Bhupendra Bhikalal Desai v. ITO
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What is Bhupendra Bhikalal Desai v. ITO authority for?
An assessment order, notice under Section 143(2), or revision order under Section 263 passed in the name of a deceased assessee after their death is void and invalid. Proceedings cannot be continued against a dead person, and participation by legal heirs does not validate defective notices issued in the name of the deceased.
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Also referred to as
Bhupendra Bhikalal Desai v. ITO · deceased assessee · legal representative · invalid notice · section 143(2) · section 144 · section 263 · section 159 · void order