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Rotex Enterprises P. Ltd. Vs DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad)
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Ahmedabad recently adjudicated a case concerning the powers of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] to expand the scope of assessment beyond what was considered by the Assessing Officer (AO). In the case of Rotex Enterprises P. Ltd. vs DCIT, the tribunal emphasized that while the CIT(A) has wide-ranging powers to revise assessments, including the authority to correct the AO on various matters, these powers do not extend to discovering new sources of income.
Relevant Section: The tribunal referenced Section 251 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which delineates the powers of the CIT(A) in the appellate process. Section 251 provides the CIT(A) with the authority to enhance assessments and revise various aspects of the assessment process. However, this authority is not absolute and is subject to certain limitations, particularly regarding the scope of the assessment.
Judicial Precedents: The tribunal relied on several judicial precedents to support its interpretation of the CIT(A)’s powers:
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