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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 2661 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 108 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 1047 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 480 Views 0 comment Print


HC set-aside demand order: Non adherence to 30-day period stipulated under Section 61

August 5, 2024 828 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh HC quashes GST demand order in Form GST DRC-07 due to non-adherence to 30-day response period prescribed under Section 61 of CGST Act 2017

Madras HC Sets Aside GST Order for Breach of Natural Justice Principles

July 22, 2024 1344 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court remands case of Sakthi Industries Vs Deputy State Tax Officer-I, citing breach of natural justice. Petitioner allowed to remit 10% of disputed tax demand and provide additional reply.

SCN Allowed One Day to Reply: Madras HC quashes Income Tax Assessment Order

July 8, 2024 777 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Coonoor Sri Thanthi Mariamman Kerala Seva Sangam vs Assessment Unit judgment by Madras High Court. Learn why the court overturned the assessment order due to a breach of natural justice.

No violation of principles of natural justice if petitioner ignores notice served on him 

June 25, 2024 525 Views 0 comment Print

Petitioner admits non-filing of GST returns due to accountant’s illness. Ignored notice citing format, so can’t claim natural justice violation.

Allahabad HC Orders De Novo GST Assessment Due to Lack of Hearing

June 24, 2024 978 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court quashes GST order due to lack of hearing, directs de novo assessment for New Makhan Bhog under Section 74 of the UP GST Act.

Taxpayer’s Reply Must Be Properly Considered: Delhi HC

June 23, 2024 912 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court ruled that the taxpayer’s reply in the case against Future Generali India Insurance Company cannot be dismissed without proper justification.

Assessee Must Be Given Personal Hearing Opportunity Despite Not Checking GST Portal Post-Registration Cancellation

June 18, 2024 1122 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC rules that personal hearing is mandatory even if Assessee didn’t check GST portal post cancellation. Key case details inside.

Madras HC Quashes GST Assessment Orders for Natural Justice Breach

June 15, 2024 762 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court quashes GST orders on Rs. 45L pre-deposit, addressing 15 discrepancies, despite no time extension granted. Detailed analysis and implications.

GST order unsustainable if not provide reasons for its findings: Madras HC

June 14, 2024 927 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court sets aside the State Tax Officer’s order rejecting Elite Natural’s excess GST ITC claim due to lack of proper reasoning. Case remanded for reconsideration.

Fixing 3 Successive Hearing Dates Within a Week Not Desirable: Allahabad HC

June 13, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis of Allahabad HC judgment on consecutive hearing dates violation under Central Excise Act. Learn the implications and legal insights.

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