Section 249 — Reasons not to be disclosed

Old Act equivalent: Section 132(10) of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: B—Powers

Statutory Text

  1. The reason to believe or reason to suspect, as referred to in section 247 or 248, recorded by the income-tax authority shall not be disclosed to any person or authority or the Appellate Tribunal. Application of seized or requisitioned assets.

Provisos

None.

Explanations

None.

Tables

None.

Key Structure

  • Applies to: Authorising officer (search/requisition).
  • Conditions: Reasons recorded for authorisation of search/requisition need not be disclosed to any person or authority or Appellate Tribunal.
  • Time limits: None.
  • Monetary limits: None.
  • Exceptions: None.

Cross-References

Amendment Notes

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Practical Notes