Minimum 7-Day Must Be Given to Respond to Notice issued u/s 148A(b) of Income Tax: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court ruled that taxpayers must be provided with a minimum of seven days to respond to notices issued under Section 148AB of the Income Tax Act, which pertains to reassessment. The petitioner had argued that the shorter response time given in this case violated the principles of natural justice. The court agreed, stating that a sufficient response window is necessary to ensure fairness and compliance with the law. This judgment ensures that taxpayers are given adequate time to prepare and submit their responses in reassessment proceedings.