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Section References (mined)Section 251Section 251(1)929 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 251(1) is Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT (187 ITR 688), cited in 1,372 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 251(1)

Jute Corporation of India Ltd. v. CIT
187 ITR 688 · 1991 · Supreme Court
1,372
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) possesses co-terminus powers with the Assessing Officer and can direct the Assessing Officer to perform actions he failed to do, but cannot introduce a new source of income in the assessment. The appellate assessment must be confined to the items of income that were the subject matter of the original assessment.

CIT v. Premkumar Arjundas Luthra (HUF)
297 CTR 614 · 2017 · High Court
659
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot dismiss an appeal for non-prosecution or default in appearance. Under Section 250(6) of the Income-tax Act, the CIT(A) must decide the appeal on its merits, even in an ex parte proceeding.

CIT v. Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry
44 ITR 891 · 1962 · Supreme Court
278
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) cannot enhance an assessment by introducing a new source of income or by changing the head of income during appellate proceedings.

Skycell Communications Ltd. v. DCIT
251 ITR 53 · 2001 · High Court
253
citing judgments

Technical services involve human intervention and expertise, not just routine or machine-based operations. Routine customer support and standard facility provision through technology do not constitute technical services under the Act.

CIT v. Sardari Lal & Co.
251 ITR 864 · 2001 · High Court
240
citing judgments

An appellate authority cannot introduce a new source of income that was not considered by the Assessing Officer; taxability of new sources should be addressed through reassessment provisions like Section 147/148 or revision under Section 263.

CIT v. Claris Lifesciences Ltd.
326 ITR 251 · 2010 · High Court
196
citing judgments

If approval from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) for an in-house R&D centre is granted during the previous year, the assessee is entitled to claim weighted deduction under section 35(2AB) for the entire expenditure incurred during that year.

Smt. Prabhavati S. Shah v. CIT
231 ITR 1 · 1998 · High Court
186
citing judgments

The first appellate authority must admit additional evidence if it is necessary for determining the true state of affairs and preventing undue hardship or a failure of justice, even without a specific request and particularly when the case falls under Rule 46A(1)(c).

Berger Paints India Ltd. v. CIT
266 ITR 99 · 2004 · Supreme Court
181
citing judgments

The Revenue cannot take a conflicting stand from what it had earlier accepted in a previous assessment year without compelling justification. This principle of consistency applies to various issues, including the treatment of customs duty in closing inventory.

Judgments citing Section 251(1)

Income Tax Officer, Ludhiana vs. Deep Trading Co., Ludhiana

The appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 477/CHANDI/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh11 Nov 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Rajpal Yadav & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No. 477/Chd/2025 "नधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2012-13 Income Tax Officer, Deep Trading Co., Room No. 228, First Floor, बनाम B 34-5503, Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar, 22 Footi Road, Vs. Ludhiana Haibowal Kalan, Ludhiana "थायी लेखा सं./ Pan No: Aahfd6122B अपीलाथ"/Appellant ""यथ"/Respondent ( Physical Hearing ) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : None राज"व क" ओर से/ Revenue By : Sh. Manav Bansal, Cit Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 03.09.2025 उदघोषणा क" तार"ख/Date Of Pronouncement : 11.11.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am : Appeal In This Case Has Been Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Dated 20.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi Pertaining To A.Y. 2012-13. 2. Grounds Of Appeal Are As Under:

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Sh. Manav Bansal, CIT DR
Section 144Section 251(1)Section 251(1)(a)

that the Ld. CIT(A) has remanded back the case to the file of the Assessing Officer under the newly inserted provision to section 251(1) (a) of the 477-Chd-2025 Deep Trading Co., Ludhiana Income Tax Act, 1961 (in short 'the Act') keeping in view the assessment order ... Assessing Officer. 6. We have considered the order of the Ld. CIT(A) and we find that after the insertion of section 251(1)(a) of the Act in the Income Tax Act w.e.f 1.10.2024, the action of the Ld. CIT(A) to remand the case back

Pravin Prakashchand Mehta, Pune vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 8(3), Pune

In the result appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purpose

ITA 475/PUN/2024[2016-17]Status: DisposedITAT Pune31 Oct 2025AY 2016-17

Bench: Ms.Astha Chandra & Dr.Dipak P. Ripoteआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.475/Pun/2024 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2016-17 Pravin Prakashchand Mehta, V The Income Tax Officer, B 10, Pati Regency, S Ward-8(3), Pune. Erandwane, Pune – 411004. Pan: Aavpm4448H Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By Ms Sampada Ingale (Virtual) On Behalf Of Shri Suhas P. Bora – Ar Revenue By Shri Sandeep P Sathe – Jcit Date Of Hearing 06/10/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 31/10/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax Appeal(Nfac) Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For A.Y.2016-17 Dated 11.01.2024 Emanating From The Assessment Order Under Section 143(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated 08.03.2017. The Grounds Of Appeal Raised By The Assessee Are As Under :

