RAJEEV KAVANAL,ERNAKULAM vs. ITO, WARD-3(3), KOCHI

ITA 920/COCH/2025Status: DisposedITAT Cochin18 August 2026AY 2010-113 pages
AI SummaryRemanded

What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) should have adjudicated the appeal on merits and could not dismiss it solely for non-prosecution. The case was restored to the CIT(A) for a fresh decision on merits.

What were the facts?

The assessee's appeal before the CIT(A) was dismissed for non-prosecution after multiple notices were issued. The assessee claimed non-receipt of notices due to the Covid period and issues with email communication.

What were the issues?

Whether an appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution without considering the merits of the case, and whether the CIT(A) followed principles of natural justice.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 143(3),Section 144

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, COCHIN BENCH, COCHIN

Before: SHRI PRASHANT MAHARISHI, VICE – & SHRI KESHAV DUBEY

For Appellant: Ms. Neethu S, Snr DR
For Respondent: Ms. Neethu S, Snr DR

Heard together (2 matters)

S.A. No. 99/Coch/2025
ITA No. 920/Coch/2025

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PER PRASHANT MAHARISHI, VICE – PRESIDENT

1.

The assessee has filed this stay petition for assessment year 2010–11, seeking a stay of the outstanding demand of ₹1,200,380 arising from the appellate order dated 19 September 2025 passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) [learned CIT(A)]. By that order, the learned CIT(A) dismissed, for non- prosecution, the assessee’s appeal against the assessment order dated 20 March 2013 passed under section 143(3) of the Income-tax Act, 1961, by the Income Tax Officer, Ward 3(3), Kochi [learned AO], for the relevant assessment year.

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