RAVINDER JUNEJA,DELHI vs. E-ASSESSMENT UNIT, NA
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal restored the issues to the file of the CIT(A) to grant one opportunity to the assessee to substantiate their claim. The assessee is directed to appear before the CIT(A) to present their case.
What were the facts?
The assessee's appeal before the NFAC/CIT(A) was dismissed ex-parte. The assessee alleged that no notice was received and documents were not appreciated by the authorities. The assessee also claimed denial of Virtual Court (VC) hearing.
What were the issues?
Whether the CIT(A) erred in deciding the case ex-parte without proper notice and opportunity to the assessee. Whether the assessee was denied a fair hearing and proper consideration of documents.
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH ‘A’, NEW DELHI
Before: SH. SUDHIR KUMAR & SH. MANISH AGARWAL
IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH ‘A’, NEW DELHI
BEFORE SH. SUDHIR KUMAR, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SH. MANISH AGARWAL, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
ITA No. 698/DEL/2026 Assessment Year: 2020-21 RAVINDER JUNEJA, E-ASSESSMENT UNIT, T-2315, T-2315-A, MRJ Vs NEW DELHI TOWER, FAIZ ROAD, KAROL BAGH, NEW DELHI – 110 005 (PAN: AAGPJ3271N) (APPELLANT) (RESPONDENT)
Appellant by None Respondent by Sh. Ajay Kumar Arora, Sr. DR Date of hearing: 29/04/2026 Date of Pronouncement: 30/04/2026 ORDER PER SUDHIR KUMAR, JM:
This appeal by the assessee is directed against the order of the NFAC/CIT(A), Delhi (In short “Ld. CIT(A)”) dated 26-11-2025 pertaining to A.Y. 2020-21. 2. The assessee has raised the following grounds in appeal : 1. The AO/assessment unit has made the additions of Rs. 1,76,00,299/- on unjustified grounds in a biased manner without appreciating the facts of the case.
That on the First Appellate Authority has also erred in deciding the case exparte since no notice was received by the party and there was no attempt to communicate through postal channels. 3. That the NFAC First Appellate Authority has decided the matter not on merits but only for non-appearance / or making submissions which is also not in the interest of justice and therefore to be set aside. 4. That the assessee appellant was denied the VC on being asked for an adjournment as the counsel of the appellant was out of station and was not able to attend the VC by the AO despite request having been made. 5. That the documents submitted by the appellant were neither appreciated by the AO and nor by the NFAC / valuated in the justified manner and therefore, the order to be set aside. 6. That the demand of Rs. 45,30,877/- has been made on unjustified grounds. 7. That the denial of capitalization of interest on house is unjustified and denying the deduction on this ground is not justified. 8. That the appellant prays to add, alter or amend any or all the grounds of appeal with her before or after the hearing of appeal. 3. None appeared on behalf of the assessee. 4. Ld. DR has submitted that the assessee is a non -cooperative, he did not participate in the proceedings before the Ld.CIT(A).
We have heard the Ld. DR and perused the records. We find that in the instant case the Ld. CIT(A) has dismissed the appeal of the assessee ex-parte therefore, considering the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case and in the interest of justice and fair play, we deem fit proper to restore the issues to the file of the Ld. CIT(A) to grant one opportunity to the assessee to substantiate his claim and decide the issue as per fact and law. The assessee is also directed to appear before the Ld.CIT(A) to substantiate his case. The grounds raised by the assessee are accordingly allowed for statistical purposes. 6. In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose. Order pronounced in the open court on 30.04.2026
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(MANISH AGARWAL) (SUDHIR KUMAR) ACCOUNTANT MEMBER JUDICIAL MEMBER SR BHATNAGGAR Date:- 30.04.2026 Copy forwarded to: 1. Appellant 2. Respondent 3. CIT 4. CIT(Appeals) 5. DR: ITAT ASSISTANT REGISTRAR ITAT NEW DELHI
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