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Ram Kumar v. The ITO

Case No: ITA Nos. 415 & 416/Chd/2024
Court: Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chandigarh Bench 'B'
Date: 27 Sept 2024

Parties Involved

appellantRam Kumar
respondentThe ITO

Facts Summary

The Department of Income Tax noticed that the assessee had deposited cash of Rs. 23,64,000/- in his savings bank account during the financial year 2010-11. The case was reopened under section 147 and notice under section 148 was issued. The assessee filed an income tax return declaring income of Rs. 50,000/- plus agriculture income of Rs. 2,50,000/-. The Assessing Officer assessed Rs. 20,70,000/- as unexplained investment under section 69 of the Income Tax Act. The assessee filed a first appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) which was dismissed. The assessee then filed a second appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.

Decision in favour of

Assessee

Legal Issues

  • 1. The Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)- NFAC, erred in law & facts by confirming the addition made by AO without service of notice issued u/s 148 dated 23.03.2018.
  • 2. The Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)- NFAC, erred in dismissing the appeal filed by the appellant without considering the written submission/paper-book available on income tax portal from 30.01.2021.

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

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