What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal, following established precedents, decided to dismiss the appeal in limine due to non-prosecution. The assessee may seek recall if valid reasons for non-appearance are provided.

The assessee filed an appeal against the order of the CIT(A) for AY 2006-07. On the date of hearing, no one appeared on behalf of the assessee, nor was any adjournment application received.

What were the issues?

The primary issue was the assessee's non-appearance and failure to prosecute the appeal before the Tribunal.

Gouri Hospitals Ltd., New Delhi vs ACIT | ITAT Delhi 2016

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH ‘C’, NEW DELHI

Before: SHRI H.S. SIDHU & SHRI J. SUDHAKAR REDDY

This is an appeal filed by the assessee against the order dt. 07.03.2012 of Ld.CIT(A)-XXVIII, New Delhi for Assessment Year 2006-07.

On the date of hearing i.e. on 15.3.2016, none appeared on behalf of the assessee nor any adjournment application was received despite issual of notice. Hence it is presumed that the assessee is not interested in prosecuting the appeal. Heard Shri T.Vasanthan, Ld.Sr.D.R. on behalf of the Revenue.

Following the decisions in the case of CIT vs. Multiplan India P.Ltd. 38 ITD, 320 (Delhi), and the decision of the Hon’ble Bombay High Court in the case of M/s Chemipol vs. UOI and others in Central Excise Appeal No. 62/2009 judgement dt. 17th September,2009, we consider it a fit case for A.Y. 2006-07 Gauri Hospitals Ltd., New Delhi dismissing the appeal in limine. It is to clarify that subsequently, if the assessee explains the reasons for non-appearance and if the Bench is so satisfied, the matter may be recalled for the purpose of adjudication of the appeal. 4. In the result, the appeal by the assessee stands dismissed for non- prosecution. Order pronounced in the Open Court on 17th March, 2016.

GOURI HOSPITALS LTD.,NEW DELHI vs. ACIT, NEW DELHI

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