SENIOR MANAGER IN-CHARGE and ORS. V. INCOME TAX OFFICER and ORS.

WP/2068/2000

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The case involves a writ petition filed by the Senior Manager in charge (Finance) Wages Bhilai Steel Plant and the Steel Authority of India Ltd., Bhilai against the Income Tax Officer (T.D.S.). The petition challenged an order under Section 246A of the Income Tax Act. After hearing the learned counsel for both parties, the court decided to dismiss the writ petition, suggesting that the petitioners should pursue their remedies through the appellate authority. The court also directed that the interim order passed during the pendency of the writ petition would remain in operation until the appellate authority disposes of the appeal.

• Counselvise Citation: [2006] 140 COUNSELVISE.COM (IT) 762817 (HC-CHHATTISGARH)
• Appeal Type: Others
• Pronouncement Date: 15-05-2006
• Assessment Year: misc
• Laws Referred To: Income Tax Act
• Result in Favour of: Revenue
• Court: HIGH COURT
• Department Lawyers: AMLT CHOWDARY
• Assessee Lawyers: H S SHNVASTHAVA; KUNAL DAS
• Keywords: Appeal; Income Tax; Writ petition
• Section: 246A

Judgement Text

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