Discrepancies in LTCG disclosure: Reassessment proceedings quashed due to lack of independent application of mind by the AO.

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....The ITAT Kolkata examined the validity of reassessment proceedings based on "reasons to believe" u/s 147. The AO's reasons lacked independent application of mind, being based on borrowed satisfaction without proper enquiry. The AO noted discrepancies in LTCG disclosure and re-assessed income u/s 147. However, the Tribunal found the AO's actions flawed, as the assessee had disclosed exempt income in Schedule-EI. The AO's lack of independent satisfaction led to quashing of the assessment, citing Meenakshi Overseas (P) Ltd. The appeal of the assessee was allowed.....