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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


Section 148A(d) Order Invalid: Evidence Copy & Cross Examination Denied

July 23, 2023 4773 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court asserts that the denial of the opportunity for cross-examination and failure to provide copies of evidence render an order invalid under the Income Tax Act.

HC Directs Fresh Adjudication for Reassessment on Alleged Bogus Purchase

July 23, 2023 1041 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court orders a fresh investigation in the Rajnish Yadav Vs ITO case, pertaining to allegations of bogus purchases under the Income Tax Act, citing lack of furnished information to the petitioner.

Calcutta HC Dismisses WP Challenging Section 148A(d) Order as petitioner availed alternative remedy

July 23, 2023 774 Views 1 comment Print

In the case of Kothari Credit (India) Limited v. Union of India and others, the petitioner filed a writ petition challenging the impugned order passed under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Order passed u/s 148A(d) within 3 years needs approval from PCIT & not PCCIT

July 21, 2023 2703 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court held that considering the provisions, order passed u/s 148A(d) is within three years and accordingly, Principal CIT (PCIT) and not the Principal Chief CIT (PCCIT) is ‘Specified Authority’ for approval of the same. Thus, AO rightly took approval from Principal CIT.

HC Sets Aside Section 148A(d) Order for Violating Natural Justice – Remands Matter to AO

July 17, 2023 4917 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the landmark judgment of the Calcutta High Court in the case of Winsome Highrise Pvt. Ltd Vs Union of India. Unravel the emphasis on principles of natural justice and the consequences on the Indian Income Tax Act.

Issuance of notice & all consequential proceedings in the name of deceased assessee are null & void

July 15, 2023 1647 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court held that issuance of notice and all consequential proceedings in the name of a deceased assessee are null and void. Accordingly, order passed thereon is liable to be quashed and set aside.

Allegations not included in Section 148A(b) notice – HC sets aside order & notices

July 14, 2023 945 Views 0 comment Print

Examination of the Delhi High Court’s decision in the Dhiru Realestates Private Limited Vs ITO case, where an income tax notice was invalidated due to allegations not included in the original notice.

Non-consideration of petitioner’s reply: Delhi HC sets aside assessment order

July 14, 2023 846 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court has quashed an income tax notice in the case of Jagannath Haldar Through vs. PCIT. The court found that the Assessing Officer (AO) had not taken into account the petitioner’s reply while passing the order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act.

Section 148A(b): Disclosure of materials on which AO formed opinion

July 14, 2023 4404 Views 0 comment Print

A comprehensive analysis of Udaan Hotels & Resorts vs Union of India case and its implications on disclosing assessment materials under Section 148A(b) of Income Tax Act.

Critical Role of Initial Enquiry under Section 148A(a) for Taxpayer Protection

July 12, 2023 7716 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the critical role of the initial enquiry under Section 148A(a) for taxpayer protection in income tax assessments. Explore the significance of the initial enquiry in gathering relevant information, ensuring a reasonable basis, and providing the assessee an opportunity to explain. Learn from recent court decisions, such as CIT v. Ravindra Kumar Jain and CIT v. Pradeep Kumar Gupta, emphasizing the importance of credible and reliable evidence before issuing orders under Section 148A(d). Stay informed to protect your rights and navigate the assessment reopening process effectively.

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