Court Overturns Tax Decision, Allows Late Filing for Refund Claim on Deceased's Income Due to Genuine Hardship.

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....Order u/s 119(2)(b) of the Act rejecting the application for waiver of time limit for filing of the return - claim in the refund on account of the tax deducted at source from the income of late father - The Court noted that the PCIT's rejection was contrary to established legal principles. Referring to precedents, the Court emphasized the need for a liberal interpretation of "genuine hardship" and justice-oriented approach in such matters. The High Court held that the petition succeeds and is accordingly allowed.....