Section 148A(b) mandates 07 days notice for giving reply

Baljeet Singh Vs Income Tax Officer and Others (Punjab and Haryana HC) Learned counsel for the State has informed the Court that the show cause under Section 148A(b) of Income Tax Act, 1961, was uploaded on the portal on 21.03.2022 and the petitioner was given 04 days time to appear in the office of the respondent(s) on 25.03.2022. Learned counsel for the petitioner further states that as per the provisions of Section 148A(b) 07 days time is required to be given for giving reply to this notice and this provision is mandatory which has not been complied with, by the respondent(s). Keeping in vi...