Allahabad HC Dismisses Challenge to Appointment of CIT (Appeals)

Shweta Punj Vs Union Of India And 4 Others (Allahabad High Court) The Allahabad High Court recently heard a petition challenging the appointment of Commissioners of Income Tax (Appeals). The petitioner, an income tax assessee, argued that the appointment was not in accordance with the law, leading to a lack of jurisdiction for the appellate authority. The petitioner claimed that the appointment of Commissioners of Income Tax (Appeals) requires the creation of a separate cadre, similar to Joint Secretaries to the Government of India, and should be approved by the Appointment Committee of the Ca...