{"id":29034,"date":"2026-08-03T10:57:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=29034"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:02:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:02:23","slug":"survey-under-section-133a-income-tax-act-1961","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/survey-under-section-133a-income-tax-act-1961\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey Under Section 133A of the Income Tax Act, 1961: Powers, Procedure, Judicial Decisions & Taxpayer Rights Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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The power of a survey under the Income Tax Act, 1961, is an important mechanism to ensure tax compliance and detect evasion. Unlike a search, a survey is limited in scope and primarily aims to verify books of account, cash, and stock at business premises. This paper examines the statutory framework of the survey, its objectives, powers, and restrictions, while highlighting key judicial interpretations. It also discusses challenges in practical application and the evolving role of survey in India\u2019s modern tax administration.<\/p>

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