Pr. CIT dismissed a petition u/s 264 without procedural fairness. High Court directs rehearing.

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....The High Court considered a revision u/s 264 where the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (Pr. CIT) dismissed the application without proper procedural fairness. The petitioner claimed no prior notice or opportunity to respond was given. The Court found the order lacked fairness as the petitioner's representation was not considered, and no reason was given for denying an adjournment. The order did not explain the basis for upholding the Assessing Officer's decision. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to natural justice principles. The impugned order was set aside, and a rehearing was directed with the petitioner required to appear before the Pr. CIT on a specified date.....