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2014 (7) TMI 1035 - AT - Income TaxAssessment u/s 153A Unexplained expenses Held that - The AO has challenged the order of the CIT(A) only on the jurisdictional issues whereas the relief is granted by the CIT(A) on merits as well - the scope of reassessment is only with regard to the income escaping assessment and the matter which have attained finality in original assessment cannot be re-agitated in reassessment proceeding - Relying upon ACIT Vs KS Food Products 2014 (7) TMI 897 - ITAT AGRA - the scheme of Section 153 A does not permit such an exercise by the AO revenue has not been able to point out our attention to any judicial precedent to support his case or demonstrate as to how the addition in respect of those very issues, which have received finality earlier and in respect of which no new or incriminating material is found, can be taken upon the course of proceedings u/s 153A on the basis of the search the order of the CIT(A) is upheld Decided against Revenue.
Issues involved:
1. Applicability of provisions under section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Jurisdictional issues regarding additions made by the Assessing Officer. 3. Interpretation of the legal framework for search assessments and abatement of proceedings. Issue 1: Applicability of provisions under section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961: The appeal before the Appellate Tribunal ITAT Agra concerned the order passed by the CIT(A) related to assessment under section 153A of the Income Tax Act for the assessment year 2005-06. The Assessing Officer challenged the deletion of additions made based on seized papers containing unexplained expenditure/investment. The CIT(A) was criticized for not appreciating the basis for the additions and incorrectly applying the provisions of section 153A. The Tribunal noted that the AO failed to justify the additions in light of the search proceedings and the lack of fresh material or incriminating evidence. The Tribunal upheld the CIT(A)'s decision, emphasizing that the AO's actions were not supported by legal precedent or the requirements of section 153A. Issue 2: Jurisdictional issues regarding additions made by the Assessing Officer: The Assessing Officer made additions to the assessee's income based on investments in properties amounting to Rs. 58,25,000. The CIT(A) deleted these additions, citing that the AO failed to provide any new material or incriminating evidence justifying the additions made during the search proceedings. The Tribunal observed that the AO repeatedly raised the same issue without any fresh evidence, contrary to the provisions of section 153A. The Tribunal highlighted that the CIT(A) had jurisdiction to decide on the merits of the assessment completed under section 153A, and the AO's actions were deemed unjustified and lacking legal basis. Issue 3: Interpretation of the legal framework for search assessments and abatement of proceedings: The Tribunal analyzed the legal framework under section 153A and circulars issued by the CBDT to explain the procedure for search assessments. It was emphasized that issues finalized in the original assessment cannot be re-agitated in search assessments under section 153A without new material related to those issues. Referring to judicial decisions, the Tribunal clarified that the AO's jurisdiction is limited once issues have attained finality in the original assessment proceedings. The Tribunal dismissed the AO's appeal, stating that the additions made lacked legal basis and were not supported by any fresh evidence or incriminating material found during the search proceedings. This detailed analysis of the judgment highlights the key issues addressed by the Appellate Tribunal ITAT Agra regarding the application of section 153A of the Income Tax Act, jurisdictional challenges faced by the Assessing Officer, and the interpretation of legal provisions concerning search assessments and abatement of proceedings.
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