Smt. Shreelekha Damani v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (OSD-1), CR-7, Mumbai
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What is Smt. Shreelekha Damani v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax (OSD-1), CR-7, Mumbai authority for?
The application of mind by the approving authority is essential for the validity of approval granted under section 153D of the Income Tax Act. Failure to apply mind renders the approval invalid.
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Smt. Shreelekha Damani v. Deputy Commissioner of Income-tax · section 153D · approval · application of mind · validity of assessment order · natural justice