Political contribution deductions require assessee-specific proof before cash-back allegations can justify disallowance or unexplained-money additions...
Validity of reopening of the assessment - A letter was filed by the assessee at the fag end of the assessment proceedings as the assessment order was finally passed on 3rd November, 2016. Therefore, this letter cannot be considered as an objection against the notice issued u/s 148 of the Act. Hence in the absence of any objection raised by the assessee, there is no question of disposal of the same by the AO. Accordingly, there is no merit or substance in ground of the assessee’s appeal. - AT
Validity of reopening of the assessment - A letter was filed by the assessee at the fag end of the assessment proceedings as the assessment order was finally passed on 3rd November, 2016. Therefore, this letter cannot be considered as an objection against the notice issued u/s 148 of the Act. Hence in the absence of any objection raised by the assessee, there is no question of disposal of the same by the AO. Accordingly, there is no merit or substance in ground of the assessee’s appeal. - AT
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