Tax Assessment Overturned Due to Ignored Objections; Court Orders Fresh Review for Procedural Compliance.

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....Validity of Faceless assessment - procedure contemplated u/s 144B - The petitioner contended that their objections and replies were not considered before passing the assessment order, contrary to the procedures outlined in Section 144B(1)(vii), (xiv), and (xvi)(b) of the Act. The High Court found merit in this argument, noting that the failure to consider the petitioner's responses violated procedural requirements, thereby vitiating the assessment proceedings. - Matter restored back for fresh adjudication.....