13/12/2025
The Appellate Tribunal, Punjab Revenue Authority, Lahore has allowed the appeal (to the extent of remand) in the case of M/s Azhar Town. The Honourable Tribunal held that the CIR (Appeals) erred in deciding the appeal merely as time-barred, without adjudicating the matter on merits, and that such a non-speaking order is not sustainable in law. Accordingly, the matter has been remanded back to the Commissioner (Appeals) for fresh decision on merits, after providing due opportunity of hearing to both parties. This decision reinforces the principles of natural justice, right of hearing, and reasoned adjudication in tax matters. Alhamdulillah — law and fairness prevail. Regards Abdul Waheed Advocate