Tax Dispute Resolution: Writ Petition Succeeds with Conditional Order for Partial Deposit and Expedited Reconsideration of Original Assessment

HC allowed the writ petition challenging a tax demand, quashing the original order and remitting the case for fresh consideration. The petitioner must deposit 25% of disputed tax within 30 days, and the respondent must issue a final order within 3 months of the petitioner's reply. Failure to comply allows the respondent to take further action.

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The petitioner challenged an order by the respondent confirming a tax demand for the assessment year 2017-18. The petitioner failed to take advantage of show cause notices issued before the impugned orders were passed. The High Court allowed the writ petition, quashed the impugned order, and remitted the case back to the respondent for a fresh order on merits. The petitioner must deposit 25% disputed tax within 30 days. The respondent must pass a final order within 3 months from the date of the petitioner's reply. If the petitioner fails to comply, the respondent can proceed against them.

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