PAN Mismatch Is Not Enough: Tribunal Orders Verification Before Treating Bank Deposits as Unexplained

Geetanjali Anil Kankrej Vs ITO (ITAT Pune) Death, PAN Mismatch & Ignored Reply- Bank Deposits Already in Books? Tribunal Says ‘Verify First, Tax Later’-—Reassessment Remanded for Complete Recheck Assessee, engaged in liquor business, filed return declaring income of Rs.12,15,090/-. Reopening was triggered u/s 147 based on information that cash deposits of Rs.97,28,000/- in two Bank of Maharashtra accounts were linked to PAN of Late Smt. Sulochana, former owner of Kishor Wine Shop. AO issued notice u/s 148 but, according to him, Assessee did not respond. AO completed reassessment u/s ...