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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 2658 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


Delhi HC Orders Restoration of GST Registration: Violation of Natural Justice

December 11, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court directs restoration of GST registration for ATT SYS India Pvt Ltd, canceled without a hearing. Analysis of the judgment and its implications.

No Violation of Natural Justice Found as Petitioner Opts Not to Respond to Notices: Kerala HC

December 10, 2023 582 Views 0 comment Print

The court concluded that there was no violation of natural justice, especially as the petitioner chose not to respond to any notices. The assessment order was deemed valid, and the writ petition was dismissed, with the petitioner retaining the right to explore other legal remedies available.

Kerala HC Sets Aside Income Tax Order for Ignoring Video Conferencing Request

December 10, 2023 600 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court nullifies Income Tax order against Anna Aluminium Company, citing violation of natural justice due to disregarding video conferencing hearing request. Full text of judgment included.

Kerala HC Quashes Section 148A(d) Order which was passed Without Hearing

December 10, 2023 666 Views 0 comment Print

Read the Kerala High Court’s judgment annulling Income Tax Act Section 148A(d) order against Dinesh Dinakaran Pillai. Learn about the case and the court’s decision.

Non-Responsive Petitioner cannot complain violation of principles of natural justice

December 10, 2023 594 Views 0 comment Print

The court emphasizes that the petitioner received eight notices under Section 142(1) and two show cause notices under Section 144. Despite ample opportunities, the petitioner did not respond or seek extensions. The court concludes that the petitioner cannot now claim a violation of natural justice, as there was substantial compliance.

HC directs CIT (A) to consider Appellant’s grounds & pass Order on merits

December 6, 2023 1023 Views 0 comment Print

This HC directs CIT (A) to consider Appellant’s grounds & pass Order on merits: read our blog post to learn more about this Madras High Court judgment!

Section 148A(d) order passed by violation of principles of natural justice: HC directs Fresh order

December 1, 2023 6432 Views 0 comment Print

Calcutta High Court directs a fresh order on Income Tax Officer’s violation of natural justice in Section 148A(d) case. Details of the judgment here.

Madras HC Ruling on Gold Smuggling Abetment & Violation of Natural Justice

November 30, 2023 894 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the Madras High Court’s judgment in the case of Vikas Sharma vs Additional Commissioner of Customs, addressing penalties on a Customs Officer for abetting gold smuggling. The court examines challenges related to the denial of mandated opportunities under Section 112(a)(i) of the Customs Act, emphasizing principles of natural justice. Read the full text for an in-depth analysis and the court’s directive on seeking statutory remedies.

Assessing Authority bound to provide Personal Hearing Before Adverse Assessment Order

November 30, 2023 2877 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC addresses denial of personal hearing in tax assessment. Ruling emphasizes natural justice principles. Brijesh Kumar Singh vs. State of U.P.

Notices on wrong email address constitutes Lack of Effective Notice & Opportunity

November 21, 2023 4479 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the ITAT Pune order on Seth Bechardas Jain Trust 80G(5) challenge. Detailed analysis of rejection, lack of notice, and violation of natural justice.

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