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February 2024

Section 254(2): Misc Application — mistakes in the order — No opportunity given to assessee to argue alleged violation of rule 46A — In interest of justice matter remanded to CIT(A)

By K. B. Bhujle | Ritu Punjabi, Advocates
Reading Time 5 mins

28 Pravir Polymers Private Limited vs. Income Tax Officer 15(2)(4) and Ors.

Writ Petition No. 2440 of 2023 (Bom.) (HC)

Date of Order: 18th December, 2023 

[ITAT order dated 21st November, 2022 in MA No. 178/MUM/2022 and MA No. 179/ MUM/2022 for Assessment Years 2011-2012]

Section 254(2): Misc Application — mistakes in the order — No opportunity given to assessee to argue alleged violation of rule 46A — In interest of justice matter remanded to CIT(A).

The two misc. applications were filed by petitioner (assessee) seeking recall of an order dated 29th April, 2022 passed by the ITAT in ITA No. 2595/MUM/2019 along with Cross Objection No. 103/MUM/2021. Following are the mistakes that were alleged to be apparent on record in the impugned order:

“I. Violation of Rule 46A of the Rules: The Revenue had neither raised the violation of the Rule 46A in the grounds of appeal, nor was it argued by the revenue, nor an opportunity was given to the appellant to explain the case there by violating the principle of natural justice.

Without prejudice to the above, If Department has raised the vi