Section 119(2)Section 143(1)Section 246ASection 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)

stating the points for determination and then render a decision on each of the points which arise for consideration with reasons in support. Section 251(1)(a) and (b) of the Act provide that while disposing of appeal the CIT(A) would have the power to confirm, reduce, enhance ... dismiss the appeal on account of non-prosecution of the appeal by the assessee. This is amply clear from the Section 251(1)(a) and (b) and Explanation to Section 251(2) of the Act which requires the CIT(A) to apply his mind to all the issues which arise

Satyamev Nagari Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, Nashik vs. Income Tax Officer - Ward 1(1), Nashik

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

ITA 2036/PUN/2025[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Pune30 Oct 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Dr.Dipak P. Ripote & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपऩल सं. / Ita No.2036/Pun/2025 निर्धारण वषा / Assessment Year: 2021-22 Satyamev Nagari Sahakari V The Income Tax Officer, Patsanstha Maryadit, S Ward-1(1), Nashik. 1, Maratha Tower, Raviwar Karanja, Nashik – 422001. Maharashtra. Pan: Aakas2833C Appellant/ Assessee Respondent / Revenue Assessee By None Revenue By Shri Eknath Abhang – Add.Cit(Dr) Date Of Hearing 30/10/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 30/10/2025 आदेश/ Order Per Dr. Dipak P. Ripote, Am: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld.Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeal)[Nfac] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 For The A.Y.2021-22 Dated 17.06.2025 Emanating From The Assessment Order Passed Under Section 147 R.W.S 144B Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 Dated

Section 147Section 250Section 250(4)Section 250(6)Section 251Section 251(1)(a)Section 80P

stating the points for determination and then render a decision on each of the points which arise for consideration with reasons in support. Section 251(1)(a) and (b) of the Act provide that while disposing of appeal the CIT(A) would have the power to confirm, reduce, enhance ... dismiss the appeal on account of non-prosecution of the appeal by the assessee. This is amply clear from the Section 251(1)(a) and (b) and Explanation to Section 4 ITA No.2036/PUN/2025 [A] 251(2) of the Act which requires the CIT(A) to apply his mind

Satyam Transformers Private Limited, Aurangabad vs. ITO Ward 2(3), Aurangabad

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

ITA 1239/PUN/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune27 Oct 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri R.K. Panda & Ms. Astha Chandraआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1239/Pun/2025 धििाारण वर्ा / Assessment Year : 2015-16 Satyam Transformers Private Limited, Ito, Ward-2(3), Sharadanand, Opposite Telephone Office, Aurangabad Ajabnagar, Aurangabad-431001 Vs. Pan : Aakcs4648D अपीलार्थी / Appellant प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent Assessee By : Shri Shubham N. Rathi Department By : Shri Akhilesh Srivastva Date Of Hearing : 04-08-2025 Date Of 27-10-2025 Pronouncement : आदेश / Order

For Appellant: Shri Shubham N. RathiFor Respondent: Shri Akhilesh Srivastva
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 72

assessee’s appeal in limine without deciding on merit, Ld. Commissioner (Appeals) has not exercised his power in consonance with the provisions of section 251(1)(a) of the Act. The relevant findings and observations of the Tribunal are reproduced below : “9. I have considered rival submissions and perused material ... learned Commissioner (Appeals) can permit withdrawal of the appeal by dismissing it in limine without deciding on merits. As per the provisions of section 251(1)(a) of the Act, the first appellate authority is conferred with the powers to decide an appeal against an order of assessment by confirming

M/S. Raktikanta Panda Niranjan Panda, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-22(4), Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed

ITA 1781/CHNY/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Oct 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Amitabh Shuklaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1781/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2012-13 Raktikanta Panda Niranjan Panda, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. B, 301, Block B, Tvs Emerald Non Corporate Ward 22(4), Green Hills, No. 345/2B, Tambaram. Nedungundram, Ngo Nagar, Alapakkam, Perungalathur, Chennai 600 063. [Pan:Adjpn9359H] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Dr. M. Mohan Babu, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 09.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.10.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 10.06.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2012-13. 2. We Find That This Appeal Is Filed With A Delay Of 293 Days. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Stating The Reasons.

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.AFor Respondent: Dr. M. Mohan Babu, Addl. CIT
Section 251Section 251(1)(a)

that the ld. CIT(A) erred in law in enhancing the cash deposit suo motu without providing proper opportunity of being heard under section 251(1)(a) of the Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” in short]. He argued vehemently that the enhancement is not at all maintainable