Cause title — parties, addresses and appearances
HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
(Special Original Jurisdiction)
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE UJJAL BHUYAN
AND
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE SUREPALLI NANDA
IIRIT PETITION Nos.33919, 23470. 26A73, 27937, 30420. 30446,
30899. 34944. 34949. s4954. 34974. 36L9O &,36912 of 2O2L and
4899,64a3.6490. 649t. 6sos. 6513. 6526, 6s40.6560.6574.
6617.6620.662L 6623 6624 6638. 6654. 6681
6862 7681
74OL.7902,7932 . 7938. 8088. 8147. 8403, 870L. A746.9446.
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11214 11335
LL377 Lt425 11483 11495
11510
11619. 11848. LL9O2. 11995. \2017.12914 &, L2978 of2022
M/s GSR Cold Storage Private Limited, Flat No. 503, Vishnu Slpender, Srinagar
Colony, Hyderabad - 500 073, Telangana. Represented by its Director, Mr. Telaprolu
Veeraiah, S/o Mr. Telaprolu Lakshmaiah.
...pETtTloNER
AND
't. The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 2(1), Hyderabad, Signature Towers, Sy. No..
6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite Botanical Gardens,
Serilingampally Mandal, Range Reddy District, Hyderabad - 500 084,
Telangana.
2. The Piincipal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Range Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Govemment of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - 110 001.
...RESPONDENTS
WRIT PETITION NO: 33919 OF 2021
Petition under Article 226 ot the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
I
THURSDAY, THE NINTH DAY OF JUNE
TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY TWO
Between:
l
a. the notice dated 30/06/202 1, issued by the '1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.lTBA lASf 15114812021-2211033882987('1 ), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2O15 - 16, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of prinr;iples of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1 961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the inte'ests of justice; &
b. the No lification No.20l202 1 I F .No.37 01 421 35 I 2O2O-f PL d ated 31 I 03 12021
and Notification No. 38/2021lF.No.370142/3512O2O-TPL dated 2710412021, issued
by the Central tloard of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent herein, extending the
time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not applicable after 0110412021 ,
after declaring ttre same as ultra vires the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition u rder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant
stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice dated
3OtOOl2o21 , issued by the 1't Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.ITBA./AST/S/
14812021- 2211033882987( 1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, for the
Assessment Year 2015 - '16, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition. '
Gounsel for the Petitioners: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR
COUNSIL ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.3 & 4: SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR
SRI NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO:23470 OF 2021
Between:
Rajesh Kumar Nlaidu Yabaji, Flat No.203, Plot No.44-45, Shubham Apartments,
Chinnana Thota, Old Alwal Secunderabad, Hyderabad 560 0'10.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. lncome Tax Officer, Ward 15(1), Hyderabad lT Tower, AC Guards, Masab
Tank, Hyderabad.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax-7, l.T. Towers, A.C.Guards,
Hyderabac 500 004
3. Central Board of Direct Taxes, North Block, Central Secretariat, New Delhi,
Delhi 110001 . Represented by the Secretary, Tax Policy and Legislation
Division
4. The Union of lndia, Represented herein by the Finance Secretary Ministry of
Finance Department of Revenue Government of lndia, North Block, New
Delhi 1 1o oo'1
...RESPoNDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction. more particularly in the nature of Wril of
Certiorari (a) Quashing the notifications dated 3110312021 and 2710412021 bearing
Nos.20l2021lF. No.37014213512O2O-fPLand38l2O21lF.No.370142/351202O-rPL,
respectively, issued by the 3rd Respondent (Annexures D and E) to the extent that
they extend the applicability of Sections 148, 149 and 151 of the lT Act until
3010612021 as being ultra vires the Relaxation Act and the lT Act, and therefore
without authority of law (b) Quashing the notice dated 30/06/2021 bearing
No.ITBA/AST/S114812021-2211033882752(1) issued by the'lst Respondent
(Annexure-A) under Section 148. of the lT Act, as being without jurisdiction and
therefore illegal or, in the alternative if this Hon'ble Court were to hold that the
provisions of the Relaxation Act delegate the power to the Central Government to
modify the Operation of the provisions of the lT Act (c) Declaring that the
provisions of the Relaxation Act to the extent questioned herein are ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
lA NO: 2 OF 2021
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to (a)
stay the operation of the notice dated 30/06/2021 bearing No.ITBA/AST/S/
148t2021-2211033882752(1) (Annexure-A) issued by the 1st Respondent to the
Petitioner under Section 148 of the IT Act for the assessment year 2014-1 5 during
the pendency of this writ petition (b) pass an exparte order in terms of V1 .1 (a)
above-
Counsel for the Petitioners: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR
COUNSIL ALONGH WITH SRI. K. RAGHAVENDRA RAO
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3: SRI J.V. PRASAD
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.4: : SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
4
WRIT PETITION NO: 26873 OF 2021
Between:
Suryalakshmi Cotton Mills Ltd., Registered office at Surya Towers,,6th floor 105
Sarilar Patel Rcad, Secunderabad I500003 Rep. by its Authorised Signatory Pan
No AAECS1921 R
...PETtrtoNER
AND
1. Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax Circle 3(1), Hyderabad Signature
Towers, C)pp. Botanical Gardens Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084.
2. Deputy C,rmmissioner of lncome Tax Circle 3(2), Hyderabad Signature
Towers, ()pp. Botanical Gardens Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084.
3. Union of lndia, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, lrlorth Block New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances :;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue, Writ Order or Direction more particularly in the nature of Writ of
Certiorari quzrshing the impugned Notice No.ITBA/AST/S 114812021-
2211032476842(1 ) dated 1610412021 issued by the '1st respondent under section
148 of the lncorne Tax Act, 1 961 for A.Y.20 1 3- 14 as being without jurisdiction,
without authoritlr of law, beyond period of limitation, contrary to provisions of
lncome Tax Act, arbitrary and illegal.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition urrder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay
the impugned Notice No.ITBA/AST/S114812021-2211032476842(1) dated
1610412021 issu()d by the 1 st respondent under section '148 of the lncome Tax Act,
'1961 for A.Y.2013-14 and all further proceedings pursuant to impugned notice.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Between:
1 Assistant Oommissioner of lncome Tax Circle 3(1), Hyderabad Signature
Towers, Opp. Botanical Gardens Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084.
2 Deputy Commissioner of lncome Tax Circle 3(2), Hyderabad Signature
Towers, Opp. Botanical Gardens Kondapur, Hyderabad - 500084.
...Petitioners/Respondents
AND
1. Suryalakshmi Cotton lr/ills Ltd., Registered office at Surya Towers, 6th floor
105 Sardar Patel Road, Secunderabad - 500003 Rep. by its Authorised
Signatory Pan No.AAECS1921 R.
....RespondenUWrit Petitioner
2. Union of. lndia, Rep. by its Secretary, Department of Revenue, [/inistry of
Finance, North Block New Delhi - '1 10 001 .
(Respondent No.2 is not necessary party to this petition.)
... Res pondenURes ponde nt No.3
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the interim order d ated 2811012021 in W.P.No.26B73 o'f 2021 .
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. C.V. NARASIMHAM
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI J.V. PRASAD
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.3: : SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 27937 OF 2021
Between:
Sri Nazarali Murad Ali Mandani, S/o. Sri Murad Ali Yousuf, '151993, Ramannapet,
warangal - 506002'
...PETrroNER
AND
1. UNION OF lNDlA, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia, Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finahce, Government of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-
1'10001.
2. CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Government of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-l 10001 , Rep. by its
Chairman.
3. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, Circle - 3(1), Signature
Towers, Opp. Botanical Gardens, Kondapur, Hyderabad- 500084.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to pass an order or writ especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus
declaring:
a) that he Notification No. 2Ol2O21lF No 37014213512020TP1 dated
31 .O3.2021 an,l Notification No. 38/2021lF No 37014213512020TP1 dated
27.O4.2O21 issued by the 2nd Respondent extending the time limit under the pre-
amended provisions as not applicable after 01 -04.2021 after declaring the same
as ultra vires th€) provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 ; and
b) that thr: notice dated 16.04.2021 issued by the 3rd Respondent with DIN
and Notice No. ITBtuAST/SI14812021-2211032476853(1) proposing to reopen the
assessment of the Petitioner for the Assessment Yeat 2O14'15 as being arbitrary,
illegal, bad in larv, barred by Iimitation and without jurisdiction being contrary to the
provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 and consequently to set aside the same.
1A NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition u rder Section 1 51 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay
all further proce,:dings on the file of 3rd Respondent pursuant to issuance of the
notice dated 16.O4.2021 with DIN and Notice No. ITBA/ASTlSl148l2O21'
2211032476853( 1) calling upon the Petitioner to file return of income for asst. year
2014-15.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH ]SRI. A.V. RAGHU RAM
Counsel for the Respondent No.1: : SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI J.V. PRASAD
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 30420 OF 2021
Between:
M/s. Vertex Ventures Health Care, Represented by Partner, Sri Sunil Kulkami,
2-6-6721A, Street No.10, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad - 500029.
...'ET,T,ONER
AND
1. UNION OF lNDlA, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia, Department of
Revenue, lMinistry of Finance, Govemment of India, North Block, New Delhi-
'1 10001 ,
1
CENTRALBOARDOFDlRECTTAXES,DepartmentofRevenue'tr/inistryof
Fi"lrii,i, G"*rnrnent of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-1 10001 , Rep by its
Chairman.
iNdovE rnx OFFICER, Ward - 4(1), l.T. Towers, A.C Guards, [/asabtank'
Hvderabad - 500004.
...RESpoNDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of lhe constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court may be
pleased to pass an order or writ especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus
declaring:
a) that the Notification No. 2012021lF No
3110312021 and Notification No. 38/202'llF No
2
3
37014213512020TPL
37014213512020TPL
dated
dated
271O4t2021 issued by the 2nd Respondent extending the time limit under the pre-
amended provisions as not applicable after 0110412021 after declaring the same
as ultra vires the provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 ; and
b) that the notice dated 3oto6l2o21 issued by the 3rd Respondent with DIN
and Notice No. ITBA/AST/Sl14Bl2O21-2211033933346(1) proposing to reopen the
assessment of the Petitioner for the Assessment Year 2015-16 as being arbitrary,
illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation and without jurisdiction being contrary to the
provisionsofthelncomeTaxActlg6landconsequentlytosetasidethesame.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition under Section 1 51 cPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
theaffidavitfiledinsupportofthepetition,theHighcourtmaybepleasedtostay
all further proceedings on the file of 3rd Respondent pursuant to issuance of the
notice dated 3010612021 with DIN and Notice No.ITBA/AST/S114812021-
22t1033g33346(1) calling upon the Petitioner to file return of income for asst. year
2015-16.
COUNSEI for thE PEtitiONET: SRI. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA' SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V. RAGHU RAM
CounselfortheRespondentNo.l::SRIB.MUKHERJEE,ADVOCATEFORSRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJ-ESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI B' NARASIMHASHARMA
(sc FoR INCOME TAX)
s
WRIT PETITION NO: 30446 OF 2021
Between:
M/s- Vertex Ventures Health Care, Represented by Partner, Sri Sunil Kulkarni,
2-6-6721A, Street No.10, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad - 500029.
...PETITIONER
AND1. UNION OF lNDlA, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia, Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-
1 10001 ,
2. CENTRAI- BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, r3overnment of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-l 10001, Rep. by its
Chairman.
3. INCOME TAX OFFICER, Ward - 4(1), l.T. Towers, A.C. Guards, Masabtank,
Hvderabad - 500004'
...RES'.NDENTS
Petition rrnder Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to pass an order or writ especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus
declaring:
a) that the Notification No. 2Ol2O21lF No 37014213512020TP1 dated
31 .03.2021 and Notification No. 3812021lF No 370142/35/2020TP1 dated
27.04.2021 issu':d by the 2nd Respondent extending the time limit under the pre-
amended provisions as not applicable after 01 .04.2021 after declaring the same
as ultra vires th€ provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961; and
b) that the notice dated 30.06.2021 issued by the 3rd Respondent with DIN
and Notice No. TBA/AST/S,114812021-22/1033933349(1) proposing to reopen the
assessment of the Petitioner for the Assessment Yeat 2016-17 as being arbitrary,
illegal, bad in lavv, barred by limitation and without jurisdiction being contrary to the
provisions of the Income Tax Act 1961 and consequently to set aside the same.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay
all further proceedings on the file of 3rd Respondent pursuant to issuance of the
notice dated ';\O.06.2021 with DIN and Notice No.ITBA/AST/Sl14Bl2O21-
2211033933349( I ) calling upon the Petitioner to file return of income for asst. year
2016-17.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH I;RI. A.V. RAGHU RAM
Counsel forthe Respondent No.1 : SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU IIAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
I
()
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(SC FOR INCOME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 30899 OF 2021
Between:
M/s Vertex Ventures Health Care, Represented by Partner, Sri Sunil Kulkarni,
2-6-67214, Street No.'10, Himayathnagar, Hyderabad - 500029.
