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Assessment Void if Section 143(2) Notice Issued by Wrong Assessing Officer

May 26, 2026 1095 Views 0 comment Print

The article explains that a scrutiny assessment becomes invalid when the mandatory notice under Section 143(2) is issued by an officer lacking lawful pecuniary jurisdiction. It highlights that such jurisdictional defects cannot be cured through later transfer of the case.

Draft Reply Challenging Reopening Based on Photocopy Evidence

December 31, 2025 1047 Views 0 comment Print

The reassessment is challenged as being founded solely on an unauthenticated photocopy with no corroboration. Such material fails the “reason to believe” test and vitiates jurisdiction.

Time-Barred Assessment under Section 153C: Judicial Precedents

September 5, 2025 3474 Views 0 comment Print

AY 2015-16 assessment under Section 153C held time-barred. Judicial rulings confirm six-year limit runs from handing over of seized documents to AO.

Consolidated Satisfaction Note under Section 153C Held Invalid

September 5, 2025 2067 Views 0 comment Print

Learn why a consolidated satisfaction note for multiple assessment years is legally invalid under Section 153C of the Income Tax Act, based on recent court rulings.

Draft Submissions: No Specific Default Date, No Section 271(1)(b) Penalty

February 25, 2025 2490 Views 0 comment Print

Appeal against penalty under Section 271(1)(b) citing ill health, lack of awareness of Faceless Scheme, and procedural lapses. Request for deletion based on valid grounds.

Draft Submissions on Section 148A(b) Notice Issued Based on wrong Information

December 7, 2024 7764 Views 0 comment Print

Written submission against wrong cash deposit notice under Section 148A(b), highlighting errors and lack of independent inquiry.

Draft Submission- No Section 271(1)(c) penalty when no specific limb been mentioned

April 23, 2024 8829 Views 0 comment Print

Grounds of Appeal related to the penalty imposed u/s 271(1)(c) of the Act , 1961 AY 2015-16 1. In the facts and circumstances of the case the Ld. Jurisdictional AO is not justified in imposing penalty of 6,54,050.00 on the assessee which is illegal and imposed in a most arbitrary manner and assessee denies her […]

Sample Grounds for ITAT Appeal: Condonation of Delay under Sec. 249(3) Post CIT(A)’s Rejection

March 8, 2024 13320 Views 0 comment Print

Explore sample grounds of appeal for condonation of delay before ITAT after rejection by CIT(A), NFAC, New Delhi. Legal analysis of errors and sufficient causes presented by the assessee.

Draft Format of letter for filing objection to Section 148 Income Tax notice

February 6, 2024 28434 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to draft a letter objecting to a notice under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Understand the legal aspects, necessary documentation, and key considerations.

Mere cash deposited with bank is not a prima facie belief for escapement of Income

April 20, 2023 9885 Views 1 comment Print

Learn why mere cash deposits arent enough for reopening assessments. Analysis of tangible material requirement and legal implications for accurate income evaluation.

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