Reopening Assessment u/s 147 Valid When Based on Tangible Evidence, Not Mere Verification or Fishing Inquiries.

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....Reopening of assessment u/s 147 - For mere verification or for a fishing inquiry re-opening of the assessment is not permissible. However, such is not the case on hand. It cannot be said to be a fishing inquiry. There is some tangible material as on date in the hands of the Assessing Officer, and the Assessing Officer, after due application of mind, has recorded a satisfaction of his own that the income has escaped the assessment. - HC....