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of <h1>Delhi High Court Upholds Validity of Income Tax Act Sections 153A & 153C, Emphasizes Natural Justice</h1> The Delhi High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Sections 153A and 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The court dismissed the writ petition ... Constitutional validity of Section 153C read with Section 153A – contention of petitioner that, the provisions treat unequal persons as equals for the purposes of assessing or reassessing their income, is not acceptable – second contention that the principles of natural justice appear to be excluded from the provisions of Section 153C, is also not acceptable because principles of natural justice are clearly incorporated in the provision – hence provision of section 153C are valid Issues: Constitutional validity of Section 153C read with Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961Detailed Analysis:1. Constitutional Validity of Sections 153A and 153C:The petitioner challenged the constitutional validity of Section 153C read with Section 153A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The petitioner argued that both provisions should be declared unconstitutional or read down. However, the petitioner failed to provide a clear explanation on how the provisions should be read down, only asserting their constitutional invalidity.2. Comparison of Sections 153A and 153C:Sections 153A and 153C of the Act deal with different categories of persons concerning income assessment post a search or requisition. Section 153A applies to persons subject to a search or requisition, while Section 153C pertains to individuals to whom seized items belong, excluding those under Section 153A. The court noted that both categories must be treated in accordance with the principles of natural justice, and the argument for declaring the provisions unconstitutional lacked merit. The court highlighted that the procedure for both categories overlaps but is not discriminatory, as both involve seized assets, albeit from different sources.3. Principles of Natural Justice in Section 153C:The petitioner contended that the principles of natural justice seemed excluded from Section 153C. However, the court disagreed, emphasizing that Section 153C(1) mandates the Assessing Officer to issue a notice to the person concerned for assessing or reassessing income. The requirement of issuing a notice implies the inclusion of principles of natural justice in the provision.4. Dismissal of Writ Petition:After thorough analysis, the court found no substance in the writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 153A and 153C. Consequently, the court dismissed the petition, upholding the constitutional validity of the mentioned provisions under the Income Tax Act, 1961.This detailed analysis of the judgment by the Delhi High Court addresses the issues raised regarding the constitutional validity of Sections 153A and 153C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, providing a comprehensive overview of the court's reasoning and conclusions on the matter.
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