Circulars of IT not binding on Appellate Authorities, Tribunal or taxpayers

What does it mean by the statement that it circulars are not binding on the appellate authorities, tribunals or assessees... Is it only a guidance for it department alone... Kindly elaborate? 

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This discussion clarifies the legal standing of IT circulars. It explains that while these circulars serve as guidance for the IT department, they are not legally binding on appellate authorities, tribunals, or taxpayers. This means taxpayers have the right to challenge a circular in court if they believe it is incorrect or unfair.

You can say, It's Guidance for use (i.e taxpayers) and binding on department.

Means Tax payers can challenge the circular in a court of law... 

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