Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Mechanical Approval u/s 153D: ITAT quashes Assessment for Lack of Application of Mind
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) quashed an assessment under Section 153D for lack of application of mind, citing mechanical approval. The ITAT ruled that assessments must be based on thorough examination and reasoned decisions. This decision reinforces the importance of due diligence in tax assessments. The ruling protects taxpayers from arbitrary assessments. The ITAT ensures that assessments are based on proper legal process.