ITAT Amritsar Overturns Ex Parte Addition u/s 68 During COVID-19 Pandemic

Abdul Hamid Khan Vs ITO (ITAT Amritsar) Introduction: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Amritsar recently passed a noteworthy ruling in the case of Abdul Hamid Khan Vs Income Tax Officer (ITO), deciding in favor of the assessee. The tribunal deleted an ex parte addition under Section 68 of the Income Tax Act, made during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that due to the exceptional circumstances, the assessee’s inability to provide adequate documents should not be a ground for unfounded additions to their income. Analysis: This case involves Abdul Hamid Khan, a livestock wholesaler f...