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HC clarifies on Section 254(2) limitation period for filing rectification application
Case Law Details
- Case Name
- PCIT Vs ITAT (Bombay High Court)
- Appeal Number
- Only available for paid members
- Date of Judgement/Order
- Only available for paid members
- Related Assessment Year
- 2006-07
- Courts
- All High Courts, Bombay High Court
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PCIT Vs ITAT (Bombay High Court)
From a careful reading of the provision, it is seen that Tribunal is vested with the power to rectify any mistake apparent from the record to amend any order passed by it under sub-section (1) of Section 254 at any time within six months from the end of the month in which the order was passed, provided the mistake is brought to its notice by the assessee or by the Assessing Officer.
The use of the expression “may” in the aforesaid provision is clearly indicative of the legislative intent that the limitation period of six months from the end...
