Block assessment - The notice u/s 158BC was issued by AO on 5th...

Block assessment - The notice u/s 158BC was issued by AO on 5th May, 2000, which was served on 08th May, 2000. The time limit for passing assessment for Block Period was two years from the end of month in which notice u/s 158BC was served, i.e. 31st May, 2002. The Block Period assessment order passed by AO u/s 158BC(c) read with Section 158BD, was dated 30th May, 2002, which is within limitation period. Thus, the contentions of the assessee are devoid of any merit and are hereby rejected. - AT