Validity of the application filed u/s 245(C) - Settlement ...
Case Laws Income Tax
May 11, 2021
Validity of the application filed u/s 245(C) - Settlement Commission - the prime consideration and pre-condition for entertaining an application is true and full disclosure of income and subsequent adding, deletion or insertion would dis-entitle the Settlement Commission from entertaining an application. - In the present case, the Settlement Commission exceeded its jurisdiction by settling the issues, even after filing of the additional statement of facts by the assessee on two occasions, providing further disclosure of income. - the Settlement has caused prejudice to the interest of the Revenue and therefore, regular assessment is to be made to cull out the truth and proceed with the matter in the manner known to law. - HC
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