Validity of Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - while recording ...

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September 13, 2021

Validity of Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - while recording the reasons, the AO has considered the relevant facts like issue of stock in trade, the way in which the stock of proprietary concern came to be gifted to the family members by proprietor - It could be said that there was proper application of mind on the part of the AO while recording the reasons for reopening. When the return of income of both the assessees was processed under Section 143(1) of the Act and not under Section 143 (3) of the Act, the AO is justified in arriving at the conclusion that the income has escaped assessment. - HC

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