Kishinchand Chellaram v. CIT
4 Taxmann 29Supreme Court of India1980#1307 most cited
What is Kishinchand Chellaram v. CIT authority for?
Material collected behind the assessee's back, if to be used against them, must be subject to a meaningful opportunity of rebuttal. This ensures fairness in the assessment process.
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Kishinchand Chellaram v. CIT · natural justice · opportunity of rebuttal · material collected behind assessee's back · fair hearing · assessment proceedings