On the expiry of the assessee the Assessing Officer issued notice under section 148 in his name and not in the name of his legal representative. On writ the Court held that the notice is illegal and consequential proceedings and orders passed thereon were without any jurisdiction is quashed and set aside. Followed Utpala Pradeep Jain v. Asstt. CIT [2023] 153 taxmann.com 700 (Guj)(HC) (AY. 2106-17)
Utpala Pradeep Jain v. ACIT (2023) 295 Taxman 322 (Guj.)(HC)
S. 148 : Reassessment-Notice on dead person-Order is quashed and set aside.[S. 147, 159, 292B, Art. 226]