Speaking orders require recording reasons in quasi judicial decisions to prevent arbitrary action and enable review. Authorities exercising quasi judicial functions must issue speaking orders supported by recorded reasons. Recording reasons prevents arbitrary decision making, excludes irrelevant considerations, enables an aggrieved party to challenge erroneous reasoning, and facilitates judicial review; accordingly, tax departmental authorities must apply their minds and state the basis for their conclusions when issuing final orders.
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Speaking orders require recording reasons in quasi judicial decisions to prevent arbitrary action and enable review.
Authorities exercising quasi judicial functions must issue speaking orders supported by recorded reasons. Recording reasons prevents arbitrary decision making, excludes irrelevant considerations, enables an aggrieved party to challenge erroneous reasoning, and facilitates judicial review; accordingly, tax departmental authorities must apply their minds and state the basis for their conclusions when issuing final orders.
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