WATERLINK SHOPPERS PVT. LTD.,HOWRAH vs. ITO, WARD 15(4), KOLKATA, KOLKATA
In favour of the Revenue: the assessee's appeal was dismissed. From the AI summary of this appeal.
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the law assists the vigilant and not those who sleep over their rights. Considering the non-appearance and lack of interest, the appeal was treated as unadmitted.
What were the facts?
The assessee filed an appeal against the order of the CIT(A) for AY 2012-13. On the date of hearing, neither the assessee's representative appeared nor an adjournment was sought.
What were the issues?
The primary issue was whether the appeal should be dismissed for non-prosecution due to the assessee's failure to appear.
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- CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.2,267 citing38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
- Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT2,040 citing223 ITR 480 · 1997 · HC
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, KOLKATA BENCH “A”, KOLKATA
ORDER
PER S.S. VISWANETHRA RAVI, JUDICIAL MEMBER
This appeal filed by the assessee against the order dated 19.01.2017 passed by CIT(A)-5, Kolkata for AY 2012-13.
When the matter was called on 07.02.2019, neither any authorized representative appeared on behalf of the assessee nor any application seeking adjournment was filed. Therefore, it appears that the assessee is not interested in prosecuting the appeal before the Tribunal.
The law assists those who are vigilant and not those who sleep over their rights. This principle is embodied in the well known dictum – “vigilantibus, non dormientibus, jura subvenient”. Considering the facts and keeping in mind the provisions of Rule 19(2) of the ITAT Rules as was considered in the case of CIT vs Multiplan India Pvt. Ltd. 38 ITD 320 (Del) and the judgment of the Hon’ble Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case of Estate of Late Tukojirao Halkar vs C.W.T. reported in 223 ITR 480, we treat this appeal as unadmitted and dismiss the same for non-prosecution.
In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed for non prosecution.
Order pronounced in the open court on 30.04.2019.
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