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Powers of Income-tax Authorities under Section 142 of Income-tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : An analysis of Section 142 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, detailing the powers of the Assessing Officer, statutory limitations, and ...

September 16, 2025 1650 Views 0 comment Print

Section 142(1) and 148 cannot operate concurrently: ITAT Dehradun

Income Tax : Discover pivotal case of Uttrakhand Poorv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Ltd. vs ITO, where ITAT Dehradun established that Section 142(1) and...

August 14, 2023 4446 Views 0 comment Print

Overview of amendments in section 142(2A) of Income Tax Act,1961 vide Finance Act 2023

Income Tax : Finance Act, 2023 introduced amendments to Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This article provides an overview and anal...

June 16, 2023 6594 Views 0 comment Print

Inquiry under Section 142 or 142A of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Understand the implications of Income Tax Act Sections 142 and 142A, covering notices to submit returns, making inquiries, and pro...

September 13, 2022 6555 Views 0 comment Print

Notices Under Section 142(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961

Income Tax : Explore the nuances of Income Tax Notices under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn when these notices are issued, h...

September 13, 2022 19905 Views 0 comment Print


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Oracle India challenge special audit direction by income tax department in Delhi high court

Income Tax : Oracle India has approached Delhi High Court challenging the order of the government which had asked it to undertake a special aud...

January 15, 2010 1637 Views 0 comment Print

Granting of power to the assessing officer to extend the time for completion of special audit under sub-section (2A) of section 142

Income Tax : Sub-sections (2A) to (2D) of section 142 deal with power of Assessing Officer to order a special audit. Such power is required to ...

April 4, 2009 579 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Capital profit from sale of Fixed Assets to be routed through P&L rather than directly taken to reserves

Income Tax : Madras High Court held that capital profit on the sale of the Fixed Assets of the Company cannot be taken directly to the Reserves...

April 24, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

Revised ITR u/s 139(5) was allowed only for errors in the original return

Income Tax : A taxpayer could submit a revised return u/s 139(5) only when it discovered a bona fide omission or incorrect statement in the ori...

April 24, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Negligence of bank in presenting cheque within validity period is deficiency in service: Compensation payable

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that negligence on part of bank in presentation of cheque within the validity period of cheque leads to ‘defi...

April 17, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

No Penalty for Wrong Claim or Head of Income – ITAT Deletes Section 271(1)(c) Penalty

Income Tax : Smt. Subbalakshmi Kurada Vs DCIT (ITAT Bangalore) In , the ITAT Bangalore deleted penalty under Section 271(1)(c), holding that me...

April 16, 2026 183 Views 0 comment Print

CPC Section 143(1) Adjustment Invalid if done without Prior Intimation: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : The Tribunal ruled that failure to issue prior notice before making adjustments violates the mandatory provisions of Section 143(1...

April 14, 2026 345 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBDT notifies Prescribed Income-tax Authority’ under Section 143(2) for Returns

Income Tax : CBDT hereby authorises the Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax/Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (NaFAC) having her / his headqua...

March 31, 2021 6822 Views 0 comment Print

Instruction regarding utilization of info. in AIRs

Income Tax : It has also been brought to notice of the Board that in some cases, the address of transacting parties given in AIRs is not comple...

August 20, 2007 654 Views 0 comment Print


Delayed payment of employee’s contribution to PF & ESI adjustable u/s 143(1)

May 2, 2023 4938 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that payment of employee’s contribution to PF & ESI beyond the due dates is not allowable as deduction. Accordingly, the same is an incorrect claim and therefore it falls within the scope of prima facie adjustment u/s 143(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Cost of improvement & indexation cannot be claimed without evidence to prove construction

April 28, 2023 32541 Views 0 comment Print

Assessees could not claim cost of improvement and indexation cost as assessee had to furnish some evidence and in the absence of any evidence or information, the information contained in the registered sale deed was required to be accepted.

Revisional jurisdiction u/s 263 not invocable as order passed by AO doesn’t satisfy twin conditions

April 25, 2023 2130 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that action of Pr. CIT invoking jurisdiction u/s 263 of the Income Tax Act unjustified as order passed by the A.O. does not satisfy the twin conditions of erroneous and prejudicial to the interest of the revenue.

Deduction u/s 36(1)(va) available only if employees’ share is deposited by employer before due date

March 29, 2023 8700 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Delhi held that the deduction u/s 36(1)(va) of the Income Tax Act can be allowed only if the employees’ share in the provident fund and ESI fund is deposited by the employer before the due date stipulated in respective Acts.

Penalty u/s 271(1)(b) not imposable for non-compliance of section 142(1)

February 28, 2023 5580 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Jodhpur held that penalty under section 271(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act not imposable for non-compliance of section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act.

Inquiry under Section 142 or 142A of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 13, 2022 6555 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the implications of Income Tax Act Sections 142 and 142A, covering notices to submit returns, making inquiries, and providing opportunities to assesses. Learn about directions for audits and consequences of non-compliance. Stay informed to ensure tax compliance.

Notices Under Section 142(1) of Income Tax Act, 1961

September 13, 2022 19905 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of Income Tax Notices under Section 142(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Learn when these notices are issued, how to deal with them, and the potential penalties for non-compliance. Stay informed about the procedures to follow and ensure greater tax compliance.

CBDT notifies Prescribed Income-tax Authority’ under Section 143(2) for Returns

March 31, 2021 6822 Views 0 comment Print

CBDT hereby authorises the Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax/Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (NaFAC) having her / his headquarters at Delhi, to act as the ‘Prescribed Income-tax Authority’ for the purpose of sub-section (2) of section 143 of the Act, in respect of returns furnished under section 139

Allowing prescribed authority to issue section 142(1)(i) notice

February 4, 2021 2946 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2021- Allowing prescribed authority to issue notice under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 142 Section 142 of the Act provides for conduct of inquiry before assessment. Clause (i) of sub section (1) of the said section gives the Assessing Officer the authority to issue notice to an assessee, who has not submitted […]

Notice under section 142(1) of Income Tax Act 1961

September 7, 2020 149952 Views 5 comments Print

1) Rationale behind introduction of Section 142 in the Act: ♦ Assessee fails to file the ROI within due date u/s 139(1) is expose to risk of Best Judgment Assessment us 144 of the Act. ♦ It would be unfair for him if after the due date revenue directly proceed for assessment us 144 without […]

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