Aditya Tripathi v. PCIT (2022) 447 ITR 469 / 326 CTR 833 / 287 Taxman 144 (MP)(HC)

S. 127 : Power to transfer cases-Assessee aware of real reason for transfer of case-Natural justice-Public interest can justify Violation of principle of Audi Alteram Partem. [Art. 226]

Held that  the assessee was well aware of the fact that the transfer of his case was taking place in public interest to ensure smooth and uninterrupted search operation being conducted by the Revenue which was only possible when the records of the principal contractors and the sub-contractor (the assessee) were at the same place. The consolidation of the records of the principal contractors and sub-contractor at Hyderabad was necessary and in public interest for a proper and lawful search operation. The order for transfer of case was valid.