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S. 220 : Collection and recovery-Assessee deemed in default-High pitched assessment-Pendency of appeal before Commissioner (Appeals-Discretionary powers-Parameters to be complied with by Authorities on stay applications-Instructions of Central Board Of Direct Taxes binding on Authorities-Stay of demand granted till disposal of Appeals by Commissioner (Appeals)-First Appellate Authority has inherent powers to grant stay. [S. 143(3), 153A, 156, 220(3), 220(6), 246A, 251(1), Art, 226]

Harsh Dipak Shah v. UOI (2022) 444 ITR 184 / 211 DTR 399 / 325 CTR 585 / 287 Taxman 55 (Guj.)(HC)/Avani Petrochem (P) Ltd v.UOI ( 2022) 211 DTR 399/ 325 CTR 585 / 287 Taxman 55 (Guj)(HC)/Dakshay Hasmukhbhai Thakkar v.UOI / 211 DTR 399/ 325 CTR 585 / 287 Taxman 55 ( Guj)(HC)

S. 195 : Deduction at source-Non-resident-Share purchase agreement guarantor-No obligation to deduct tax at source. [S. 201, Art, 226]

Ingram Micro Inc v. ITO(IT) (2022) 444 ITR 568 / 212 DTR 360 / 326 CTR 650 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 179 : Private company-Liability of directors-Assessment order against company set aside-Order not valid. [Art. 226]

Mailakkattu Varghese Uthup v. PCIT (2022) 444 ITR 326 (Ker.) (HC)

S. 154 : Rectification of mistake-Cash Credits-Rejection of rectification was held to be valid. [S. 40((a)(ia), 69, Art, 226]

MS Educational and Welfare Trust v. ACIT (2022) 444 ITR 310 (Telangana)(HC)

S. 151 : Reassessment-Sanction for issue of notice-After the expiry of four years-Commissioner has to apply his mind and cannot pass order mechanically-Notice quashed and set aside. [S. 147, 148, Art, 226]

Sagar Bullion Pvt. Ltd. v. UOI (2022) 444 ITR 686 / 209 DTR 281/ 324 CTR 146 (Bom.)(HC)

S. 149 : Reassessment-Time limit for notice-Date when digitally signed notice is entered in computer-Notice barred by limitation. [S. 147, 148, 282, 282A, Information Technology Act, 2000, S. 13, Art. 226]

Daujee Abhushan Bhandar Pvt. Ltd. v. UOI (2022) 444 ITR 41 / 212 DTR 1 / 325 CTR 659 / 286 Taxman 623 (All.)(HC)

S. 149 : Reassessment-Time limit for notice-Notice issued after expiry of limitation-Defect not curable-Notice not valid. [S. 143(2), 292BB]

PCIT v. Cherian Abraham (2022) 444 ITR 420 / 210 DTR 152 / 324 CTR 624 (Karn.)(HC)

S. 148A : Reassessment-Conducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice-Notice issued under Section 148 on 16-4-2021-Not Valid. [S. 148, Art, 226]

Yuvraj v. ITO (2022) 444 ITR 329 / 212 DTR 33 / 325 CTR 554 (MP)(HC)

S. 148A : Reassessment-Conducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice-Public sector undertaking-Input tax credit fraud-Proceedings stayed until further orders. [S. 148, Art, 226]

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. v. PCIT (2022) 444 ITR 234 (Delhi)(HC)

S. 148 : Reassessment-Notice-Notice in the name of dead person-Objection to notice by Legal Representative-. Mistake in notice not curable-Notice not valid. [S. 147, 159(2)(b), 292B, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, S. 2(11), Art, 226]

Kanubhai Dhirubhai Patel v. ITO (2022) 444 ITR 405 (Guj.)(HC)