VIPUL & CO.,MUMBAI vs. INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT, BANDRA LOCATION
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal found that the assessment was made entirely ex parte without examining the assessee's records. Considering the circumstances explained by the assessee, the Tribunal decided to grant an opportunity to present the case before the Assessing Officer.
What were the facts?
The assessee, a partnership firm, failed to file its income tax return. The Assessing Officer initiated reassessment proceedings based on GST information and made ex parte additions to income. The CIT(A) also confirmed these additions ex parte.
What were the issues?
Whether the ex parte assessment and penalty orders should be set aside to allow the assessee to present its case due to genuine difficulties.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Before: SHRI AMIT SHUKLA & SHRI MAKARAND VASANT MAHADEOKAR
आदेश की प्रतितलतप अग्रेतिि/Copy of the Order forwarded to : 1. अपीलार्थी / The Appellant 2. प्रत्यर्थी / The Respondent. 3. आयकर आय क्त / CIT 4. दिभागीय प्रदिदनदि, आयकर अपीलीय अदिकरण DR, ITAT, Mumbai
P a g e | 6 ITA No. 7100 & 7101/Mum/2026 A.Y. 2020-21 Vipul & Co., Mumbai 5. गार्ड फाईल / Guard file. सत्यादपि प्रदि //True Copy// आदेशानुसार/ BY ORDER,
उप/सहायक पंजीकार (Dy./Asstt. Registrar) आयकर अपीलीय अतिकरण/ ITAT, Bench, Mumbai.
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