ITO Ward 1(3)(7), Surat v. Durlabhbhai Kanubhai Rajpara
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What is ITO Ward 1(3)(7), Surat v. Durlabhbhai Kanubhai Rajpara authority for?
An assessment or reassessment proceeding initiated or continued against a deceased person after their demise is illegal and void ab initio, as no valid notice can be issued to a dead individual.
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Also referred to as
ITO v. Durlabhbhai Kanubhai Rajpara · section 148 · section 147 · section 159 · deceased assessee · invalid notice · void ab initio assessment · legal representative · notice to dead person
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