Shri Ramesh Bhai V.Prajapati,, ... vs Dy.Commissioner Of Income ... on 24 February, 2021
2. Heard both the sides and perused the material on record. The appeal
of the assessee was dismissed vide ITAT order dated 20th Feb, 2018 as none
appeared on behalf of the assessee on the date of hearing. The assessee has
explained the reason for not filing the Miscellaneous Application within six
months from the end of the month in which the order was passed as
elaborated supra supported by an affidavit and copies of other
documents/details. The assessee has also pointed out that previous tax
consultant has not attended his tax matter satisfactorily and new tax
consultant has obtained various documents, these circumstances and his ill
health caused delay in filing this appeal against ex-parte order which was
passed on account of non-prosecution. After taking into consideration the
facts narrated by the assessee supported by an affidavit/documents it appears
that there was reasonable cause for non-appearance and delay in filing the
Miscellaneous Application against ex-parte order passed on account of non-
prosecution. Therefore, keeping in view of Rule 24 of the Income Tax
(Appellate Tribunal, 1963) and after taking into consideration the decision of
Hon'ble Jurisdictional High Court cited in the case of Dolphin Metal (India)
Ltd. vs. ITO supra, we condone the delay in filing the Miscellaneous
Application.