Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. v. DCIT
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What is Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. v. DCIT authority for?
The Commissioner can initiate proceedings under section 263 if the Assessing Officer makes an assessment without proper application of mind or without conducting necessary inquiries, especially when such inquiries were warranted by the facts.
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Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd. v. DCIT · section 263 · Commissioner's powers · erroneous assessment · prejudicial to revenue · AO failed to inquire · inadequate verification