Summons u/s 131 - In the considered opinion of this Court, the ...

Court Rules Indefinite Summons u/s 131 Unreasonable; Presence Demand Without Time Limit Deemed Unjustified.

May 6, 2020

Case Laws     Income Tax     HC

Summons u/s 131 - In the considered opinion of this Court, the impugned summons to the extent of asking the assessee to be present for unlimited period till the time he obtains permission from the Assistant Commissioner, is highly unreasonable. Though there is no infirmity in asking the petitioner to be present for enquiry, this Court does not find any justification on the part of the Assistant Commissioner in asking the assessee to be present for unlimited period.

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