(1) If no return under sub-section (1) of section 7 is furnished within the prescribed time, the assessing authority may proceed to assess the dealer provisionally for that period, notwithstanding anything contained in section 9 C.

(2) The provisional assessment under sub-section (1) shall be made on the basis of past returns or past records, and, where no such returns or records are available, on the basis of information received by the assessing authority and in every such case the assessing authority shall direct the dealer to deposit the amount of tax so assessed in such manner and by such dates as may be prescribed.

(3) If the dealer furnishes return along with evidence showing full payment of the tax due, interest and penalty, payable, if any, on or before the date specified under sub-section (2), the provisional assessment made under sub-section (1) shall stand revoked on the date on which such return is filed by the dealer.

(4) Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the assessing authority from making assessment under section 9C and any tax, interest or penalty paid against the provisional assessment under this section shall be adjusted against tax, interest or penalty payable on such assessment.