Widow faces tax notice for Rs 60 lakh cash deposits; why ITAT gave ‘gift’ relief

 The Income Tax Department discovered that a woman had deposited Rs 60,07,500 in cash into her bank account during the financial year 2015-16. However, she had not filed an income tax return (ITR) for the corresponding assessment year. The Assessing Officer (AO) subsequently issued a show-cause notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As the woman did not respond, the AO passed an order. The Income Tax Department discovered that a woman had deposited Rs 60,07,500 in cash into her bank account during the financial year 2015-16. However, she had not filed an income tax return (ITR) for the corresponding assessment year. The Assessing Officer (AO) subsequently issued a show-cause notice under Section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. As the woman did not respond, the AO passed an order.