Vishal Vijay Malekar vs. ITO, Ward-5(2), Pune

Parties Involved

Facts Summary

Vishal Vijay Malekar filed an appeal against the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) for Assessment Year 2020-21. The appeal was filed after a delay of 175 days, which was condoned by the Tribunal. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) dismissed the appeal without adjudicating on the merits of the assessee's grounds. The Tribunal found that the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) was obligated to decide the appeal on its merits and did not have the power to dismiss it for non-prosecution.…

Legal Issues

• 1. Whether the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) has the power to dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution?
• 2. Whether the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) adjudicated the grounds of appeal on merits?

Judgment Outcome

Decided in favour of Assessee.

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