Jeevanlal (1929) Ltd. v. ACIT
108 ITR 407High Court1977#2430 most cited
What is Jeevanlal (1929) Ltd. v. ACIT authority for?
A revision order under section 263 is invalid if it is based solely on an audit objection without independent application of mind by the Commissioner. The Assessing Officer must apply their own mind rather than relying on audit party notes.
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Jeevanlal (1929) Ltd v ACIT · section 263 · revision · audit objection · CIT application of mind · inadequate enquiry · prejudicial to interest of revenue · section 142(1) · assessment order erroneous · doctrine of merger