PCIT Delays Jurisdiction Decision Until Post-Assessment, Contravening Section 124(4) of Income Tax Act.

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....Change of jurisdiction u/s 127 - As in the present case, the Assessing Officer rejected the objection regarding the jurisdiction and referred the matter to the PCIT to decide the issue after sixteen months. Further, the PCIT instead of deciding the issue of jurisdiction ordered that the issue of transfer of the jurisdiction will be decided after the completion of assessment. - the approach adopted by both the AO and PCIT was contrary to the mandate of law, in particular, Section 124(4) - HC....