CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.

38 ITD 320Income Tax Appellate Tribunal1991#8 most cited

What is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. authority for?

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

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CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. · Rule 19(2) Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules · appeal dismissed non-prosecution · appeal unadmitted · appellant non-cooperation · lack of diligence · opportunity of being heard · section 250 · appellate procedure

Issues it is cited on

Judgments citing CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.

M/S Shreekunj Securities Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, WD-3(1), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 308/KOL/2016[2010-2011]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata09 Oct 2017AY 2010-2011

Bench: Shri S. S. Viswanethra Ravi, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am M/S Shreekunj Securities Pvt. Ltd. Vs. I.T.O Ward-3(1), Kolkata 6, Turf Road, Kolkata – 700 025. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaecs 4082 M (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) .. Appellant By :None Respondent By :Shri Kalyan Nath, Acit सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 09/10/2017 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement: 09/10/2017 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am: The Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2010-2011, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-1, Kolkata Dated 28.01.2016. 2. This Appeal Came For Hearing Today I.E. On 09.10.2017 But None Was Present On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Any Adjournment Petition Was Filed. It Means That The Assessee Is Not Interested To Prosecute The Appeal. Hence, The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- “1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattachrgee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: “The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It.” 2. In The Case Of Estate Of Late Tukojirao Holkar Vs Cwt; 223 Itr 480 (Mp) While Dismissing The Reference Made At The Instance Of The Assessee In Default Made Following Observation In Their Order : “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.” 3. In The Case Of Commissioner Of Income-Tax Vs Multiplan India (P) Ltd.: 38 Itd 320(Del), The Appeal Filed By The Revenue Before The Tribunal, Which Was Fixed For Hearing. But On The Date Of Hearing

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Kalyan Nath, ACIT

…e, 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.” 3. In the case of Commissioner of Income-tax vs Multiplan India (P) Ltd.: 38 ITD 320(Del), the appeal filed by the revenue before the Tribunal, which was fixed for hearing. But on the date of hearing 2 M/s Shreekunj Securities Pvt. Ltd. A.Y: 2010-11 nobody represented the revenue/appellant nor any communication for adjournment was received. There was no communication or information as to why the revenue chose to remain absent on…

M/S Banarasi Niketan, Kolkata vs. ITO, WD-41(2), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 246/KOL/2015[2004-2005]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Oct 2017AY 2004-2005

Bench: Shri A. T. Varkey, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am M/S Banarasi Neketan, Kolkata Vs. I.T.O, Ward-41(2), Kolkata 128, 10A, Bidhan Sarani, Kolkata – 700 004. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aaefb 7589 D (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""थ" / Respondent) .. Appellant By : None Respondent By : Shri David Z. Chawngthu, Acit Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख / Date Of Hearing : 05/10/2017 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement: 05/10/2017 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am: The Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2004-05, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-13, Kolkata Dated 31.12.2014. 2. This Appeal Came For Hearing Today I.E. On 05.10.2017 But None Was Present On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Any Adjournment Petition Was Filed. However, Notices Were Sent By Itat On Two Occasions In Past I.E. On 17.07.17 & 28.08.2017 But None Was Present On Behalf Of The Assessee On The Date Of Hearings. It Means That The Assessee Is Not Interested To Prosecute The Appeal. Hence, The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- “1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattachrgee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: “The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It.” 2. In The Case Of Estate Of Late Tukojirao Holkar Vs Cwt; 223 Itr 480 (Mp) While Dismissing The Reference Made At The Instance Of The Assessee In Default Made Following Observation In Their Order : “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.”

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri David Z. Chawngthu, ACIT Sr.DR

…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.” 2 M/s Banarasi Neketan, Kolkata A.Y: 2004-05 3. In the case of Commissioner of Income-tax vs Multiplan India (P) Ltd.: 38 ITD 320(Del), the appeal filed by the revenue before the Tribunal, which was fixed for hearing. But on the date of hearing nobody represented the revenue/appellant nor any communication for adjournment was received. There was no communication or information as to why the revenue chose to remain absent on that date. The Tribunal on the basis of inherent po…