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Section 69A Addition Deleted Because Cross-Examination of Third-Party Witness Was Denied

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that an addition under Section 69A cannot be sustained when the assessee is denied the opportunity to cross-exami...

May 13, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

Delay in Recording Satisfaction Note Under Section 153C Can Invalidate Search Proceedings

Income Tax : Judicial rulings clarify that satisfaction for initiating action against other persons in search cases must be recorded promptly. ...

March 11, 2026 1866 Views 0 comment Print

Reassessment Notice Quashed Because Section 148 Action Exceeded Surviving Limitation After SC Framework

Income Tax : The High Court held that reassessment proceedings for AY 2013-14 were time-barred after computing the surviving limitation as clar...

March 5, 2026 1092 Views 0 comment Print

Retrospective Amendments under Budget 2026 – Rectification, Revision, Reassessment Options before Tax Authorities

Income Tax : Budget 2026 introduces sweeping retrospective amendments affecting limitation, reassessment jurisdiction, DIN validity, and TPO ti...

February 26, 2026 6219 Views 1 comment Print

Section 148A: When Formality Becomes a Opportunity

Income Tax : The new reassessment framework mandates enquiry, hearing, and a reasoned order before reopening. Courts now test jurisdiction on p...

February 10, 2026 942 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Amendments to Income-tax Assessment & Reassessment Provisions  

Income Tax : Discover how Finance Act 2021 revamped assessment and reassessment procedures under Income-tax Act, impacting notices, time limits...

July 23, 2024 4398 Views 0 comment Print

Request to amend section 151 Sanctioning Authority for reassessment

Income Tax : Humble Representation for modification of Section 151 of the Income Tax Act relating to Sanction for issue of Notice under sec. 14...

July 25, 2022 6879 Views 0 comment Print

Request to clarify on SC judgement on Section 148 notices

Income Tax : Income Tax Gazetted Officers’ Association requested CBDT to issue Clarification in respect of the judgement of Hon’ble Supreme...

May 12, 2022 7494 Views 0 comment Print

IT officers association demand extension of Time Barring Date for assessment

Corporate Law : Non- extension of the Time Barring Date for assessment of reopened cases and issuance of the notices for reopening – difficu...

March 29, 2022 8679 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DVO Valuation Alone Cannot Justify Section 69 Addition Without Extra Payment Proof: ITAT Amritsar

Income Tax : The ITAT Amritsar held that a valuation report by itself cannot justify addition under Section 69 without evidence of extra paymen...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

Reopening Quashed as It Was Based on Unverified PDF Complaint Found on Third Party’s Mobile Phone: Gujarat HC

Income Tax : The Court held that the petitioner had no connection with the entities or individuals from whose devices the disputed material was...

May 22, 2026 108 Views 0 comment Print

Assessment Order Quashed Due to Email Communication Issue Despite Valid Section 148 Notice

Income Tax : Court upheld the validity of the Section 148 notice but set aside the assessment order after finding that notices were sent to an ...

May 22, 2026 330 Views 0 comment Print

Opening Balances Cannot Be Added Under Section 68 as They Relate to Earlier Years

Income Tax : Tribunal reiterated that credits brought forward from earlier financial years cannot ordinarily be taxed under Section 68 in subse...

May 22, 2026 219 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC Quashes Reassessment as Income Tax Department Changed Grounds Midway

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that reassessment proceedings cannot be sustained on changing allegations introduced after issuance of n...

May 21, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Income Tax Dept Flags High-Risk Transactions for Reassessment Action – Sections 148/148A

Income Tax : The department has identified high-risk cases through its Insight Portal for AYs 2022-25. It directs officers to initiate reassess...

March 20, 2026 1026 Views 0 comment Print

Limitation date for reopening cases related to Ashish Agarwal judgment

Income Tax : Supreme Court in the matter of Shri Ashish Agarwal, several representations were received asking for time-barring date of such cas...

February 6, 2023 5907 Views 0 comment Print

Time barring date for reopening cases arising out of SC direction

Corporate Law : Income Tax Gazetted Officers’ Association (W.B.) Unit Date: 02.02.2023. To The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, W...

February 2, 2023 3372 Views 0 comment Print

Case reopened in light of SC judgment in Ashish Agarwal to be completed by 31.05.2023

Income Tax : CBDT directed that cases reopened u/s 147/148A in consonance with Judgement of SC in case of UoI vs. Ashish Agarwal & CBDT instruc...

January 27, 2023 16011 Views 1 comment Print

Carry out due verification before initiating Section 148/147 proceedings: CBDT

Income Tax : Consequent to order passed by Allahabad High Court passing severe strictures and proposing to levy exemplary cost of Rs 50 lakhs i...

August 22, 2022 15384 Views 0 comment Print


Kerala HC Quashes Section 148A(d) Order which was passed Without Hearing

December 10, 2023 666 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court’s judgment annulling Income Tax Act Section 148A(d) order against Dinesh Dinakaran Pillai. Learn about the case and the court’s decision.

Bombay HC Orders JAO to Specify Basis for Section 148A(b) Notice

December 1, 2023 2865 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court quashes assessment order, directs JAO to provide specific information for Section 148A(b) notice. Detailed analysis and implications of the judgment.

Section 148A(d) order passed by violation of principles of natural justice: HC directs Fresh order

December 1, 2023 6432 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court directs a fresh order on Income Tax Officer’s violation of natural justice in Section 148A(d) case. Details of the judgment here.

Delhi HC Stays alleged Time Barred Section 148 Income Tax Notice

November 30, 2023 3033 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC grants stay on alleged time-barred Section 148 Income Tax notice for AY 2012-13. Get insights into legal aspects and implications of decision.

Even in ex parte cases, reasons must be recorded for reopening of assessments: HC

November 25, 2023 1482 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC sets aside Section 148A(b) order for assessment year 2018-2019, citing lack of recorded reasons; directs fresh proceedings.

Approval Not Required for Section 148A(b) Notice – Calcutta HC

November 25, 2023 1791 Views 0 comment Print

n Suraj Singh vs ITO, Calcutta HC rules notice under Section 148A(b) doesn’t need approval under Section 151, providing insights on the decision.

Reopening Without Tangible Evidence of Income Escapement is bad in law: HC

November 25, 2023 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Calcutta High Court’s ruling against reopening assessments without tangible evidence of income escapement. Understand the legal implications.

Rejection of Objection to 148A Notice not amounts to Final Re-assessment & Demand: HC

November 20, 2023 1839 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court judgment on Girdhar Gopal Dalmia vs. Union of India, clarifying that objection rejection doesn’t conclude reassessment or demand. Full analysis included.

Notice for reopening of assessment issued on last date of limitation period is valid

November 17, 2023 2349 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court held that notice for reopening of assessment issued u/s. 148 of the Income Tax Act on the last date of the limitation period cannot be said be have been issued beyond the period of limitation.

HC quashed Section 148A(b) order as clear 7 days time to file reply not given

November 17, 2023 2613 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Calcutta High Court judgment in Pawan Kumar Sharma Vs Union of India, exposing procedural irregularities in the Income Tax Act Section 148A(b) order dated April 6, 2023.

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