Reassessment proceeding based on change of opinion not sustainable

PCIT Vs Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd (Delhi High Court) This Court is of the view that the issue of rent of ‘A Barracks’ was within the knowledge of the Assessing officer when he had passed the original assessment order as well as the subsequent order under Section 154 of the Act. Consequently, this Court is in agreement with the opinion of the ITAT that reassessment proceeding in the present case was based on a change of opinion and the same, therefore, cannot be sustained. FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF DELHI HIGH COURT 1. Present Income Tax Appeal has been ...