CIT v. Suren International
357 ITR 24High Court2013#2246 most cited
What is CIT v. Suren International authority for?
Reassessment proceedings initiated under Section 147 are invalid if the Assessing Officer records reasons without proper application of mind, such as repeating alleged accommodation entries, indicating a mechanical or callous approach. The reasons recorded must establish a genuine belief that income has escaped assessment, not a borrowed or superficial one.
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Also referred to as
CIT v. Suren International · Section 147 · Section 148 · reasons to believe · application of mind · reassessment validity · accommodation entries · income escaping assessment · mechanical recording of reasons · borrowed satisfaction