Jurisdiction challenge to assessment orders passed by different...

Jurisdiction challenge to assessment orders passed by different officer from investigating officer. Petitioner negligent in non-participation in proceedings emanating from notices. Opportunity given subject to 10% disputed tax deposit within 8 weeks. Impugned quashed orders treated as addendum to notices. Petitioner to file separate replies within 12 weeks. Final orders on merits to be passed within 2 months thereafter. Petition disposed.

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