Nandakumar T.G. v. ITO (2021) 281 Taxman 259 (Ker.) ( HC)

S. 144B : Faceless Assessment – Order set aside by the Appellate Tribunal of Cochin Bench – Notice issued by the Faceless assessment unit from Delhi – Notice issued under faceless assessment Scheme was stayed- Respondent was directed to initiate proceedings for personal hearing by the original Assessing Officer . [ Art. 226 ]

Appellate Tribunal remanded assessment order  to the Assessing Officer . The Notice  was issued under Faceless Assessment Scheme, 2019, before the revenue Authority at Delhi . The assessee filed the writ petition stating that  the nature of case required production and explanation of various documents and Faceless Assessment in Delhi may not be satisfactory in circumstances . Court held that on an appreciation of order of Appellate Tribunal, merit was found  and accordingly notice issued under Faceless Assessment Scheme, 2019 was to be stayed . Court also directed the respondent to initiate proceedings for personal hearing by the original Assessing Officer  . (AY.  2011-12)