Court Upholds Action u/ss 153A & 153C of Income Tax Act; Evidence Justifies Delayed Notices Post-Seizure.

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....Assessment u/s 153A r.w.s. 153C - Initiation of the impugned action cannot be said to be without basis. They are grounded on solid material. In fact, immediately after the seizure of the material, the impugned action was not taken. The officials examined many other persons and statements were also recorded. Only after fully satisfying himself, the assessing officer chose to issue the impugned notices. If the petitioners have nothing to fear, they can as well place all the materials before the assessing authority for consideration. - HC....