Alternative statutory remedy and unexplained delay barred writ review of customs confiscation adjudication, leaving merits for appellate consideration...
Authorised courier due diligence protects against penalties where declared exports conceal prohibited goods despite proper documentation and customs p...
Customs-controlled container movement now extends to DP World facilities, subject to segregation, inspections, reconciliation, and EXIM cargo priority...
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Underlying legal principles is that the independence of the Assessing Officer cannot be interfered or questioned. No person can advice the AO to proceed with the assessment in a particular fashion. It is for the Assessing Officer to assess the books of accounts of the assessee and to frame the assessment. On the other hand, if the AO relies upon the borrowed material, it would be amounting to abdicating his duty as an AO. - HC
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Underlying legal principles is that the independence of the Assessing Officer cannot be interfered or questioned. No person can advice the AO to proceed with the assessment in a particular fashion. It is for the Assessing Officer to assess the books of accounts of the assessee and to frame the assessment. On the other hand, if the AO relies upon the borrowed material, it would be amounting to abdicating his duty as an AO. - HC
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