No discretionary relief to taxpayers who repetitively ignored summons

Ankit Bhutani Vs Union of India (Allahabad High Court) In the given case, the writ petitioner is an individual against whom several summonses/notices have been issued from time to time by the Senior Intelligence Officer. It is the admitted position that, till date, the writ petitioner, has not appeared before the concerned Senior Intelligence Officer in response to any of the summonses issued from time to time. Now, the writ petitioner is essentially seeking relief against this mistake done by him to avoid the consequences. At least five summonses have been issued for the purpose of such enqui...