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

M/S. Potential Tie-Up Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward - 5(2), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is dismissed for non-prosecution

ITA 2070/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Oct 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S. S. Godara, Jm & Dr. A.L.Saini, Am M/S. Potential Tie-Up Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Ito, Ward-5(2), Kolkata 20, N.S. Road, 1St Floor, Left Block, Kolkata – 700 001. "थायी लेखा सं./जीआइआर सं./Pan/Gir No. : Aagcp 0265 K (अपीलाथ" /Appellant) (""यथ" / Respondent) .. Appellant By : None Revenue By : Shri G. Hangshing, Cit(Dr) सुनवाई क" तार"ख / Date Of Hearing : 24/09/2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement: 05/10/2018 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am: The Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2012-2013, Is Directed Against The Order Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-2, Kolkata Dated 19.07.2017. 2. Notice Of Hearing Of This Appeal Was Sent To The Assessee At The Address Given By The Assessee In Form No.36. The Said Notice Has Not Been Returned Unserved. This Appeal Was Listed For Hearing Before The Tribunal On 24.09.2018. Today I.E. On 24.09.2018 When The Case Was Called For Hearing, None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Any Request For Adjournment Was Made. It Means That Assessee Is Not Interested In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non Prosecution. For This View We Find Support From The Following Decisions :- (1). In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattachrgee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That : “The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It.” (2). In The Case Of Estate Of Late Tukojirao Holkar Vs Cwt; 223 Itr 480 (Mp) While Dismissing The Reference Made At The Instance Of The Assessee In Default Made Following Observation In Their Order : “If The Party, At Whose Instance The Reference Is Made, Fails To Appear At The Hearing, Or Fails In Taking Steps For Preparation Of The Paper Books So As To Enable Hearing Of The Reference, The Court Is Not Bound To Answer The Reference.”

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri G. Hangshing, CIT(DR)

…ot interested in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non prosecution. For this view we find support from the following decisions :- (1). In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattachrgee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that : “The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it.” (2). In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference made at the instance of the assessee in default made following observation in their orde…

Hannan Ali Ostagar, Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward-49(2), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 2083/KOL/2016[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata05 Oct 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Sainiassessment Year :2012-13 Hannan Ali Ostagar V/S. Income Tax Officer, Modnal Ganthi Kaikhali, Ward-49(2), Kolkata Baguihati, Kolkata-700 052 [Pan No.Aafpo 0463 L] .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent None अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/By Appellant Shri Saurabh Kumar, Addl. Cit-Sr-Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/By Respondent 12-07-2018 सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 05-10-2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S.Godara:- This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Challenges Correctness Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-15Kolkata’S Order Dated 23.08.2016, Passed In Case No.08/Cit(A)-15/15-16/Wd-49(2)/Kol, In Proceedings U/S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Today When The Case Was Called For Hearing None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Was Any Application For An Adjournment Filed By The Assessee In Spite Of Issue Of Notice By Rpad. It Appears That The Assessee Is Not Serious In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non-Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- "1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattacharjee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: "The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It."

Section 143(3)

…is not serious in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution. For this view, we find support from the following decisions:- "1. In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattacharjee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that: "The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it." ITA No.2083/Kol/2016 A.Y.2012-13 Hannan Ali Ostagar Vs. ITO, Wd-49(2) Kol. Page 2 3. In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference made at…

Sh. Deepak Jain, New Delhi vs. ACIT, New Delhi

In the result, appeal filed by assessee stands dismissed

ITA 5663/DEL/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi01 Oct 2018AY 2009-10

