Madras High Court Bars Attachment of Pension for Income Tax Recovery

G.K. Reddy Vs DCIT (Madras High Court)

Introduction: In a recent writ petition filed by an octogenarian and retired Central Government employee, the Madras High Court has issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the lifting of the attachment order on his bank accounts. The petitioner sought relief from adverse Assessment Orders for multiple assessment years, and the court, considering the petitioner’s pensioner status, ordered the removal of the attachment on his pension amount.

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