CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another

118 ITR 461Supreme Court of India1997#19 most cited

What is CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another authority for?

Appealing a tax assessment requires more than just filing the appeal; it involves actively pursuing it. The assessee must effectively engage with the appellate process.

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CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya · 118 ITR 461 · appeal · pursuing appeal · effectively pursuing appeal · filing appeal · assistance from assessee · opportunity of being heard · section 250 · section 250(6)

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Judgments citing CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another

Palliyampil Mathai Kurian, Mahad vs. Dy. Commissioner of Income Tax, Panvel

In the result, appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1020/PUN/2023[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Pune23 Feb 2024AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri Partha Sarathi Chaudhury & Shri G.D. Padmahshalipalliyampil Mathai Kurian, Vs Dcit, Circle, Panvel. Sanu Constructions Sursangam Complex, At Post Mahad, Tal-Mahad, Dist. Raigad, Mahad-402301 Pan: Afmpk 8531 P Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sharad Shah, Ca Revenue By : Shri Gaurav K. Singh, Dr Date Of Hearing : 21/02/2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 23/02/2024 Order Per Partha Sarathi Chaudhury, Jm: This Appeal Preferred By The Assessee Emanates From The Order Of National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi, Dated 01.08.2023 For A.Y.2013-14 As Per The Grounds Of Appeal On Record.

For Appellant: Shri Sharad Shah, CAFor Respondent: Shri Gaurav K. Singh, DR
Section 142(1)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 194Section 69

…3. Being aggrieved by the order of the AO, the assessee filed appeal before the NFAC. The assessee had not appeared before the appellate proceedings, therefore, the NFAC by following the judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of B.N. Bhattacharge 118 ITR 461 (SC), dismissed the appeal of the assessee ex-parte. Now, the assessee is in appeal before this Tribunal. 4. We have heard the submissions of the parties herein and have considered the facts and circumstances. We have given considerable thought to the entire factual scenario along with the relevant documents on record. In this case, the assessme…

Shrikant Gajanan Vyavahare, Kamatwade vs. Income Tax Officer, Nashik

Appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 893/PUN/2023[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune14 Feb 2024AY 2016-17

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.893/Pun/2023 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2016-17 Shrikant Gajanan Vyavahare, The Income Tax Officer, Plot No.06, S.No.16/3/1, V Nashik. Samarth Bungla, Near S Modakeshwar Mandir, Modakeshwar Nagar, Kamatwade, Nashik – 422010. Pan: Aakpv1138N Appellant/ Assessee Respondent /Revenue Assessee By Miss Abhilasha Sanjay Pawar – Ar Revenue By Shri Sourabh Nayak – Addl.Cit-Dr Date Of Hearing 14/02/2024 Date Of Pronouncement 14/02/2024 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals)[Nfac], Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 29.09.2022. The Assessee Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal : “1. The Learned Cit Is Not Justified In Levying Penalty U/S 271(L)(C) Of Rs.82,093/- On The Ground That The Assesses Has Furnish Inaccurate Particulars Of Income Without Appreciating That The Said Levy Of Penalty Was Not Justified In Law. Shrikant Gajanan Vyavahare [A]

Section 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)Section 271

…is office and kept on asking for time without any valid reason. Hence, it is 2 Shrikant Gajanan Vyavahare [A] apparent that appellant is not interested in pursuing this appeal. Hon'bie Supreme Court has also observed in the case of CIT vs. B.N. Bhattacharya (118 ITR 461) that "preferring an appeal means more than formally filing it but effectively pursuing it". It means, if the appellant is not pursuing the appeal without any reasonable cause, it may be presumed that he may not be interest in taking the issue seriously before the appellate authority or he may not be able to substantiate the grounds taken in the…

Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar, Ahmedabad vs. Dy.CIT., Circle-2(2)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 634/AHD/2023[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Ahmedabad22 Jan 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Ramit Kochar & Ms. Suchitra Kambleassessment Year : 2017-18 Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar The Dy. Commissioner Of Income- 501, Madhuram Apartment V. Tax, Nr. Sant Kabir School Circle-2(2)(1) Ahmedabad – 380013 Ahmedabad-380015 Gujarat Gujarat Pan: Ammps 1447 D अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) अपीलाथ" अपीलाथ" "" य "" यथ" "" य "" य थ" थ"/ (Respondent) थ" Assessee By : Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, Ca Revenue By : Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.D.R. सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 18/01/2024 घोषणा क" तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 18/01/2024 आदेश/O R D E R आदेश आदेश आदेश Per Coram This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Appellate Order Dated 21/06/2023 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [“Cit(A)” In Short] Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Called “The Act”) For Assessment Year 2017-18 (Din & Order No.Itba/Nfac/S/250/2023- 24/1053833888(1)), The Appellate Proceedings Have Arisen Before Ld.Cit(A) From Assessment Order Dated 26/12/2019 Passed By Ld. Assessing Officer (Hereinafter Called “The Ao") U/S.143(3) Of The 1961 Act (Din & Order No. Itba/Ast/S/143(3)/2019-20/1023131866(1)). Bhavin Gunvantbhai Sagar V. Dcit Ay 2017-18 2

