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2019 (11) TMI 1306 - HC - Income Tax


Issues:
Challenge to notice seeking to reopen assessment for Assessment Year 2013-14 under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Analysis:
The petition challenges a notice dated 31 March 2019 aiming to reopen the assessment for Assessment Year 2013-14, completed under Section 143(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The notice is beyond the four-year period from the end of the relevant assessment year. For the jurisdiction to issue such a notice, it must be proven that the petitioner failed to fully disclose all material facts necessary for assessment. The reasons recorded for the notice do not mention any fresh tangible evidence but are based on the Assessing Officer's examination of the record, potentially violating the proviso to Sections 147 of the Act. The notice alleges that interest income should have been taxed as income from other sources and not as business income, and that the expenses debited under other expenses were disproportionate. However, these issues were disclosed by the petitioner in its profit and loss account and examined during the regular assessment proceedings. The petitioner claims to have submitted a letter in this regard during the assessment proceedings, which the Revenue disputes. The Assessing Officer has not disputed the Chartered Accountant's affidavit stating that the letter was submitted during the hearing.

Prima facie, the impugned notice seems to lack jurisdiction as there was no failure on the part of the assessee to fully disclose all necessary facts for assessment and due to a potential change of opinion. Consequently, an interim stay has been granted in terms of the prayer clause.

The learned counsel for the respondents waived service, indicating their acceptance of the interim stay.

 

 

 

 

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