Karnataka HC Quashes Ex-Parte Income Tax Order Due to CA Absence

Kabbathi Bochegowda Shivanna Vs CIT (Appeals) (Karnataka High Court) The Karnataka High Court quashed an ex-parte Income Tax assessment order issued against Kabbathi Bochegowda Shivanna after his Chartered Accountant (CA) failed to appear before the Assessing Officer (AO) during proceedings. The petitioner argued that the assessment order, passed on March 24, 2023, was the result of his CA’s inability to present a defense, leading to an ex-parte decision. Shivanna requested the court to quash the assessment order and associated demand notice and sought a fresh opportunity to submit the requi...