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What form and ordinary time limit apply to a memorandum of cross-objections after receipt of notice of the other party’s appeal to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal?

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What form and ordinary time limit apply to a memorandum of cross-objections after receipt of notice of the other party’s appeal to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal?

  1. Form 116 within 45 days

  2. Form 99 within 60 days

  3. Form 116 within 30 days

  4. Form 116 within 15 days

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Form 116 within 30 days

Section 362(4) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 allows the Assessing Officer or the assessee to file a memorandum of cross-objections within thirty days of receiving notice of the other party's appeal to the Appellate Tribunal, and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 prescribe Form 116 for it. Form 99 is used for appeals to the Commissioner (Appeals), not to the Tribunal.

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