Reopening tax assessments u/s 148 is invalid if Section 143(3) inquiry shows the officer formed an opinion.

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....Reopening of assessment u/s 148 – Where there is even a modicum of enquiry on an issue arising during assessment proceeding under Section 143(3) of the Act, it shall follow that there has been formation of opinion - HC....