2025 (3) TMI 225 - HC - Income Tax

Order directs disposal within eight weeks of 14.10.2022 statutory appeal, calls for NFAC remedial measures to end systemic delays

HC noted systemic delays in statutory appeals before NFAC and the specific appeal filed 14.10.2022 pending over two years before the CIT(A). The court ... Appeal pending adjudication for more than 2 years before the CIT(A) - HELD THAT:- This court is cognizant of the large number of statutory appeals pending for disposal before the NFAC and express concern over the delay in disposal of such appeals, for which the NFAC was envisaged. We expect that the NFAC would endeavour to implement the said remedial measures in all earnest. So far as the present petition is concerned, we note with some concern that the appeal filed on 14.10.2022, is still pending adjudication for more than 2 years before the CIT(A). We, therefore direct the said appeal filed on 14.10.2022 under e-filing acknowledgment be taken up for consideration and disposed of with expedition not beyond a period of eight weeks from date. The Delhi High Court, with Hon'ble Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Hon'ble Justice Tushar Rao Gedela presiding, addressed a writ petition seeking timely resolution of an appeal pending for over 2 years before the CIT(A). The court noted concerns over delays in disposing of appeals and directed the specific appeal filed on 14.10.2022 to be decided within eight weeks. The court acknowledged the roadmap presented by the National Faceless Appeal Centre to address the large number of pending appeals and emphasized the need for expeditious resolution. The petition was consequently disposed of.