S. 87A Rebate Denial under Challenge before Gujarat HC in PIL

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Gujarat High Court challenging the denial of the Section 87A rebate under the new tax regime. The petition, filed by CA Chintan N. Patel and represented by Advocate CA Rutvij Patel, seeks relief for taxpayers affected by the government’s tax utility issue, which allowed the rebate until July 5, 2024. The PIL argues that the arbitrary disallowance of the rebate and the issuance of demand notices are illegal and unjust, particularly affecting middle-class taxpayers. The petition highlights the economic harm and confusion caused by the denial of the rebate, which was previously available for income subject to special tax rates. The case is expected to have its first hearing soon, and the petitioners seek an immediate stay on the government’s actions to prevent further financial loss for affected taxpayers.