Bench: Sri R.S.Syal & Smt. Beena A Pillaia.Y. 2009-10 Sh. Deepak Jain Vs. Acit, Central Circle 06 624, Modern Apartment New Delhi Sector 15, Rohini New Delhi 110 085 Pan: Afdpj7401E (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By: None Respondent By: Sh. S.R.Senapati, Sr. D.R. Date Of Hearing: 01.10.2018 Date Of Pronouncement: 01St October, 2018 Order Per Beena A Pillaithe Present Appeal Has Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 14.08.2013 Passed By Ld.Cit(A)-Xxxi, Delhi For Assessment Year 2009-10. 2. During The Course Of Hearing Today I.E. On 01 St October, 2018, Inspite Of Service Of Notice, Nobody Was Present On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Any Adjournment Request Received. It Therefore, Appears That The Assessee Is Not Interested To Prosecute The Matter. 3. The Law Aids Those Who Are Vigilant, Not Those Who Sleep Upon Their Rights. This Principle Is Embodied In Well Known Dictum, “Vigilantibus Et Non Dormientibus Jura Sub Veniunt’. Considering The Facts & Keeping In View The Provisions Of Rule 19(2) Of The Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal Rules As Were Considered In The Case Of Cit Vs. Multiplan India Ltd., (38 Itd 320)(Del), We Treat This Appeal As Unadmitted.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Sh. S.R.Senapati, Sr. D.R

…Diwan Oil Mills vs. CIT (2008) 296 ITR 495) returned the reference unanswered since the assessee remained absent and there was not any assistance from the assessee. 6. Their Lordships of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of CIT vs. B. Bhattachargee & Another (118 ITR 461 at page 477-478) held that the appeal does not mean, mere filing of the memo of appeal but effectively pursuing the same. 7. Respectfully following the view taken in the cases cited supra, we dismiss the appeal for non-prosecution. 8. In the result, appeal filed by assessee stands dismissed. Order pronounced in the Open Court on 01st October, 201…

M/S. Barbrik Tracon Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata vs. ITO, Ward - 5(3), Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the Assessee is dismissed for non- prosecution

ITA 2098/KOL/2017[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata28 Sept 2018AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S.Godara & Dr. A.L. Sainiassessment Year :2012-13 M/S Barbrik Tracon Pvt. V/S. Income Tax Officer Ltd. 59, Kali Krishna Ward-5(3), Aayakar Tagore Street, Kolkata-07 Bhawan, P-7, [Pan No.Aacb 1480 P] Chowringhee Square, Kolkata-69 .. अपीलाथ" /Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent None अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/By Appellant Shri G. Mallikarjuna Cit-Dr ""यथ" क" ओर से/By Respondent 26-09-2018 सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing 28-09-2018 घोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S.Godara:- This Assessee’S Appeal For Assessment Year 2012-13 Challenges Correctness Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-2 Kolkata’S Order Dated 05.09.2016, Passed In Case No.146/Cit(A)-2/2015-16, In Proceedings U/S. 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 2. Today When The Case Was Called For Hearing None Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee Nor Was Any Application For An Adjournment Filed By The Assessee In Spite Of Issue Of Notice By Rpad. It Appears That The Assessee Is Not Serious In Prosecuting This Appeal. Hence The Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Liable To Be Dismissed For Non-Prosecution. For This View, We Find Support From The Following Decisions:- "1. In The Case Of Cit Vs B.N.Bhattacharjee & Another, Reported In 118 Itr 461 [Relevant Pages 477 & 478] Wherein Their Lordships Have Held That: "The Appeal Does Not Mean Merely Filing Of The Appeal But Effectively Pursuing It."

Section 143(3)

…is not serious in prosecuting this appeal. Hence the appeal filed by the assessee is liable to be dismissed for non-prosecution. For this view, we find support from the following decisions:- "1. In the case of CIT vs B.N.Bhattacharjee and another, reported in 118 ITR 461 [relevant pages 477 & 478] wherein their Lordships have held that: "The appeal does not mean merely filing of the appeal but effectively pursuing it." ITA No.2098/Kol/2017 A.Y. 2012-13 M/s Barbrik Tracon Pvt. Ltd. ITO Wd-5(3), Kol. Page 2 3. In the case of Estate of late Tukojirao Holkar vs CWT; 223 ITR 480 (MP) while dismissing the reference ma…