PCIT v. Universal Music India (P.) Ltd. [2023] 155 taxmann.com 230 (Bom)(HC) Editorial : SLP dismissed on account of delay of 411 days and also on merits, PCIT v. Universal Music India (P.) Ltd. [2023] 295 Taxman 232 (SC).

S. 263 : Revision-New issue not in notice-Commissioner cannot revise on ground not raised in notice. [S. 40A(2)(b), 143(3), 260A]

The assessee’s assessment was completed under section 143(3). Revision notice u/s 263 was issued on two grounds, but in final order Commissioner also directed AO to enquire into payments to related parties u/s 40A(2)(b) which was never mentioned in notice. Tribunal set aside the revision, and High Court  upheld, holding that revision cannot be based on an issue not part of show cause notice. (AY. 2009-10)