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Retired teacher wins tax case over Rs 1.33 crore cash deposit
A retired teacher from Mysore, Marathikyathanahalli, has won his tax appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bangalore. The tribunal quashed the reassessment proceedings for assessment year 2015-16 because the income…
The Story in Brief
A retired teacher from Mysore, Marathikyathanahalli, has won his tax appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bangalore. The tribunal quashed the reassessment proceedings for assessment year 2015-16 because the income tax department issued the Section 148 notice 26 days after the limitation period ended on March 31, 2022. The teacher had deposited Rs 1.33 crore in cash across bank accounts and had not filed an ITR for that year.
The ITAT held that the reassessment notice was time-barred and invalid, relying on Supreme Court and Karnataka High Court precedents. The tax department had determined his total income at Rs 48.85 lakh, but the tribunal ruled that once the notice was invalid, the entire reassessment process became void. The teacher had been represented by chartered accountants Athul C.J. and Siddesh N Gaddi.
The Indian Opinion
This case is being cited as a victory against tax harassment, but the reality is narrower. The tribunal did not rule that the cash deposits were legitimate income; it held that the notice was issued 26 days after the legal deadline. The department’s procedural lapse does not mean large cash deposits without an ITR are safe. The real test now is whether the department will appeal to the Karnataka High Court or tighten its internal deadlines.
Sources (2): economictimes.indiatimes.com, livemint.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
