The dispute involved alleged non-compliance with mandatory faceless assessment procedure rendering the order non est. The ITAT held that remanding without ruling on section 144B(9) violations is impermissible.
The ITAT corrected its earlier order after noting that the liberty to reopen completed assessments under sections 147/148 was omitted. The ruling clarifies that absence of incriminating material bars search additions but not lawful reassessment.
The Tribunal remanded the MAT issue after noting lack of factual verification on whether reserve withdrawals were credited to the P&L account. Key takeaway: MAT adjustments under section 115JB require strict, evidence-based verification.
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The court held that interest is payable when the actual refund is made after the statutory 90-day period, even if the refund order was passed earlier.
The issue was whether unsecured loans could be treated as unexplained despite full documentation. The ITAT held that once loans are repaid and identity and genuineness are proved, section 68 cannot be invoked.
This piece explains that Independent Directors are not automatically liable, but face risk where knowledge, consent, or neglect is established.
This piece explains that timely filing of income tax and GST returns helps avoid penalties, secure refunds, and start the New Year with clean compliance.
The analysis holds that the nature of a charge determines creditor priority, enforcement rights, and risk pricing in Indian corporate finance.
