I-T dept rapped for not filing counter-affidavits in timely manner

THE Madras High Court has flagged the issue of non-filing of counter-affidavits on time in cases relating to income tax, leading to delay in rendering justice.

- R SIVAKUMAR

It wanted the I-T department to cooperate with the standing counsels to avoid seeking adjournments.

Justice Krishnan Ramasamy made the remarks recently while coming to the rescue of a widow, Leelavathi, who challenged the I-T department's demand to pay 20% of the assessed tax amount when her appeal against the assessment was pending before the appellate authority.