Shri. K. C. Singhal, former Vice President of the ITAT, has opined that certain provisions in the Finance Bill 2017 are unjustified and have the potential to cause immense hardhip to taxpayers. The learned author has explained with examples as to how the provisions not only defeat the legislative intent but also put onerous burden on the taxpayer. He has urged the Government to reconsider its decision to enact these provisions into law