The assessment was completed u/s. 143(3) of the Act. The notice  for reassessment was issued after the expiry of four years for seeking clarifications. The assessee filed writ challenging  the issue of notice u/s 148 of the Act. Single judge dismissed the writ petition. On appeal allowing the petition the Court held that  there appears to be no power vested with the AO to seek such clarifications-Nevertheless, the assessee has furnished the reply and the reply specifically stated that the retention money has already been offered to tax in the subsequent period. There is no allegation against the assessee of any failure on his part to disclose full particulars at the time of original assessment, nor there is any fresh tangible material brought out by the AO on record justifying his exercise of power under  section 147 read with section 148 of the Act. Notice was quashed. (AY. 2011-12)