Facts
The assessee failed to provide necessary details and explanations to the CIT(A) despite multiple opportunities. Consequently, the CIT(A) upheld the Assessing Officer's action and dismissed the assessee's appeal.
Held
The Tribunal set aside the order of the CIT(A) and restored the matter to the Assessing Officer for de novo assessment. The assessee was directed to submit all relevant documents and comply with notices without adjournments.
Key Issues
Non-compliance by the assessee in furnishing details before the lower authorities.
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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, SURAT BENCH, SURAT
O R D E R PER DR. B.R.R. KUMAR, VICE-PRESIDENT:-
This appeal is filed by the Assessee against the appellate order dated 30.06.2025 passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi, relating to the Assessment Year 2016-17.
On perusal of the records, it is observed that the assessee was afforded several opportunities of hearing to furnish details, clarifications, and explanations to substantiate its claim. However, despite being granted multiple opportunities, the assessee remained non-compliant and failed to furnish the requisite details or explanations before the Ld. CIT(A). Consequently, the Ld. CIT(A), based on the material available on record, Asst. Year : 2016-17 - 2– upheld the action of the Assessing Officer and dismissed the appeal of the assessee. Before us, the Ld. Counsel for the assessee prayed that, given an opportunity, due compliance would be made and all necessary details, clarifications, and explanations would be furnished to the Revenue authorities. We also find the assessee remained non-compliant and failed to submit the substantial document/evidence before the Assessing Officer. Hence, in the interest of justice, we set aside the order of the Ld. CIT(A) and restore the matter back to the file of the Assessing Officer for de novo assessment. The assessee shall submit all the relevant bank statement/submission/document before the Assessing Officer and comply with the notices issued by the revenue authorities without seeking any unnecessary adjournments.
In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes.
The order is pronounced in the open Court on 23.01.2026. S /- (SUCHITRA KAMBLE) VICE-PRESIDENT () () Ahmedabad; Dated 23.01.2026 MV Asst. Year : 2016-17 - 3–