Addition on matters not related to reasons recorded for reassessment based on fishing enquiry not valid

Anil K. Shah (Huf) Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) In the case of Ranbaxy Laboratory Ltd. vs. CIT (supra), the Hon’ble High Court has explained the effect of Explanation 3 to section 147 inserted by Finance Act, 2009 which empowers the AO to assess the any income which comes to his notice subsequently even though no reasons have been recorded in respect thereof holding that Explanation 3 does not empower the AO to make roving enquiries in respect of other matters. Since, the Ld. CIT (A) has held in principle that the AO has made fishing enquiry in the course of reassessment proceedings and allowed the ...