Demand of additional tax u/s 143(1A) - Prima facie adjustments - ...
Section 143(1A) Tax Demand: Revenue Must Prove Assessee's Intent to Evade Tax; Cannot Apply Mechanically.
March 21, 2020
Case Laws Income Tax SC
Demand of additional tax u/s 143(1A) - Prima facie adjustments - the burden of proving that the assessee has attempted to evade tax is on the Revenue which may be discharged by the Revenue by establishing facts and circumstances - We cannot mechanically apply the provisions of Section 143(1A) - Section 143(1-A) can only be invoked when the lesser amount stated in the return filed by the assessee is a result of an attempt to evade tax lawfully payable by the assessee. - SC
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