VODAFONE IDEA LIMITED,MUMBAI V. ACIT, CIRCLE-26(2), NEW DELHI

SA 6/MUM/2026

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The case involves Vodafone Idea Limited, which sought an extension of stay on the recovery of outstanding demands for several assessment years (2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, and 2015-16). The Tribunal considered the submissions and the materials on record, noting that the facts and circumstances had not changed since the last stay was granted. The Tribunal also acknowledged that related appeals were scheduled for hearing, which could influence the final decision on the outstanding demands.

• Counselvise Citation: [2026] 140 COUNSELVISE.COM (IT) 826313 (ITAT-MUMBAI)
• Duration Of Justice: 3 day(s)
• Appeal Type: Stay Application
• Pronouncement Date: 09-01-2026
• Appeal Filed By: Assessee
• Order Result: Allowed
• Bench Allotted: J
• Assessment Year: 2015-2016
• Appeal Filed On: 06-01-2026
• Result in Favour of: Assessee
• Court: TRIBUNAL
• Department Lawyers: ANNAVARAN KOSURI
• Keywords: Application of stay; Extension of stay
• Section: 2

Judgement Text

" IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL “J” BENCH, MUMBAI BEFORE SHRI SAKTIJIT DEY, VP AND SHRI PRABHASH SHANKAR, AM SA No. Arising out of ITA No. Assessment Year 2/Mum/2026 1021/Del/2015 2010-11 3/Mum/2026 1071/Del/2015 2010-11 4/Mum/2026 9160/Del/2019 2011-12 5/Mum/2026 922/Del/2017 2012-13 6/Mum/2026 8971/Del/2019 2015-16 Vodafone Idea Limited (Formerly known as Vodafone Mobile Services Limited which subsequently got merged with Idea Cellular Limited and is consequently known as Vodafone Idea Limited) 10th Floor, Biral Centurion, Century Mills Compound, Pandurang, Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai Vs. Asst. CIT, Circle-26(2)/ Dy. CIT, Circle-5(2)(2)/ Dy. CIT, Circle-5(2)(1)/ Dy. CIT, Circle-26(2) Mumbai PAN/GIR No. AAACB 2100 P (Applicant) : (Respondent) Applicant by : Shri K. K. Ved Respondent by : Shri Annavaran Kosuri, Sr. AR Date of Hearing : 09.01.2026 Date of Pronouncement : 09.01.2026 O R D E R The captioned applications have been filed by the assessee/applicant seeking extension of stay on recovery of outstanding demands, pertaining to the Assessment Years (A.Y.) 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2015-16. 2. We have heard the parties and perused the materials available on record. At the outset, ld. Counsel appearing for the assessee submitted that ITA No. 922/Mum/2017, Printed from counselvise.com 2 SA Nos.2 to 6/Mum/2026 Vodafone Idea Limited corresponding to SA No. 5/Mum/2026 for A.Y. 2012-13 has already been heard on 07.01.2026 and order is awaited. Insofar as, the other years are concerned, ld. Counsel submitted that there is no change in the facts and circumstances, based on which stay was earlier granted to the assessee and further extended. He further submitted that the other corresponding appeals are now fixed for hearing on 16.02.2026. 3. Having considered rival submissions and perused the materials on record, we are convinced there is no change in facts and circumstances, based on which stay was granted earlier and extended from time to time. Hence, we are inclined to extend the stay for a further period of 180 days from the date of this order or till the disposal of the corresponding appeal, whichever is earlier. 4. In the result, stay application is allowed as indicated above. Order pronounced in the open court on 09.01.2026. Sd/- Sd/- (Prabhash Shankar) (Saktijit Dey) Accountant Member Vice President Mumbai; Dated : 09.01.2026 Roshani, Sr. PS Copy of the Order forwarded to : 1. The Appellant 2. The Respondent 3. CIT - concerned 4. DR, ITAT, Mumbai 5. Guard File BY ORDER, (Dy./Asstt. Registrar) ITAT, Mumbai Printed from counselvise.com "