2012 (9) TMI 1157 - SC - Income Tax

Summary

Issues involved: Re-opening of assessment u/s 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 for the Assessment Year 2000-2001.

Re-opening under Section 263:
The Supreme Court raised queries regarding the conversion factor applied by the assessee for the Assessment Year 2000-2001. The assessee had mistakenly used a conversion factor of 250 gms. per cake instead of the actual 75 gms. per cake for Dettol Soap Fresh. The Court decided that this issue needed reexamination and directed the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal to reconsider the conversion factor applicable to soap in the case. The Orders passed by the High Court and ITAT were set aside, and the matter was remitted to ITAT for fresh consideration.

Decision:
The civil appeal filed by the Department was allowed with no order as to costs.