Delayed Amalgamation Return: Income Tax Department Must Assess Income u/s 170 Despite Missed Deadline.

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....Revised return of income in terms of the scheme of amalgamation approved by the NCLT -Period of limitation - It is because of circumstances beyond the control of the petitioner that the revised return could not be filed before the due date. However, under Section 170 of the Act, Income Tax Department is obligated to assess the total income of the assessee of the previous assessment year post-amalgamation. - HC....