CIT v. Kalpataru Colours and Chemicals
328 ITR 451High Court2010#3232 most cited
What is CIT v. Kalpataru Colours and Chemicals authority for?
Assessments made under Section 153A are invalid if they are not based on material specifically unearthed during a search action on the assessee, and the absence of such incriminating evidence negates the justification for such assessments.
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Also referred to as
CIT v. Kalpataru Colours and Chemicals · Section 153A · search assessment · incriminating material · absence of evidence · validity of assessment
Also reported as
192 Taxmann 435