Non-response to notice due to bonafide reasons justified hence matter remanded: Karnataka HC

Varaha Builders Vs ITO (Karnataka High Court) Karnataka High Court remanded the matter back to the Assessing Officer since non-response to notice issued under section 148A(d) of the Income Tax Act by the petitioner was due to bonafide reasons, unavoidable circumstances and sufficient cause. Facts- The present petition is preferred by the petitioner mainly requesting quashing of the notice issued under section 148A(b) of the Income Tax Act. Notably, petitioner has not responded to the notice so issued and contested that notices so issued was not received by the petitioner. Thus, the inability a...