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Bombay High Court held that re-assessment proceedings, in absence of any failure to disclose any material fact and without any new tangible material which was not available at the time of passing of the original assessment order, is unsustainable.
As per Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the Income Tax Department has the power to reassess an individual’s previously filed income tax returns. The Assessing Officer can pick income tax return for reassessment subject to some pre-defined criteria by sending a notice under section 148 for income Escaping Assessment.
ITAT Delhi held that AO drew belief on the reasons which were later found to be totally non-existent. Such defect in the reasons cannot be ascribed as a mere technical irregularity and consequently defect cannot be cured by applying Section 292B of the Income Tax Act.
Bombay High Court held that initiation of reassessment proceedings invalid as there was no failure on the part of the assesse to disclose any material facts.
Navigate Section 148 of the Income Tax Act 1961 with insights on notice issuance, how to respond, and consequences of non-response. Stay informed about timelines, reply procedures, and potential penalties. Expert guidance on understanding and complying with this crucial tax provision.
Draft submissions regarding reasons recorded u/s 148(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 provide detailed insights into the legal implications of notice issuance and the necessity of furnishing reasons to the assessee. These submissions, accompanied by relevant case law, highlight the importance of procedural compliance and the consequences of non-compliance, aiming to ensure fair and just assessment proceedings.
ITAT Delhi held that by mere putting a seal as approving statement is not sufficient for initiation of reassessment proceedings u/s 147. It proves that approving authority has granted the approval in mechanical manner without application of mind and hence initiation of reassessment proceedings invalid.
ITAT Mumbai held that even after request from assessee to refer DVO for correct fair market value of the subject property, AO was duty-bound to refer the same to DVO. Accordingly, matter remanded back with a direction to refer the matter to DVO and decide the issue.
Jharkhand High Court held that instalments paid under Income Declaration Scheme, 2016 is allowed as refund. However, interest on the same is not payable as there was no voluntary payment of tax on self-assessment.
In draft submissions before the First Appellate Authority, challenge the issuance of a Section 148 notice sent to the wrong address, affecting the assessment proceedings.
