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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


Section 271(1)(c) Penalty Unsustainable if underlying quantum additions are under reassessment

February 11, 2025 1338 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Agra restores penalty appeal in Devendra Kumar Dubey Vs ITO for reassessment by CIT(A). Case highlights concealment penalty of ₹34,803 under Section 271(1)(c).

Video Conferencing Not Granted as Further Clarification Was Unnecessary: No Violation of Natural Justice

February 9, 2025 1677 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC ruled on Anandkumar Dhanraj Rathod’s tax case, addressing natural justice claims and directing him to appeal the assessment order under IT Act.

Denial of Right to Be Heard by CIT(A) Violates Natural Justice: ITAT Mumbai

February 6, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai sets aside CIT(A) order in Alps Construction’s case, citing lack of effective hearing, and remands the matter for fresh consideration.

Denial of fair opportunity: ITAT directs readjudication of Section 12AB application

January 25, 2025 423 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad restores Sharvashram Jagruti Sansthan Trust’s case for re-evaluation by CIT (Exemption), citing natural justice and insufficient hearing opportunities.

Allahabad HC Quashes GST Order for Natural Justice Violation

January 21, 2025 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court sets aside GST order due to denial of personal hearing, emphasizing the principles of natural justice and proper adjudication processes.

Kerala HC Sets Aside GST ₹9.4 crore Penalty for Denial of Cross-Examination

January 18, 2025 1815 Views 0 comment Print

Kerala High Court quashes ₹9.4 crore GST penalty for denying cross-examination, emphasizing natural justice. Case highlights procedural lapses under GST law.

GST Demand Order Issued before expiry of period of filing Violates Natural Justice

December 31, 2024 1083 Views 0 comment Print

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demand order issued before reply period expiry violates natural justice. Case highlights procedural fairness in GST cases.

GST Refund Rejection Without Hearing Violates Rule 92(3): Bombay HC

December 29, 2024 1416 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay High Court sets aside refund rejection due to lack of hearing, citing Rule 92(3) of CGST Rules and principles of natural justice. Case remanded for review.

Order Passed Without Hearing Violates Natural Justice: Allahabad HC

December 29, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad High Court quashed a GST cancellation order citing a violation of natural justice due to the absence of a hearing. Legal principles reinforced in the case.

Reliance on Expert Committee’s Report Without Giving Parties a Chance to Respond as Improper: SC

December 18, 2024 996 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court in Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station case stresses the need for natural justice and disclosure of expert reports in NGT proceedings.

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