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Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Maintainability / entertainability of writ petition - The exceptions carved out are absent. Contentions raised by the first respondent that petitioner did not disclose fully and truly all material facts necessary for assessment and as a result, there is escapement of income from assessment for the assessment year 2011-2012, cannot simply be brushed aside. In such a case, it would be just and proper if the procedure prescribed under the statute is followed, in which event, petitioner would have all the opportunities and remedies to present its case. - HC
Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - Maintainability / entertainability of writ petition - The exceptions carved out are absent. Contentions raised by the first respondent that petitioner did not disclose fully and truly all material facts necessary for assessment and as a result, there is escapement of income from assessment for the assessment year 2011-2012, cannot simply be brushed aside. In such a case, it would be just and proper if the procedure prescribed under the statute is followed, in which event, petitioner would have all the opportunities and remedies to present its case. - HC
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