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Document Identification Number (DIN) — Orders from AO — Communication of — Validity — Circular of Board mandating DIN for communications — Circular binding on AO — Order passed in violation of Circular — Not a defect curable u/s. 292B — Communication of such orders not valid.

By K B Bhujle, Ritu Punjabi
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53 CIT(IT) vs. Brandix Mauritius Holdings Ltd.

[2023] 456 ITR 34 (Del.)

A.Y.: 2011–12; Date of Order: 20th March, 2023

S. 292B of ITA 1961 and CBDT Circular No. 19 of 2019 dated 14th August, 2019

Document Identification Number (DIN) — Orders from AO — Communication of — Validity — Circular of Board mandating DIN for communications — Circular binding on AO — Order passed in violation of Circular — Not a defect curable u/s. 292B — Communication of such orders not valid.

For the A.Y. 2011-12, the final assessment order passed on 15th October, 2019 did not bear the Document Identification Number (DIN). In appeal, the assessee challenged the validity of the assessment order. The Tribunal allowed the appeal of the assessee in view of the CBDT Circular No. 19/2019 dated 14th August, 2019 which specifies the manner in which DIN is required to be generated while communicating any correspondence issued by the Department.

The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal filed by the Revenue and held as follows:

“i) It is well established that circulars issued by the CBDT in the exercise of its powers u/s.

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