ASK CHEMICALS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED,PUNE vs. DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, CIRCLE-1(1),PUNE, PUNE
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the appellate authority is bound to dispose of appeals on merits, even in ex-parte cases. Therefore, the matter was remanded to the NFAC for fresh adjudication on merits.
What were the facts?
The assessee received an intimation under section 143(1) disallowing gratuity and ESI payments. The appeal filed against this intimation was dismissed by the NFAC for non-prosecution without considering the merits.
What were the issues?
Whether an appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution without adjudicating the merits of the case.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, PUNE BENCH “SMC”, PUNE
Before: SHRI INTURI RAMA RAO
ORDER
PER INTURI RAMA RAO, AM:
This is an appeal filed by the assessee directed against the order of the National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [‘NFAC’] dated 24.02.2023 for the assessment year 2019-20.
Briefly, the facts of the case are that the appellant had filed Return of Income for the assessment year 2019-20 on 29.11.2019.
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