M/S Viraj Pipe Industries Thru. Proprietor Rajni Vijai Bhurji v. State of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Deptt. State Tax Lko. and Another
Writ Tax (Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench) – Natural justice
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow), WRIT TAX No. 858 of 2026, M/S Viraj Pipe Industries v. State of U.P., decided June 2, 2026 by Shekhar B. Saraf and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary, JJ. Tax matter quashed solely on ground of breach of natural justice: no personal hearing granted after filing of reply; matter remitted to respondent authorities for fresh personal hearing and reasoned order in accordance with law. No statute or precedent discussed.
What did the court decide?
Impugned order dated August 13, 2024 quashed and set aside; respondent authorities directed to grant personal hearing to the petitioner and thereafter pass a reasoned order in accordance with law; writ petition disposed of with these directions. ¶¶15