Opportunity of being heard is required to be given to the director of the private limited company before initiation of recovery proceedings pursuant to the issuance of a notice under s 179(1)

Sanjay Ghai Vs Dy. CIT (Delhi High Court)- Impugned order dated 14th November, 2007 is set aside with a direction that the petitioner or his authorised representative will appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 7(1), New Delhi on 29th August, 2011 at 2 p.m. He shall also file his reply to the notice under section 179 of the Act on the said date. If required and necessary, the Assessing Officer can grant further opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. However, the proceedings under section 179 of the Act will be disposed of within three months from the first date of hea...