...PETITIONER
AND
'1 . UNION OF INDIA, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia, Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-
1 10001 .
2. CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govemment of India, North Block, New Delhi-1 10001 , Rep. by its
Chairman.
3. INCOME TAX OFFICER, Ward- 4(1), LT. Towers, A.C. Guards, Masabtank,
Hyderabad -500004.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 ot lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to pass an order or writ especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus
declaring:
a) that the Notification No. 2Ol2O2'1lF No 37014213512020TP1 dated
3110312021 and Notification No. 38/2021lF No 37014213512020TP1 dated
2710412021 issued by the 2nd Respondent extending the time limit under the pre-
amended provisions as not applicable after O1lO4l2O21 after declaring the same
as ultra vires the provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 ; and
b) that the notice dated 3010012021 issued by the 3rd Respondent with DIN
and Notice No. ITBA/AST/5114812021-22/1033929320('l) proposing to reopen the
assessment of the Petitioner for the Assessment Yeat 2O14-15 as being arbitrary,
illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation and without jurisdiction being contrary to the
provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 and consequently to set aside the same.
t()
lA NO: 1 OF 20rl'l
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filerl in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay
all further proceedings on the file of 3rd Respondent pursuant to issuance of the
notice dated 30.06.2021 with DIN & Notice No. ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033929320(1) calling upon the Petitioner to file return of income for asst. year
2014-15.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V. RAGHU RAM
Counsel for the Respondent No.1 : SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAx)
WRIT PETITION NO: 34944 OF 2021
Between:
Dr. Reddvs Laboatories Limited, 8-2-337, Road No.3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad- 500
034, repiesentec by its Managing Director Mr. G.V. Prasad, S/o. G. Harichandra
ReddY'
...PETrroNER
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Department, New Delhi.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle 8 (1), Hyderabad.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of a writ of
mandamus, declaring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148 and the
Explanation thert:in in Notification No.2O12021 dated. 31.03.2021 and part of the
Clause A (b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification No.
3812021 daled. 27 .04.202 1 issued by the 1 st respondent as unconstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome Tax Act, 1961 and the Constitution of lndia, and
ll
consequently quash the impugned notice under Section 148 in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/5/14812021-221103391841 3(1 ) dated. 30.06.2O21 lor the Assessment
year 2O14-'15.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to the
an interim injuction restraining the 2nd respondent for its superiors, subordinates,
etc, from taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued U/S 148 of the
Act Dt. 30.06.2021 in DIN and Notice No. ITDtuAST/ 5114812021-
2211033918413('l ) issued by the 2nd respondent Dt. 30.06.2021 for Assessment
Year 2014-15 in PAN.AAACD7999Q pending disposal of this writ petition.
lA NO: 2 OF 2021
Petition under Section '1 51 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant
an order of interim stay of part of the Clause A(a) relating to Section 148 and the
Explanation therein in Notification No. 2Ol2O21 dated and part of the Clause A (b)
relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in the Notification No. 38/2021
dated.27.O4.2021 pending disposal of this writ petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M, KARTHIK PAVAN KUMAR
Counsel forthe Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION No: 34949 OF 2021
Between:
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, 8-2-337, Road No.3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-
500 034, represented by its Managing Director Mr. G.V. Prasad, S/o. G. Harichandra
Reddy.
...PETITIONER
AND
'1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Department, New Delhi
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Circle 8 (1), Hyderabad.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 ot the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue ;l writ' order or direction more particularly in the nature of a writ of
mandamus, decl,rring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148 and the
ExplanationtherrrininNotificationNo.2ollo2ldaled.3llo3l202landpartofthe
ClauseA(b)rela:ingtosectionl48andtheExplanationthereininNotificationNo.
3Sl2o2ldaled.2TlO4t202lissuedbythelStrespondentaSunconstitutional'
illegalandultraviresthelncomeTaxAct,lg6landtheConstitutionoflndia'and
consequently quzrsh the impugned notice under Section 148 in DIN and Notice No'
ITBAJAST/s/148ti2o21-2211033851432(1)daled.2gto6l2o2lfortheAssessment
yeat 2016-17.
IA NO:1 OF 2O2'
PetitionUnderSectionl5lCPCprayingthatinthecircumstancesstatedin
the affidavit filed in support of the petition' the High Court may be pleased to grant
anorderofinterirlStayofpartoftheClauseA(a)relatingtosectionl4Sandthe
Explanation thererin in Notification No.2012021 dated and part of the clause A (b)
relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in the Notification No 38/2021
dated. 27 tO4t2O21 pending disposal of this writ petition'
IA NO: 2 OF 202'l
PetitionurderSection'lslCPCprayingthatinthecircumstancesstatedin
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased interim
injunction restraining the 2nd respondent for its superiors' subordinates' etc' from
taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued U/S 148 of the Act Dt'
3oto6l2o21inI)lNandNoticeNo.ITDA/ASTtst148t2o21.22l1033851432(1)
issued by the 2rtd respondent Dt. 2gtOOl2O21 for Assessment Year 2016-17 in
PAN. AAACD7999Q pending disposal of this writ petition'
Counsel for the lPetitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA' SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. KARTHIK PAVAN KUMAR
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITI ON NO: 34954 oF 2021
Between:
Dr.Reddv'sLab.)ratoriesLimited,S.2-33T,RoadNo.3,BanjaraHills,Hyderabad-
E'oo'd!i, ",i,,.'"!;ii;d ij;ldM;;6ing DirLciorMr' G V' Prasa.d' Sio' G Harichandra
Reddy
...PETITIONER
tl
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Department, New Delhi
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Circle 8 (1), Hyderabad.
"..RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances . stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ order or direction more particularly in the nature of a writ of
mandamus, declaring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 14B and the
Explanation therein in Notification No. 2012021 dated 31.03.2021 and part of the
Clause A (b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification No.
3812021 dated. 27 .04.2021 issued by the 1st respondent as unconstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome Tax Act, 1961 and the Constitution of lndia, and
consequently quash the impugned notice under Section 148 in DIN and Notice No.
ITBAiAST/S/14812021-2211033918427(1) dated. 30.06.2021 for the Assessment
year 2O13-14.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to grant
an order of interim stay of part of the Clause A(a) relating to Section 148 and the
Explanation therein in Notification No.2012021 dated and part of the Clause A (a)
relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in the Notification No. 38/202'1
daled'. 27.O4.2021 pending disposal of this writ petition.
lA NO: 2 OF 2021
Petition under Section '151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased prayed
that an interim injunction restraining the 2nd respondent or its superiors, etc., from
taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued under section 148 of the
Act dt. 30.06.2021 in DIN & Notice No. ITBtuAST/511481202'|-2211O33918427
(1),
issued by the 2nd respondent dated: 30.06.2021 for Assessment Year 2013-14 in
PAN' tuqACD7999Q, pending disposal of the above writ petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. KARTHIK PAVAN KUMAR
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
l{
Between:
Q1 lgddy's Laboratories Limited, 8-2-337, Road No.3, Baniara Hills. Hvderabad_
500 034. represented by its Managing Director Mr. G.V. prasa'd, s/o. G. Hdrichandra
Reddy.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, Income Tax Department, New Delhi.
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Cirile 8 (.1 ), Hyderabad.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of a writ
of mandamus, dt-'claring part of the clause A(a) relating to section 148 and the
Explanation therr:in in Notification No. 2ol2o21 dated. 31.03.2021 and part of the
clause A (b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification
No. 38/2021 dated. 27.04.2021 issued by the 1st respondent as unconstitutiona l,
illegal and ultra v res the lncome Tax Act, 196'l and the constitution of lndia, and
consequently quzrsh the impugned notice under section '14g in DIN and Notice
No.lrBA/AST/5t1.18t2021-22t103385i431 (1) dated: 29.06.2021 for the
Assessment year 201 5-16.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition unrier section 151 cpc praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit fil:d in support of the petition, the High court may be pleased
prayed that an interim injunction restraining the 2nd respondent for its superiors,
subordinates, etc, from taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued
U/s 148 of the Arr Dt 29.06.2021 in DIN & Notice No. trBA/AST/s/148t2021-
22/1033851431(1) issued by the 2nd respondent DL.29.06.2021 for Assessment
Year 2016-17 in PAN: AAACDTggge pending disposar of this writ petition.
lA NO: 2 OF 2021
Petition under section i 51 cpc praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit file(i in support of the petition, the High court may be pleased to
WRIT PETITION NO: 34974 OF 2021
I5
grant an order of interim stay of part of the crause A(a) rerating to section .148
and the Expranation therein in Notification No. 2or2o21 dated. 3.1/03/2 o21 and
part of the clause A (b) rerating to section 'r4g and the Expranation therein in the
Notification No. 38/2021 dared: 27 .O4.2021 pending disposar of this writ petition.
counsel for the Petitioner: SRr. sRr KRISHNA KouNDANYA, sENroR couNS|L
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. KARTHIK PAVAN KUMAR
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR TNCOME TAX)
Between:
AND
t.
2.
'l
notices issued
actions.
Salasaar lron and Steels private Limited, Office at .2]_l_816 to g19, Flat No.l01,
satya sarovar. Hioh corrrt.noaz, chuni;""8;;r, -Hyderabad -500002. pAN
AAMCSsS34N Repl bv its ri/aniling oiii,.t6l'tr'1. vi""d"K;;r;;;;;,"i,"a)".
Jagdish Prashad, OtN .OZZSSSOZ
WRIT PETITI ON NO: 36910 0F 2021
...PETITIONER
uls.143(2) and 142(1) of the Act and stay the consequential
The Principal Commissioner of lncome-Tax-|, Hyderabad, Signature Towers,
Kgnd.aOur, Kothaguda, Hyderabad_50d08z. "' r.,vvrsvu
I he Additional/ JoinU Commissioner of income Tax, Range _3, Signature
Towers, Kond apur, Kotha g uda, HvO
"ia
OrO"_Sb"Oo8a .'''
rne Asststant Commissioner.of lncone Tax, Circle _3 (1), Signature Towers.
Stffi ,'J[Bi,f ?ni:R:l'd,t""llfl5:,[tysiu."#'H"r;;i";,c,;il;:,'
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Articre 226 ot the constitution of rndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit fired therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particurarry one in the nature of
writ of Mandamus decraring the impugned notice dated 06.04.2021 under the
erstwhire section 148 of the rncome Tax Act, 'rg61 for the Assessment year 2015_
'16 under DIN and Notice No.lrBA,/Asrtsr14}r2o21-22t1o32227g19(1) approved
by the 1st respondent and issued by the 3rd respondent as ilegar, arbitrary and
void abinitio, as it is without jurisdiction and even otherwise invarid since the
original, assessment was u/s.143(3) of the Act dated 17.1o.2017 and
consequentry to quash the same arong with aI consequentiar actions, incruding
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
i6
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated in
the affidavit file(j in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to stay
all further proceedings initiated under the erstwhile Section 148 of the Act for the
Assessment Year 2015-16 in DIN and Notice No.ITBAiAST/S 114Bl2O21'
2211032227919, 1) approved by the 1st respondent and issued by the 3rd
respondent pending in terms of Section 143(3) r/w. Section 147 of the including
the notices uls.143(2) daled 27 .09.2021 and 142(1) dated 12.11 .2021 .
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. C.P. RAMASWAMI
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI J.V. PRASAD (SC FOR INCOME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 36912 OF 2021
Between:
Sri Navdurga Bi lets Private Limited, Office at . 21-1-686, Rikab Gunj, Hyderabad.
