ISHA AGARWAL,GHAZIABAD vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER, WARD - 2(1)(2), GHAZIABAD, U.P, GHAZIABAD

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ITA 8173/DEL/2025Status: DisposedITAT Delhi03 July 2026AY 2019-203 pages
AI SummaryRemanded

What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal agreed with the assessee's justification for non-compliance and, in the interest of justice, remitted the matter back to the CIT(A) for de novo adjudication. The assessee was directed to comply with future notices.

What were the facts?

The assessee's appeal was dismissed ex-parte by the CIT(A) due to non-compliance with statutory notices. The assessee claimed compelling personal reasons for the non-compliance, stating it was neither intentional nor mala fide.

What were the issues?

Whether the ex-parte dismissal by the CIT(A) violated the assessee's right to natural justice, and if the reasons for non-compliance were justifiable for a de novo hearing.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 147,Section 144B

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCHES, ‘A’ NEW DELHI

Before: SHRI RAJ KUMAR CHAUHAN

For Respondent: Ms. Harpreet Kaur Hansra, Sr
Pronounced: 22.04.2026

आदेश / ORDER PER AMITABH SHUKLA, AM This appeal filed by the Assessee is directed against the order of Ld. Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC) , New Delhi, dated 10.10.2025 arising out of assessment order dated

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17.12.2024 passed under section 147 r.w.s. 144B for the Assessment Year 2019- 20. The word ‘Act’ herein this order would mean Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. At the outset, ld. Counsel for the assessee submitted that the ld. CIT(A) has dismissed its case ex-parte and thus its right to natural justice of being heard has been violated. The ld. Counsel submitted that the assessee was prevented by compelling personal reason were making requisite compliance to the statutory notices of ld. CIT(A). It was submitted that the impugned conduct of the assessee was neither intentional nor mala fide. It was accordingly requested that the matter be kindly considered for remission back to the ld. CIT(A) for adjudication de novo. The ld. Counsel personally ensured that full compliance shall now been made. 3. The ld. DR while relying upon the order of the lower authorities did not seriously oppose the move. 4. We have heard rival submissions in the light of material available on records. The misconduct of the assessee in not complying to the statutory notices of the ld. First Appellate Authority are evident from the assailed appellate order dated 10.10.2025. We are however in agreement with the justification tendered for the impugned non-compliance. We are also conscious of the fact that no litigant benefits by non-prosecution of its case. Accordingly in the interest of justice, we remit the matter back to the file of the ld. CIT(A) for adjudication de novo in accordance with law, while according opportunity of

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being heard and by passing a speaking order. The assessee shall be bounden to comply with statutory notices issued and any non-compliance shall be adversely viewed. The appeal of the assessee is therefore allowed for statistical purposes. 5. In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose.

Order pronounced in the open court on 22nd April, 2026. Sd/- Sd/- [RAJ KUMAR CHAUHAN] [AMITABH SHUKLA] JUDICIAL MEMBER ACCOUNTANT MEMBER Dated:. 03.07.2026 Shekhar Copy forwarded to: 1. Appellant 2. Respondent 3. PCIT 4. CIT(A) 5. DR Asst. Registrar, ITAT, New Delhi

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