Natural Justice Violated: Order passed without extending time to reply despite genuine reason

Manoj Kiron Kumar Lulla Vs Assessment Unit (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that in case of genuine reason, extension of time to file the reply should be granted. Accordingly, since the order was passed without granting extension the same is held to have been passed in violation of principles of natural justice. Facts- This writ petition has been filed challenging the impugned assessment order dated 10.03.2025 passed by the 1st respondent. The petitioner submits that the show cause notice was issued by the 1strespondent on 16.02.2025 directing to file the reply on or before 21.02.20...