Special audit u/s 142(2A) - Period of limitation - reasons for...

Special audit u/s 142(2A) - Period of limitation - reasons for change in accounting system - method of valuation of closing stock - AO does not point out a single complexity in the accounts of the assessee. - What is clearly evident is that the reference for special audit was merely made for obtaining certain explanation and information which were further required by the AO for the purposes of assessment of income of the assessee. In effect,the AO, was shifting his responsibility to the special auditor. This is surely not the purpose for which special audit can be referred to under law. - AT