PCIT cannot enlarge scope of limited scrutiny by invoking Section 263

Cholan Paper and Board Private Limited Vs PCIT (ITAT Chennai) Introduction: The recent case of Cholan Paper and Board Private Limited vs PCIT before the Chennai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) delves into the contentious issue of whether the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) can broaden the scope of limited scrutiny through Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Detailed Analysis: 1. Background: Cholan Paper and Board Private Limited filed its return for the assessment year 2018-19, which was processed under Section 143(1) of the Act. Subsequently, the case was selected for li...