Principles, powers & limitations on exercise of Section 147/148 powers

Uphill Farms Private Limited Vs Union of India (Allahabad High Court) HC explains principles, powers and limitations on exercise of powers under Section 147/148 by Income Tax Officers/ Authorities under the Income tax Act, 1961, as under:- (a) The assessing officer under Section 147 of the Act, 1961 has the power to re-assess any income which escaped assessment to tax for any assessment year subject to the provisions of Sections 148 to 153. The power to reassess under Section 147 of the Act, 1961 has been incorporated so as to empower the Assessing Authorities to re­assess any income on the ...