Validity of Reopening of assessment - A receipt of some ...

Assessing Officer Must Independently Form Belief for Valid Tax Reassessment u/s 147 of Income Tax Act.

January 19, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax AT

Validity of Reopening of assessment - A receipt of some information from another wing of the Department cannot be equated with a realization of escapement per se. Such information/evidence can possibly give birth to realization or belief of the AO as contemplated under section 147 of the Act. However, an independent formation of belief thereon is sine qua non for taking action under section 147 of the Act. - AT

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Validity of Reopening of assessment - A receipt of some ...

Assessing Officer Must Independently Form Belief for Valid Tax Reassessment u/s 147 of Income Tax Act.

January 19, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax AT

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