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Faceless Assessment in Income Tax Act and its impact on Principles of Natural Justice

Income Tax : Courts have validated the faceless assessment framework while insisting on strict adherence to fairness. The key takeaway is that ...

January 6, 2026 1824 Views 2 comments Print

Delhi HC Holds Premature Issuance of SCN Violates Natural Justice under CGST Act

Goods and Services Tax : The Court ruled that issuing an SCN before the pre-SCN reply period expires violates natural justice. The key takeaway is that aut...

January 5, 2026 831 Views 0 comment Print

Adverse GST Order Set Aside for Denial of Personal Hearing: Allahabad HC

Goods and Services Tax : The Court held that authorities must provide a personal hearing before issuing adverse GST orders under Section 73. Failure to fol...

November 26, 2025 552 Views 0 comment Print

Validity of Notice in Faceless Assessment Era: Limitation, Service & Natural Justice

CA, CS, CMA : Explains how electronic notices alone are insufficient for taxpayers lacking digital access, with courts holding such service inef...

November 20, 2025 960 Views 0 comment Print

Principles of Natural Justice & Mandatory Right to Personal Hearing under GST

Goods and Services Tax : Personal hearing is mandatory in GST adjudication under Section 75(4) before any adverse decision. Courts confirm PH is a non-nego...

October 13, 2025 2655 Views 0 comment Print


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Orissa High Court Quashes GST Demand Due to Denial of Personal Hearing

Goods and Services Tax : The Orissa High Court set aside GST demand and rectification orders after finding that the taxpayer’s reply and request for pers...

May 22, 2026 99 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC Orders Fresh GST Appeal Hearing After Natural Justice Violation

Goods and Services Tax : The Telangana High Court set aside the appellate order rejecting the GST appeal and remanded the matter for fresh adjudication aft...

May 14, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

False Claim of Denial of Natural Justice Leads to ₹50,000 Costs in GST Refund Case

Goods and Services Tax : The Court observed that show cause notices had clearly provided opportunities for personal hearing and submission of documents. It...

March 5, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Google Map Confirms Agricultural Land; Addition Deleted for Natural Justice Violation

Income Tax : The issue concerned taxation of alleged on-money from sale of land. The Tribunal held that once the land was agricultural and outs...

February 8, 2026 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta HC Sets Aside GST Rectification Rejection for Denial of Personal Hearing

Goods and Services Tax : The case examined whether a GST authority can reject a rectification application without granting a hearing. The High Court set as...

December 16, 2025 477 Views 0 comment Print


Supreme Court Reiterates Principles of Natural Justice

December 18, 2024 24585 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court’s judgment in Madhyamam Broadcasting v. Union of India emphasizes procedural fairness under Articles 14, 19, and 21 as core to natural justice principles.

Madras HC Quashes Property Tax Order for Natural Justice Breach

December 13, 2024 921 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court sets aside property tax order citing violation of natural justice and non-compliance with Tamil Nadu Government Order on tax increase factors.

Calcutta HC Sets Aside Assessment Order for Notice Sent to Unregistered Email, Violating Natural Justice

December 13, 2024 1263 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court quashes assessment order due to procedural lapses and improper service of notices, emphasizing compliance with Section 282 of the Income Tax Act.

Natural Justice Violation in Ex-Parte Decision: ITAT Remands Case to CIT(E) for Fresh Hearing

December 13, 2024 804 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad remands case to CIT(E) for fresh hearing, citing lack of natural justice in ex-parte order on Masani Meldi Sadhana Foundation’s registration appeal.

Telangana HC set aside order as reply of petitioner was not considered

October 27, 2024 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Telangana HC set aside an order against Ola Fleet, citing natural justice. The court found the petitioner’s reply was ignored despite submission proof.

Delhi HC Grants Second Chance to Contest GST Registration Cancellation

October 20, 2024 648 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi HC allows a second chance for SS Enterprises to contest GST registration cancellation after natural justice violation in the initial process.

Bombay HC Quashes Order Blocking ITC Credit Ledger for Violating Natural Justice

October 19, 2024 1128 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC quashes GST order blocking Bhansali Industries’ credit ledger. Case remanded for fresh adjudication with proper reasoning and a fair hearing.

Assessee not availing Personal Hearing Cannot Claim Lack of Opportunity: Madras HC

October 14, 2024 729 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC dismissed M. S. Mohamed Siddique’s writ petition, upholding tax assessment without personal hearing due to failure to request one.

Omission of Personal Hearing Date in SCN Violates Natural Justice: Orissa HC

September 25, 2024 918 Views 0 comment Print

Orissa High Court quashed GST demand on Alfa Cityinfra due to a defective SCN violating natural justice. Extended time for response and assured personal hearing.

SCN Lacking Date or Time: Delhi HC Orders Reconsideration of GST Registration Cancellation

September 17, 2024 591 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court restores GST registration appeal for Alufab Ores Pvt Ltd due to improper SCN and missed hearings, granting another chance to contest the cancellation.

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