CIT v. Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry
44 ITR 891Supreme Court of India1962#284 most cited
What is CIT v. Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry authority for?
The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot enhance an assessment by introducing a new source of income or by changing the head of income during appellate proceedings.
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Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry · 44 ITR 891 · CIT(A) powers · enhancement of assessment · new source of income · change of head of income · Section 251 · appellate proceedings · limitation on CIT(A) powers