SONU DUSAD W/O NITIN DUSAD vs. INCOME TAX OFFICER
What did the High Court hold?
The High Court disposed of the petition, granting the petitioner the liberty to file an appeal before the Commissioner (Appeals). The Court noted that if the petitioner files an appeal along with an application for condonation of delay, it 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 The Court did not decide on the merits of the underlying tax dispute, as the petition was withdrawn with liberty to pursue the appellate remedy.
What were the facts?
The petitioner, Sonu Dusad, through her Power of Attorney Holder, filed a Civil Writ Petition before the Rajasthan High Court, Bench at Jaipur. The respondents were the Income Tax Officer, Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, and Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax. The petitioner sought relief concerning a dispute related to the service of notice and a draft order. The petitioner's counsel, after arguing for some time, sought permission to withdraw the petition with liberty to file an appeal, stating that the limitation period for filing the appeal had expired. The petitioner also requested a time-bound decision from the Commissioner (Appeals).
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, considering the dispute regarding service of notice and draft order? (Question of mixed law and fact) Assessee's Contention: The petitioner argued that the limitation period for filing an appeal had expired and sought liberty to file an appeal. They also contended that there was a dispute regarding the service of notice and draft order, and requested the Commissioner (Appeals) to decide the matter within a time-bound manner. Revenue's Contention: The judgment does not record any specific contentions from the revenue side regarding the issues raised by the petitioner.
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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 is further submitted that there is a dispute with regard to service
[2024:RJ-JP:28043-DB] (2 of 2) [CW-10189/2024] 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/15
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