Validity of reopening of assessment u/s 147 - A capital loss can...

Validity of reopening of assessment u/s 147 - A capital loss can never arise on the acquisition of shares but only on the transfer or sale of shares. In the second set of reasons as reproduced in the order rejecting the objections, it is stated that petitioner has sold preference shares resulting into long term capital loss. As noted in the earlier part of this order, petitioner has not sold the preference shares but the shares were redeemed by Greatship India Ltd. and since on redemption there was a transfer of shares due to “extinguishment of rights therein” the capital loss was claimed in the return of income. In our view, without appreciating or understanding the correct facts notice has been issued under Section 148 of the Act and that itself is enough for us to conclude that the jurisdictional conditions are not satisfied before the issuance of notice under Section 148 - HC

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