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Best judgment assessment, Sec 144 (now 271)
- The officer may assess you on available facts because earlier notices weren't answered.
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Best judgment assessment, Sec 144 (now…
Date in the show-cause
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- DQuestions for you3 questions
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₹4,999
₹4,999 + ₹899.82 GST = ₹5,898.82
One time. Per hearing. Due: Date in the show-cause
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