Initiation of proceedings u/s 153C(1) instead of 143(3) invalid for AY 2020-21.

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....The ITAT Amritsar addressed the validity of initiating proceedings u/s 153C(1) instead of 143(3). It was held that initiation of Section 153C occurs upon receiving seized documents by the AO with jurisdiction over the person. The tribunal noted that the initiation u/s 153C(1) was for AY 2021-22, not AY 2020-21, as the documents were handed over on 16-03-2021. Citing precedents like Jasjit Singh and RRJ Securities Ltd, the tribunal deemed the assessment order invalid and quashed it, setting aside the appeal order.....