For Appellant: Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, CAFor Respondent: Shri Atul Pandey, Sr.D.R
Section 143(3)Section 250Section 68

…dated 21.06.2023 , by holding as under:- “4.2 The Hon'ble ITAT in ITA No. 1025 - 1027 / Chandi/2005 for the A.Y. 2002-03 in the case of M/s Chhabra Land and Housing Ltd. after following the decision of Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of B.N. Bhattachargee, 118 ITR 461 (SC) held that the appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it. Keeping in view of the aforesaid factual position, the appeal filed by the appellant is, therefore, decided on merits. 5. In the instance of the case of the case the app appellant failed to make any submissions in support of grounds of appeal, this g…

Green Bio Tech, Hyderabad vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-15(1), Hyderabad

In the result, appeal filed by the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 529/HYD/2023[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Hyderabad19 Jan 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda, Vice- & Shri Laliet Kumarआ.अपी.सं /Ita No. 529/Hyd/2023 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2018-19) Green Bio Tech Vs. Income Tax Officer Hyderabad Ward 15(1) Pan:Aaifg4254G Hyderabad (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Advocate T. Chaitanya Kumar राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Smt. Sheetal Sarin, Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 18/01/2024 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 18/01/2024 Order Per R.K. Panda, Vice-This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Ex-Parte Order Dated Of The Learned Cit (A)-Nfac Delhi, Relating To A.Y.2018-19. 2. Although A Number Of Grounds Have Been Raised By The Assessee, However, These All Relate To The Ex-Parte Order Of The Learned Cit (A) Nfac In Confirming The Penalty Of Rs.22,78,444/- Levied By The Assessing Officer U/S 270A Of The Act.

For Appellant: Advocate T. Chaitanya KumarFor Respondent: : Smt. Sheetal Sarin, DR
Section 143(3)Section 270ASection 40A(3)

…f the Tribunal in the case of CIT vs. Multiplan India Pvt. Ltd (381 ITD 320), the decision of the Hon'ble M.P High Court in the case Tukojirao Holkar vs. CWT (223 ITR 480) and the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. B.N. Bhattacharya (118 ITR 461) dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution. From the perusal of the order of the learned CIT (A) NFAC we find learned CIT (A) NFAC had issued notice on 17.05.2022, however, there was no compliance. On the next date of hearing on 6.7.2023, the assessee filed an application for Page 5 of 7 ITA No 529 of 2023 Green Bio Tech Hyderabad adjournmen…

Mm Brothers, Lal Kothi Scheme, Jaipur vs. CPC, Bangalore, DCIT, Circle-6, Jaipur

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 653/JPR/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Jaipur12 Dec 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: DR. S. SEETHALAKSHMI (Judicial Member), SHRI RATHOD KAMLESH JAYANTBHAI, AM vk;djvihy la-@ITA No. 653/JP/2023 fu/kZkj.ko"kZ@AssessmentYear : 2017-18 M/s. M.M. Brothers E-666 Ekta Complex, Nakul Path, Lal Kothi Scheme, Jaipur 302 015 cuke Vs. The DCIT Circle-6 Jaipur LFkk;hys[kk la-@thvkbZvkj la-@PAN/GIR No.: AARFM 8094 K vihykFkhZ@Appellant izR;FkhZ@Respondent fu/kZkfjrh dh vksj ls@Assessee by : Shri P.C. Parwal, CA jktLo dh vksj ls@Revenue by: Shri Anup Singh, Addl. CIT lquokbZ dh rkjh[k@Da

For Appellant: Shri P.C. Parwal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Anup Singh, Addl. CIT
Section 143(1)Section 143(1)(a)Section 154Section 37Section 37(1)

…& Haryana High Court in the case of New Diwan Oil Mills vs. CIT (2008) 296 ITR 495) returned the reference unanswered, since the appellant remained absent and there was no assistance from the appellant. 4.5 In the case of CIT vs. B.N. Bhattacharya reported at 118 ITR 461, it was held by the Hon'ble Supreme Court that ‘’…appeal does not mean merely filing of appeal but effectively pursuing 4.6 The decision of the Hon'ble High Court of Mumbai in the case of M/s. Chemipol v/s. Union of India, Law Ministry, Aayakar Bhawan, Mumbai and The Commissioner of Central Excise, Mumbai (Central Excise Appeal No 62 of 2009) cle…