ITAT imposes cost on Assessee for Casual & Cavalier Attitude of Assessee

Reetesh Kumar Vs ITO (ITAT Jaipur) Bench observed that both the lower authorities had dismissed the appeal of the assessee ex-parte for want of non-appearance during the course of hearing.  In view of the request of the ld. AR of the assessee, the appeal of the assessee is restored to the file of the AO for afresh assessment. The assessee is also directed to cooperate the AO during the course of afresh assessment and submit the documents before the AO to defend his case. The Bench further noted that because of the casual and cavalier attitude of the assessee, cost of Rs.2,000/- is imposed on ...