2017 (9) TMI 1966 - AT - Income Tax

Non perusal of appeal by assessee - HELD THAT - Notice of hearing was sent through RPAD post, but the same was returned by the postal authorities with the remark not known, which is placed on record. The assessee has also not filed any application for adjournment of the case. Therefore, it is presumed that the assessee is not interested in pursuing with its appeal before the Tribunal, therefore, following order of the ITAT, Delhi Bench in the case of CIT Vs. Multiplan India Pvt. Ltd 1991 (5) TMI 120 - ITAT DELHI-D we dismiss the appeal of the assessee in limine for want of prosecution. - Decided against assessee.

Summary

The Appellate Tribunal ITAT Ahmedabad dismissed the appeal filed by the assessee against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax for the Assessment Year 2009-10 as the assessee did not appear for the hearing and showed no interest in pursuing the appeal. The appeal was dismissed in limine for want of prosecution.