UTSAV AGRO PRODUCTS LTD.,KOLKATA vs. I.T.O.,WARD-12(1), KOLKATA
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal found reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the lower authorities. Following Supreme Court precedent, the matter was restored to the AO for a fresh assessment.
What were the facts?
The assessee company's appeals were decided ex parte because the Managing Director was attending to a seriously ill relative. The assessee provided an affidavit and medical details to support their absence.
What were the issues?
Whether there was a reasonable cause for the assessee's non-appearance before the AO and CIT(A), and if so, whether the ex parte orders should be set aside.
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- Tin Box Company v. CIT624 citing249 ITR 216 · 2001 · SC
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, “B” BENCH: KOLKATA
Before: Shri A. T. Varkey, JM & Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, AM]
ORDER Shri A. T. Varkey, JM These are the appeals preferred by the assessee against the separate orders of Ld. CIT(A)-4, Kolkata all dated 27-12-2019 for the assessment years 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2016- 17.
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