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All Gujarat Federation of Tax Consultants Vs Union of India (Gujarat High Court)
High Court held that respondent No.1 – Union of India, Ministry of Finance should immediately look into the issue, more particularly, the representation dated 12th October 2020 at Annexure : I of the paper book (page 108) and take an appropriate decision at the earliest in accordance with law. We, accordingly, direct the respondent No.1 to do so. While taking an appropriate decision, the Union shall bear in mind the observations made by this High Court in the two above noted judgements, more particularly, the observations of the Supreme Court in the case of Vaghjibhai S. Bishnoi (supra) that the powers given to the CBDT are beneficial in nature to be exercised for proper administration of fiscal law so that undue hardship may not be caused to the taxpayers. The purpose is of just, proper and efficient management of the work of assessment and the public interest. One additional aspect needs to be kept in mind before taking any appropriate decision that the time period for the officials of the tax department has been extended upto 31st March 2021 having regard to the current covid19 pandemic situation. If that be so, then some extension deserves to be considered in accordance with law. Let an appropriate decision be taken by 12th January 2021. Post this matter on 13th January 2021 on top of the Board.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF GUJARAT HIGH COURT
1 The draft amendment is allowed. The same shall be carried out at the earliest.
2 By this writ application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the writ applicants have prayed for the following relief:
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