Who must prove the residential status of an assessee?
AThe assessee himself
BThe assessing officer
CThe Board of the CBDT
DThe Commissioner (Appeals)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The assessee himself
The burden of proving residential status is placed on the assessee, who must place all material facts before the officer.
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