Granting response time of less than seven days results into breach of principles of natural justice: Bombay HC

Cheftalk Food and Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd Vs ITO (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that granting of only two days time to respond to the show cause notice is against the SOP. SOP provides a response time of seven days. Thus, breach of SOP resulted in breach of principles of natural justice and hence order passed thereon is liable to be quashed. Facts- This petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India assails the Assessment Order dated 27 March, 2024 passed by Respondent No.2 under the provisions of Section 144 read with Section 144B of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The pri...