https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766496 The HC quashed an order passed under section 250 for violating principles of natural justice. The petitioner requested a personal hearing before the Appellate Authority, but this request was not considered. The court held that when a petitioner specifically requests a personal hearing, the Income Tax authority should have allowed it, including through video conferencing. The court determined that violation of natural justice principles at the initial stage cannot be cured at the appellate stage, even though statutory appellate remedies exist. The writ petition was allowed due to denial of fair hearing opportunity. en-us Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:17:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766496 The HC quashed an order passed under section 250 for violating principles of natural justice. The petitioner requested a personal hearing before the Appellate Authority, but this request was not considered. The court held that when a petitioner specifically requests a personal hearing, the Income Tax authority should have allowed it, including through video conferencing. The court determined that violation of natural justice principles at the initial stage cannot be cured at the appellate stage, even though statutory appellate remedies exist. The writ petition was allowed due to denial of fair hearing opportunity. Case-Laws Income Tax Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=766496