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Facts
The assessee failed to file the return of income for AY 2018-19. The case was reopened under Section 147 due to the purchase of an immovable property without verifying the source of investment. The Assessing Officer added the investment amount as unexplained income. The CIT(A) upheld the AO's order and dismissed the assessee's appeal ex-parte.
Held
The Tribunal noted that the CIT(A) dismissed the appeal ex-parte without considering the merits of the case, which is against the well-settled principle of law. The Tribunal held that even in cases of non-prosecution, the appellate authority should decide on merits based on available records.
Key Issues
Whether the CIT(A) erred in dismissing the appeal ex-parte without considering the merits of the case and whether the addition made by the AO for unexplained investment is justified.
Sections Cited
147, 144, 144B, 139(1), 142(1), 69, 148A, 148
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Hyderabad “A” Bench, Hyderabad
आदेशकी प्रयतयलयप अग्रेयर्त/ Copy of the order forwarded to:- 1. यनर्ााररती/The : Shri Sahit Chowdary Garapati, Flat No.203, h.No.12-13-677/1, Street No.1, Assessee Kimtee Colony, Tarnaka, Lallapet, Secunderabad, Hyderabad 2. राजस्व/ : The Income Tax Officer, Ward-10(1), IT The Towers, AC Guards, Masab Tank, Revenue Hyderabad 3. The Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, Hyderabad 4. यवभागीयप्रयतयनयर्, आयकर अपीलीय अयर्करण, हैदराबाद / DR, ITAT, Hyderabad 5. गार्ाफ़ाईल / Guard file
आदेशानुसार / BY ORDER
Sr. Private Secretary ITAT, Hyderabad