Court Proceedings Via Video Conferencing Guidelines

Office Order

Date: 22nd March 2020

In continuation of earlier advisory on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) dated 13th March 2020 of ITAT, Delhi Branches, New Delhi and Office Order dated 16th March 2020 of Hon’ble President, ITAT and in view of the lockdown of Delhi from 23rd March 2020 (6.00 am onwards) till 31st March (12 am) announced today by the Delhi Government for prevention and containment of COVID-19 resulting in the sealing of Delhi borders with neighboring states and affecting the majority of public transport and complete shutdown of Delhi Metro, it has been decided to take following further precautionary measures at all Benches falling under the Delhi Zone:-

(i) that the hearing of all regular matters/appeals at all Benches of Delhi Zone shall remain suspended till 31st March 2020 or until further orders, whichever is earlier;

(ii) that all matters during the period stand adjourned and the next dates of the hearing shall be notified on the website of ITAT;

(iii) that in case of any urgency and/or difficulty on account of this step, the authorized representatives or the assessee himself may approach the undersigned and/or the following for seeking redressal:-

(a) Ms. Sushma Chowla, Vice President (Hyd. Zone) (HQ. Delhi)

Mobile: 9960682530,9810082530

E-mail: sushmachowla@gmail.com

Office: 011-24658239

(b) Shri K.K. Singh, Deputy Registrar

Mobile: 9968273527

E-mail: kk.singh@itat.nic.in

Office: 011-24658745

(c) Shri V.K. Singhal, Deputy Registrar

Mobile: 9811253495

E-mail: vksinghal@yahool.co.in

Office: 011-24648027

(d) Shri Vivek Khattar, Senior PS to Vice President (Delhi Zone)

Mobile: 9560774433

E-mail: vivek.khattar70@gmail.com

Office: 011-24694246

(iv) that the above requests shall be considered by Vice President (Delhi Zone) at his discretion;

(v) that the entry of advocates/ chartered accountants/authorized representatives/Practitioners/stakeholders during this period in ITAT premises is strictly not solicited unless permitted by the competent authority or directed by the court;

(vi) that the respective Bar Association shall ensure wide circulation of the adjourned dates of the hearing to avoid any inconvenience to the parties;

2. It is expected that all stakeholders shall appreciate the existing extraordinary situation and therefore shall conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the needs and exigencies of the situation.

3. Considering the importance of the measures intended for the safety and welfare of the health of stakeholders, all concerned are requested to cooperate, in the interest of all.

Copies to:

All concerned (including CIT-DR office & ITAT Bar Association at Delhi, Agra & Dehradun). 

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