Digital Divide Halts Tax Assessment: Poor Tailor's E-Portal Barriers Overcome, Ensuring Fair Opportunity to Respond

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....HC found merit in petitioner's claim of lack of e-portal access as a poor tailor. The ex-parte assessment order was set aside, directing respondents to reopen the e-portal for petitioner to file a reply within six weeks. The court emphasized that when serving notices electronically, tax authorities should also send physical registered post to ensure proper communication, particularly for vulnerable taxpayers with limited digital access.....