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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
SHEKHAR B.SARAF, PRAVEEN KUMAR GIRI
Cell Com Teleservices Private Limited – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ petition filed challenging tax order (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. facts surrounding the tax form filing and delay (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. counsel's argument on hardship and procedural issues (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. court's observation on discretion and genuine hardship (Para 8 , 12) |
| 5. response against petitioner’s claims of injustice (Para 9 , 11 , 15) |
| 6. court's interpretation of 'genuine hardship' (Para 19 , 20) |
| 7. order quashing the prior decision and directing relief (Para 21) |
JUDGMENT :
PRAVEEN KUMAR GIRI, J.
1. Heard learned counsel appearing for both the parties.
2. The present writ petition has been filed with the following prayer:
“1) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Certiorari quashing the order dated 30.01.2024 passed by the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Ghaziabad (Annexure-1 to the writ petition);
(ii) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Ghaziabad to condone the delay in filing Form 10-IC for AY 2020-21 and allow the petitioner to file the same;
(iii) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus directing the respondent no. 4 to extend consequential relief by recomputing
The principle of 'genuine hardship' in tax matters requires a liberal interpretation, allowing condonation of delays in filing necessary forms when justified by personal circumstances, reinforcing fa....
The court ruled that 'genuine hardship' under Section 119(2)(b) should be interpreted liberally to ensure substantive justice, allowing for the condonation of delay in procedural submissions avoiding....
The court ruled that genuine hardship in tax procedures should be prioritized over strict compliance with technical rules, allowing delayed filings under equitable considerations.
The court held that 'genuine hardship' in income tax condonation applications should be construed liberally to prevent injustice caused by technicalities, especially in cases involving medical emerge....
The court ruled that 'genuine hardship' should be construed liberally in tax law for condonation of delays, promoting substantial justice, especially when no liability exists.
The court ruled that genuine hardship under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act should be interpreted liberally, allowing the petitioner to file Form 10IC for AY 2021 despite prior technical issu....
Procedural delays in tax filings should not deny substantive benefits, especially when technical difficulties are acknowledged by authorities.
The court emphasized that the discretion under Section 119(2)(b) of the Income Tax Act must be exercised to mitigate genuine hardship, allowing for the condonation of delay in filing Form 9A.
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