Search Assessment without JCIT’s Approval is invalid

On perusal of the provisions laid down under section 153C, it is apparent that after issuance of notice under section 153C, the Assessing Officer having jurisdiction over such other person (against which incriminating material has been found during the course of search conducted on a person) assess or re-assess income of such other person in accordance with the provisions of section 153A.

 Section 153B talks about time limit for completion of assessment under section 153A, whereas section 153D talks about necessity of prior

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