Limitation for final assessment under section 144C(13) read with section 153 orders beyond limitation invalidated and quashed.

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....Interplay between limitation for passing final assessment under section 144C(13) and section 153 is examined; the analysis applies the principle that provisions are to be read together where they are inter-dependent and overlapping, particularly regarding transfer pricing related provisions, and therefore the applicable limitation period must be determined with reference to section 144C read with section 153; consequence: final assessment orders issued beyond that combined limitation period are jurisdictionally infirm and were quashed following the precedent relied upon.....