CIT-DR Accuses ITAT of Hurrying & Burying Justice; ITAT initiated action for contempt

RELEVANT EXTRACT 2.1 Before we proceed with the adjudication of appeal, it is very crucial to dwell upon the unbecoming conduct of the ‘D’ Bench in-charge CIT (DR) Shri D.K. Mishra. When the Bench set for hearing at 10.30AM on 20-11- 20 13, to our surprise, none of the DR was present in the courtroom. It may be worthwhile to mention that about 33 appeals were fixed for hearing. With the current pendency an adjournment takes about 4 to 5 months’ period for fixation of any appeal for next hearing in normal course. 2.2. Thus the situation before us as it stood, neither any DR was present in...