PRASHANT SADASHIVRAO GADHE,JALNA vs. ITO WD-1 , JALNA

ITA 910/PUN/2026Status: DisposedITAT Pune28 September 2026AY 2020-213 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal considered the prayer made by the assessee's counsel and, in the larger interest of justice, decided to restore the issues raised in the appeal to the file of the CIT(A) for necessary adjudication as contemplated under Section 250(6) of the Act. The Tribunal noted that there was no strong objection from the Departmental Representative. The CIT(A) was directed to allow a reasonable opportunity to the assessee in the set-aside proceedings. The assessee was also directed to provide updated contact details and remain vigilant, avoiding unnecessary adjournments. The impugned order of the CIT(A) was set aside, and the grounds of appeal were allowed for statistical purposes.

What were the facts?

The assessee, Prashant Sadashivrao Ghade, filed an appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Pune Bench for Assessment Year 2020-21. The appeal challenged an order dated 09.12.2025 passed by the National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), Delhi, under Section 250 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. This order arose from an assessment order dated 29.03.2025 passed by the Assessing Officer (AO) under Sections 147 and 144 of the Act. The AO had made an addition of Rs. 7.00 lakh as unexplained investment under Section 69. The assessee's appeal before the CIT(A) was dismissed due to non-compliance with notices. The ITAT heard the matter on 04.08.2026 and pronounced its order on 28.09.2026.

What were the issues?

1. Whether the ITAT should restore the issues raised in the appeal to the file of the CIT(A) for necessary adjudication, considering the assessee's submission of ex-parte order and unavoidable circumstances leading to non-compliance with notices. Assessee's Contentions: The assessee argued that the impugned order of the CIT(A) was ex-parte. The non-compliance with notices issued by the CIT(A) was due to unavoidable circumstances. The assessee prayed for the restoration of the issues to the file of the CIT(A) for proper adjudication. Revenue's Contentions: The Departmental Representative supported the order of the CIT(A) but did not raise any strong objection to the assessee's request for restoration.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 250,Section 147,Section 144,Section 69,Section 132,Section 250(6)

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, PUNE BENCHES “SMC”, PUNE

Before: DR.MANISH BORAD & SHRI VINAY BHAMORE

For Appellant: Shri Pratik Sandbhor
For Respondent: Shri Sandeep Jumale
Hearing: 04.08.2026Pronounced: 28.09.2026

PER DR. MANISH BORAD, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER :

The captioned appeal at the instance of assessee pertaining to A.Y. 2020-21 is directed against the order dated 09.12.2025 of National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi passed u/s.250 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter also called ‘the Act’) arising out of Assessment order dated 29.03.2025 passed u/s.147 r.w.s.144 of the Act.

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We have heard the rival submissions and perused the record placed before us. We note that the assessee is an individual and post search u/s.132 of the Act in the case of Manjeet Pride Group, Gadiya Group and Associated entities, information pertaining to th

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