https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751534 The Bombay HC quashed a faceless assessment order and demand notice issued without providing a draft order to the assessee, finding violation of natural justice principles. The court held that the assessee must be given opportunity to file objections to the draft order. While correcting the departmental error, the HC granted liberty to the department to proceed afresh after following correct procedure and complying with natural justice principles. The matter was remanded to the Assessing Officer to take corrective measures and pass a fresh order in accordance with law. en-us Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:28:18 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751534 The Bombay HC quashed a faceless assessment order and demand notice issued without providing a draft order to the assessee, finding violation of natural justice principles. The court held that the assessee must be given opportunity to file objections to the draft order. While correcting the departmental error, the HC granted liberty to the department to proceed afresh after following correct procedure and complying with natural justice principles. The matter was remanded to the Assessing Officer to take corrective measures and pass a fresh order in accordance with law. Case-Laws Income Tax Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=751534