PAN. AAlCSl l)09A Rep. by its Managing Director Shashikant Aganrval
S/o.Chandrakanl Agarwal, aged about 49 years.
...'ET'T'ONER
AND
1
2
The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax-1, Hyderabad, Signature Towers,
Kondapur Kothaguda, Hyderabad-500084.
The Additional/ JoinU Commissioner of lncome Tax, Range -3, Signature
Towers, Kondapur, Kothaguda, Hyderabad-500084.
The Depu.y/As6istant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Circle -3 (1), Signature
Towers, Si.No.6(P) of Kondapur, Sy.No.37(P) Kothaguda, Opp, Botanical
Gardens, Serilingampally (tvl), R.R. District, Hyderabad -500084
'ONDENTS
3
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances :;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandarrus declaring the impugned notice dated OOlO4l2O21 under the
erstwhile Sectiol 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 for the A.Y.2014- 15 under
DIN and Notice No.lTBAlASf lgl4Bl2O2l- 2211032227918(1) approved by the
'l st respondent and issued by the 3rdrespondent as illegal, arbitrary and void ab
initio, as it is w thout jurisdiction and even otherwise invalid since the original
assessment was; u/s.143(3) of the Act dated 0711012016 and consequently 1o
quash the same along with all consequential actions, including notices issued
uls.143(2) and 142(1) of the Act and stay the consequential actions.
lA NO: 1 OF 2021
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
stay all further proceedings initiated under the erstwhile Section '148 of the Act
for the A.Y.2O14-15 in DIN and Notice No.ITBA/AST/S/148/ 2021'
2211032227918(1) approved by the 1St respondent and issued by the 3rd
respondent pending in terms of section 143(3) r/w. section 147 of lhe including
the notices uls.143(2) dated 2BlO9l2O21 and 142(1\ dated 1211112021 -
Counsel for the Petitioners: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR
COUNSIL ALONGH WITH SRI. C.P. RAMASWAMI
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI J.V. PRASAD (SC FOR INCOME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 4899 OF 2022
Between:
Owens Corning lndustries ( lndia) Private Limited, Thimmapur,-Hyderabad-Bangalore
Hiohwav. Kotliur Mandal, RanqaReddy, Telangana 509325 Represented by its
DiiectoiMr. Chilakala Rama Krishna Rao, S/o. Chilakala Venkateswarlu.
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome tax department New Delhi-
2. The Deputy Commissioner of lncome, Tax Circle5(1), Hyderabad.
t7
...PETITIONER
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of a
writ of Mandamus declaring part of the clause A(a) relating to section 148 and
the Explanation therein in Notification no.2ot2021 dated 31 .3.2021 and part of
the clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification
no.38t2O21 dated 27.4.2021 issued by the ',lst Respondent as unconstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome tax Act, 1961 and the constitution of lndia, and
consequently quash the impugned notice under section '148 in DIN and Notice
No.ITBA/AST/S,1148t2O21-22t1033518714(1) dated 17-06.2021 for the
Assessment year 2O1 7 -1 8.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
ls
Petition Under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit liled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant an order rf lnterim stay of part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148
and the Explani:tion therein in Notification no.2Ol2O21 dated 31 .3.2021 and parl
of the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in
Notification no.a\Bl2O21 dated 27.4.2021 pending disposal of this writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. NAGA DEEPAK
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI K. RAJI REDDY
(sENloR sc FoR lNcoME TAX )
wRlT PETITION NO: 6483 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Kaparthi [)haramveer and Co., 3-9711 , Ashok Farm, Jannepally_ Road,
Nizama6ad - 5011 346, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner,
Mr. Kaparthi Sunil, Sio Mr. K.Dharamveer.
...'ET'T.ONER
AND
1. The lnconre Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, Income Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash l.lagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical ,3ardens, Serilingampally [Vlandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Centr.al Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, l/inistry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Departmerrt of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - 1 10 001
...RESPONDENTS
Petition ulder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, tne Higfr Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 06.04.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No. ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211032225328(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 196'1 , prot,osing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2O13 -14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
i9
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.3701421 351202O-fPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.370'14213512020-TPL dated
27.04.2021, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable afler O1.O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 'l st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/ 5,114812021-2211032225328(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 196'1 ,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2013 - 14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 6490 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Rakesh Agro Industries, 6-136/ 13, Gundaram Village, Nizamabad District - 503
'186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Addagulla Ramesh, S/o Addagulla
Laxmaiah'
...PETrrtoNER
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
AND
1.
2.
The lncome Tax Officer. Wlrd;^1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
!.ublpst- Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002. i;ta;;r;;""'"
rne pnnltpal Commtssionerof lncome !ax - i, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No. 61p) of Kondap,11, $.v N<;, qTf pi"i'{,itnr'suot,bpiosite
B9!q.n1calG_ardens. Serilinsam[aily w'inoai, nu'nsiin.ioov 6"tnttlftli6iinro
- 500 08.1, Telanoana
The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministrv of Finance, Gor;I;;;f;f tiit"l i"cr"tariat Buitdings,
New Deltri - 1 10 00i .
The Unior of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Departmt:nt of Revenub, Ministry of Fd;;;: Nd;bli[i - r r o oor .
...RESPONDENTS
3
4
Petition under Articre 226 0f the constitution of rndia praying that in the
circumstances itated in the affidavit fired therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issu€ a writ' order or Direction, one, more particurarry in the nature of
Mandamus decl;rring:
a. the notice dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.lrBArAsr,Stl41r2o2r-22r1o3222s416(1), u/s 148 of the rncome Tax
Act, 1961, pro.)osing to reopen the assessment of the petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2013 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principres of naturar justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions or the rncome Tax Act, 1g61, and consequenuy to set aside the
same in the interr:sts of justice; &
b. the Notification No.20l2021lF.No.3ZOi42t3Sl2020_TpL
31'o3'2021 anc Notification No.38/2021lF.No.370142/3st2020-Tpl
27 '04 '2021 , issur:d by the centrar Board of Direct raxes, the 3rd Respondent
dated
dated
herein, extendinll the time limit under the
applicable after O t .O4.2021 , after declaring the
ofthe lncome Tax Act, 1961.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition unrrer section 151 cpc praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
lTBA/AST/S/14812021-22r103222s416('r), u/s 148 of the rncome Tax Act, 1961,
pre-amended provisions, as not
same as ultra vires the provisions
l0
ll
proposingtoreopentheassessmentofthePetitioner,fortheAssessmentYear
2013 - 14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition
COUNSEI for thE PEtitiONCT: SRI. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA' SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR INCOME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Shravani Trading Co, 1-1111, Kaloor Road,
District 503 003, -Telangana. Represented by
Ramanaiah, S/o Mr. B-Laxmi Pathi.
Khanapur Village, Nizamabad
its Partner, Mr. Bondugula
...PETITIONER
AND
1
The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - '1 , Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3'
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana'
2 The Princioal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad' Signature
- Towers, Sy. tlo.. 6(P) of Kondapgr' 9I. \o'. lz(P) of Kothaguda, opposrte.
Aoia;iibt 6arOens, Seii6ngam6iatly Mandal, Rahda Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
S. fie-Clniiai Aoiid oi Oirect Taxes, Represented.by.its Chairman, Departmenl
- of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, secretariat tsulldlngs,
New Delhi - 'l 10 001 .
+. ttre Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government'
oepartmeni oi Revenub, Ministry oi Finance, New Delhi -
'].-o*o#io*o=*ra
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a.thenoticedatedl5.04.202l,issuedbythelstRespondent,inDlNand
Notice No.lTBAlASTtSl14812021-2211032420463(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act,lg6l,proposingtoreopentheassessmentof-thePetitioner,forthe
Assessment Year 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
WRIT PETITION NO: 6491 OF 2022
b. the Notification No.2012021lF. N c:.3701421351202O-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 arrd Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27 .04.2021, iss:ed by the Central Board of Direct Taxes' the 3rd Respondent
herein, extendi,rg the time timit under the pre-amended provisions' as not
applicable after 01 .o4.2021, after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome T;rx Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 'f OF 202.2
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit f led in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 15.04.202: 1, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.lTBA/
ASfBt148l2O21-221103242O463(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to rec,pen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O14 - 15, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH ISRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU ITAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITIO N NO: 6505 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Rakesh Agrc lndustries,6-136i13, Gundaram Village, Nizamabad-District - 503
186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Addagulla Ramesh, S/o Addagulla
Laxmaiah'
...PETrroNER
AND
1 . The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1 , Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash Nlagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite ,
Botanical (lardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Centrzrl Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenut;, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1'10 001 .
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Departmert of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].9*O=%"O*Oa*r,
ll
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased lo issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 06.04-2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No. ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211032225414(1\, uls 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Yeat 2015 -16, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the Income Tax Act, '1 961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.20/2021lF.No.37O14213512020-TPL
dated
3110312021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
2710412021 , issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amendeid provisions, as not
applicable after 01 .O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
daled OG10412021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/S/ 14812021-2211032225414(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2015 -16, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
l+
Between
M/s Raja Ra.jeshwara Trader,
Nizamabad District, Telangana.
S/o Mr. P.Gangaram.
AND
WRIT PETITION NO: 6513 OF 2022
7-8-33, Gandhi Gunj, Nizamabad - 503 001 ,
Represented by its Partner, Mr. Paide Raja Reddy,
...PETITIONER
1. The lnconre Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash l\agar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Princ pal Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally [t/andal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revent,e, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 110 001 .
4. The Unior of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Departmert of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].9*O=OJiO*Oa*r,
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances s;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the not ce dated 30.06.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.ITBAlASIlsl148l2O21-2211033862931(1), u/s 148 of the Income Tax
Act, 1961 , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Yeer 2O14 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of princ ples of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions o' the lncome Tax Act, 1961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No. 2Ol2O21lF.No.370142l35l2O2O-fPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.. 38/2021lF.No.37014213512O20-TPL dated
27.O4.2O21, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after Ct1 .O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2021t
Petition urrder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
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grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 30.06.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN & Notice No.lTBA/AST/
S114812021-22/1033862931(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 196'1 , proposing
to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year 2014 - 15,
pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI 4,. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6526 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Shravani Trading Co, 1-1111, Kaloor Road,
District - 503 003, Teiangana. Represented by
Ramanaiah,
S/o Mr. B.Laxmi Pathi.
AND
Khanapur Village,
its Partner, Mr.
Nizamabad
Bondugula
...PETITIONER
1. The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - '1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office,6-2-15613,
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome lax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Seritingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildlngs,
New Delhi - 110 001 .
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].1*OrOJiO*Or*ra
Petltion under Article 226 ot the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 15.04.202'1 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.lTBAlASf lsll4B12021-2211032420466(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 196'l , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2O13 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
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violative of prin,liples of natural justice, and without.jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions r>f the lncome Tax Act, 196'l , and consequently to set aside the
same in the inte rests of justice; &
b. the Notification No. 2Ol2O21lF.No.370142l35l2O20-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and. Notification No. 38/2021lF.No.37014213512O20-TPL dated
27.O4.2O21, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extendilg the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable a'fter 01.04.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome T;ax Act, '1961.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit f led in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 15.04.20.21, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/Si 14812021-2211032420466(1), u/s '148 of the lncome Tax Act, '1961,
proposing to re(rpen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2013-14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH :SRI. A.V.A. S]VA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRTSHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU Ii,AJ ESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6540 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Raja Rajeshwara Traders, 7-8-33, Gandhi Gunj, Nizamabad -503 001,
Nizamabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Paide Raja Reddy,
S/o Mr' P Gangaram
...pETrroNER
AND
1. The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash Nlagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Princillal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, S1,. No.6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.37(P) of Kothaguda, opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally I\,4andal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, IVlinistry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - 1'10
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 30.06.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.lTBNAST15114812021-2211033862928(1), u/s '148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961 , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2013 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.201202'1lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
3'1.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37O14213512020-TPL dated
27.04.2021 , issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after 01 .O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 'l OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 30.06.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice
No.ITBA/AST/Sl 14812021-2211033862928(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act,
196'l , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment
Year 2013 - 14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
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Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6560 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Rakesh Agro lndustries, 6-136/13, Gundaram Village, Nizamabad_District - 503
186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Addagulla Ramesh, S/o Addagulla
Laxmaiah
...PETrrloNER
AND
The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-15613,
Subhash llagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
The PrincipaI Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sir. No. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Bolanical (iardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenur:, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 110 001.
