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Rules 2026 · Rule 177

Modified return of income in respect of business reorganisation under section 314

Rules 131-200

Rule 177 prescribes Form ITR-A for the modified return a successor entity files after a business reorganisation under section 314, furnished electronically under digital signature, with the Assessing Officer modifying or completing the assessment in line with the reorganisation order.

The rule. The modified return of a successor entity to a business reorganisation, for a tax year, is in Form ITR-A, verified as the form specifies (sub-rule 1), furnished electronically under digital signature (sub-rule 2). If the assessment or reassessment for a tax year to which the reorganisation order applies is complete or pending when ITR-A is furnished, the Assessing Officer passes an order modifying the total income of that year, or completes the proceedings, in accordance with the reorganisation order and the ITR-A (sub-rule 3).