Sahara India (Firm,) Lucknow v. Commissioner of Income Tax

14 SCC 151Reported decision2008#1015 most cited

What is Sahara India (Firm,) Lucknow v. Commissioner of Income Tax authority for?

This case establishes principles for determining the validity of a special audit direction issued under Section 142(2A) and its impact on the extended period of limitation under Section 153(3) Explanation 1(iii), often considered in the context of natural justice.

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Also referred to as

Sahara India (Firm) v CIT · Section 142(2A) · special audit direction validity · Section 153(3) Explanation 1(iii) · extended period of limitation · invalid order · assessment proceedings · audi alteram partem · natural justice · 14 SCC 151

Issues it is cited on

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