ITAT slams dept for fixing hearing on Very Next day of Show-Cause Notice

Sheela Devi Vs PCIT (ITAT Delhi) ITAT observed total lack of opportunity by PCIT while concluding the proceedings under Section 263 of the Act. It is apparent from the records that solitary show cause notice issued to the assessee was for attendance on the very next date, i.e., 26.03.2021 in substitution of the first show cause notice fixing the hearing beyond limitation period. No other opportunity was given to the assessee. We are constraint to observe that such a casual approach of a very senior functionary of the Department does not augur well in the eyes of public and cannot be countenanc...