Matter remanded to CIT(A) as ex-parte order passed in absence of any response by assessee: ITAT Visakhapatnam

Bhavani Shankar Rao Shanapathi Vs ITO (ITAT Visakhapatnam) ITAT Visakhapatnam remanded the matter back to CIT(A) for fresh consideration since CIT(A) passed ex-parte order as there was on response on behalf of the assessee. Facts- During the assessment proceedings, AO observed that the assessee has made substantial cash deposits during demonetization period but did not file his return of income for the AY 2017-18. AO observed that in the absence any cogent documentary evidence to explain the source of the cash deposits, AO completed the assessment U/s. 144 of the Act by making additions toward...