FORM NO. 12A
[See rule 24A]
Communication under clause (b) of Explanation below section 185(1) of the
Income-tax Act, 1961, regarding partner who is a benamidar
To
The Assessing Officer,
………………………….
………………………….
 Re: Assessment year …..... - ….....
I/We, partner(s) of the firm ..................……………………………………………… hereby state that I/we
know  or  have  reason  to   believe that  ………...................  partner………...................  of  the  firm
..................………………………. was in relation to the whole/part of his share in the income/property of
the said firm a benamidar during the whole/part of the previous year ending on .................... of ....................
who was not a partner of the said firm.
Date……………… Signature Address
1. ……………………….. …………………
2. ……………………….. …………………
etc.