Modern Fibotex India Ltd. v. DCIT
212 ITR 496High Court1995#2020 most cited
What is Modern Fibotex India Ltd. v. DCIT authority for?
Adjustments under Section 143(1)(a) are limited to arithmetical errors or incorrect claims that are prima facie apparent from the information provided in the income tax return itself. The Assessing Officer cannot embark on an inquiry beyond the face of the return during summary assessment proceedings.
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Also referred to as
Modern Fibotex India Ltd. v. DCIT · Section 143(1)(a) · Section 143(1) · scope of summary assessment · prima facie adjustments · incorrect claim in return · arithmetical error · intimation proceedings · assessment procedure
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125 Taxmann 1002