PANKAJ UTTAMCHAND KATARIA ,AMRAVATI vs. INCOME TAX OFFICE WARD -3, AMRAVATI

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee stands allowed

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Raoआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.34/Nag/2018 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13 Pankaj Uttamchand Kataria, Vs. Ito, Ward-3, Amravati. Kataria Agencies, Nawathe Plot, Danwantri, Amravati. Pan : Aibpk3441Q Appellant Respondent Assessee By : None Revenue By : Shri G. J. Ninawe Date Of Hearing : 26.09.2022 Date Of Pronouncement : 07.11.2022 आदेश / Order Per Inturi Rama Rao, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Directed Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-1, Nagpur [‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 21.12.2016 For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. At The Outset, There Is A Delay In Filing The Present Appeal Of 317 Days. The Appellant Filed A Condonation Petition Stating That The Delay In Filing The Present Appeal Had Occurred On Account Of The Appellant Pursuing The Alternative Remedy By Filing The Petition U/S 154 & The Order U/S 154 From The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Was Received On 02.09.2017. Thereafter, The Counsel Of The Appellant Was Busy In Attending His Father, Who Is Aged About 83

condone the delay and admit the appeal for adjudication. 5. Briefly, the facts of the case are that the appellant is an individual engaged in the business of wholesale trading of batteries under the name and style “M/s. Katariya Agency”. The return of income for the assessment year 2012-13 was filed on 20.09.2012 disclosing total income of Rs.14