Gauhati in Dharampal Satyapal Ltd. v. Union of India

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What is Gauhati in Dharampal Satyapal Ltd. v. Union of India authority for?

Prior approval under Section 153D of the Income Tax Act requires the Approving Authority to act judiciously and apply its mind to the subject matter, ensuring all legal and procedural requirements are met, as it is a quasi-judicial function and not a mere formality.

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Also referred to as

Dharampal Satyapal Ltd. v. Union of India · Section 153D · Section 153A · prior approval · approving authority · due application of mind · quasi-judicial function · search assessment · approval not mere formality · legality of approval

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