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The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the Assessing Officer was justified in making additions even for issues that came to light during reassessment proceedings, even if these issues were not included in the original reasons recorded for initiating reassessment under Section 147 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The court emphasized that the Assessing Officer's findings regarding the genuineness of share transactions were upheld, confirming that the sale of shares was deemed non-genuine based on various evidences including the broker's inability to produce relevant documents. The judgment reaffirmed the authority of the Assessing Officer to make additions based on newly discovered evidence during reassessment, thereby dismissing the appeal of the assessee. |
| Summary |
This case involved Balbir Chand Maini appealing against an order from the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal concerning his income for the assessment year 1998-99. The case focused on the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The Assessing Officer had discovered discrepancies in share transactions involving M/s. Ankur International, where the shares were allegedly sold at inflated prices without genuine trading activity. The Tribunal sided with the Assessing Officer, leading to the appeal being brought before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The court's decision clarified that the Assessing Officer could address issues arising during the reassessment process, even if they were not part of the initial inquiry. The ruling highlights the rigorous standards expected in proving the genuineness of financial transactions in tax assessments, especially in cases involving unexplained investments and income from undisclosed sources. This case serves as a significant reference for matters relating to income tax reassessment and the burden of proof on taxpayers regarding the authenticity of transactions. |
| Court |
Punjab and Haryana High Court
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Not available
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| Judges |
ADARSH KUMAR GOEL,
AJAY KUMAR MITTAL
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| Lawyers |
Akshay Bhan,
Animesh Sharma,
Denesh Goyal
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| Petitioners |
Balbir Chand Maini
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| Respondents |
Commissioner of Income tax-III, Ludhiana
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| Citations |
2012 SLD 3148 = (2012) 340 ITR 161
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| Other Citations |
Som Nath Maini v. CIT [IT Appeal No. 499 of 2005, dated 7-11-2006]
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| Laws Involved |
Income-tax Act, 1961
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147,
69
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