Income Tax Demand Quashed: Employers' TDS Proves Tax Payment, Credit Recognized Despite Form 26AS Discrepancy

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....HC allowed the writ petition challenging income tax demand notices. The court held that since tax was already deducted and deposited by the employers (Gauhati HC and Lokayukta), the Income Tax Department cannot raise demands against the petitioner. The non-reflection of TDS in Form 26AS does not negate the actual tax deduction. The department was directed to allow credit of the demanded amount and set aside the demand notices, recognizing the fundamental principle that an assessee cannot be compelled to pay tax already deducted and deposited by their employers.....