2) In Om Parkash Jindal v. Union of India
104 ITR 389High Court1976#5641 most cited
What is 2) In Om Parkash Jindal v. Union of India authority for?
A restraint order under Section 132(3) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 can only be issued if the authorised officer reasonably believes that the property represents undisclosed income, and seizure is impracticable due to the nature, location, or peculiar circumstances of the property. It cannot be used to avoid seizure until statements under Section 132(4) are verified.
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Om Parkash Jindal v Union of India · 104 ITR 389 · section 132(3) · restraint order · search and seizure · undisclosed property · impracticability of seizure · authorised officer