2024 (4) TMI 1158

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..... sought in case an adverse inference was to be drawn by the respondents. In light of the qualified and hedged prayer that was made before the AO, we find that the challenge as raised in the instant writ petition is clearly misconceived. Consequently, the writ petition fails and shall stand dismissed alongwith pending application. This order however shall be without prejudice to the rights and conte .....

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..... that despite a request for personal hearing having been submitted, the National Faceless Appeal Centre did not provide that opportunity to the writ petitioner. 3. Mr. Chandra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents has drawn our attention to the manner in which the request itself had been framed by the writ petitioner as would be evident from its letter dated 27 February 2024. We .....

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