2013 (3) TMI 395 - SCH - Income Tax

Time seeked to filing counter affidavit - Held that - As some of the duly represented respondents have already filed counter affidavit on record and the remaining though granted three weeks time, as a final chance, for filing counter affidavit but have not come on record on their behalf within the time granted by the Court. No further steps required to be taken in these batch of matters. Registry to take necessary steps for listing before the Hon ble Court as and when the other connected matters would become ready. Sole respondent is reported to be duly and properly served through post but none appeared nor any steps have been taken on his behalf. List again on 12.4.2013.

Summary

The Supreme Court noted that service was complete in a batch of matters. Some respondents filed counter affidavits, while others were given a final chance but did not submit them on time. No further steps needed for now. Some specific matters were directed to be placed before the Judge in Chambers for necessary orders. In other matters, respondents were served but did not appear or take any steps. They were scheduled for listing again on 12.4.2013.