Madras HC Directs Decision on Income Tax Compounding Application in 4 Weeks

Parimala Vs Chief Commissioner of Income Tax (Madras High Court) In the case of Parimala Vs Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, the Madras High Court addressed issues concerning procedural delays by the Income Tax Department. The petitioner had initially received a show cause notice, to which a reply was submitted. However, the department proceeded with criminal prosecution without considering this response. Following the dismissal of a quash petition on June 17, 2022, the court directed the petitioner to file a compounding application. The petitioner complied and filed the application on Octobe...