I.A. No. 2033/2019

1. The present interlocutory application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner praying for extension of the interim order dated 22.03.2003/for granting an interim order staying further criminal proceeding in Complaint Case No. 12/1997.

2. The present petition has been filed for quashing the order dated 20.06.1997 passed by the Special Judge, Economic Offence, Ranchi in Complaint Case No. 12/1997 whereby cognizance for the offences under Sections 276C & 277 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 has been taken against the petitioner. The present case relates to the assessment year 1996-97.

3. At the very outset, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that an appeal being I.T.A. No. 263/2018 preferred against the order dated 15.05.2018 passed by the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeal), Ranchi is pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Circuit Bench, Ranchi. The present interlocutory application has been filed in the light of the order dated 28.03.2018 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Asian Resurfacing of Road Agency Pvt. Limited & Anr. Vs. Central Bureau of Investigation (Cr. Appeal No. 1375-1376 of 2013 and analogous cases) praying