Assessment Order Quashed: Section 143(3) vs. 153C Conflict in Property Sale Underreporting Resolved in Favor of Assessee.

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....Assessment u/s 153C versus 143 - Additions u/s 45 - Underreporting of sale consideration for immovable property while framing the Assessment Order u/s 143(3) - Whether the Assessment Order passed by the Assessing Officer u/s 143(3) is illegal and not maintainable in view of the specific provisions of Section 153C. A search action u/s 132 was carried out, and documents were seized. The Assessing Officer recorded a 'Satisfaction Note' u/s 153C. In view of the express satisfaction note recorded u/s 153C for different Assessment Years, including the Assessment Year in question, the proceedings initiated u/s 143(2) for regular assessment must be abated and give way to the special provisions of Section 153C. A similar issue was adjudicated in a c.........