Return filed in response to notice under section 142(1)/148, Income Tax

[Praveen P]

If return is filed in response to notice under section 142(1)/148 ,whether assessee can claim refund.Whether income tax department has any right to deny the refund only because return is filed under section 142(1)/148

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[MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

Yes, the assessee can claim refund subject to the satisfaction of the Assessing Officer.

[Praveen P]

but sir department has taken a view that in such cases refund cannot be given ,because there are a number judgements in favour of department.Sir whether any judgement in favour of assessee .Please help

[MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

It requires a deep analysis based on the facts and circumstances of the case.