S.147: Reassessment-After the expiry of four years- Bogus purchases- No tangible material before the AO to come to the conclusion that income has escaped assessment – Reassessment was held to be not valid . Notice based on information from Sales Tax Department that assessee obtained accommodation entries-Recorded reasons have a live link with formation of belief – Failure to disclose primary facts – Reassessment was held to be valid – Matter was remanded to the AO to give fair opportunity of hearing and opportunity of cross examination [ S.148 ]
Ganesh J. Modi v. ACIT (2018) 65 ITR 30 (Mum) (Trib)