The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Departmerrt of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].1*OrOJiO*ra*r,
1
2
Petition urrder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more partacularly in the nature of
Mandamus d ecla ring:
a. the noti,le daled 1210412021 , issued by the 'l st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No. ITBA/AST/S/'14812021-2211032346882(1), uis 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Yea' 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of princicles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the inteft)sts of justice; &
b. the Notification No.2012021iF.No.37O1421351202o-TPL dated
31.03.2021 and Notification No. 38/202'1lF.No.37014213512O20-TPL dated
27.04.2021, issur:d by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extendinll the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
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applicable after 01 .04.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section '1 51 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
daled 1210412021 , issued by the l st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211032346882(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment year
2O14 - 15, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENTOR COUNSTL
ALONGH WITH SRI, A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6574 OF 2022
Between:
\!: Qti Pavan Trading Conpany, 6-2-200135138, Subashnagar, Nizamabad - 503
2J4, .Ni<).mabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Paide Raja
Reddy, S/o Mr. P.Gangaram.
AND
...PETITIONER
2
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of tndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No. 37(P) cif XotfraguOa]Opposite
Bg!a-nic_a! G_ardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy Districi, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
The Cenkal Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Goveinment of lnijia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Govemment,
Department of Revenue, Mlnistry of Finance, New Delhi - ,.1.[?OJ"O*O=*',
1
J
4
t0
a. the notice dated 30.06.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.|TBr\/AST/S/'14812O21-2211033862641(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 196-1 , pr,:posing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2O14 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of prirciples of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice: &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021iF.No.3701421351202O-TPL dated
27.04.2021, is:;ued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extend ing the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after 01 .O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
ofthe lncome lax Act, 1961.
IA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit 'iled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 30.06.2Cr21 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBtuAST/S/'141312021-2211033862641(1),
u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to ref,pen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O14 - 15, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 'l-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6617 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Satyanaraye'na lndustries, 813/P 1 , Gundaram Village, Nizamabad District - 503
186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Addagulla Satyanarayana, S/o
Addagulla Laxmaiah
...pETrroNER
AND
1. The lnconre Tax Officer, Ward - '1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156i3,
Subhash I'lagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
li
The Principal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature .
Towers, Sy. No. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 '10 001 .
The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].-O*OaOJiO*Oa*r"
Petition under Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
lt/andamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.ITBA/AST/S/148/2021-2211032225444(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1 961 , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.37O14213512020-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27 .04.202'l , issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable atler 01.O4.2021, after declaring the slime as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section '1 51 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.042021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN & Notice No.:
ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211032225444(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
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3
4
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O14 - 15, pencing disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for th€ Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR INCOME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6620 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Sri Ganagrathi Agro lndustries, 3-97/'l , Ashok Farm, Jannepally- Road,
Nizamabad - 503 346, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner,
Mr. Kaparthi Suni{, S/o Mr. K.Dharamveer.
...PET[T|ONER
AND
1. The Incor-re Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3'
Subhash \agar, Nizamabad - 503 002,-Telangana.
2. The Principai Commissioner of lncomeTax-2, fyd99b9d, Signalure
Towers, Sy. ruo.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally M'andal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084 Telangana.
3. The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings'
New Delhi - 1 10 001 ,
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - "l '10 001 .
...RESPONDENTS
Petition L nder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances r;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue, a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the nolice dated 06.04.2021, issued by the '1st respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.ITBA,/AST/S/148/2O21-2211032225451(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1 96 1 , pro tosing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Yerrr 201 5 - 16, as arbitrary, illegal bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of prinr;iples of natural palm, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions cf the Income Tax Act, 196 1 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the inte.ests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.20/2021lF.No.370142135120201-TPL
dated
31.03.2021 ard Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27.04.2021, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after 01 .O4.2021, after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211032225451(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O15 - 16, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6621 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Sri Ganapathi Agro lndustries, 3-97/1 , Ashok Farm, Jannepally Road,
Nizamabad - 503 346, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner,
Mr. Kaparthi Sunil, S/o Mr. K.Dharamveer.
...PETITIONER
AND
1 . The Income Tax Officer, Ward - 1 , Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-1 56/3,
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 110 001.
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - 110 001.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
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pleased to issuer a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 06,04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.|TBA/AST/S/'14812021-2211032225452(1). u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, '1961 , procosing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Y e;tr 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1 961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the inte'ests of justice: &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37O14213512020-TPL dated
27.O4.2O21, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after r)1.04.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the Income Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praylng that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased To
grant stay of fui.her proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021'1 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
ITBA/AST/Si'148,t2O21-2211O32225452(1), uis l48 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2014 - 15, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH $RI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the llespondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the l{espondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU TIAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
3.5
WRIT PETITION NO: 6623 OF 2022
Between:
Ivl/s Satyanarayana lndustries, B13lP1 , Gundaram Village, Nizamabad District - 503
186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, l\/r. Addagulla Satyanarayana,
S/o Addagulla Laxmaiah.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash Nagar, Nrzamabad - 503 002, Telangana
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally [\/andal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, N/inistry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 110 00'l
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,l.l*O=OJ"OrOr*_a
Petition under Article 226 ol the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 06.04.202'1 , issued by the '1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No. ITBA/AST/Si14812021-2211032225438(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2015 - 16, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 196'1 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No. 2012021|F.No.37014213512O20-TPL dated
31.O3-2021 and Notification No. 3812021|F.No.370142135/2020-TPL dated
27.O4.2O21 , issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable afler 01.O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
l6
dated 06.04.2021 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/S/141\12021-2211032225438(1), uis 148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961'
proposing to re(lpen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O15 - 16, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Satyanaray.lna lndustries, 8131P1, Gundaram Village, Nizamabad District - 5^03
186, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, IVr. Addagulla Satyanarayana, S/o
Addagulla Laxmiriah
...pETrroNER
AND
The lncorre Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash \agar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax 2, Hyderabad, Signature Towers,
Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite Botanical
G-ardens, Sdrilingampdlly Nlahdal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad - 500
084, Telangana.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,13*OrOJiO*Or*r,
1
2
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the nor:ice daled 0610412021 , issued by the l st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.|TBA/ASTiS/148/2021-2211032225441(1), uls 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2013 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of prin<;iples of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and consequehtly to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
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WRIT PETITION NO: 6624 OF 2022
b. the Notification No.2012021lF. N o.37014213512020-TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
2710412021 , issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable after 011041202'1 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 196'1 .
IA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
ITBA/AST/S/14812021-22/1032225441(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2013 - 14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel forthe Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6638 OF 2022
Between:
Mis Sri Venkata Sai lndustries, 186, Banswada Road, Pitlam, Nizamabad District -
503 310, Telangana. Represented by its Partner, Mr. Kammari Venkatesham,
S/o Bhumaiah.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, Income Tax Office, 6-2-'156/3,
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principal Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2,, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, Sy. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Gardens, Serilingampalfy Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad - 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenue, N/inistry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 110 001.
4. The Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to the Government,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - ,
].1*OrOJiO*ra*r,
.rs
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME rAx)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Petition urrder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
[\.4andamus declaring:
a. the notice dated 121O4t2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.ITBA/AST/S/148/2021-2211032346851(1), u/s '148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961 , proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Yeer 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law' barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural .iustice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
31103t2021 and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27tO412021, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable aflet 01lO4l2O21 , after declarlng the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 202!
Petition under Section '151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 12t04120121 , issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
ITBfuAST/S/14812021-2211032346851(1), uis 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O14 - 15, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Between:
M/s Sri Venkata sai lndustries, 186, Banswada Road, Pitlam Nizamabad District -
5ti5 5iO, feh"gana. iepresenteO by its Partner, Mr. Kammari Venkatesham, S/o
Bhumaiah
...PETlrtoNER
AND
1
2
The lncome Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3'
Subhash Naoar. Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
in" Crincioai Commissioner of lncome f ax - 2, Hyderabad, Signature
fo*ers, Si. tlo- O(p) ot Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite.
aoiiniiiiCaroens) Serilingamdatly Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hvderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
ffrebLntiat Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
6i n"renr", tirtinistry of Finance, Goveinment of lnijia, Secretariat Buildings'
New Delhi - 110 001 .
fn" 0nion of lndia, Represented by its Secretary to-the.Government,
Oepartmeni oi nevenu'e, IMinistry oi Finance, New Delhi - t
].1*OaOJiO*O=*r,
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
3
4
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus declaring:
a. the notice daled 12.O4.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.. ITBfuAST/S/148t2O21-22t1032346853(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessment Year 2O13 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 , and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b.theNotificationNo..2ol2o21tF.No.37o142l35l2o2o-TPLdated
31.03.2021 and Notification No.. 38i2021/F.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27.O4.2O21 , issued by the central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
l9
WRIT PETITION NO: 66s4 OF 2022
40
appticable atter D1 .O4.2021 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition u-rder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of fur.her proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 12.04.20111, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/ Sl14t\12021- 2211032346853(1), u/s '148 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 ,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2013 - 14, pendiirg disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Gounsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the lRespondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU I1AJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 6681 OF 2022
Between:
M/s Sri Ganapathi Agro lndustries, 3-9711 , Ashok Farm, Jannepally_ Road,
Nizamabad - 503 346, Nizamabad District, Telangana. Represented by its Partner,
Mr. Kaparthi Suni , S/o Mr. K.Dharamveer.
...'ET'TIONER
AND
1. The Incom,-" Tax Officer, Ward - 1, Nizamabad, lncome Tax Office, 6-2-156/3,
Subhash Nagar, Nizamabad - 503 002, Telangana.
2. The Principral Commissioner of lncome Tax' 2, Hyderabad, Signature
Towers, S!'. No.. 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy. No.. 37(P) of Kothaguda, Opposite
Botanical Ciardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Hyderabad
- 500 084, Telangana.
3. The Central Boaid of Direct Taxes, Represented by its Chairman, Department
of Revenut:, Ministry of Finance, Government of lndia, Secretariat Buildings,
New Delhi - 1 10 001 .
4. The Union of India, Represented by its Secretary to the Govemment,
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, New Delhi - 110 001.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition urrder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances slated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or Direction, one, more particularly in the nature of
Mandamus decla ring:
+t
a. the notice dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 1st Respondent, in DIN and
Notice No.ITBA/AST/S/148/2021-2211032225449(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax
Act, 1961, proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the
Assessmenl Year 2013 - 14, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by limitation,
violative of principles of natural justice, and without jurisdiction, being contrary to
the provisions of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, and consequently to set aside the
same in the interests of justice; &
b. the Notification No.2012021lF.No.37O14213512020-TPL dated
31.03.202'l and Notification No.38/2021lF.No.37014213512020-TPL dated
27.04.2021, issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes, the 3rd Respondent
herein, extending the time limit under the pre-amended provisions, as not
applicable alter 01 .O4.2O2'1 , after declaring the same as ultra vires the provisions
of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 .
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the notice
dated 06.04.2021, issued by the 'lst Respondent, in DIN and Notice No..
ITBA/AST/S/14812021- 2211032225449(1), u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 ,
proposing to reopen the assessment of the Petitioner, for the Assessment Year
2O13 - 14, pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V.A. SIVA KARTIKEYA
Counsel for the Respondents 1-3: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent- 4: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 68620F 2022
Between:
OUEST EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY, H.No.4-2-173, POLICE COLONY KHAMMAM
5O7OO2, Telangana, lndia Represented by its Secretary and Correspondent P. Ravi
Maruth S/o P.V.Subba Rao, Aged about 60 years, Rl/o Khammam.
...PETITIONER
AND1. Union of lndia, Represented by its Secretary, Department of Revenue,
Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi -1 10001.
