Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - notice u/s 142(1) came to be ...

Court Invalidates Tax Notice Issued to Deceased; Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Sections 149 and 159 of Income Tax Act.

November 3, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax HC

Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - notice u/s 142(1) came to be issued in the name of deceased person - the assessee having died on 11.11.2014, claims or proceedings, if any against the deceased assessee ought to be under Section 159(2)(b). As Section 159 does not permit of any ambiguity, any elasticity to the time period fixed under Section 149 and the manner of initiation of proceedings against the deceased assessee as provided under Section 159(2)(b) is impermissible. - HC

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Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - notice u/s 142(1) came to be ...

Court Invalidates Tax Notice Issued to Deceased; Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Sections 149 and 159 of Income Tax Act.

November 3, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax HC

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