CIT v. Mahendra C. Shah

299 ITR 305High Court2008#1431 most cited

What is CIT v. Mahendra C. Shah authority for?

During a search operation, the authorized officer recording a statement under Section 132(4) must fully explain Explanation 5 to Section 271(1)(c) to the assessee, particularly the requirement to specify the manner of earning undisclosed income, for a valid claim of penalty immunity. Income not declared or advance tax not paid proportionately before the search date is treated as undisclosed, thereby disallowing advance tax benefits.

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CIT v. Mahendra C. Shah · 299 ITR 305 · Mahendra C. Shah Gujarat High Court · Section 132(4) statement · Explanation 5 to Section 271(1)(c) · authorized officer's duty · immunity from penalty · undisclosed income search · manner of deriving income · advance tax on surrendered income · Section 211 advance tax compliance · Section 271AAB immunity

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