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R. Kumar v. the Union of India

Madras HC23 Sept 2019WP/753/2007

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What is this about?

Short order wherein the High Court of Madras, following the Supreme Court decision in CIT vs. Avani Exports, allowed writ petitions seeking quashing of income tax assessment orders. The order of assessment was quashed and the writ petitions were allowed based on counsel's submission.

What did the court decide?

Quashing of the orders of assessment dated 08.11.2006 and 29.03.2006 and allowing the writ petitions; closure of connected miscellaneous petitions.

R. Kumar Vs the Union of India — Income Tax | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 23.09.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE DR. JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH

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W.P.Nos.753 and 754 of 2007 and M.P. Nos.2 & 2 of 2007

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R.Kumar ...Petitioner in both WPs

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1.Union of India, represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi. 2.The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi.

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3.The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Company Circle -I (1), Aayakar Bhavan, No.34, Nungambakkkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034. ... Respondents in both WPs

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Common Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ or order of direction or any other Writ in the nature Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records comprised in the order of assessment for the assessment year 1999-2000 & 2002-2003 respectively as made in PAN/GIR No.AEEPK6560P, dated 08.11.2006, & 29/03/2006 respectively on the file of the 3^rd respondent to pass fresh orders of assessment without reference to the provisions attached to Section 4 of the Amendment Act as the same is unconstitutional and invalid.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kumar for

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For Respondents : Mr.A.P.Srinivas,

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Central Government Standing Counsel in both WPs.

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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C O M M O N O R D E R

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Both learned counsel state that the issue involved in these Writ Petitions is covered by a decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Commissioner of Income Tax Vs. Avani Exports [(2015) 58 Taxmann.com 100 (SC)].

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Recording the same, the order of assessment is quashed and accordingly, these Writ Petitions are allowed. Connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. No costs.

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Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (CS-V)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
rkp
To
1. The Secretary, Union of India,
Ministry of Finance,
North Block, New Delhi.
2.The Central Board of Direct Taxes,
Ministry of Finance, North Block,
New Delhi.
3.The Assistant Commissioner of
Income Tax, Company Circle -I (1),
Aayakar Bhavan, No.34,
Nungambakkkam High Road,
Chennai – 600 034.

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+1cc to Mr.R.Karthikeyan, Advocate, S.R.No. 81820 +1cc to Mrs.Hema Muralikrishnan, Advocate, S.R.No. 81719

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W.P.Nos.753 and 754 of 2007 and M.P. Nos.2 & 2 of 2007

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CS(CO) GN(05/11/2019)

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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