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Tax Assessment Reopening Invalid: No Concrete Evidence, Lack of Independent Evaluation Violates Section 148A(d) Requirements.

February 28, 2023

Case Laws Income Tax HC

Reopening of assessment - validity of order passed u/s 148A(d) - the reopening of the assessment was bad as it was based on certain alleged “potential” cash borrowings and certain alleged “possible” financial transactions. That apart, the assessing officer did not independently apply its mind to the information furnished by the DDIT which he is required to do while exercising the power to reopen an assessment. - HC

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Reopening of assessment - validity of order passed u/s 148A(d) - ...

Tax Assessment Reopening Invalid: No Concrete Evidence, Lack of Independent Evaluation Violates Section 148A(d) Requirements.

February 28, 2023

Case Laws Income Tax HC

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