CIT v. ITSC (2023)455 ITR 112 (Telangana)(HC)

S. 245D : Settlement Commission-Settlement of cases-Procedure Due process followed-No allegation of fraud or malice-Writ petition is dismissed.[S. 245C, 245A, 245D(4), Art. 226]

Dismissing the writ petition. The Court held that  there was no procedural or substantive error or infirmity in the approach of the Settlement Commission. The Settlement Commission had followed the procedure laid down under Chapter XIX-A of the Act as well as under the Rules. Principles of natural justice were duly complied with. There was no allegation of any fraud or misrepresentation. In the absence thereof, a concluded settlement could not be reopened.(AY.1999-2000 to 2005-06)