IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL
DELHI BENCH `E', NEW DELHI
BEFORE SH. R. K. PANDA, ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
AND.
SH. K. N. CHARY, JUDICIAL MEMBER
ITA No.2680/Del/2017
Assessment Year: 2012-13
Norma India Ltd. Vs. DCIT
X-43, Loha Mandi Circle 18 (2)
Naraina New Delhi
New Delhi 110028
PAN No. AAACN4323J
(APPELLANT) (RESPONDENT)
Appellant by Sh. Anuj Gupta, CA
Respondent by Ms.Rakhi Bimal, Sr. DR.
Date of hearing: 11/11/2019
Date of Pronouncement: 14/11/2019
ORDER
PER R.K PANDA, AM:
This appeal filed by the assessee is directed against the
order dated 13.02.2017 of the CIT(A)-38, New Delhi relating to
A.Y. 2012-13.
2. Although a number grounds have been raised by the
assessee in the grounds of appeal, these all relate to the order of
the CIT(A) in confirming the various additions made by the AO in
the exparte order passed by her.
3. Facts of the case, in brief, are that the assessee is a
company engaged in the business of manufacturing and
exporting mainly flanges and carbon steel forging machines. It
filed its return of income on 25.09.2012 declaring total income of
Rs.14,26,32,619/-. The AO completed the assessment u/s. 143
(3) of the Act on 31.03.2015 determining the total income at
Rs.14,37,19,531/- wherein he made addition of Rs.10,86,912/-
on account of disallowance out of repair and maintenance
expenses. Since none appeared before the CIT(A) despite notice
issued to the assessee, the Ld. CIT(A) in her exparte order
confirmed the addition made by the AO.
4. Aggrieved with such exparte order of the CIT(A), the
assessee is in appeal before the Tribunal.
5. We have considered the rival arguments made by both the
sides and perused the orders of the authorities below. We find
the AO in the instant case disallowed an amount of
Rs.10,86,912/- out of the repairs and maintenance expenses. We
find in appeal the Ld. CIT(A) upheld the addition made by the AO
as none appeared before her despite opportunity granted. It is the
submission of the Ld. Counsel for the assessee that given an
opportunity, the assessee is in a position to substantiate its case
before the CIT(A). Considering the totality of the facts of the case
and in the interest of justice we deem it proper to restore the
issue to the file of the Ld. CIT(A) with a direction to grant one final
opportunity to the assessee to substantiate its case and decide
the issue as per fact and law. The assessee is also hereby directed
to appear before the CIT(A) without seeking any adjournment
under any pretext failing which the Ld. CIT(A) is at liberty to pass
appropriate order as per law. We hold and direct accordingly the
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grounds raised by the assessee are accordingly allowed for
statistical purpose.
6. In the result the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for
statistical purpose.
Order pronounced in the open court on 14.11.2019.
Sd/- Sd/-
(K. NARSIMHA CHARY) (R.K PANDA)
JUDICIAL MEMBER ACCOUNTANT MEMBER
*Neha*
Date:- 14.11.2019
Copy forwarded to:
1. Appellant
2. Respondent
3. CIT
4. CIT(Appeals)
5. DR: ITAT
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
ITAT NEW DELHI
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Member
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Date on which the fair order is placed before the Dictating 14.11.2019
Member for Pronouncement
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ITAT
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