ITAT Imposes ₹1000 Fine for Non-Appearance in Income Tax Case

Advertisement Mohammed Kaleem Vs ITO (ITAT Bangalore) In the case of Mohammed Kaleem vs. ITO, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Bangalore imposed a ₹1000 fine on the taxpayer for failing to appear during the assessment proceedings and the subsequent appeal before the CIT(A)/NFAC. The assessment was originally completed under Section 144 of the Income Tax Act, which allows for an ex-parte order when the taxpayer fails to participate. The taxpayer’s counsel argued that if given another opportunity to present the case, it would not harm the department’s interests. Acknowle...