Tribunal Overturns PCIT Revision: AO's Limited Scrutiny Deemed Adequate, Assessee's Appeal Allowed.

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....The Appellate Tribunal considered a case involving a revision u/s 263 regarding the validity of a Limited scrutiny Assessment. The PCIT observed that the AO did not properly examine issues u/s 36(1)(iii) and u/s 14A. It was held that the AO lacked authority to scrutinize these issues without permission. The assessment was for limited scrutiny, so the PCIT's view that the AO erred by not examining these issues was deemed incorrect. The DR agreed with this. The claim u/s 80JJAA was also discussed, with the Tribunal finding that adequate enquiries were made by the AO and the PCIT's general observation of requiring more enquiries was not valid. Regarding the issue of shares to two companies, the PCIT did not specify what further enquiries were needed, leading the Tribunal to conclude that the PCIT's revision was not justified. The appeal of the assessee was allowed.....