Delhi HC explains principles for initiation of Section 147 proceedings

Synfonia Tradelinks Pvt Ltd Vs ITO (Delhi High Court) Delhi HC explains certain well-established principles enunciated by the courts over the years vis-à-vis initiation of proceedings under Section 147 of the Act. (i) The reasons which lead to the formation of opinion or belief that the assessee’s income chargeable to tax has escaped assessment should be inextricably connected. In other words, the reasons for the formation of opinion should have a rational connection with the formation of the belief that there has been an escapement of income chargeable to tax (See: ITO v. Lakhmani Mewal Da...