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2. The Assis.tant Commissioner of lncome Tax, EXEMPTION CIRCLE 1(1)
Hyderabad, Aaykar Bhawan, Opposite LB Stadium, Basheer Bagh,
Hyderabad -TG - 500004
3, The Comrnissioner of lncome Tax (Exemptions), 2nd Floor, Ayakar Bhavan,
Opp. LB S)tadium, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad -TG - 500004.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition lrnder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issu,-. writ, order or direction, more particularly, one in the nature of
writ of mandanrus, declaring the action of the 2nd respondent in issuing the
impugned re-as,iessment notice Dt. 3OlOOl2O21 and 2411112021 issued post 31st
March,2021 and set aside the same and also declare Explanations A(aXii)/A(b)
to the Notificatic,n No. 20 (S.O. 1432 (E) dated 31st March, 2021 and Notification
No. 38 (S.O.17t)3 (E)) dated 27th April, 2O21 to the extent that the same extend
the applicability of the provisions of Section 148, Section 149 and Section 151 of
the Act, as the ,:ase may be, as they stood as on the 31st March, 2021, before
the commencenrent of the Finance Act, 2O2'l to the period beyond 31st March,
2021 as ultra vires the parent legislation, viz., The Taxation and Other Laws
(Relaxation ancl Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020 (hereinafter
referred to as Relaxation Act, 2020) as illegal, arbitrary, unjust and also against
the mandatory Srrovisions under Section '148 of the lncome Tax Act and quash
the same.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition u rder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
stay all further actions in relation to the assessment years 2017 -18 and the
notices Dt. 3ol0'a12021 and 2411112021 issued by the 2nd respondent, pending
disposal of the vr rit petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRTSHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH I}RI. K. VIJAY KUMAR
Counsel forthe Respondent No.1 B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU IIAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI K. RAJI REDDY
(sENloR sc FoR lNcoME TAX )
.11
WRIT PETITION NO: 7681 OF 2022
Between:
M/s. Gurudev Arbitrators LLP, Represented by its Designated Partner Reg. office at.
Unit No. 1C,1st Floor, Trinity 22611,A.J.C Bose Road, Kolkatta, West Bengal-700020.
...PETITIONER
The Deputy Commissioner of lncome tax-2(1), Hyderabad Room No.S'14, 5th
floor, Signature Towers, Sy No 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy No 37(P) of Kothaguda
Opposite Botanical Gardens, Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500 084, Telangana State.
The Principal Commissioner of lncome Tax - 2, Hyderabad, 6th floor, A Block,
lT Towers, 10-2-3, A.C. Guards, Hyderabad - 500 004.
...RES'ONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Hiqh Court may be
pleased to issue writ order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ
of Mandamus to declare the impugned notice issued by the 1st Respondent u/s
148 of the lncome Tax Act, '1961, dated 8.4.2021, proposing to reopen the
assessment for the Assessment Year 2O15-16, as arbitrary, itlegal, bad in law,
barred by limitation, without jurisdiction, violative of principles of natural justice
and consequently set aside the same.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the DIN
and Notice issued by the 'l st Respondent u/s 1 48 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961 ,
dated9.4.2021 vide Ref No.ITBA/AST/S 114812021- 2211032302163 (1), proposing
to reopen the assessment for the Assessment Year 2015 -16, pending disposal
of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH M/s. G. SUMATHI
Counsel for the Respondents: SRl. B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
AND
1.
2.
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WRIT PETITION NO: 7801 OF 2022
Betwee n:
IVYLAN LABORATORIES LllVllTED, Plot No. 5641A.122, Road No. 92, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad, 50t)096 Telangana. Represented by authorized representative Ms.
Sarada Kalyani Shagawati.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. DEPUTY COI\/N/ISSIONER OF INCOIVE TAX, CIRCLE 5(1), HYDERABAD
Room No.344, D-Block, 3rd Floor, lT Tower, AC Guards, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500004
2. fHE CENITRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Ministry of Finance, North
Block, New Delhi-1 1001 1
3. THE UNI()N OF lNDlA, Represented by its Secretary to the Government
Departme,nt of Revenue Ministry of Finance New Delhi 1 10 001
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction to the Respondents; and
a. lssue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or
direction to Rerspondent No.1 quashing the lmpugned Notice issued under
section 148 of the Act for AY 2014-15 and all subsequent notices issued in
pursuance there:of .
b. To pass ad-interim orders in terms of prayer (a) above; and
lA NO: 1 OF 2O2t2
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
a. For the; reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the above Writ
Petition it is h€ reby prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to Grant
interim stay on the operation of the of the lmpugned Notice dated 30.06.2021
passed by Resprondent No.1 and all proceedings arising thereof till the disposal
of the present writ petition.
b. Pass :rn order of interim injunction, restraining the respondents, their
officers, emplo'7ees, subordinates, agents or any other persons acting or
'claiming to act under them from taking any steps in any manner whatsoever in
pursuance of the lmpugned Notice passed by Respondent No.1, pending
disposal of the trresent writ petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSTL
ALONGH WITH SRI. GANDHAM DURGA BOSE
Counsel for the Respondent No.1&2: SRI J.V. PRASAD (SC FOR INCOME TAX)
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Counsel for the Respondent No3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
1
The Deputy CommiSsionerof lncome tax-2(1 ), Hyderabad, Room No.514, 5th
floor, Signature Towers, Sy No 6(P) of Kondapur, Sy No 37(P) of Kothaguda
Opposite Botanical Gardens, Sedlingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy District,
Hyderabad 500 084, Telangana State.
The Principal Commissioner of Income f ax - 2, Hyderabad, 6th floor, A Block,
lT Towers, 10-2-3, A.C. Guards, Hyderabad - 500 004.
...RES'ONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ
of Mandamus to declare the impugned notices issued by the 1st Respondent u/s
148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1961, dated 15.4.2021 proposing to reopen the
assessment for the Assessment Year 2014 - 15, as arbitrary, illegal, bad in law,
barred by llmitation, without jurisdiction, violative of principles of natural justice
and consequently set aside the same.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant stay of further proceedings, including any recovery, pursuant to the DIN
and Notice issued by the 1 st Respondent u/s 148 of the lncome Tax Act, 1 961 ,
dated 15.4.2021 vide Ref No-ITBA/AST/5114812021- 2211032441551(1),
proposing to reopen the assessment for the Assessment Year 2014 - 15,
pending disposal of the above Writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH M/s. G. SUMATHI
Counsel forthe Respondents: SRI . B NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 7902 OF 2022
2.
lvl/s.Ganpati Arbitrators LLP, Represented by its Designated Partner Reg. office at.
Unit No.1C, 1st Floor, Trinity 22611,A.J.C Bose Road, Kolkatta, West Bengal-700020
...PETITIONER
AND
-l ()
Between:
MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, Plot No. 5641N22, Road No. 92, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad, 500096 Telangana. Represented by authorized representative Ms.
Sarada Kalyani llhagawati.
,,.PETITIONER
AND
1. DEPUTY COM[/ISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE 5(1 ), HYDERABAD
Room No.344, D-Block, 3rd Floor, lT Tower, AC Guards, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500004.
2. TilE CENTTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Ministry of Finance, North
Block, New Delhi-1 1001 '1 .
3. THE UNI(fN OF lNDlA, Represented by its Secretary to the Government
Departm€rnt of Revenue Ministry of Finance New Delhi 1'10 001.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issur> a Writ, order or direction to the Respondents, and
a. lssue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or
direction to Respondent No.1 quashing the lmpugned Notice issued under
section 148 of the Act for AY 201 3- 1 4 and all subsequent notices issued in
pursuance thert:of;
b. To pas,s ad-interim orders in terms of prayer (a) above.
lA NO: 1 OF 20:22
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit f led in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
a. grant interim stay on the operation of the of the lmpugned Notice dated
25lOOl2O21 passed by Respondent No. I and all proceedings arising thereof till
the disposal of :he present writ petition,
b. Pass an order of interim injunction, restraining the respondents, their
officers, emplcyees, subordinates, agents or any other persons acting or
claiming to act under them from taking any steps in any manner whatsover in
pursuance of the impugned Notice passed by Respondent No.1 pending disposal
of the present vrrit petition.
Counsel for thc, Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. GANDHAM DURGA BOSE
Counsel for the, Respondent No.l: SRI J.V. PRASAD (SC FOR INCOME TAX)
Counsel forthe, Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR
SRI NAMAVAFIAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 7932 OF 2022
17
1. DEPUTY COtUtVtSStONER OF tNCOI/E TAX, CTRCLE 5(1), HYDERABAD
Room No.344, D-Block, 3rd Floor, I T Tower, AC Guards, Masab Tank,
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, 500004
2. fHE CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Ministry of Finance, North
Block, New Delhi-l '100'1 1
3. THE UNION OF lNDlA, Represented by its Secretary to the Government
Department of Revenue lvlinistry of Finance New Delhi ,, O.?.H=arO*DENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, order or direction to the Respondents, and
a. lssue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or
direction to Respondent No. 1 quashing the lmpugned Notice issued under
section 148 of the Act for AY 2015-16 and all subsequent notices issued in
pursuance thereof;
b. To pass ad-interim orders in terms of prayer (a) above.
fA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
a. Grant interim stay on the operation of the of the lmpugned Notice dated
30.06.2021 passed by Respondent No. 1 and all proceedings arising thereof till
the disposal of the present writ petition.
b. Pass an order of interim injunction, restraining the respondents, their
officers, employees, subordinates, agents or any other persons acting or
claiming to act under them from taking any steps in any manner whatsoever in
pursuance of the lmpugned Notice passed by Respondent No.1, pending
disposal of thb present writ petition.
WRIT PETITION NO: 7938 OF 2022
Between:
MYLAN LABORATORIES LIMITED, Plot No. 5641A122, Road No. 92, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad, 500096 Telangana. Represented by authorized representative lvls.
Sarada Kalyani Bhagawati.
...PETITIONER
AND
-ls
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KoUNDANYA, SENIoR couNSlL
ALONGH WITH SRI. GANDHAM DURGA BOSE
Counsel for the Respondent No.1 : SRI J.V. PRASAD (SC FOR INCOME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 & 3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 8088 OF 2022
Between:
SMT, ANJU BRIJESH CHANDWANI, DAUGHTER OF SUBHASH CHAND
Acnnwnl, AGED ABour 44 YEARS, R/o. 67/c, MLA coLoNY, RoAD No. 12,
BANJARA HILLS;, HYDERABAD- 5OO 034.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE ASS STANTCOMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, WARD 14(1),
INCOME'TAX TOWERS, AC GAURDS, MASAB TANK, HYDERABAD -
500004.
2. CENTRAI. BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, THROUGH THE SECRETARY
DEPARTI/ENT OF REVENUE, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, UNION OF INDIA,
NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI - 11OOO2.
3. THE PRIT.ICIPAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, HYDERABAD - 1,
INCOTVIE IAX TOWERS, AC GAURDS, MASAB TANK' HYDERABAD _
5oooo4
...RESP.NDENTS
Petition L nder Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to
a) issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of writ of Certiorari or
direction in the nature of a writ of certiorari quashing the notice issued under the
provision of sec,tion 148 of the lncome{ax Act, 1961 issued by the Respondent
No. 1 as enclo;ed and marked as Annexure-A vide No.lTBA/ASTlSl14Bl2O21-
202211033863539(1) dated 30.06.202 1 for the A.Y. 2016-2017i
b) Declare that the Explanation below clause (A) in the Notification bearing
No.2Ol2O21l F.No.370142l3512O2O-fPL dated 31 .03.2021 herein marked as
Annexure-B antl No.38/2021lF.No.370'1421351202O-TPL dated 27.O4.2O21 herein
marked as Annexure-C issued by the Respondent No.2 is ultra vires the
provisions of the lncome-tax Act, 1961 and the provisions of the Taxation And
Other Laws (Rt:laxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020, and
thus bad in law;
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c) Declare that in the event it is being held that the impugned Notifications
bearing No.2Ol2O21lF.No.370142/3512O2O-TPL dated 31.03.2021 herein marked
as Annexure-B and No.3B/2021lF. No.37014213512020-TPL dated 27.04.2021
herein marked as Annexure-C issued by the Respondent No-2 enable the
Respondents and the lncome-tax authorities to dispense with the requirement to
comply with the conditions precedent that are set out in Section '148A of the
lncome-tax Act, 1961 before issuing any notice under Section 148 of the lncome-
tax Act, 1961 , the said Notifications are ultra vires the provisions of the lncome-
tax Act, 1961 and the provisions of the Taxation And Other Laws (Relaxation and
Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act, 2020, and thus bad in law;
d) Declare that the extension of time limit by the Taxation And Other Laws
(Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act,2020 does not apply to
notices issued under erstwhile section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 after
01 .04.2021:
e) Declare that the impugned proceedings initiated by the Respondent
No.1 under the lncome{ax Act, 1961 , are illegal and without the authority of law.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
issue an ad-interim order to.
a) Stay the operation of the notice issued under section '148 of the
lncometax Act, '1961 issued by the respondent no-1 ASSISTANT enclosed and
marked as Annexure-A vide no ITBA/AST/Si14812021-2211033863589 dated
30.06.2021 for the Assessment year 2016-17.
