Case Law Details
Biju Krishna Pillai Vs CIT (Kerala High Court)
The Kerala High Court recently issued a significant stay order in the case of Biju Krishna Pillai versus the Commissioner of Income Tax, putting a halt to recovery proceedings until a final decision is reached. This article provides a detailed analysis of the judgment/order issued by the court.
The petitioner filed a writ petition seeking direction to the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) to dispose of the appeal and application for stay of proceedings for tax recovery. The court noted that appeals are now being decided by the National Faceless Appeal Centre.
The petitioner’s counsel argued that the petitioner’s case is similar to that of his brother, whose appeal was allowed by the National Faceless Appeal Centre. It was further argued that any demand made in pursuance of the assessment order would prejudice the petitioner.
The court directed the National Faceless Appeal Centre to decide the petitioner’s appeal expeditiously, within three months, and ordered a stay on coercive recovery steps during this period.
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