[Letter to Mr A P Sinha]

Summary

In this letter dated 10 March 1967, M. R. Masani replies to A. P. Sinha, Collector for the City of Bombay and Bombay Suburban District, acknowledging a letter dated 27 February and thanking him for his guidance. Masani says he is researching the relevant past records and that the process is lengthy.

Masani promises to provide a definite reply within a few days. He states that the reply will show that no tax is payable by him and that the proceedings are based on a misconception. The letter is a narrowly focused response to an ongoing tax proceeding and does not set out the underlying legal or fiscal arguments.

Key points

• The letter is dated 10 March 1967 and is addressed to A. P. Sinha.
• Masani acknowledges receiving Sinha’s letter dated 27 February.
• Masani thanks Sinha for his guidance in the matter.
• Masani reports that he is researching the relevant past records.
• He promises a definite reply within the next few days.
• Masani maintains that no tax is payable by him.
• He characterizes the entire proceedings as misconceived.