ITAT Dismisses Appeal Due to absence of Reasonable cause for 726-Day Delay

Sunderlal Vs DCIT (ITAT Chennai) The case of Sunderlal Vs DCIT (ITAT Chennai) revolves around an appeal arising from the order of the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)-18, Chennai. Despite efforts to condone a significant delay, the appeal was ultimately dismissed due to unexplained reasons. The appeal, which should have been filed within a specific timeframe, was significantly delayed by 726 days. The petitioner attributed this delay to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on their family, leading to a loss of track regarding the appellate order. However, upon scrutiny, the Tribunal found t...