New Delhi, Oct 9: Huge pendency of matters is a “major problem,” Chief Justice of India B R Gavai has said, noting that disputes involving an amount of Rs 6.85 lakh crore are still pending consideration before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT).

The CJI was speaking at a symposium titled ‘Income Tax Appellate Tribunal — Role, Challenges and Way Forward’ and a felicitation ceremony held here on Wednesday.

Justice Gavai, however, praised ITAT for bringing down the pendency of cases from 85,000 to 24,000 in the last five years.

“A major problem as is with the courts as well as the other tribunals is with regard to huge pendency. I am happy to note that as Shri Bhadang (ITAT head) said that in last five years they have brought down the pendency from 85,000 to 24,000.

“I must congratu

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