Delhi HC Allows Bank Account Operation for Subsistence Allowance Amid IT Attachment

Saumya Chaurasia Vs A/DCIT & Ors. (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court, in the case of Saumya Chaurasia vs. Assistant/DCIT & Ors., addressed two primary grievances of the petitioner concerning income tax recovery proceedings: the attachment of a bank account containing subsistence allowance and the delayed adjudication of an appeal against an initial tax stay order. The court’s directions provided immediate relief regarding the bank operation and set a deadline for the tax appeal. Background and Issues The petitioner, facing recovery proceedings for outstanding income tax dues, ha...