The AO is bound to furnish the reasons for the issuance of the notice under s 148 within a reasonable time so that the assessee can file objections to the issuance of the notice

Navelkar Estates Developers v CIT and ITO High Court of Bombay Writ Petition No. 379 of 2011S.A. Bobde and F.M. Reis, JJ Decided on: 30 June 2011 Judgment S.A. Bobde, J 1. Rule. 2. Rule returnable forthwith. 3. Heard by consent. 4. The main contention of Shri V. R. Tamba, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner is that the reasons have not been furnished to the Petitioner/Assessee for issuing notice under section 148 of the Income Tax Act. Therefore, the Assessee is not in a position to file objections to the issue on notice.The learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner points out to ...