Bawa Abhai Singh v. DCIT
What is Bawa Abhai Singh v. DCIT authority for?
The power to reopen assessments under the amended Section 147 is wide, requiring the Assessing Officer to have a "reason to believe" that income has escaped assessment, based on prima facie or tangible material, even if the assessee fully disclosed material facts. This belief must be founded on existing reasons and information, with a rational connection to the escapement of income.
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Bawa Abhai Singh v. DCIT · reassessment section 147 · reopening of assessment · reason to believe · escaped assessment · tangible material · prima facie material · amended Section 147 · full and true disclosure · live link reasons to believe · 253 ITR 83 · Delhi High Court 2001
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