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The ITAT held that the CIT(A)'s order was non-speaking and not in accordance with the law as it dismissed the appeal without considering the merits. The matter was remanded back to the CIT(A) for a fresh decision.
The Tribunal acknowledged that the CIT(A) had given multiple opportunities and cited various case laws to justify ex parte decisions. However, considering the transfer of appeals during the pandemic and in the interest of justice, the Tribunal decided to grant one more opportunity.
The Tribunal acknowledged that the CIT(A) had given multiple opportunities and cited various case laws to justify ex parte decisions. However, considering the transfer of appeals during the pandemic and in the interest of justice, the Tribunal decided to grant one more opportunity.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A)'s order was a non-speaking order and against the principles of natural justice as it was passed without giving adequate opportunity to the assessee. Therefore, the order was set aside.
The Tribunal acknowledged that the CIT(A) had given multiple opportunities and cited various case laws to justify ex parte decisions. However, considering the transfer of appeals during the pandemic and in the interest of justice, the Tribunal decided to grant one more opportunity.
The Tribunal held that the CIT(A) erred in remanding the matter without jurisdiction. It further stated that interest paid to legal heirs on amounts that ceased to be capital after a partner's death should not be disallowed solely based on accounting entries, as the funds were used for business purposes.
The Tribunal held that the assessee failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the 260 kg of Kimam found was unfinished stock. Therefore, the addition made by the AO on account of undisclosed stock of Kimam was confirmed.
The Tribunal upheld the addition of undisclosed interest income. While the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) had allowed a partial deduction for expenses against undisclosed professional receipts, the Tribunal found no further relief was warranted given the facts.
The tribunal set aside the ex-parte order of the CIT(A) and restored the matter back for fresh adjudication on merits. The CIT(A) was directed to provide adequate opportunity of being heard to the assessee.