Cash routed to non-existent firm deemed proceeds of crime; laundered funds and properties attachable, provisional attachments confirmed; two accounts ...
Continuation of Section 73 service-tax proceedings after provider's death (construing s.65(7)) - held to abate; posthumous OIO and recoveries invalida...
Non-speaking assessment orders that do not address taxpayer submissions violate the principles of natural justice; the impugned orders confirming liability and referring to interest and penalty without reasoned findings were quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to issue fresh show-cause notices, grant a personal hearing, and pass detailed, reasoned speaking orders expeditiously (preferably within one month of service). The court found mechanical adjudication caused prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to cure the procedural defect.
Non-speaking assessment orders that do not address taxpayer submissions violate the principles of natural justice; the impugned orders confirming liability and referring to interest and penalty without reasoned findings were quashed and set aside. The respondents are directed to issue fresh show-cause notices, grant a personal hearing, and pass detailed, reasoned speaking orders expeditiously (preferably within one month of service). The court found mechanical adjudication caused prejudice and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication to cure the procedural defect.
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