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S. 254(2A) : Appellate Tribunal-Stay-Stay order does not vacate after expiry of a period of 365 days if delay in disposal of appeal is not attributed to assessee-Order of Tribunal is affirmed [S.260A]

Question raised by the revenue,  whether order of Tribunal was to be treated as void-ab-initio in light of third proviso to section 254(2A) which provides that stay of demand stands vacated after expiry of a period of 365 days, even if delay in disposal of appeal is not attributable to assessee. High Court dismissed the appeal as not a substantial question of law. (AY. 2010-11)