M/S. DHANKAMAL PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED,KOLKATA vs. ITO, WARD - 1(1), KOLKATA

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ITA 2642/KOL/2024Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 May 2025AY 2012-13Bench: SHRI GEORGE MATHAN (Judicial Member), SHRI SANJAY AWASTHI (Accountant Member)2 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal, in the interest of justice, restored the matter to the Ld. CIT(A) for fresh adjudication. This remand is conditional on the assessee paying a cost of Rs. 50,000/- to Legal Aid Services within sixty days. Failure to provide proof of payment at the first hearing or pay the costs within the stipulated period will result in the confirmation of the Ld. CIT(A)'s original order.

What were the facts?

The assessee filed an appeal against the CIT(A)'s order for the assessment year 2012-13, but failed to appear for the hearing before the Tribunal. The Ld. CIT(A) had noted the assessee's non-cooperation in the prior appellate proceedings. The Sr. DR contended that remanding the case would grant the assessee an undeserved second opportunity.

What were the issues?

The key issue was whether to remand the case to the CIT(A) for fresh adjudication, considering the assessee's lack of cooperation in prior proceedings, and if so, under what conditions should such a remand be granted.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “B” BENCH, KOLKATA

Before: SHRI GEORGE MATHAN & SHRI SANJAY AWASTHI

Hearing: 05/05/2025Pronounced: 05/05/2025

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