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2014 (9) TMI 1260 - HC - Income TaxInterim stay of the operation of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) recommendations, for promotion to the post of Principal Commissioner of Income Tax - HELD THAT:- Though this Court would not wish to comment on the matter, the merits of which are to be finally adjudicated, at the same time, the impugned order discloses that till date, the DPC recommendations have not been acted upon. The order also states that the recommendations were in the process of being sent by the UPSC to the Central Government. Having regard to the nature of the matter and the specific circular of 23.05.2001, coupled with the fact that the Finance Act in the present instance endorsed the creation of the post of Principal Commissioner of Income Tax with effect from 01.06.2013, we are of the opinion that the Central Government should not take any final decision, or at least go ahead and make any appointment pursuant to the recommendations of the impugned DPC during the pendency of the proceedings before the CAT At the same time, we are of the opinion that having regard to the matter and the nature of the submissions made, the CAT should endeavour to complete the hearing and render its decision at the earliest convenience, preferably within eight weeks from today. Both the parties are directed to ensure full cooperation in this regard. The parties shall be present before the CAT on 09.10.2014, for directions. It is informed by the parties that the matter is listed before the CAT today (29.09.2014) afternoon at 02.30 PM. This order shall be communicated by the CAT to the petitioners as well as learned counsel for the respondents, for appropriate action. W.P stands disposed of with the above directions.
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