Multiple Opportunities Ignored: ITAT Declines to Exercise Discretion

Muni Reddy Santosh Reddy Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore) ITAT Bangalore Refuses to Condone Inordinate Delay; Appeals Dismissed for Non-Prosecution Despite Multiple Opportunities The Bangalore ‘B’ Bench of the ITAT, in Shri Muni Reddy Santosh Reddy Vs. ITO, Ward-1(2)(3), Bangalore (ITA Nos.414 & 507/Bang/2025, AYs 2017-18 & 2014-15, order dated 16-12-2025), dismissed both appeals on the ground of inordinate delay and persistent non-prosecution. For AY 2017-18, the Tribunal noted a delay of 423 days in filing the appeal against the NFAC order. The Assessee’s condonation petition merely cit...