CIT(A) Faces Scrutiny for Denying Additional Evidence; Section 250(4) Highlights Duty to Ensure Fair Hearing.

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....Validity of the order of the CIT(A) - Non admission of additional evidence - It is indeed the sacrosanct obligation of the first appellate authority to have ensured that any effective opportunity is granted to the assessee for presenting its case and all evidences are taken into account while determining the issue. The powers of the CIT(A) are not fettered or circumscribed by Rule 46A for admission of additional evidences. In view of mandate of provisions of Section 250(4) of the Act also, the situation existing in the case as narrated above, clearly warranted admission of additional evidences by the CIT(A). - AT....