CIT v. Amalgamations Ltd.
What is CIT v. Amalgamations Ltd. authority for?
An assessment order can be deemed erroneous due to the Assessing Officer's non-application of mind or inadequate inquiry, warranting revision under Section 263. However, the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax must establish the order is both erroneous and prejudicial to the revenue, and cannot use this power merely to direct further inquiries without such a finding.
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CIT v. Amalgamations Ltd. · 238 ITR 963 · Section 263 · revision power · erroneous and prejudicial to revenue · non-application of mind · inadequate inquiry · PCIT authority · AO assessment order · fishing expedition · further investigation.
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