Assess - Indian Laws - General

Word assess The word assess has got different meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Chamber s 20th Century Dictionary gives the following meanings : To fix the amount of, as a tax ; to tax or fine ; fix the value of profits of, for taxation ; to estimate. In Black s Law Dictionary is : To impose a pecuniary payment upon persons or property. Another meaning given in that dictionary is to tax KT. HARINDRANATH VERSUS AGRICULTURAL INCOME-TAX OFFICER, MANANTODY, AND ANOTHER. - 1971 (2) TMI 10 - KERALA HIGH COURT