Shini Satheeshkumar v. ITO (2022) 288 Taxman 548 (Ker.)(HC)

S. 148A : Reassessment-Conducting inquiry, providing opportunity before issue of notice-Natural justice-Period of 7 days was to be granted to assessee to file reply. [S. 147, 148, Art. 226]

Assessees were issued notices under section 148A on 25-3-2022, requiring them to show cause by 1-4-2022 as to why reassessment proceedings should not be initiated against them. On writ allowing the petition the Court held that the   assessees have a statutory right to reply to show cause notices issued under section 148A within 7 days of its receipt, hence, assessees were to be given 7 days to reply to show cause notice.  Fresh decision was to be taken thereafter in accordance with law.