International Forest Co. v. CIT
101 ITR 721High Court1975#2114 most cited
What is International Forest Co. v. CIT authority for?
In a best judgment assessment, tax authorities cannot act arbitrarily or base conclusions solely on guesswork; additions must be supported by evidence or material on record, and principles of natural justice require communicating adverse material to the assessee.
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International Forest Co. v. CIT · 101 ITR 721 · best judgment assessment · section 142(3) · section 143(3) · natural justice · communication of adverse material · arbitrary additions · guesswork · evidence · onus of proof · audi alteram partem
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