Shubhlaxmi Land Developers v/s Income Tax Officer

Parties Involved

Facts Summary

The assessee, Shubhlaxmi Land Developers, is engaged in the business of land development and accepts booking of plots on installment basis from lower middle class customers. The assessee filed its return of income for the year 2015-16 showing total income of ` 1,94,310. The Assessing Officer noticed that the assessee had sold several immovable properties for lesser consideration than the market price/stamp duty valuation. The assessee submitted an explanation regarding the violation of section 43CA of the Income Tax Act, but the Assessing Officer did not accept the submissions and held that the provisions of section 43CA were applicable to the assessee's case. The assessee filed an appeal before the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals), which was dismissed. The assessee then filed an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal.…

Legal Issues

• 1. Whether the provisions of section 43CA of the Income Tax Act are applicable to the assessee's case.
• 2. Whether the addition made by the Assessing Officer and confirmed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) is sustainable.

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

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