(1.) PETITIONER has challenged the notice dated 24.9.2002 issued by the respondent Assessing Officer under Section 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ( "the Act" for short).
(2.) THE petition arises in following factual background:-
(3.) HAVING received such notice, the petitioner under its communication dated 31.12.2002, demanded the reasons recorded by the Assessing Officer for reopening the assessment.