Answer

1. F

   Facts

   You can ask for clarification in your response and still give what you can identify from AIS. Information notices are usually based on specific AIS or SFT entries. Matching the notice with your AIS often shows what is meant.

2. P

   Provisions and law

   • Sec 133(6) (now Sec 252(1)(a))The officer can call for information useful for or relevant to any enquiry or proceeding
3. A

   Analysis

   Download AIS for the year and look for high value items like cash deposits, property purchase, share sales or foreign remittances. Reply with details of those, and add a polite line asking the officer to specify if anything else is needed. This avoids missing the date while waiting for clarity. Keep the reply restricted to the year and items in the notice.

4. C

   Conclusion

   1. 1Download AIS for the year named in the notice.
   2. 2Identify likely high value entries.
   3. 3Reply with details of those and request clarification for anything else.
   4. 4Track e-Proceedings for the officer's response.

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