S. 201 : Deduction at source-Failure to deduct or pay-Non-Residents-Assessee-in-default”-Limitation-No statutory period of limitation-Orders must be passed within reasonable time-Limitation prescribed for residents is applicable to payments to non-residents-The extended period of limitation of seven years would be available for passing orders under section 201(1) of the Act deeming a person to be an “assessee-in-default” for failure to deduct taxes in respect of payments to residents is also applicable to non-residents. [S. 201(1), 201(3), Art. 226]
Vedanta Limited v. Dy. CIT (IT)(2023)454 ITR 545/333 CTR 628 (Mad)(HC)