Vijay Harishchandra Patel v. ITO
400 ITR 167High Court2018#5054 most cited
What is Vijay Harishchandra Patel v. ITO authority for?
Reopening of assessment is quashed when the Assessing Officer's belief is based on a factual misconception, such as assuming no return of income was filed when one was already accepted.
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Also referred to as
Vijay Harishchandra Patel v. ITO · section 148 · reopening of assessment · reason to believe · factual misconception · borrowed satisfaction · assessment procedure · income escaping assessment · notice u/s 148