Assessment Invalid: Lack of Compliance with Section 153C Requirements for Notice and Satisfaction Recording by AO.

Validity of assessment made under Section 143(1) instead of section 153C - In the facts of the present appeal, undisputedly, the books of account/documents/assets found during the search and seizure operation were received by the AO having jurisdiction over the assessee - Neither the AO has recorded any satisfaction nor issued any notice as contemplated under section 153C - The impugned assessment order passed under section 143(3) of the Act is invalid. - AT .....

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