Tribunal remands assessment orders for fresh consideration, emphasizes accurate facts and legal procedures

The Tribunal set aside the orders passed by the CIT(A) for the assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15, remanding the issues for fresh consideration. The Tribunal emphasized the importance of correct assessment based on accurate facts and compliance with legal procedures, ensuring the assessee's right to a hearing. The appeals were allowed for statistical purposes, with the order pronounced in the presence of the parties via Webex.

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Issues:
Assessment of correctness of separate orders passed by CIT(A) under the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15.

Analysis:
1. The appeals challenged the orders passed by the CIT(A) under the Income Tax Act for the assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15. Both parties acknowledged that the arguments in both appeals were similar. The grounds raised in one of the appeals highlighted errors in passing the order contrary to the provisions of the Act, dismissing the appeal incorrectly, and upholding actions without following proper procedures. Additionally, there were objections to the rejection of deduction claims and additions to the income based on incorrect assumptions and unreliable information.

2. The Appellant's representative argued that the assessee had sought settlement under the Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme for quantum appeals and penalties imposed under section 271(1)(b). While penalties were settled under the Scheme, the CIT(A) mistakenly treated the quantum appeal as withdrawn, leading to incorrect orders. The distinction between the two assessment years was clarified, emphasizing that the quantum appeals were never settled under the Scheme for both years.

3. The Appellant's representative referred to the record, highlighting discrepancies in the treatment of penalty and quantum appeals under the Scheme for the respective assessment years. The request was made to remand the issues back to the CIT(A) for a decision on merits after hearing the assessee, supported by specific documents from the Paper Book.

4. After considering the submissions and the record, the Tribunal decided to set aside the impugned orders and remand the issues back to the CIT(A) for fresh consideration in accordance with the law, ensuring correct facts are considered and the assessee is given a hearing. The appeals were allowed for statistical purposes, and the order was pronounced in the presence of the parties via Webex.

In conclusion, the Tribunal's decision focused on rectifying the errors in the orders passed by the CIT(A) for the assessment years 2013-14 and 2014-15, emphasizing the need for a proper assessment based on accurate facts and compliance with legal procedures.

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