Revision u/s 263 - The word ‘may’ used in Section 263 should be ...

Income Tax

October 17, 2018

Revision u/s 263 - The word ‘may’ used in Section 263 should be presumed to be shall or otherwise interpreting the word “may” as not mandatory, orders can be passed even without affording an opportunity to the assessee of being heard while the Commissioner exercises his jurisdiction u/s 263 thereby violating the principles of natural justice.

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Revision u/s 263 - The word ‘may’ used in Section 263 should be ...

Income Tax

October 17, 2018

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