CIT v. Serajuddin and Co.
453 ITR 312Reported decision2023#4951 most cited
What is CIT v. Serajuddin and Co. authority for?
An assessment order is vitiated if the approval for it was granted mechanically, without disclosing the thought process or reasons. Such mechanical approval fails to satisfy legal requirements and does not offer protection against arbitrary tax liability.
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CIT v. Serajuddin and Co. · 453 ITR 312 · assessment order vitiated · mechanical approval · reasons for approval · thought process · arbitrary tax liability · violation of natural justice · assessment procedure
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