Allowing the appeal of the assessee , the Tribunal held that ; Even if there is lack of inquiry by the AO and the assessment order is “erroneous” under Explanation 2 to s. 263, the order is not “prejudicial to the interests of the Revenue” because Fringe Benefit Tax is not “tax” as defined in s. 2(43) and cannot be disallowed u/s 40(a)(v) or added back to “Book Profits” u/s 115JB ( AY. 2012-13)
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S. 263: Commissioner – Revision of orders prejudicial to revenue – Even if there is lack of inquiry by the AO and the assessment order is “erroneous” under Explanation 2 to s. 263, the order is not “prejudicial to the interests of the Revenue” [ S. 2(43),40(a)(v)115JB]