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Issues: Whether the Commissioner (Appeals) had the power to remand the matter to the adjudicating authority after 11.05.2001.
Analysis: The appeal turned on the limited jurisdiction of the Commissioner (Appeals) to remand proceedings. Reliance was placed on binding precedent holding that, after the relevant date, the appellate authority could not remand the matter and had to decide the appeal on merits. The challenge to the remand order was therefore accepted.
Conclusion: The remand ordered by the Commissioner (Appeals) was not sustainable, and the Revenue's appeal was allowed by way of remand.
Final Conclusion: The appellate order directing fresh adjudication was set aside and the matter was sent back in the manner directed by the Tribunal, resulting in success for the Revenue on the jurisdictional issue.
Ratio Decidendi: After 11.05.2001, the Commissioner (Appeals) had no power to remand a matter to the adjudicating authority and was required to decide the appeal on merits.