2009 (10) TMI 609 - HC - Service Tax

condonation of the delay - Held that one more opportunity has to be given to the petitioner - The petitioner is directed to appear before the said Appellate Tribunal on 16-11-2009 without waiting for any notice from the Appellate Tribunal - The writ petitions are allowed by way of remand

Summary

The High Court of Karnataka allowed the writ petitions filed by the petitioner, setting aside the order of the Appellate Tribunal and remanding the matter for fresh consideration. The petitioner was directed to appear before the Tribunal on a specified date, failing which the appeal may be dismissed. If the petitioner appears and argues the case, the Tribunal must dispose of the matter within 45 days. All contentions were kept open.