Scope of appeal before CIT(A) after revision order u/s 263 - ...

Assessees can appeal AO additions directed by PCIT u/s 263, but not the legality of Section 143(3)/153C orders.

October 6, 2022

Case Laws     Income Tax     AT

Scope of appeal before CIT(A) after revision order u/s 263 - Since, pending proceedings before the Ld.CIT(A) is with reference to additions made in pursuant to directions of the PCIT, in our considered view, the assessee can only challenge additions made by the AO in pursuant to directions of the PCIT in 263 proceedings on merits, but the assessee cannot question the legality or otherwise of assessment order passed by the AO u/s.143(3) r.w.s.153C of the Act, in pursuant to search action u/s.132 of the Act. - AT

View Source