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INCOME TAX ACT, 1961

Section 147

Where notice under section 148 was issued much beyond the period of four years from the end of relevant assessment year (1997-98), therefore, Tribunal was justified in annulling the re-assessment order of relevant assessment year on ground of same being barred by limitation as per proviso to section 147.

Reassessment - Validity - Notice under section 148 issued much beyond the period of four years from end of relevant assessment year (1997-98) -

Revenue challenged order of Tribunal holding that re-opening of assessment was bad in law as it was barred by limitation period. Held: In case of assessee, notice under section 148 was issued much beyond the period of four years from the end of relevant assessment year (1997-98). Therefore, Tribunal was justified in annulling the re-assessment order of relevant assessment year on ground of same being barred by limitation as per proviso to section 147.

REFERRED :

FAVOUR : In assessee's favour

A.Y. : 1997-98



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