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 - AO gets jurisdiction to reopen the assessment only after he records the reasons for reopening and thereafter, issues notice u/s 148 within the prescribed time and only on fulfilment of the conditions prescribed therein. None of these conditions have been fulfilled by the AO. No hesitation in holding that the re-assessment proceedings were not initiated validly and therefore, the re-assessment order is set aside. - AT
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - AO gets jurisdiction to reopen the assessment only after he records the reasons for reopening and thereafter, issues notice u/s 148 within the prescribed time and only on fulfilment of the conditions prescribed therein. None of these conditions have been fulfilled by the AO. No hesitation in holding that the re-assessment proceedings were not initiated validly and therefore, the re-assessment order is set aside. - AT
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