Non-Receipt of Hearing Notices: ITAT Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order

Dhaval Nalinbhai Patel Vs DCIT (ITAT Ahmedabad) In the case of Dhaval Nalinbhai Patel Vs. DCIT, the ITAT Chennai addressed an appeal concerning an ex-parte order passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) on 30th July 2024. The assessee had failed to respond to four notices issued by the CIT(A) regarding the submission of written documents, leading to the dismissal of the appeal. The appellant claimed that they had requested not to receive hearing notices via email, which led to the lack of awareness of the proceedings. The Departmental Representative had no objection to revisiting the...