The Court held that a Section 148 notice issued by the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer instead of the Faceless Assessing Officer was invalid. It ruled that mandatory faceless procedures apply even in international taxation matters.
Madras High Court rejected petitioner’s limitation plea despite COVID-19 extensions and remanded case for fresh adjudication, subject to 50% pre-deposit of disputed GST.
The ITAT Mumbai held that Section 263 cannot be invoked when the Assessing Officer has taken a permissible view after inquiry. Revision order quashed, upholding reassessment.
Delhi High Court remands SCNs issued to a taxpayer for fresh adjudication, citing violation of natural justice. The petitioner is granted time to file replies and attend a personal hearing.
HC set aside a rectification rejection after finding that authority failed to provide a personal hearing. Matter was remanded for fresh consideration subject to a 25% tax deposit.
Gujarat High Court rules that reopening assessments using information from third parties without direct evidence linking the taxpayer is invalid, quashing Section 148 notices.
High Court ruled that a writ challenging an order under Section 148A(d) is maintainable even when statutory appeals are available, emphasizing jurisdictional and legal issues.
Delhi High Court declined to entertain a writ petition challenging ITC demands, emphasizing appeals are the proper forum for complex fraud-related GST cases.
Court held that Covid-19 exclusion period applies to all judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings. It confirmed that limitation under Sections 73 and 74 remains extended based on Supreme Court’s directions.
The Court ruled that an effective hearing is mandatory under Section 73 of the WBGST Act. The impugned order was quashed, allowing the petitioner to file a reply and contest the tax determination.