(b) Grant such other reliefs as this Hon'ble Court may think fit including
the cost of this writ petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. T. ARCHAN KUMAR
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.l & 3: SRI K. RAJI REDDY
(sENtoR sc FoR tNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.2: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
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WRIT PETITION NO: 8147 OF 2022
Between:
SHRI VENKATITKRISHNA PRASAD VEIVURU, SON OF AB
VEIVIURU, AGED ABOUT 61 YEARS, RIO. 8.2.293182111157
NO. 71, PHASE III. JUBILEE HILLS HYDERABAD.5OO 033.
HIRAN/ESWARA RAO
, PLOT NO. 57 ROAD
...PETITIONER
AND
1. THE INC(fME TAX OFFICER, WARD 14(1), INCOIME TAXTOWERS' AC
GAURDS, MASAB TANK, HYDERABAD _ 5OOOO4.
2. CENTRAL BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, THROUGH THE SECRETARY
DEPART\4ENT OF REVENUE, IVINISTRY OF FINANCE, UNION OF INDIA,
NORTH [}LOCK, NEW DELHI - 11OOO2.
3. THE PRII{CIPAL COIMTV.IISSIONER OF INCOIVE TAX, HYDERABAD - 1,
INCOME TAX TOWERS, AC GAURDS, I/ASAB TANK, HYDERABAD _
5oooo4
...RESP.NDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to
a) issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of writ of Certiorari or
direction in the nature of a writ of certiorari quashing the notice issued under, the
provision of serlion 148 of the lncome-tax Act, 1961 issued by the Respondent
No.1 as enclos;ed and marked as Annexure-A vide No.ITBA/ASf lsl148l2O21-
202211033923616(1) dated 30.06.2021 for the A.Y. 2015-2016.
b) Declare that the Explanation below Clause. (A) in the Notification
bearing No.2olt\0211 F.No,370142/3512O2O-TPL dated 31 .O3.2021 herein marked
as Annexure-B and No.38/2021lF. No.370142|35|2O2O-TPL dated 27.04.2021
herein marked as Annexure-C issued by the Respondent No.2 is ultra vires the
provisions of tl-re lncome-tax Act, 196'l and the provisions of the Taxation And
Other Laws (R,:laxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act,2020, and
thus bad in law:
c) Declare that in the event it is being held that the impugned Notifications
bearing No.2Ol1L021l F.No.37O14213512O20-TPL dated 31.03.2021 herein marked
as Annexure-B and No.38i2021/F. No.3701421351202O-TPL dated 27.04.2021
herein marked as Annexure-C issued by the Respondent No.2 enable the
Respondents a 1d the lncome-tax authorities to dispense with the requirement to
comply with thr-' conditions precedent- that are set out in Section 148A of the
lncome-tax Act. 1961 before issuing any notice under Section 148 of the Income-
tax Act, 1961, the said Notifications are ultra vices the provisions of the lncome-
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tax Act, 1961 and the provisions of the Taxation And Other Laws (Relaxation and
Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act,2O2O, and thus bad in law;
d) Declare that the extension of time limit by the Taxation And Other Laws
(Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act,2020 does not apply to
notices issued under erstwhile section 148 of the lncome-tax Act, 1961 after
01.o4.2021:
e) Declare that the impugned proceedings initiated by the Respondent
No.1 under the lncome{ax Act, 196'1 , are illegal and without the authority of law.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
issue an ad-interim order to
(a) Stay the operation of the notice issued under the provision of section
148 of the of the lncome{ax Act, 1961 issued by the respondent no-'l
ASSISTANT enclosed and marked as Annexure-A vide No.
ITBA/AST/S/14812021- 2211033923616(1) herein marked as Annexure-A. dated
30-06-2021 for the A.Y 2O15-2016.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. T. ARCHAN KUMAR
Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.1 & 3: SRI K. RAJI REDDY
(sENroR sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.2: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLTCITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 8403 OF 2022
Between:
Deloitte Special Projects lndia Private Limited, Opposite to Meenakshi Tech Park,
3rd Floor, Survey No. 4'l , Gachibowli Village, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, Telangana
- 500032 Represented by its Director Mr. Satya Roddam, S/o. Roddam Prabhakar
Rao.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Depa(ment, New Delhi
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Circle 8(1), Hyderabad.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
-il
pleased to issLe a Writ, Order or direclion more particularly in the nature of a
Writ of Mandanrus declaring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section '148 and
the Explanation therein in Notification no.20/2021 dated 3'l .3.2021 and parl of
the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification
no.3812021 dated 271412021 issued by the 1st Respondent as u nconstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome tax Act, 1961 and the Constitution of lndia, and
consequently quash the impugned notice under section 148 in DIN and Notice
No-ITBA/AST/5114812O21-22/1033851484(1)dated 29.06.2021 for
the
Assessment ye ar 2015-16.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit.'iled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant an lnterim injunction restraining the 2nd Respondent or its superiors,
subordinates, etc. from taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued
under section 148 of the Act daled 29.O6.2021 in DIN & Notice No:
ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211033851484(1 ) issued by the 2nd Respondent dated
29.06.2021 for Assessment Year 2015-16 in PAN: AAFCK5379L pending
disposal of this Writ Petition.
lA NO: 2 OF 20',22
Petition under Order 39 Rule 1 & 2 Section 151 CPC praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High
Court may be pleased to grant an order of lnterim stay of part of the Clause A(a)
relating to seclion 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification no.2o12021
dated 31 .3.2021 and part of the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the
Explanation the.rein in Notification no.3Bl2O21 daled 27.4.202'1 pending disposal
of this Writ Petition.
Counsel for the' Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. NAGA DEEPAK
Counsel for thc: Respondents: SIR A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR tNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 8701 OF 2022
Between:
Deloitte Consulting lndia Private Limited, Opposite to Meenakshi Tech park, 4th
Floor, Survey No.41, Gachibowli village, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad, Telangana -
500032 Represented by its Director [r1r. M. Murugan, S/o- K. Madurai Aged about 49
Years
...PETrroNER
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Department, New Delhi
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Circle 8( l), Hyderabad.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a Writ, Order or direction more particularly in the nature of a
Writ of Mandamus declaring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148 and
the Explanation therein in Notification no.2012O21 dated 31.3.2021 and part of
the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification
no.3812021 dated 27.4.2021 issued by the 1St Respondent as unco nstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome tax Act, 196'1 and the Constitution of lndia, and
consequently quash the impugned notice under section '148 in DIN and Notice
No.ITBA/AST/S114812021-2211033918325(1) dated 3O.O6.2O21tor the
Assessment year 2016-17 .
fA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant an order of lnterim stay of part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148
and the Explanation therein in Notification no.2O12021 daled 31 .3.2021 and part
of the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation thqrein in
Notification no.38t2021 dated 27.4.2021 pending disposai of this Writ Petition.
IAN
2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant an lnterim injunction restraining the 2nd Respondent or its superiors,
subordinates, etc. from taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued
5l
i1
under section 148 0f the Act dated 30.06.202 1 in DIN and Notice No
|TBA/AST/S/148'2021-22t1033918325(1 ) issued by the 2nd Respondent dated
30.06.2021 for Assessment Year 2016-17 in PAN AABCD0476H pending
disposal of this vrrit Petition.
COUNSEI for thE PEtitiONET: SRI. SRI KRTSHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH I;RI. M. NAGA DEEPAK
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A. RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Between:
Deloitte Soecial Proiects lndia Private Limited, Opposite to Meenakshi Tech Park,
5rO fioor, 'Srrrer, ru5. +t, Gachibowli Village, Ranga Reddy, Hyderabad Telangana
-SOOOaZ Represi:nted by its Director lvl.Muiugan, S7o K.Madurai, aged 4-9-y-e{1..-.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The Central Board of Direct Tax, lncome Tax Department, New Delhi
2. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax Circle B(1), Hyderabad - --
' ...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances :;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased o issue a writ, order or direction more particularly in the nature of a writ
of Mandamus declaring part of the Clause A(a) relating to section '148 and the
Explanation therein in Notification no.2012o21 daled 311312021 and part of the
clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in Notification
no.3812021 dated 27 t412021 issued by the 1st Respondent as unconstitutional,
illegal and ultra vires the lncome tax Act, '1961 and the Constitution of lndia, and
consequently q.rash the impugned notice under section 148 in DIN and Notice
No.ITBA/AST/Sl141t212'l-2211033851450(1) dated 2910612021 for the
Assessment ye;rr 20 1 5-1 6.
WRIT PETITION NO: 8746 OF 2022
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may tre pleased to
grant an order of lnterim stay of part of the Clause A(a) relating to section 148
and the Explanation therein in Notification no.2ol2O21 dated 311312O21 and part
of the Clause A(b) relating to section 148 and the Explanation therein in
Notification no.3812021 dated 27/412021 pending disposal of this writ Petition.
IA NO: 2 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
grant an lnterim injunction restraining the 2nd Respondent or its superiors,
subordinates, etc. from taking any further steps consequent to the notice issued
under section 148 of the Act dated 291OG12021 in DIN and Notice No.
ITBA/AST/Si14812021- 2211033851450(1) issued by the 2nd Respondent dated
2910612021 for Assessment Year 2015-16 in PAN. AAFCK5379L pending
disposal of this writ Petition.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. M. NAGA DEEPAK
Counsel for the Respondents: SRI A RADHA KRISHNA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
WRIT PETITION NO: 9486 OF 2022
Between:
M/s. Ramky Infrastructure Limited, Rep., by Executive Director Sri Polimetla Ravi
Prasad 15th Floor, Ramky Grandiose, Sy. No.136i2 and 4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-
sooo32'
...PETraoNER
AND
L UNION OF lNDlA, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia, Department of
Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Government of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-
1 '10001
55
56
2. CENTRAT- BOARD OF DIRECT TAXES, Department of Revenue, IVlinistry of
Finance. (lovernment of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-110001, Rep. by its
Chairman.
3. ASSISTAI{T COI\,1N/ISSIONER OF INCOI\IE TAX, Central Circle - 3(2)'
Aayakar Eihavan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004
...RESPONDENTS
Petition Lnder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances ,;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to pass an order or writ especially one in the nature of writ of mandamus
declaring:
a) that the Notification No.2O12021lF No.370142135/2020TPL dated
31.O3.2021 and Notification No.3812021lF No.370142/35/2O20TPL dated
27.O4.2021 issued by the 2nd Respondent extendlng the time limit under the pre-
amended provisions as not applicable after 01.04.2021 after declaring the same
as ultra vires th<> provisions of the lncome Tax Act 196 1 ; and
b) that tl'e notice dated 30.06.2021 issued by the 3rd Respondent with
DIN and Notice No.ITBA/AST/S114812021-2211033901441(1) proposing to
reopen the ass3ssment of the Petitioner for the Assessment Year 2017-18 as
being arbitrary, illegal, bad in law, barred by Iimitation and without jurisdiction
being contrary to the provisions of the lncome Tax Act 1961 and consequently to
set aside the same.
lA NO: 'f OF 2otl2
Petition r,rnder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
stay all further prroceedings on the file of 3rd Respondent pursuant to issuance of
the notice dated 30/0612021 with DIN and Notice No. ITBA/AST/S/14812O21-
2211033901441 (1) calling upon the Petitioner to file return of income for asst.
year 2017-18.
lA NO: 2 OF 20',,22
Between:
1. The Union of lndia, Rep. by Secretary to Govt. of lndia. Department of
..
Revenue, Ministry'of Finante. Goverhment of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-
110001
2. Central B:ard of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Governm,:nt of lndia, North Block, New Delhi-1 10001 .
3. Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Central Circle - 3(2), Aayakar
Bhavan, []asheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
...Respondents
AND
-i7
I\,4/s. Ramky lnfrastructure Limited, Rep., by Executive Director Sri Polimetla Ravt
Prasad 'l Sth Floor, Ramky Grandiose, Sy. No.1 36/2 and 4, Gachibowli, Hyderabad-
500032.
