Section 11(2) not mandate a limitation for filing notice of accumulation in Form No. 10

Infrastructure Development Fund Vs DCIT (ITAT Chandigarh) The Tribunal adjudicating on the identical issue, has held that if form No. 10 is filed during the continuation of the assessment proceedings that should have been taken into consideration by the Assessing Officer. That non filing of the Form No. 10 within stipulated period may be an irregularity but not illegality, if the assessee cures the defect during assessment proceedings, the assessee is entitled to the benefit of accumulation as provided u/s 11(2) of the I.T. Act. FULL TEXT OF THE ITAT JUDGEMENT The present appeal has been prefe...