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2017 (4) TMI 830 - HC - VAT and Sales TaxValidity of order of assessment - The petitioner claims that the very notice dated 03.10.2016, was served on the petitioner only on 15.10.2016 and therefore, they were not in a position to appear for the personal hearing on 14.10.2016. However, the respondent passed the impugned order of assessment on 31.10.2016, stating that the petitioner did not file any objections and also not attended the 3 personal hearing on the date fixed - Held that: - the respondent is not justified in concluding that the petitioner has not filed their objections and attended the personal hearing, inspite of receipt of the notice dated 03.10.2016. Therefore, it is evident that the principles of natural justice is violated in this case. On that ground, the order of assessment has to be set aside and the matter needs to be remitted back to the respondent for passing fresh order after hearing the petitioner - appeal allowed by way of remand.
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