Kerala HC set aside Income Tax assessment order for lack of a hearing

We Connect Agencies Vs Additional/Joint/Deputy/Assistant CIT/ITO (Kerala High Court) Introduction: In a significant judgment, the Kerala High Court has quashed an Income Tax assessment order against We Connect Agencies, marking a pivotal moment for the enforcement of procedural rights in tax assessments. The case, stemming from the assessment year 2018-2019, revolved around the petitioner’s challenge against an order that was issued without providing an opportunity for a hearing, in clear violation of the principles of natural justice. Detailed Analysis: The heart of the dispute lies in ...