ITO v. M. Pirai Choodi

334 ITR 262Supreme Court of India2011#428 most cited

What is ITO v. M. Pirai Choodi authority for?

If an assessee was denied an adequate opportunity of being heard, including the right to cross-examine a witness, the assessment should be set aside and restored for fresh adjudication after affording due opportunity, even if the assessee failed to appear at an appellate stage. The Tribunal, in the interest of justice, should ensure such matters are re-adjudicated.

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Also referred to as

ITO v. M. Pirai Choodi · natural justice · opportunity of being heard · right to cross-examine witness · assessment restoration · fresh adjudication · Tribunal powers · Section 143(3) · Section 147 · Section 133(6) · Supreme Court

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