Kerala HC Directs Reinstatement of Appeal, Grants Assessee One Week to Cure Defects

Arun Vijayan Pillai Vijai Vs Income Tax Officer Income Tax Department (Kerala High Court) In the case of Arun Vijayan Pillai Vijai Vs Income Tax Officer, the Kerala High Court addressed the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal by the First Appellate Authority under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The dismissal occurred due to the petitioner’s failure to cure defects pointed out by the Appellate Authority. The petitioner contended that he could not notice the communication about the defects and sought a chance to rectify the issues. After hearing both parties, the court set aside the dism...