Court quashes tax order citing procedural flaws, directs fresh assessment. The appeal challenged an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, questioning procedural irregularities and violations of natural justice in ...
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Court quashes tax order citing procedural flaws, directs fresh assessment.
The appeal challenged an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, questioning procedural irregularities and violations of natural justice in reassessment proceedings. The court allowed the appeal, quashing the Section 148A(d) order and consequential assessment order. The matter was remitted back to the assessing officer for fresh consideration, directing the appellant to provide a detailed reply and supporting documents within 15 days. The assessing officer was instructed to redo the proceedings in accordance with the law after receiving the documents.
Issues involved: The appeal challenges an order under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, questioning the correctness of the order and the violation of principles of natural justice in the reassessment proceedings.
Comprehensive Details:
1. The intra court appeal was filed against an order passed by the assessing officer under Section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The writ petition challenged this order, but the assessing officer completed reassessment proceedings before the petition was heard.
2. The learned Single Bench dismissed the writ petition, suggesting the appellant could file an appeal against the assessment order.
3. The appellant, aggrieved by this decision, filed the present appeal.
4. The court heard arguments from both parties.
5. The main issue is that the correctness of the order under Section 148A(d) cannot be questioned in an appeal against the reassessment order.
6. The appellant contests the order, claiming lack of independent inquiry by the officer and questioning the reopening of the assessment.
7. The only remedy available to challenge the order under Section 148A(d) is through a writ petition before the High Court. The appellant raised concerns about show cause notices and the changing allegations during the process.
8. The appellant denied knowledge of alleged transactions, highlighting violations of natural justice throughout the assessment process. The appellant argued that the assessing officer relied on new facts not previously disclosed.
9. The court concluded that reassessment proceedings must be redone, and the assessment order set aside for fresh consideration due to procedural irregularities.
10. Consequently, the appeal was allowed.
11. The order under Section 148A(d) dated 30th March, 2022, and the consequential assessment order dated 24.03.2023 were quashed, and the matter was sent back to the assessing officer at an earlier stage.
12. The appellant was directed to provide a detailed reply and supporting documents within 15 days.
13. The assessing officer was instructed to redo the proceedings in accordance with the law after the submission of documents.
14. The appellant could request documents and the 15-day period for reply would begin upon receiving those documents.
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