Director’s Income Tax Liability: HC dismisses writ as Alternative Remedy exist

B Muralidhar Vs DCIT (Karnataka High Court)  In the case of B Muralidhar vs. DCIT, the petitioner challenged an order issued under Section 179 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which held him liable for the tax dues of M/s A and G Project and Technologies. The petitioner argued that he was not a director of the company during the relevant period and, therefore, should not be held responsible. The respondent defended the order, stating that the petitioner had an alternative legal remedy available under Section 264 of the Act, which allows for revision of orders by higher tax authorities. The Karnat...