SOMPAL SINGH,MUZAFFARNAGAR vs. ITO WARD 3(1)(4), SHAMLI

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ITA 7503/DEL/2026Status: DisposedITAT Delhi19 August 2026AY 2020-213 pages
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What did the Tribunal hold?

The Tribunal condoned the delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A)/NFAC, citing the principle of substantial justice over technicalities. The appeal was restored to the CIT(A)/NFAC for fresh adjudication.

What were the facts?

The assessee filed an appeal before the CIT(A)/NFAC with a delay of 184 days. The CIT(A)/NFAC refused to condone this delay, stating that the reasons provided were not justifiable.

What were the issues?

Whether the delay in filing the appeal before the CIT(A)/NFAC should be condoned, considering the circumstances beyond the assessee's control.

Which sections of the Income-tax Act were involved?

Section 147

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Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, DELHI BENCH: “SMC” NEW DELHI

Before: SHRI SATBEER SINGH GODARA

For Appellant: CA Sh. Samyak jain, Adv
Hearing: 19.08.2026Pronounced: 19.08.2026

IN THE INCOME TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, DELHI BENCH: “SMC” NEW DELHI BEFORE SHRI SATBEER SINGH GODARA, JUDICIAL MEMBER ITA No.7503/Del/2026 Assessment Year: 2020-21 Vs. Income Tax Officer, Sompal Singh, Muzaffarnagar Ward-3(1)(4), Village Ladonazri, Shamli Hiranwara Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh- 251305 PAN: RUEPS7493J (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee by Sh. Mukesh Jain, CA Sh. Samyak jain, Adv. Sh. Sachin Saxena, CA Department by Sh. Manoj Kumar, Sr. DR

Date of hearing 19.08.2026 Date of pronouncement 19.08.2026

ORDER This assessee’s appeal for assessment year 2020-21, arises against the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre [in short, the “CIT(A)/NFAC”], Delhi’s DIN and order no. ITBA/NFAC/S/250/2026-27/1090698747 (1), dated 01.07.2026 involving proceedings under section 147 of the Income- tax Act, 1961 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’). Heard both the parties. Case file perused.

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2.

It emerges during the course of hearing with the able assistance coming from both the parties that the learned CIT(A)/NFAC has refused to condone the delay of 184 days in filing of the assessee’s lower appeal instituted on 25.10.2025 against the Assessing Officer’s assessment framed on 25.03.2025, thereby holding that the same had not been explained in light of the justifiable reasons. 3. Faced with the situation, learned departmental representative could hardly dispute that the assessee had indeed filed his condonation petition before the CIT(A)/NFAC explaining all the reasons on account of circumstances beyond his control. 4. That being the case, I hereby quote Collector, Land & Acquisition vs. Mst. Katiji & Others (1987) 167 ITR 471 (SC), settling the issue long back that all such technical aspects must make way for the cause of substantial justice. Accordingly, the delay caused in filing the appeal before the CIT(A)/NFAC is condoned and the assessee’s instant appeal is restored back to the CIT(A)/NFAC for its afresh appropriate adjudication within three effective opportunities subject to a rider that the taxpayer shall

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plead and prove the case at his own risk and responsibility, in consequential proceedings. Ordered accordingly. 5. This assessee’s appeal is allowed for statistical purposes. Order pronounced in the open court on 19th August, 2026

Sd/- (SATBEER SINGH GODARA) JUDICIAL MEMBER Dated: 01/09/2026. Binita, SR.PS Copy forwarded to: 1. Appellant 2. Respondent 3. CIT 4. CIT(A) 5. DR Asst. Registrar, ITAT, New Delhi

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