This discussion clarifies whether an ASMT-10 notice can be issued for a financial year (FY19-20) where an audit under Section 65 has already been completed. The consensus is that an ASMT-10 notice can still be issued, as it pertains to Section 61. However, if the specific issue raised in the ASMT-10 notice was already addressed during the Section 65 audit, the taxpayer can respond by stating that the matter was covered. Both sections are considered separate provisions.
28 January 2024
Whether ASMT-10 can be issued for the period(FY19-20) of whose department audit is already done under section 65. Please help with relevant provision of law
29 January 2024
Agreed with CA Rashmi Gandhi, both are separate provisions under section 61 and 65 so ASMT -10 can be issued for the same tax period but if subject matter raised is the same as in audit then one can reply that matter has already been dealt with in audit under section 65.