SONU DUSAD W/O NITIN DUSAD vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER
What did the High Court hold?
The Court disposed of the petition with the liberty as prayed for by the petitioner. It was noted that if the petitioner files an appeal accompanied by an application for condonation of delay, the same would be considered sympathetically in accordance with the law. Furthermore, the Commissioner (Appeals) was directed to endeavor to decide the appeal as expeditiously as possible, but not later than six months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of the order. The Court did not decide on the merits of the underlying tax dispute but rather on the procedural aspect of allowing the petitioner to pursue an appeal.
What were the facts?
The petitioner, Sonu Dusad, through her Power of Attorney Holder, filed a Civil Writ Petition before the Rajasthan High Court, Jaipur Bench. The respondents were various Income Tax authorities, including the Income Tax Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, and Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. The petitioner sought relief concerning issues related to the service of notice and a draft order. The assessment year(s) are not specified. The procedural history indicates that the petitioner argued the matter at length before the Court.
What were the issues?
1. Whether the petitioner should be granted liberty to file an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals) despite the expiry of the limitation period. 2. Whether the Commissioner (Appeals) should be directed to decide the appeal within a time-bound manner, considering the dispute regarding the service of notice and draft order. Petitioner's Contentions: The petitioner, after arguing at length, sought liberty to file an appeal. The primary concern raised was that the limitation period for filing the appeal had expired. Additionally, the petitioner highlighted a dispute concerning the service of notice and the draft order, requesting a time-bound decision from the Commissioner (Appeals). Revenue's Contentions: No specific contentions from the revenue are recorded in the judgment.
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Order 05/07/2024
Learned counsel for the petitioner after arguing at some length is not pressing the petition with liberty to file appeal. The prayer made is that the limitation for filing appeal has expired. It
[2024:RJ-JP:28041-DB] (2 of 2) [CW-10186/2024] is further submitted that there is a dispute with regard to service of notice and draft order and the CIT be directed for a time bound decision.
The petition is disposed of, with the liberty as prayed for.
There is no doubt in the eventuality of petitioner filing an appeal accompanied by the application for condonation of delay, the same would be considered in accordance with law, sympathetically.
The Commissioner (Appeals) shall make an endeavour to decide the appeal as expeditiously as possible in the facts of the case but not later than six months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order.
The petition is disposed of accordingly. (ASHUTOSH KUMAR),J (AVNEESH JHINGAN),J Monika/Aarzoo/13
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