Section 26:
Self-Assessment of tax.
(1) Subject to the provisions of section 25, the tax due in respect of a
financial year from every registered dealer, who has furnished the return and statement mentioned in section
24, shall be deemed to have been assessed.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), the Commissioner may, in the interest of
revenue, select any registered dealer for detailed audit of his business, on the basis of a selection model as
may be prepared for such purpose, incorporating therein such criteria as may be deemed fit by the
Commissioner.
(3) The audit of the business of a dealer selected under sub-section (2) shall be conducted, within a
period of twenty-four months from the due date within the meaning of sub-section (3) of section 24, in such
manner as may be prescribed.