Section 154 rectification order reversing previous order on...

Section 154 rectification order reversing previous order on allowance of depreciation on non-compete fee cannot be invoked when the issue is debatable. Primary issue pending consideration before Supreme Court. Jurisdictional High Court admitted whether Section 154 powers can be exercised when the issue is debatable in assessee's own case for earlier assessment year. Considering High Court admission of identical question in assessee's case, for judicial discipline and propriety, impugned order set aside, issue restored to CIT(Appeals) to decide after outcome of assessee's own case for AY 2012-13 and pass order accordingly. Appeal allowed for statistical purposes.

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