Trademark depreciation and section 14A adjustments: ITAT applies consistency, independent book-profit computation, and no disallowance without exempt ...
Rebuttable search presumptions and corroboration standards shaped deletion of unsubstantiated additions, while rental income and limited profit estima...
Non-speaking assessment orders that do not address taxpayer submissions violate the principles of natural justice; the impugned orders confirming liability and referring to interest and penalty without reasoned findings were quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to issue fresh show-cause notices, grant a personal hearing, and pass detailed, reasoned speaking orders expeditiously (preferably within one month of service). The court found mechanical adjudication caused prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to cure the procedural defect.
Non-speaking assessment orders that do not address taxpayer submissions violate the principles of natural justice; the impugned orders confirming liability and referring to interest and penalty without reasoned findings were quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to issue fresh show-cause notices, grant a personal hearing, and pass detailed, reasoned speaking orders expeditiously (preferably within one month of service). The court found mechanical adjudication caused prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to cure the procedural defect.
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