This discussion addresses the validity of a Transfer Pricing Notice issued under Section 92CA(2) of the Income Tax Act for Assessment Year 2023-24. The user questions if the notice, received after two years from the end of the relevant financial year, is time-barred, believing the deadline for issuance was 31st March 2025. A response clarifies that the issue date of the notice is critical for determining timeliness, referencing the case of CIT vs. Dey Brothers.
09 April 2025
We received Notice u/s. 92CA(2) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 – Computation of Arm's Length Price- Assessment Year 2023-24 on 07/04/2025.
My question is, wheather this notice is considered as time barred notice or not. Because it is issued after compltion of 2 years from the end of relevent financial year i.e FY 2022-23
I think Due date for issuance of this notice is 31/03/2025. Am I correct ?
09 April 2025
No. In CIT vs. Dey Brothers, the court indeed highlighted an important aspect of legal proceedings regarding the service of notice. One key point that the court stressed was that the issue date of the notice is crucial for determining the timeline within which legal actions must be taken.