Extended period of limitation unsustainable; allowable deductions for prompt payment discounts, pro rata recovery, freight and VAT led to demand being...
A pending claim for monetary reward under CBDT reward guidelines concerned an Income Tax Department officer who asserted exceptional and meritorious service in detecting TDS defaults, gathering intelligence, creating substantial tax demands, and effecting revenue recovery. A prior recommendation in the petitioner's favour was already on record, so the HC directed the petitioner to file that recommendation, the order, and the writ petition before the competent respondent. The claim was then to be examined and decided strictly in accordance with law through a reasoned and speaking order within 45 days of submission.
A pending claim for monetary reward under CBDT reward guidelines concerned an Income Tax Department officer who asserted exceptional and meritorious service in detecting TDS defaults, gathering intelligence, creating substantial tax demands, and effecting revenue recovery. A prior recommendation in the petitioner's favour was already on record, so the HC directed the petitioner to file that recommendation, the order, and the writ petition before the competent respondent. The claim was then to be examined and decided strictly in accordance with law through a reasoned and speaking order within 45 days of submission.
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