ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX vs. VISTEON TECHNICAL AND SERVICES CENTRE PVT LTD

WA/484/2026HC KarnatakaKAHC01008252202619 May 2026Author: S.G.PANDIT,K. V. ARAVIND11 pages
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What were the facts?

The High Court was hearing a writ appeal against a Single Judge's order that allowed a writ petition challenging reassessment notices and orders under the Income Tax Act. The appeal was filed by the Revenue.

What did the High Court hold?

The High Court set aside the Single Judge's order and remitted the matter back. This was done in light of a Supreme Court order that addressed similar issues arising from amendments to the Income Tax Act, particularly the insertion of Section 147A.

What were the issues?

The primary issue revolved around the validity of reassessment proceedings initiated under the Income Tax Act, particularly concerning the role of different officers and the retrospective effect of subsequent amendments.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 148,Section 148A,Section 147,Section 147A,Section 279,Section 280,Section 281

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HC-KAR NC: 2026:KHC:25113-DB WA No. 484 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2026 PRESENT THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.G.PANDIT AND THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K. V. ARAVIND WRIT APPEAL NO. 484 OF 2026 (T-IT) BETWEEN:

1.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX CIRCLE 1(1)(1) BMTC BUILDING, 80 FEET ROAD, 6TH BLOCK, NEAR KHB GAMES VILLAGE, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU - 560 095. 2. JOINT /ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX RANGE 1(1) BMTC BUILDING, 80 FEET ROAD, 6TH BLOCK, NEAR KHB GAMES VILLAGE, KORAMANGALA, BENGALURU - 560 095. …APPELLANTS (BY SRI. RAVI RAJ Y.V., SR. STANDING COUNSEL A/W SRI. DILIP M., STANDING COUNSEL)

AND:

VISTEON TECHNICAL AND SERVICES CENTRE PVT LTD REP. BY DIRECTOR, MR. NIKHIL AGARWAL BLOCK A-4 6TH FLOOR GATEWAY OFFICE PARKS SEZ GST ROAD CHENNAI – 600063. …RESPONDENT (BY SMT. TANMAYEE RAJKUMAR, ADVOCATE)

THIS WRIT APPEAL FILED U/S 4 OF THE KARNATAKA HIGH COURT ACT PRAYING TO SET ASIDE THE ORDER PASSED BY THE LEARNED SINGLE JUDGE IN WP NO.29737/2025 (T-IT) DATED 10/10/2025 AND ETC.

THIS WRIT APPEAL, COMING ON FOR FURTHER HEARING, T

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