Amended Section 55A provisions not applicable to documents registered before 01.07.2012

Jagrutiben V. Patel Vs ITO (ITAT Surat)

Regarding the validity of reference to the DVO u/s.55A of the Act, first of all, it is to be noted that amendment in section 55A of the Act is effective from 01.07.2012, that is, applicable for assessment year 2013-14 and assessee`s case under consideration is for assessment year 2012-13, therefore, the amended provisions are not applicable to the assessee under consideration. We note that at the relevant time, i.e. A.Y. 2012-13, the Assessing Officer can make a refere

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