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

S. 263 : Commissioner-Revision of orders prejudicial to revenue-disallowance of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT)-Provision in respect of slow moving and obsolete inventories-Issue not raised in the show cause notice-Revision is held to be not valid.[S.40A(2)(b), 260A]

Commissioner issued notice under section 263 on two issues  (a) disallowance of Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) included in miscellaneous expenses and not allowed by Assessing Officer and (b) provision in respect of slow moving and obsolete inventories-Commissioner also directed Assessing Officer to make enquiry in respect of third issue being particulars of payments made to persons specified under section 40A(2)(b) allowed in assessment order. On appeal the Tribunal held that since issue of payments made to persons specified under section 40A(2)(b), was never raised by Commissioner in notice served upon assessee, said ground could not form basis for revision of assessment order under section 263. On appeal High Court affirmed the Order of the Tribunal. CIT v. Amitabh Bachchan (2016) 240 Taxman 221/ 384 ITR 200 (SC distinguished on facts. (AY. 2009-10)