STARPOINT VINIMAY PRIVATE LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. ASST COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX (OSD) WARD-1(1), , KOLKATA
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal condoned the delay, finding the assessee's explanation to be reasonable. The Tribunal set aside the CIT(A)'s ex-parte order and remitted the matter back for fresh adjudication, directing the CIT(A) to provide an opportunity of being heard to the assessee.
What were the facts?
The assessee's appeal was filed beyond the limitation period. The delay was attributed to the non-receipt of the CIT(A)'s order via email and the death of the assessee's then Chartered Accountant who was handling the case.
What were the issues?
Whether the delay in filing the appeal should be condoned and whether the CIT(A) erred in passing an ex-parte order without a proper hearing.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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- Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji3,926 citing167 ITR 471 · 1987 · SC
- Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy368 citing7 SCC 123 · 1998 · SC
- Ajji Basha v. CIT55 citing111 Taxmann.com 348 · 2019 · HC
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, KOLKATA ‘D’ BENCH, KOLKATA
Before: SHRI PRADIP KUMAR CHOUBEY & SHRI RAKESH MISHRA
order
: 26-August-2025 ORDER
PER RAKESH MISHRA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER:
This appeal filed by the assessee is against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-NFAC, Delhi [hereinafter referred to as Ld. 'CIT(A)'] passed u/s 250 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) for AY 2015-16 dated 31.05.2023, which has been passed against the assessment order u/s 143(3) of the Act, dated 29.11.2017. 1.1. The Registry has informed that the appeal filed by the assessee is barred by limitation by 565 days. An application along with an affidavit seeking condonation of delay has been filed by the assessee stating as under:
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