“Section 60(6)”
The decision most relied on for Section 60(6) is 60 Taxman 248/193 ITR 321 (SC) 2. CIT v. Western Outdoor Interactive (P) Ltd. (349 ITR 309), cited in 76 judgments on BharatTax.
Leading authorities on Section 60(6)
A deduction or benefit, particularly under profit-linked incentive sections like 10A or 80IA, allowed in an earlier assessment year should not be denied in subsequent years unless there is a change in law or fresh material justifying a different view.
The Assessing Officer cannot question the correctness of the certificate issued by the prescribed authority for claiming weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) for scientific research expenditure. The deduction is limited to the amount approved and certified by the competent authority.
The moratorium period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, will be excluded when calculating the limitation period for proceedings involving a corporate debtor. The Assessing Officer can seek re-institution of an appeal if the resolution process concludes.
The entire moratorium period under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is excluded when computing the limitation period for proceedings concerning a corporate debtor. This provision takes precedence over the Income Tax Act, 1961.
An Assessing Officer has 'reason to believe' that income has escaped assessment if there is a direct nexus between the tangible material available on record and the belief formed.