Court Affirms Dismissal of Revenue's Appeal, Highlights Mandatory Personal Hearing in Tax Reassessments.

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....Validity of reassessment proceedings - non-affording the petitioner an opportunity of being heard as mandated u/s 148A(b) - The court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, affirming the judgment of the learned Single Judge. It held that the requirement of providing an opportunity of being heard includes the right to a personal hearing, as mandated by Section 148A of the Income Tax Act. - The HC has also taken note of the amendment to the provisions of Section 148A(b) through the Finance Act, 2022 with effect from 1.4.2022.....