Order Passed by Income Tax Authorities must be speaking orde

Last updated: 10 July 2008

Court :

Brief :
Case Fact: Whether the Tribunal can confirm the order of Commissioner (Appeals) without giving reasons.

Citation :
C.I.T. Vs. Vikas Chemi Gum India

Decision: Held by the Hon'ble court that if the order of the Tribunal is non-speaking order it is vitiated due violation of the rules of natural justice.The requirement of recording of reasons introduces clarity,checks the irrelevant considerations and minimises arbitrariness in the decision-making process.