ASLAM MOHAMMAD MERCHANT v. COMPETENT AUTHORITY & OTHERS
3 SCC 757Reported decision1976#4563 most cited
What is ASLAM MOHAMMAD MERCHANT v. COMPETENT AUTHORITY & OTHERS authority for?
For the provisions of Section 148 to be invoked, the assessing officer must possess information suggesting income has escaped assessment. This exercise must be reasonable and not arbitrary or unfounded.
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Aslam Mohammad Merchant v. Competent Authority · ITO vs Lakhmani Mewal Das · section 148 · income escaping assessment · reasonable exercise · fanciful or roving
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