Kerala HC: Income Tax Writ Dismissed, Appeal Allowed Over Notice Dispute

Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty Vs ACIT (Kerala High Court) The Kerala High Court has dismissed an intra-court appeal challenging an income tax assessment order, ruling that the core dispute involves a question of fact unsuitable for adjudication in a writ petition. The appellant, Aanjaly Sandeep Shetty, had contested the assessment for the year 2017-18, alleging violation of natural justice principles due to non-service of crucial notices. The petitioner claimed they were only alerted to tax arrears via a general communication and later found the assessment order on the Income Tax Department’s w...