Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - the benefit of doubt in ...

Court Favors Revenue in Assessment Reopening u/s 147; No Mere Change of Opinion Found by Department.

May 27, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax HC

Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - the benefit of doubt in certain factual aspects must be held in favour of the Revenue and not in favour of the assessee. This being the principles to be adopted, this Court has no hesitation in arriving a conclusion that there is reason to believe for reopening of assessment and the reasons furnished by the Department can not be construed as change of opinion. - HC

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Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - the benefit of doubt in ...

Court Favors Revenue in Assessment Reopening u/s 147; No Mere Change of Opinion Found by Department.

May 27, 2021

Case Laws Income Tax HC

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