Section 153C Assessments based on Invalid Notices are liable to be quashed

Malik Network & Computer P. Ltd. Vs ITO (ITAT Delhi) One of the controversies in the present case arises towards computation of limitation period under Section 153C of the Act for the purposes of issuance of notice and assessment thereon. As per Section 153A of the Act (in the case of searched persons), the limitation of preceding six years starts from the financial year in which search was conducted. However, in the case of Section 153C of the Act (person other hand searched person), the limitation of preceding six years starts from the date of receipt of seized assets or documents from t...