GENERAL18 Sept 2026
SC stays Punjab & Haryana HC ruling striking down Income-tax Section 147A
The Supreme Court has put on hold a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that struck down Section 147A of the Income-tax Act. The dispute is whether reassessment notices can be issued by jurisdictional assessing officers or must be routed through the faceless assessment mechanism. For taxpayers facing reopened cases, the position stays unclear. Keep your case papers ready.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Supreme Court has stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that struck down Income-tax Section 147A.
- The dispute is whether tax reassessment notices can be issued by jurisdictional assessing officers.
- The other question is whether such notices must instead be routed through the faceless assessment mechanism.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you have received a reassessment notice, hold your reply and check with your tax advisor before responding, since the legal position is still open after this stay.
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