MAHARASHTRA AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD.,MUMBAI vs. ACIT-3(2)(1), MUMBAI
What did the Tribunal hold?
The Tribunal held that the AO's order giving effect to the ITAT's order was passed beyond the prescribed time limit under Section 153(5) of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Therefore, the AO's order was considered void ab initio and bad in law.
What were the facts?
The assessee and the revenue filed cross-appeals against the orders of the CIT(A) concerning various assessment years. A key issue was the delay by the Assessing Officer (AO) in passing an order giving effect to a previous ITAT order.
What were the issues?
Whether the order passed by the Assessing Officer giving effect to the ITAT's order was barred by limitation. Whether the delay in passing such an order renders it void.
Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, MUMBAI BENCH “D”, MUMBAI
Before: SHRI KULDIP SINGH & MS. PADMAVATHY S
Per Bench:
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