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The decision most relied on for legal representative is 2 CIT v. Indrajit Singh Suri (33 Taxmann.com 281), cited in 100 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on legal representative

2 CIT v. Indrajit Singh Suri
33 Taxmann.com 281 · 2013 · High Court
100
citing judgments

The validity of reassessment proceedings initiated under Sections 147/148 against legal representatives of a deceased assessee requires a demonstrable 'reason to believe' that income escaped assessment, often based on third-party information such as alleged accommodation entries.

Savita Kapila v. ACIT
118 Taxmann.com 46 · 2020 · High Court
98
citing judgments

There is no legal requirement for a legal representative to report an assessee's death to the income tax department; consequently, a reassessment notice issued under Section 148 to a deceased person is invalid as it lacks proper jurisdiction.

Chandreshbhai Jayantibhai Patel v. ITO
101 Taxmann.com 362 · 2019 · High Court
46
citing judgments

A notice under section 148 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, is a jurisdictional notice and a condition precedent for reassessment. Such a notice issued against a deceased person is valid if the legal representative submits to the Assessing Officer without raising any objection.

CIT v. Amarchand N. Shroff
48 ITR 59 · 1963 · Supreme Court
40
citing judgments

Assessment proceedings initiated against a deceased person are void. Once an assessee dies, assessment proceedings can only continue in the name of their legal representative, to the extent of the deceased's estate.

202 ITR 932, CIT v. Durgawati
31 ITR 603 · 1957 · High Court
36
citing judgments

The same income cannot be assessed substantively in multiple hands. However, this principle does not prevent a single consolidated assessment order for multiple legal representatives.

CIT v. Jai Prakash Singh
219 ITR 737 · 1996 · Supreme Court
36
citing judgments

A procedural defect in serving notices, such as issuing them after the assessee's death without proper service on legal representatives, can invalidate reassessment proceedings and render assessment orders void. However, an omission or defect in serving notices does not erase a tax liability created by substantive provisions, though it may render an order irregular.

Rajender Kumar Sehgal v. ITO
260 Taxmann 412 · 2019 · High Court
25
citing judgments

A notice issued to a deceased assessee or their legal representatives beyond the period of limitation is without jurisdiction and cannot be saved by Section 292B.

ITO Ward 1(3)(7), Surat v. Durlabhbhai Kanubhai Rajpara
114 Taxmann.com 482 · 2020 · Supreme Court
24
citing judgments

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.

Judgments citing legal representative

Manohars Catering, Bengaluru vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-7(2)(3), Bangalore

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1393/BANG/2024[2008-09]Status: DisposedITAT Bangalore13 Sept 2024AY 2008-09

Bench: Mrs. Beena Pillai & Shri Ramit Kocharassessment Year: 2008-09 Manohars Catering, Assistant Commissioner Of Income-Tax & / Or The Partners/ Circle-1, Bangalore Legal Representatives Of (Present Jurisdiction-Income Tax The Partners Of Manohars Officer-Ward7(2)(3), Bangalore) Catering As Stipulated U/S V. 189(1), 189(3) & 189(4) Of The 1961 Act Number 666, Indiranagar 1St Stage Bengaluru-560038 Karnataka Pan:Aalfm1212B (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. Raghvendra, Ca Revenue By: Ms. Neha Sahay, Jcit Dr Date Of Hearing: 05.09.2024 Date Of Pronouncement: 13.09.2024 O R D E R

For Appellant: Sh. Raghvendra, CAFor Respondent: Ms. Neha Sahay, JCIT DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 194ISection 246A(1)(a)Section 250Section 37Section 40

SHRI RAMIT KOCHAR, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Assessment Year: 2008-09 Manohars Catering, Assistant Commissioner of Income-tax, and / or The Partners/ Circle-1, Bangalore Legal Representatives of (Present jurisdiction-Income Tax the Partners of Manohars Officer-Ward7(2)(3), Bangalore) Catering as Stipulated ... dissolved or business discontinued, every person who has at the time of such discontinuance or dissolution a partner of the firm, and the legal representative of any such person who is deceased , shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount of tax, penalty or other sum payable

Estate of Arjun Das Agarwal, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-40(3), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee stands allowed

ITA 373/KOL/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata10 Sept 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Rajesh Kumari.T.A No.373/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2012-13 Estate Of Arjun Das Agarwal………………………… ........................……Appellant Flat No.3B, 19-B, Richie Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata – 700019. [Pan: Aabae1990M] Vs. Ito, Ward-40(3), Kolkata…...................…................…........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri Ravi Tulsiyan, Ar, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri P. P. Barman, Addl. Cit-Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : June 12, 2024 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : September 10, 2024 आदेश / Order संजय गग", "या"यक सद"य "वारा / Per Sanjay Garg: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By Estate Of Arjun Das Agarwal Through Sri Vivek Agarwal In A Representive Capacity, Against The Order Dated 31.01.2024 Of The National Faceless Appeal Centre [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That Return Of Income For Assessment Year 2012-13 Was Filed By Sri Arjun Dass Agarwal During His Life Time On 31.03.2014 Declaring Total Income Of Rs.2,43,159/- & The Same Was Processed U/S 143(1) Of The Act On 26.07.2014. Shri Arjun Dass Agarwal Died On 11.12.2015. Thereafter, The Assessing Officer Received Some Information Regarding Transaction Of Immovable Property Done By Sri

Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 148Section 250

date, there was no legal heir determined of late Arjun Dass Agarwal. He accordingly held that the appellant was not the legal representative of Sri Arjun Dass Agarwal and dismissed the appeal as not maintainable. 4. Appeal against the said order has been filed before us, by Estate of Arjun ... this stage, it will be relevant to reproduce the relevant provisions of section 159 of the Act: “159. (1)Where a person dies, his legal representative shall be liable to pay any sum which the deceased would have been liable to pay if he had not died, in the like

Real Cargo Mumbai, Arvalli vs. The ITO, Ward-1, Modasa

In the result, the appeal of the assessee in ITA No

ITA 268/AHD/2024[2010-11]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad30 Aug 2024AY 2010-11

Bench: Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench, Ahmedabad. This Appeal In Ita No.268/Ahd/2024 For Assessment Year 2010-11, Is Filed By The Assessee Before Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad Division Bench, Ahmedabad Has Arisen From The Appellate Order Dated 25.09.2023 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax(Appeals), Nfac, Delhi U/S. 250 Of The Income- Tax Act,1961 , Vide Din & Order No. Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1056508501(1), Which Has In Turn Arisen From The Assessment Order Dated 18.12.2018 Passed By The Assessing Officer U/S. 143(3) Read With Section 254 Of The Income-Tax Act 1961. 2. The Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Assessee In Memo Of Appeal Filed With The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Ahmedabad Bench, Ahmedabad , Reads As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri S.N.Divatia ,Advocate & ShriFor Respondent: Shri Akhilendra Pratap Yadav,CIT-DR
Section 143(3)Section 189(1)Section 250Section 253(3)Section 254Section 40

Ramit Kochar, Accountant Member & Shri T.R.Senthil Kumar, Judicial Member Assessment Year: 2010-11 Real Cargo Mumbai The Income Tax and / or The Partners/ Officer, Legal Representatives v. Ward-1, Modasa, of the Partners of Real Aayakar Bhawan Cargo Movers as Modasa, Stipulated u/s 189(1), District Aravalli ... dissolved or business discontinued, every person who has at the time of such discontinuance or dissolution a partner of the firm, and the legal representative of any such person who is 10 I.T.A No.268/Ahd/2024 A.Y. 2010-11 Page No. Real Cargo Mumbai deceased , shall be jointly and severally liable