Satisfaction is a prerequisite for initiating assessment proceedings against any other person u/s.158BD

A search and seizure action was carried out at the residence of Devdas A.Alva on 13.9. 2001.During the action,a loose paper file marked A-1was seized.Pages No 1-17 contained a copy of the catering contract entered into by Apporva caterers and Ooters Club and Page No. 26 to 28 were the bills raised by the assessee on M/s. Silver Line technologies Ltd. for Rs. 10.63 lacs.A simultaneous search was also carried out in the case of M/s. Lalit Refreshments. Statements of partners were recorded u/s.131 of the Act on 24.10.01 and 8.11.2001by the DDIT(Inv.).As per the AO,in the statements,the partners a...