PL help frnds.....142(1)

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sangita (Querist)
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10 July 2009 Dear Frnds
pl solve the gn below query as early as possible

Within wht time period notice u/s 142(1) can be issued to the asseessee in the following cases???
a. If the return is filed on time
b. if the return is not filed on time
c. if the return is not filed at all.

Thanks in anticipation
Regards
Sangita

Ratan Sharma

Ratan Sharma (Expert)
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11 July 2009 Hi,
In my opinion, there is no time limit fixed as such for issuing notice u/s. 142(1). The AO can not do anything by issuing notice u/s. 142(1) untill and unless a prior notice u/s. 143 or 147 etc is issued.
Experts plz clarify further issues if any.