M.MUTHUKUMAR,CHENNAI vs. ITO, CHENNAI
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 observed that the assessee was not interested in pursuing the appeal. Following precedent, the tribunal dismissed the appeal for non-prosecution.
What were the facts?
The assessee's appeal was listed for hearing on multiple occasions. On the scheduled date of hearing, neither the assessee nor their representative appeared before the tribunal.
What were the issues?
The primary issue was the non-appearance of the assessee, leading to the dismissal of the appeal for want of prosecution.
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- CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.2,267 citing38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, ‘ B’ (SMC
Before: SHRI ABRAHAM P. GEORGE
आदेश / O R D E R
I found that the appeal was earlier posted for hearing on 13.10.2016 and at the request of the ld. Authorised Representative for the assessee, the case was adjourned to 09.01.2017 i.e. to-day.
When this appeal was called up for hearing, none appeared on behalf of the assessee nor any adjournment request was received. In the ITA No. 197/Mds/2016. :- 2 -: circumstances, I am of the opinion that the assessee is not interested in prosecuting the case. Following the decision of the Delhi Bench of the Tribunal in the case of CIT v. Multiplan (India) Ltd. (38 ITD 320) (Del), I dismiss the appeal filed by the assessee, for non-prosecution.
In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands dismissed.
Order pronounced on Monday, the 9th January, 2017, at Chennai.
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