) is bad in law due to the absence of incriminating documents found during the search.
4 more legal issues analysed in this judgement.