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TMI BlogSection 153C and the Necessity of AO's Satisfaction: A Detailed Judicial AnalysisX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... stantive requirements for initiating assessments or reassessments based on material seized during a search. This judgement provides a detailed interpretation of the legislative intent and the statutory framework governing the assessment of undisclosed income. The court highlights the necessity for Assessing Officers (AOs) to form a reasoned opinion that the material seized has a bearing on the tot ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... n of the total income of the assessee. The court noted that the legislative intent was to create a cohesive scheme between Sections 153A and 153C , with the latter requiring a higher threshold for the initiation of proceedings. Interpretation of Have a Bearing The court delved into the meaning of the phrase have a bearing as used in Section 153C . It concluded that the mere discovery of material i ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... Analysis of Court The court's analysis underscored the importance of the AO's satisfaction that the material seized is relevant to the determination of the total income. The court highlighted the distinction between the existence of power and the exercise thereof, noting that the AO must exercise discretion and not mechanically reopen assessments. The court also emphasized that the Satisf ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... he material seized impacts the total income of the assessee. The court's analysis underscores the importance of discretion and reasoned decision-making in the initiation of proceedings u/s 153C . This judgement serves as a significant precedent, ensuring that the powers conferred by Section 153C are exercised judiciously and not mechanically. Comprehensive Summary The court's judgement on ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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