Reopening U/s. 147 not valid if there is no finding regarding failure to disclose material facts

In AY 2002- 2003, the assessee claimed deduction u/s 80-IB (10) of Rs. 3.85 crs which was allowed by the AO vide s. 143 (3) order. The assessment was reopened u/s 147 after the expiry of four years from the end of the assessment year on the ground that the claim for deduction u/s 80IB (10) included ineligible items of other income such ’society deposit’, ’stilt parking’ and sundry credit balances and that income had thereby escaped assessment. The assessee filed a writ petition to challenge the s. 148 notice. HELD upholding the challenge: (i) Under the proviso to s. 147, an assessment ...