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2015 (8) TMI 1095 - AT - Income Tax


Issues Involved:
1. Ex parte assessment under Section 144.
2. Trading addition and enhancement by CIT(A).
3. Disallowance of share trading loss under Section 73.
4. Addition towards sundry creditors.
5. Addition in relation to unsecured loans.
6. Addition of miscellaneous expenditure.
7. Initiation of penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c).
8. Deletion of salary expenses disallowance.
9. Deletion of addition to fixed assets.

Issue-wise Detailed Analysis:

1. Ex parte assessment under Section 144:
The assessee argued that the assessment under Section 144 was erroneous as all necessary documents were submitted. The Assessing Officer (A.O.) issued multiple notices, but the assessee failed to comply timely. The Tribunal upheld the ex parte assessment, noting the assessee's non-cooperative attitude and failure to produce books of account.

2. Trading addition and enhancement by CIT(A):
The A.O. made a trading addition of Rs. 9,48,532, estimating sales and gross profit. The CIT(A) enhanced this by Rs. 1,92,538, disallowing part of the share trading loss under Section 73. The Tribunal upheld the addition, finding the assessee's records insufficient and non-compliant.

3. Disallowance of share trading loss under Section 73:
The CIT(A) disallowed Rs. 11,41,070 as speculation loss under Section 73, which the assessee contested, arguing these were legitimate business transactions. The Tribunal upheld the disallowance, stating that the transactions were speculative as they were settled without actual delivery.

4. Addition towards sundry creditors:
The A.O. added Rs. 18,12,459 for unexplained sundry creditors. The CIT(A) partly allowed the appeal, confirming Rs. 3,19,611 and deleting Rs. 14,92,848. The Tribunal set aside the issue to the A.O., directing the assessee to provide complete details and confirmations.

5. Addition in relation to unsecured loans:
The A.O. added Rs. 3,00,000 for an unsecured loan from Gera Medicals due to lack of confirmation. The CIT(A) confirmed this addition. The Tribunal set aside the issue to the A.O., directing the assessee to provide necessary confirmations and details.

6. Addition of miscellaneous expenditure:
The A.O. disallowed Rs. 15,12,001 as the assessee failed to produce books of account and supporting documents. The CIT(A) confirmed the addition. The Tribunal set aside the issue to the A.O., directing the assessee to provide the required details.

7. Initiation of penalty proceedings under Section 271(1)(c):
The Tribunal found the initiation of penalty proceedings premature and dismissed the ground without adjudication.

8. Deletion of salary expenses disallowance:
The A.O. disallowed Rs. 3,44,763 out of salary expenses, citing discrepancies in statements and records. The CIT(A) deleted the disallowance, giving the benefit of telescoping with the surrendered cash. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s order.

9. Deletion of addition to fixed assets:
The A.O. added Rs. 14,83,182 for unexplained additions to fixed assets. The CIT(A) deleted the addition, stating it would result in double addition. The Tribunal set aside the issue to the A.O., directing verification of purchase bills, books of account, and the balance sheet of the proprietorship concern.

Conclusion:
The Tribunal partly allowed the appeals of both the assessee and the revenue, setting aside several issues to the A.O. for fresh consideration and directing the assessee to cooperate and provide necessary details. The Tribunal upheld some additions and deletions made by the CIT(A), emphasizing the need for proper documentation and compliance by the assessee.

 

 

 

 

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