Revisiting the Scope of Revisionary Powers U/s 263: Assessing the Adequacy of Assessment Procedures in Taxation Disputes

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....Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT). The case centers around the application of Section 263 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, concerning the revisionary powers of the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, and the interpretation of Section 43(5) related to speculative transactions. The case involves a corporate entity (referred to as "the appellant") and the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (ref....

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....nder Section 263 for the assessment year 2014-15. The central argument was against the invocation of Section 263, contending that the original assessment was comprehensive and free from any prejudicial error. Core Legal Principles * Section 263 of the Income Tax Act: This provision empowers the Commissioner to revise any order if deemed erroneous and prejudicial to revenue interests. * Se....

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....erations and thus fell outside the ambit of speculative transactions as defined in the Act. * Treatment of Losses: The Tribunal noted that the Assessing Officer had allowed the losses post a thorough examination. The respondent's disagreement with this decision was not sustained by the Tribunal. * Scope of Respondent's Revisionary Powers: The Tribunal underscored that mere redirect....