Madras HC Orders NFAC to Dispose 3-Year-Old Income Tax Appeal After Personal Hearing

Vadivelu Anbazhagan Vs CIT (Madras High Court) Madras High Court recently heard a writ petition filed by Vadivelu Anbazhagan against the Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT), seeking a directive for a personal hearing and prompt disposal of an appeal. The petitioner challenged an order issued on September 17, 2021, by the Assessing Officer under Section 143(3) read with Sections 263 and 144B of the Income Tax Act. This order raised an income tax demand of Rs. 58,15,229 against Anbazhagan for the assessment year 2016-2017. Anbazhagan filed an appeal with the respondent on March 10, 2022. However, t...