...Petitioner
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the interim order daled 2210212020 passed in lA No 1 oI 2022 in W.P No
9486 of 2022.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. A.V. RAGHU RAM
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.2 & 3: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR TNCoME TAX)
Between:
M/s Vidyadhara Developers, # 316, 3rd Floor, Sanali Matl, Abids, Hyderabad-
500001. Represented by Managing Partner.
...'ET'T,ONER
AND
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Diredt Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. Tha Union of lridia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 '10001 . Represented by its Secretary
..RES'ONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 ot the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021'
22t1O33899218(1) dt. 30/06/2021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2012021 dL.3110312021 and 3812021 dt.2710412021 ' as'
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
lA NO: 1 OF 2022
Counsel for the Respondent No.1: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO: 11202 OF 2022
5r
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit liled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211033899218
(1) dt. 30/06/20t21.
lA NO: 2 OF 2022
Between:
'1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, 3asheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, trlinistry of
Finance, r3ovt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Uniorr of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...Respondents
AND
M/s Vidyadhara Developers, 316, 3rd Floor, Sanali Matl, Abids, Hyderabad-500001
Represented by Managing Partner.
..,Petitioner
Petition r- nder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit liled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the intorim, order dated 0410312022 passed in l.A.No.1 of 2022 in
W.P.No.11202 o'f 2022.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME rAx)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Janaharsha Estates "N' Constructions Pvt. Ltd, # 5-9-233 and 234,3rd Floor,
Sanali Mall, Abic s, Hyderabad-500001 . Represented by Managing Director.
AND
...PET!T|ONER
1
The Assistant Commissioner of lncometax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, 3asheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
WRIT PETITION NO: 11214 OF 2022
i9
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, It/inistry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ivlinistry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001. Represented by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Wdt of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033895146(1) dt. 30.06.2021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2Ol2O21 dt.31 .03.2021 and 3812021 dt.27.O4.2O21 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncometax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO: 1 OF 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased
pleased to suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s
148 of the Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899146 (1) dt. 30.06.2021, and may pass such other order(s) as the
Honble Court deems fit and proper in the interests of substantial justice, as
otherwise the Petitioner would be put to irreparable loss and severe injury.
lA NO: 2 OF 2022
Between:
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 110001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001. Represented by its Secretary.
...Respondents
AND
M/s Janaharsha Estates N Constructions Pvt. Ltd, # 5-9-233 and 234,3rd Floor,
Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-500001 . Represented by Managing Director.
...Petitioner
60
Petition L nder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in suppo( of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the interrim order. daled 041O312022 passed in l.A.No.1 of 2022 in
W.P.No.11214 of 2022.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.'l & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRtT PETITTON NO.11335 2022
Between:
M/s Maha Veerzr Estates, # 309, 3rd Floor, Sanali Matl, Abids, Hyderabad-500001.
Represented by Managing Partner.
...pETlIoNER
AND
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, 13asheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board oiDire6t Taxes Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, (lovt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition rrnder Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issur,. a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of fMandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vicle Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBAiAST/S/14812021-
221103389S091,:1 ) dt. 3010612021 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutio nal explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2Ol2O21 dl.3110312021 and 3812021 dl.27lO4l2O21 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia,
tA NO.1 2022
Petition r- nder Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
6l
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issurng notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No. (DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
22l1 033899091(1) dt. 3010612021 .
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Vidyadhara Estates, # 315, 3rd Floor, Sanali A/all, Abids, Hyderabad-500001 .
Represented by Managing Partner.
...PETITIONER
AND
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 ot the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899207(1) dt. 30.06.2021 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2012021 dt. 31 .03.2021 and 3812021 dt. 27.04.2021 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
rA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
wRrr PETtTtoN NO.11377 2022
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211033899207
(1) dt. 30.06.20:21.
tA NO.z 2022
Between:
1. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, 3asheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board oiDire6t Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, ,3ovt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 'l '10001.
Represerted by its Chairman
3. Th6 Union of lridia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...PETITIONER
AND
...Respondent
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit l'iled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the interim order dated 04/03/2022 passed in lA No 1 of 2022 in W.P no
11377 of 2022.
Counsel for the. Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for th€. Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for ther Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRtT PETITION NO.11425 2022
M/s Vidyadhara Estates, # 315,3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-500001
Represented by Managing Partner.
Between:
M/s Hiranya Grarbha Estates, # 305, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-
500001. Represented by Managing Partner.
...'ET.T'ONER
AND
1 . The Assi:;tant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Cenlral Board of Direct Taxes Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represerrted by its Chairman.
3. Th6 Union of lridia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 't (1001 . Represented by its Secretary.
()l
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899167(1) dt. 3010612021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unco nstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2012021 dt.31lO3l2O21 and 3Bl2O21 dt.2710412021 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome{ax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/ASTiS/14812021-2211033899'167
('t) dt. 3010612021.
tA NO.2 2022
Between:
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board oiDire6t Taxes Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1'10001.
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lridia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...Respondents
AND
M/s Hiranya Garbha Estates, # 305, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-
500001 . Represented by Managing Partner.
...Petitioner
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
vacate the interim order daled O410312022 passed in l.A No I ot 2022 in W.P No
11425 of 2O22.
(r-1
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Hiranya Garbha Developers, # 306, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-
50000'l . Represr:nted by Managing Partner.
...PETITIONER
AND
1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncome-tax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, lSasheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Depa(ment of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, (iovt. of India, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 'l '10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10301 . Represent d by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition urnder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issur: a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent virle Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
221'1033899164,:1) dt. 3OlOOl2O21 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2Ol2O21 dt.31lO3l2O21 and 3812021 dt.2710412O21 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of Income-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of India.
tA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased To
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide [)ocument ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899164(1) dt. 301OG12021 , and may pass such other order(s) as the
Honble Court cleems fit and proper in the interests of substantial justice, as
otherwise the Petitioner would be put to irreparable loss and severe injury.
WRIT PET|TION 11483 2022
65
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel forthe Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO. ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRrT PETTTTON NO.11495 2022
Between:
M/s Vaisaali Developers, # 308, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-500001.
Represented by Managing Partner'
...pETrroNER
AND
'1 . The Assistant Commissioner of lncometax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secr.etariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the '1st
respondent vide Document Identification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899181(1) dt. 30.06.2021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2012021 dt.31 .03.2021 and 3812021 dt.27.04.2021' as'
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
IANO-1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021'2211033899181
(1) dt. 30.06.2021.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
66
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR tNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRfT PETIT|ON 11s10 2022
Between:
M/s^Jeta_Vanarn .Developers, t 391,3'd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-
500001 . Represonted by Managing Partner.
...PETITIONER
AND
1.
2.
The Assistant Commissioner of.lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, lSasheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, (iovt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - i i000i. '
Represen:ed by its Chairman.
Itrq 9l,p^rL gl lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10r)01. Representeil by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
3
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances :;tated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issuer a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandanus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document Identification No.(DlN) tTBA/AST/S/148t2021-
2211033899200(1) dt. 30.06.2021 , without foilowing the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2Ol2O21 dt.31 .O3.2O21 and 3Bl2O21 dt. 27.O4.2O21, as,
void, iltegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome{ax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO.1 2022
Petition u'rder section 1 51 cpc praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s .l4g of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) lrBA/AST/s/i4Bl2o21-z2t
1033899200(1 ) dt. 30.06.2021 .
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR tNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Vikrama Developers, # 309, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-50000'1 .
Represented by Managing Partner.
...PETITIONER
AND
1.
)
The Assistant Commissioner of lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 1000'1 .
Represented by its Chairman.
The Union of lndia, Ivinistry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-l 10001. Represented by its Secretary
..RES'ONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of |he Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899189(1) dt. 30lOGl2O21 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2Ol2O21 dt.3110312021 and 3812021 dt.2710412021, as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
lA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-221103389918S
(1) dt. 3oto6t2o21.
61
wRtT PET|T|ON NO.116't9 2022
68
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for tlre Respondent Nos'1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR INCoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO,11848 2022
Between:
Ruchika Agarvval, D/o. I\Ianmohan Agarwal lged about.29.ygars' Occ: B-q.l!gi.,
R/o. H. No:5-{i-108/l, Pan Bazar Rahigunj, Secunderabad, Tetangana-500003.
...PETITIONER
AND
1.
2.
The lncome Tax Officer, Ward 14(1), I T Tower, AC Guards, fvlasab Tank,
Hvderalrad-500004.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ir/inistry of
Financr:, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 . Rep by its
Chairm,an
The Un on of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001. Represented by its Secretary
...RESPONDENTS
3
Petitior under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstancer; stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to iss;ue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of ManCamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
22t1O3333881>-O(1) d1.08.06.2021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notificzrtion nos. 2012021 dt.31.03.2021 and 3812021 dt.27.O4-2021 , as'
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncometax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO.1
Petitiorr under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Do:ument ldentification No. (DlN) ITBA/ AST lS 1148 12021'221
1 033338820( r ) dt.08.06.2021.
69
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU SASHANK MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI K. RAJI REDDY
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
AND
1.
2.
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/ AST/ S /148 12021- 221
1033328193 (1), dt.0s.06.2021 , and may pass such other order(s) as the Honble
Namit Agarwal, S/o Manmohan Agarwal aged about 3l years, Occ. Business H. No.
5-5-108/'1 , Pan Bazar Ranigunj, Secunderabad, Telangana-500003-
...PETITIONER
The Income Tax Officer, Ward 12(1), AaykarBhawan, Basheer Bagh,
Hyderabad-500004.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Rept-, by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/Si14812021-
2211033328193(1) d1.08.06.2021, without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 2012021 dt.31 ,03.2021 and 3812021 dt.27.O4.2021, as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncometax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO.1 2022
3
wRtTPETTTION NO.11902 2022
1()
Court deems fit and proper in the interests of substantial justice, as otherwise the
Petitioner woulc be put to irreparable loss and severe injury.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI, DUNDU SASHANK MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR rNcoME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
WRIT PETITION NO.11995 2022
Between:
lvl/s. Advaita Estates, # 301, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad - 500001.
Represented by Managing Partner'
...pETrroNER
AND
1 . The Assis.tant Commissioner of lncometax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, 3asheerbagh, Hyderabad 500004
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, ,3ovt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - '1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. Thd Union of lridia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 10001 . Represented by its Secretary.
...RESPONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 ot lhe Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issu -. a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document Identification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899158(1) dt. 3OlOGl2O21 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by tat:ing shelter under the unco nstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notificatirn nos. 2Ol2O21 dt.31lO3l2O21 and 3812021 d|.2710412O21, as,
void, illegal anc contrary to the provisions of lncome - tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
lA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit 'iled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the re,assessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s '148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/148/2021
22l103389915e (1)dt. 3010612021 .
il
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR lNcoME rAx)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
Between:
M/s Upanishat Estates, # 313, 3rd Floor, Sanali Mall, Abids, Hyderabad-500001 -
Represented by Managing Partner.
...pETlTloNER
AND
1
2
J
The Assistant Commissioner of lncome{ax, Central Circle 1(4), Aayakar
Bhawan, Basheerbagh, Hyderabad-500004.
The Ceritral Board oIDirelt Taxes, Department of Revenue, lvlinistry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
The Uniirn of lndia, tvlinistry of Finance, Central Secretariat' North Block, New
Delhi-1 '10001, Represented By lts Secretary
...RES'ONDENTS
Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
2211033899156(1) dt. 3010612021 , without following the due procedure of Law
that too by taking shelter under the unconstitutional explanations inserted in
CBDT notification nos. 20t2021 dt.3110312021 and 3812021 dl.27lo4l202'1 , as,
void, illegal and contrary to the provisions of Income-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lnd ia.
tA NO.1 2022
Petition under section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-2211033899156
(1) dt. 30/06/2 O21 , and may pass such other orde(s) as the Hon'ble Court
wRtT PETITION NO.12017 2022
deems fit and proper in the interests of substantial justice, as otherwise the
Petitioner would be put to irreparable loss and severe injury.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(SC FOR INCOME TAX)
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRrT PET|T|ON NO.12914 2022
Between
MRKR Construc:tions And lndustries Private Limited, B-2-26BlDlA Aurora Colony,
Road No.3 Banjrlra Hills Hyderabad 500034, Rep. by Managing Director.
