M/S. ADARSH KANCH UDYOG PVT. LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. ITO, NEW DELHI

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ITA 5881/DEL/2014Status: DisposedITAT Delhi21 September 2016AY 2003-043 pages

In favour of the Revenue: the assessee's appeal was dismissed. From the AI summary of this appeal.

AI SummaryDismissed

What did the Tribunal hold?

The tribunal held that the law aids the vigilant and not those who sleep on their rights, citing several High Court and Supreme Court judgments. Consequently, the appeal was treated as unadmitted and dismissed for non-prosecution.

What were the facts?

The assessee's appeal was scheduled for hearing, but neither the assessee nor their counsel appeared, nor was any adjournment sought. The tribunal noted that the assessee had previously been granted an adjournment.

What were the issues?

Whether an appeal can be dismissed for non-prosecution when the assessee fails to appear for the hearing. The principle of 'vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt' in the context of appeal proceedings.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Rules, Rule 24 of the Income Tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules, 1963

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH ‘SMC-1’, NEW DELHI

Before: Sh. N. K. Saini

Hearing: 21.09.2016Pronounced: 21.09.2016

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL DELHI BENCH ‘SMC-1’, NEW DELHI Before Sh. N. K. Saini, Accountant Member Asstt. Year : 2003-04 Adarsh Kanch Udyog Pvt. Ltd., Vs Income Tax Officer, C-23, Sudarshan Park, Moti Nagar, Ward-1(2), Delhi-110015 New Delhi (APPELLANT) (RESPONDENT) PAN No. AAACA2028B Assessee by : None Revenue by : Sh. F. R. Meena, Sr. DR Date of Hearing : 21.09.2016 Date of Pronouncement : 21.09.2016 ORDER

This is an appeal by the assessee against the order dated 07.01.2014 of ld. CIT(A)-IV, New Delhi.

2.

Earlier this case was fixed for hearing on 23.06.2016 and was adjourned for today i.e. 21.09.2016. The date of hearing was pronounced in the open court which was noted by the ld. Counsel for the assessee. However, during the course of hearing nobody was present on behalf of the assessee neither any adjournment was sought. It, therefore, appears that the assessee is not interested to prosecute the matter.

2 Adarsh Kanch Udyog Pvt. Ltd. 3. The law aids those who are vigilant, not those who sleep upon their rights. This principle is embodied in well known dictum, “VIGILANTIBUS ET NON DORMIENTIBUS JURA SUB VENIUNT’. Considering the facts and keeping in view the provisions of rule 19(2) of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal Rules as were considered in the case of CIT vs. Multiplan India Ltd., (38 ITD 320)(Del), we treat this appeal as unadmitted.

4.

Similar view has been taken by the Hon’ble Madhya Pradesh High Court in the case of Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar vs. CWT (223 ITR 480) wherein it has been held as under:

“if the party, at whose instance the reference is made, fails to appear at the hearing, or fails in taking steps for preparation of the paper books so as to enable hearing of the reference, the court is not bound to answer the reference.” 5. Similarly, Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court in the case of New Diwan Oil Mills vs. CIT (2008) 296 ITR 495) returned the reference unanswered since the assessee remained absent and there was not any assistance from the assessee.

6.

Their Lordships of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. B. Bhattachargee & Another (118 ITR 461 at page 477-478) held that the appeal does not mean, mere filing of the memo of appeal but effectively pursuing the same.

3 Adarsh Kanch Udyog Pvt. Ltd. 7. So, respectfully by following the view taken in the cases cited supra, I dismiss the appeal for non-prosecution. The assessee is at liberty to request for setting aside this order by moving an application as per the proviso to Rule 24 of the Income Tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules, 1963 and explaining the reasons for its non-appearance.

8.

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is dismissed. (Order Pronounced in the Court on 21/09/2016)

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