25 February 2013
Mistake of tax consultant certainly cannot be raised as a ground of appeal before CIT(A). However, ground of appeal can be raised against the addition made by the AO. Ultimately appeal to CIT(A) lies against order of the AO and not against consultant.
25 February 2013
Even if it was fault of tax consultant you cannot plead and win before CIT(A)merely on this argument Make your case strong on merits as well as legally and if there is any vital information/document/evidence in respect of the addition made which could not be presented to the AO during assessment due to fault of tax consultant, you may make out a case for submitting additional evidence u/r 46A of income tax rules.