Reopening of assessment invalid where reasons mismatch; order quashed and remitted for fresh hearing with opportunity to file reply.

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....Validity of reopening of assessment was examined and the impugned reassessment order was quashed because the stated reasons for reopening did not align with the reasons in the order; the matter is remitted for fresh adjudication. The remand requires the assessing authority to afford the taxpayer another opportunity to file a detailed reply with supporting documents and to decide the matter on merits in accordance with law. The impugned order is to be treated as an addendum to the pre-assessment show cause notice and the petitioner must upload its reply when the portal permits; writ petition disposed.....