Impounding of books

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09 July 2013 An A.o has surveyed the premises of a client and impounded the books of account, now after 20 days also he didn't return books of account irrespective of several request.As maximum period for which A.o can retain the books are 10 days except where permission has been taken from Chief CIT.But i would like to know that whether A.o is liable to inform us that since permission has been taken from chief CIT to extend the period of retaining.As we have made several request to A.o still he is not replying us any thing about the matter.How should we proceed further.

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09 July 2013 Since the case is already in dispute it is better to resolve the matter peacefully.
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Have you made the request in writing? Request in writing to the CIT to get released the books.
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Querist : Anonymous

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09 July 2013 actually sir they are also not providing us the duplicate copy of our books..therefore causing hardship in finalising the accounts

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09 July 2013 It is possible that the officer might be overloaded or under-loaded with the departmental work. It may be his style of working. Sometimes, you may get some idea or help from the sub-ordinates also.

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