...PETITIONER
AND
1. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Central Circle-2(4),Aaykar
Bhawan, Cpposite Lb Stadium,Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana,
500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, ,3ovt- of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of lndia, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-'1 10001 .
...RESPONDENTS
Petition rrnder Article 226 of the Constitution of lndia praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the Hiqh Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly c-e in the nature of
Writ of Mandcrmus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the 1st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
221033894251(1) dt.30/06/202'l , without following the due procedure of law that
too by taking shelter under the u nconstitutional explanations inserted in CBDT
notification nos.2012021 dL.3110312021 and 3812021 dt.27lO4l2O21, as, void,
illegal and corrtrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of ndia.
lA NO.l 2022
Petition under Section '151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit 'iled in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the re,assessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
7.1
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021-
22 I 1 03389 425 1 (1 ) dt.30 t 06 t2021 .
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRI. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH SRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.1 & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR tNcoME TAX)
Between:
Raghunadha Reddy Meda, age 56 years, 8-2-268lDlA, Plot No.7, Aurora Colony,
Road No.3, Baniara Hills, Hyderabad 500034.
...,ETITIONER
AND
1. The Assistant Commissioner of lncome Tax, Central Circle-2(4), Aaykar
Bhawan, Opposite Lb Stadium, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana,
500004.
2. The Central Board of Direct Taxes, Department of Revenue, Ministry of
Finance, Govt. of lndia, Secretariat Buildings, New Delhi - 1 10001 .
Represented by its Chairman.
3. The Union of India, Ministry of Finance, Central Secretariat, North Block, New
Delhi-1 '1ooo1 '
...RESP.NDENT'
Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the
circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High Court may be
pleased to issue a writ, order or direction, more particularly one in the nature of
Writ of Mandamus, by declaring the impugned notice issued by the l st
respondent vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/S/14812021'
2211033894299(1) dt.30.06.2021, without following the due procedure of law that
too by taking sheller under the u nconstitutional explanations inserted in CBDT
notification nos.2Ot2021 d|.31 .03.2021 and 3812021 dt.27.04.2021, as, void,
illegal and contrary to the provisions of lncome-tax Act and ultra vires the
Constitution of lndia.
tA NO.1 2022
Petition under Section 151 CPC praying that in the circumstances stated
in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, the High Court may be pleased to
suspend the reassessment proceedings initiated by issuing notice u/s 148 of the
Counsel for the Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
wRtT PETITION NO.12978 2022
1+
Act vide Document ldentification No.(DlN) ITBA/AST/ S/14812021-
2211033894299(1)dt 30.06.2021 , and may pass such other orde(s) as the
Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the interests of substantial justice, as
otherwise the P€rtitioner would be put to irreparable loss and severe injury.
Counsel for the Petitioner: SRl. SRI KRISHNA KOUNDANYA, SENIOR COUNSIL
ALONGH WITH ISRI. DUNDU MANMOHAN
Counsel for the Respondent Nos.'l & 2: SRI B. NARASIMHA SHARMA
(sc FoR lNcoME TAX)
Counsel forthe Respondent No.3: B. MUKHERJEE, ADVOCATE FOR SRI
NAMAVARAPU RAJESHWARA RAO, ASSISTANT SOLICITOR GENERAL
AND THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE SUREPALLI NANDA WRIT PETITION Nos.33919, 23470 ,26A73, 27937, 30420, 30446.30899 34944 34949,34954 34974, 3_6-pq& 39p12-of 2O2L atd.4a99. 6483, 6199,,5191, 650s. 6513. 6526, 6540. 6560. 6s74,6617.662o, Q04,6623, 6624.6638. 6654,664L.6A62 76At 7BOt,7902,7932.7938.80 88, 8147. 8403,87O1 6, LL202 t1214, 11335 11377 LL425 11483 11495 I 1510 11619 11848 11902 11995 !?oL7,l2g11e, 12978 of 2O22 qqU!4AN IRDEE: per l{on'bte Sri.tustice ujjal r)huuan) I{eard Mr. Srikrishna Koundanya, lcarned Scnior Counsel for the petitioners along with Mr. A.V.A.Siva Kartikeya, Mr. K.Raghavendra Rao, Mr. C.V.Narasimham, Mr. A.V.Raghu Ram, Mr. Karthik Pavan Kumer, Mr. C.P.Ramaswami, Mr. M.Naga Deepak, Mr. K.Vijay Kumar, Ms. G.Sumathi, Mr. Gandham Durga Bose, Mr. T.Archan Kumar, Mr. Dundu Ma.nmohan & Mr. Dundu Sashank Manmohan, learned counsel for the petitioners. We have also hcard Mr. B.Narasimha Sarma, Mr. J.V.Prasad & Mr. A.Radha Krishna, learncd Standing Counsel for Incomc Tax Department for thc respondents as THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE UJJAL BHUYAN
.l w.P. No.33919 of 2021&batch well as Mr'. B.Mukherjee, learned counsel appearing on bchalf of Mr. N.Rajeshu,ar Rao, learned Assistant Solicitor General ol lndia appcaring on bchalf of Union of india
.1 UB,J & SN'J W P. No.339 I 9 ol' 2O2 1 &batch 7. lt may bc mentioned that scveral High Courts had passed judgments setting asidc such notices including the Higtr Court of Judicature at Allahabad in Writ Tax No.524 l2O2l, against which Union of India filed Special kave Petitions. On leave being granted, Civil Appeal No.3O05/2O22 (Union of India vs' Ashish Agarwal) along with otl-rer connccted Civii Appeals were heard by the Supreme Court and decided uide tlne judgment artd order dated O4.05.2022, winidn has since been reported in 2022 SCC Online SC 543. After analysing the provisions of the Act fror:r Sections 147 to 151 of the Act, more particularly the provisions contained in Section 14BA of the Act' Suprerrre Court observed as follows: Thus, the ncw provisions substituted by the Finance Act, 2O2l being remedial ald benevolent in nature and substituted with a specihc aim and object to protect the rights ald interest of thc assessee as well as and the same being in public intercst, the respective High Courts havc rightly held that the bencfit of new provisions shall be made available respect of thc proceedings relaLing even ln to past
W. P. No. 339 1 9 of 202 1 &bcnch assessmcnt years, provided section 148 notice has bccn issucd on or after I st April, 2O2l . We arc in complctc agrcement with the view taken by the various High Courts in holding so." 8. [{ou,ever, taking the vicw that judgments of the High Courts would result in no re-assessment proceedings at all, Suprcme Court proposed to modify the judgments and orders passed by various High Courts in thc following manner: "8 l"lowever, at the same time, the judgments of the several I{igh Courts would result in no reasscssment proceedings at aJl, evcn if the same are permissible under the Finance Act,2O2l and as per substituted sections 147 to 151 of the IT Act, The Rcvcnue cannot bc made remediless and the object and purpose of reassessment proceedings cannot be frustrated. It is true that duc to a bonafide mistake and in view of subsequent extension of time vide various notifications, thc Revenue issued the impugned notices under section 148 after the amendment was enforced w.e.f. O1-04.2021, under the unamended section 148. In our view the same ought not to have been issued under thc unamended Act ald ought to have been issued under the substituted provisions of sections 147 to 151 of the IT Act as per the l,'inance Lct, 2021. ut),.] & sN,J W.P. No.33919 of 2O21&batch 'lhere appears to bc gcnuine non appiication of the amendmerrts as the officers of the l?evcnue may have been undcr a bonalidc belief that the amendments may not yct have been enforccd. 'lhcrcfore, we are of the opinion that some leeway must be shown in that rcgard which the I{igh Courts could have done so. Therefore, instead of quashing and setting aside the reassessment notices issucd under the unamended provision of IT Act, the I{igh Courts ought to havc passed an order construing thc notices issucd under unamended Act/ unamended provision of thc I'l' Act as those deemed to have been issued under section 148A of the I'f Act as pcr lhc new provision section I48A and the Revenuc ought to have becn permitted to proceed further with the reassessment proceedings as per the substituted provisions of scctions i47 to 151 of the IT Act as per the Financ e Act, 2021, subject to compliance of all the procedural requirements and the defences, which may be available to the assessee under the substituted provisions of sections 147 to 151 of the IT Act and which may be available under the Finance Act, 2O2l and in law. 'lherefore, we propose to modify the judgments :rnd orders passed by the respective High Courts as under:- The respective impugned section 148 noticcs issued to the respective asscssccs (i)
UB,J & 5N,.1 W. t' - N o. 3 39 1 9 of 202 I &batch shall be deemed to have been issued undcr section l48A of the IT Act as substituted by the [rinance ftct,2O2l and treated to be show-causc notices in tcrms of scction 148A(b). The respective assessing ofhccrs shall within thirty days from today provide to the assessees the information and material relied upon by the Revenuc so that the assessees can reply to the notices within two weeks thcrcafter; (ii) 'l'hc requirement of conducting any cnquiry with the prior approval of the specihed authority under section l48A(a) be dispensed with as a one-time measure vis-a-vis those notices which havc been issued under Section 148 of the unamendcd Act from Ol.O4.2O2l till date, including those which have been quashed by the I-Iigh Courts; (iii) The assessing offrcers shall thereafter pass an order in terms of secLion l48A(d) after following the due procedure as rcquircd under section 148A(b) in respect of each of the concerned assessees; (n,) All thc defcnces which may be available to thc asscssee under scction 149 and /or which may be available under the I.'inartce Act,2O2l a-rrd in law and whatcvcr rights
rl W. P. No. 33 9 1 9 oJ' 2 O2 1 &batclt are availablc to the Assessing Off-rcer under thc Financc Act, 2O2l .rc kept open and/or shall continuc to be available and; (v) The present order shall substitutc / modib/ respective judgments and orders passed by the respective High Courts quashing the similar notices issued under unamended section 148 of the ['l Act irrespective of whether thcy have been assailcd before ttris Court or not."
UI],J & SN,J W. P.No.33919 c>f 2O21&batch respcctive l{igh Courts shall bc deemed to havc becn issucd undcr scction l48A of thc IT Act as substitutcd by the l,-inance Act., 2O2l and construed or treated to bc show-cause notices in terms of section 1484(b). The assessing officer shall, within thirty days from today provide to tJ:e respective assessees information and matcrial relied upon by thc Revenue, so that the assesees can reply to the show- cause notices within two weeks thercafter; (ii) The rcquirement of conducting any enquiry, if required, with the prior approval of specificd authority under section 148A(a) is hercby dispensed with as a one-time measure vis-a-vis those notices which have been issued under section 148 of thc unamendcd Act from Ol..O4.2O2l till date, including those which have been quashed by the High Courts. Even otherwise as observed hereinabove holding any enquiry with the prior approval of specified authority is not mardatory but it is for the concerned Assessing Officers to hold any enquiry, if required; (iii) The assessing officers shall thereafter pass orders in terms of section 148A(d) in - -
l0 t.,lJ.J & SN,J W. P. No.33919 of 2O2 I &batr:h respcct of each of the concerned assessees; 'lhercafter after following the procedurc as required undcr section 14BA may issue notice under section 148 (as substituted); (iv) All defences which may be available to the assesses including those available under scction 149 of the IT Act and a-ll rights and contentions which may be available to the concerned assessees and lRevcnue under thc Finarce Acl, 2O2l :rnd in law shall continue to be available."
), UBJ & S1/,.-/ W. I'. No. 3 3 9 1 9 of 2O2 1 &batch
l6 HIGH COURT DATED:09t10612022 COMMON ORDER WRIT PETlrflON Nos.33919, 23470, 2687 3, 27git7, 30420, 30446, 30ggg, 34944, 34949, 34954, 3497 4, 361 g0 & 36912 ot 2021and 4899, 6483, 6490, 6491, 6505, 6513, 6526, 6540, 6560, 6574, 6617,6620, 6621, 6623, 6624, 6639, 6654, 6691, 6962 ,7691, 780',1, 7902, 7932, 7939, g0gg, 9147, 8403, 9701 , 9746,9496, 1 1202, 11214, 1 1335, 11377 , 11425, '11493,11495, 11510, 1 1619, 1 1949, 11902, 1 1995, 12017,129114 & 12978 of 2022 IE 2[?? DISPOSING OF TI.IE WRIT PETITIONS WITHOUT COSTS <= :-> c\./