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Case Name : Dinesh Kumar Goyal Vs ITO (Calcutta High Court)
Appeal Number : WPO 966 of 2023
Date of Judgement/Order : 04/05/2023
Related Assessment Year : s 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2009-2010 and 2013-2014
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Dinesh Kumar Goyal Vs ITO (Calcutta High Court)

The case of Dinesh Kumar Goyal vs ITO brought before the Calcutta High Court revolves around the non-consideration of repeated representations made for updating challans against outstanding taxes.

Grievance Raised: The petitioner, Dinesh Kumar Goyal, raised a “limited grievance” about the non-consideration and delays in updating the tax challans for the assessment years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2009-2010, and 2013-2014. He had made several representations, which were not considered by the concerned Income Tax Officer (ITO).

Court’s Directive: Taking cognizance of the presented facts and arguments, the Calcutta High Court directed the Income Tax Officer of Ward-6(1), Kolkata, to review and resolve the pending representations. The ITO is required to act in accordance with the law and update the outstanding tax challans within a period of four weeks from the date of the order. The Court further directed the ITO to inform the petitioner of any actions taken within a week from the date of taking such action.

Legal Implications: The Court’s ruling underscores the importance of timely administrative actions and reiterates the duty of tax authorities to act in accordance with the law. This decision may set a precedent for other taxpayers facing similar issues of administrative delays in the processing of their tax-related documents.

Contextual Importance: While the grievance may appear to be a simple administrative matter, it highlights a recurring problem many taxpayers face when dealing with bureaucratic red tape. The Court’s directive may push the tax authorities to be more diligent and responsive to taxpayer grievances.

Conclusion: The Calcutta High Court’s decision in the Dinesh Kumar Goyal vs ITO case addresses a significant but often overlooked issue related to the timely updating of tax challans. The Court directed the concerned ITO to consider and dispose of the pending representations promptly, setting a precedent for similar future cases. Taxpayers and professionals alike can take this case as a reminder of the importance of proactive engagement with tax authorities, as well as the latter’s obligation to act diligently and in accordance with the law.

FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF CALCUTTA HIGH COURT

The Court : Heard learned Advocates for the parties.

A limited grievance raised by the petitioner in this writ petition is relating to non-consideration and sitting over his repeated representations for updation of challans against the outstanding taxes in question relating to assessment years 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2009-2010 and 2013-2014.

Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and submissions of the parties, the respondent Income Tax Officer, Ward-6(1), Kolkata is directed to consider and dispose of the pending representations in question in accordance with law for updation of the challans in question within a period of four weeks from date and to intimate such action to the petitioner within a week from the date of taking such action.

With this observation and direction, this writ petition being WPO 966 of 2023 stands disposed of.

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