ITAT Sets Aside Ex-Parte Order, Grants Assessee Opportunity for Rehearing Before CIT(A)

Gurpreet Singh Rajput Vs ITO (ITAT Mumbai) In the case of Gurpreet Singh Rajput vs. ITO, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai reviewed an appeal challenging the order dated 16-07-2024, issued by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) – National Faceless Appeal Centre (NFAC), Delhi. The appeal pertains to the Assessment Year 2017-18. The CIT(A) passed the order ex-parte, as the assessee failed to appear during the proceedings. Consequently, the CIT(A) did not examine the issues raised by the assessee on their merits. The assessee’s legal representative argued that the non-a...