ITAT Surat Restores Housewife’s Tax Appeal in ₹11.16 Lakh Case, Imposes ₹10K Cost

Anupam Shailesh Syal Vs ITO (ITAT Surat) In a significant procedural ruling, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Surat Bench, has set aside an ex-parte order from the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) [CIT(A)] that had confirmed an addition of over ₹11 lakh to the income of Anupam Shailesh Syal for the Assessment Year (AY) 2012-13. The Tribunal’s decision, dated July 21, 2025, remands the case back to the CIT(A) for a fresh hearing, citing a violation of the principles of natural justice. While granting the assessee another opportunity, the ITAT also imposed a penalty of ₹10...