The CBDT has issued an office order no. 90 of 2018 dated 11th June 2018 by which it has regularized the promotion of several officers to the grade of Principal Commissioner of Income-tax (Pr CIT) (level 15 in the pay matrix of Rs. 1,82,200 – 2,24,100) against the panel year 2016-17, with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post by them
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CBDT Orders Transfers & Postings Of Assistant/ Deputy Commissioners Of Income-tax
The CBDT has vide office order no. 86 of 2018 dated 4th June 2018 ordered the transfers and postings of several Assistant/ Deputy Commissioners Of Income-tax (Local Change) with immediate effect and until further orders
IMP Order Of ITAT President On Change In Practice Of Granting Early Hearing Of Appeals
In Olympia Paper & Stationery Stores vs. ACIT 63 ITD 148 (Mad), the ITAT held that applications for early hearing should be disposed of by a judicial order and cannot be dealt with on the administrative side. It was explained that grant of early hearing to one party is preferential treatment and causes prejudice to other litigants. It was held that early hearing cannot be granted except if there are strong compelling and justifiable reasons. This view of the ITAT has been approved by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court in Dr. Prannoy Roy vs. DCIT.
Pursuant to the said judgement, the Hon’ble President of the ITAT has issued an order dated 24th May 2018 directing that all applications for early hearing should be heard by the Bench and not dealt with by the administrative head
IRS Officers Appointed To Grade Of Joint Commissioners Of Income-tax
Vide Order No. 76 of 2018 dated 25th May 2018 the CBDT has stated that the President has extended the ad-hoc appointment of several IRS officers to the grade of Joint Commissioner of Income Tax from 01.04.2018 to 30.09.2018
CBDT Directs Setting Up Of ‘High Court Cell’ To Monitor Delays In Filing Appeals To High Court & SLPs In Supreme Court
The CBDT has issued a directive dated 28th May 2018 in which it is stated that the delay in non-removal/delay in removal of defects in pending appeals before the Hon’ble High Courts and delay in filing of SLPs in the Hon’ble Supreme Court is a matter of great concern for the Board. It is stated that in many cases Departmental appeals pending before High Courts have been dismissed due to delay in removing of defects as pointed out by the Registry of the High Court. Similarly, Supreme Court has been taking a serious view of the delay in filing of the SLPs. The Attorney General of India has expressed concern to the Hon’ble Finance Minster regarding enormous delay in filing of SLPs. The CBDT has pointed out that the functioning of the High Court Cell is critical. Clear-cut instructions as per the Standard Operating Procedure specified in Instruction No. 4 of 2011 dated 09.03.2011 have now been issued
ITAT Bar Objects To ITAT Registrar Acting As “Court” And Causing Hardship To Taxpayers
The ITAT Bar Association has taken strong objection to the actions of the Registrar of the ITAT of acting as a “Court” and arrogating to himself, inter alia, the power to condone delay in filing appeals. The Registrar’s office is insisting that even routine issues like clearing procedural defects in appeals should be handled as “judicial proceedings” with a formal hearing. It is stated that such actions are not only contrary to the statutory provisions but are causing enormous hardship to taxpayers. The Bar has requested the Hon’ble President to abrogate the unlawful practice with immediate effect
Chief Justice Shiavax Jal Vazifdar Gets Warm Send Off By Bar
Justice S J Vazifdar retired from the office of Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 3rd May 2018. The learned Judge was given a warm farewell by the members of the Bar and the staff of the Court. As the attached video shows, hundreds of people assembled on the ramp overlooking the portico and cheered the learned Judge
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CBDT Directs Dedication Of Fortnight For Appeal Effect And Redressing Public Grievances
The CBDT has issued a directive dated 7th May 2018 stating that the delay in giving appeal effect and passing rectification orders is the biggest source of grievance against the Department. It is pointed out that such delays also adversely affect the performance of the Department as the infructuous demand remains stuck in appeal orders and rectification petitions till these are disposed of by the assessing officer. With a view to expeditiously dispose off the appeal effect and rectification claims of the taxpayers, the CBDT has directed that the first fortnight of June, 2018 should be dedicated for attending to the pending claims in these areas
CBDT Issues Order + Notification Reg Appointment Of Joint & Assistant Commissioners Of Income-tax
The CBDT has issued Notification No. 06 of 2018 dated 11th May 2018 and Office Order No. 65 of 2018 dated 11th May 2018 relating to the appointment of several Joint and Assistant Commissioners of Income-tax
Bombay High Court’s Tax Bench Constitution w.e.f 04.06.2018
The Tax Bench of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court with effect from 4th June 2018 is as follows
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