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“Section 144(1)”

Section References (mined)Section 144Section 144(1)119 judgments

The decision most relied on for Section 144(1) is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji (167 ITR 471), cited in 3,926 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on Section 144(1)

Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471 · 1987 · Supreme Court
3,926
citing judgments

Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.

CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd.
38 ITD 320 · 1991 · ITAT
2,267
citing judgments

An appeal before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal can be dismissed for non-prosecution or treated as unadmitted when the appellant fails to appear, cooperate, or show diligence, in accordance with Rule 19(2) of the Income-tax (Appellate Tribunal) Rules. The law aids the vigilant, not those who sleep on their rights.

Estate of Late Tukojirao Holkar v. CWT
223 ITR 480 · 1997 · High Court
2,040
citing judgments

A court or tribunal is not bound to answer a reference or adjudicate an appeal on its merits if the party at whose instance the proceeding is made fails to appear at the hearing or take necessary steps for its proper conduct.

CIT v. B.N. Bhattacharya & Another
118 ITR 461 · 1997 · Supreme Court
1,656
citing judgments

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.

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.

Tin Box Company v. CIT
249 ITR 216 · 2001 · Supreme Court
624
citing judgments

When an issue is remitted to the Assessing Officer for fresh adjudication, the AO must conduct a de novo examination and provide the assessee a full opportunity of being heard. The assessee is bound to comply with the notices issued by the AO.

ACIT v. Hotel Blue Moon
321 ITR 362 · 2010 · Supreme Court
623
citing judgments

The issuance of a notice under Section 143(2) within the statutory time limit is mandatory for completing an assessment under Section 143(3), and the failure to do so renders the assessment invalid. This defect is not curable under Section 292BB of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

CIT v. Shoorji Vallabhdas & Co.
46 ITR 144 · 1962 · Supreme Court
551
citing judgments

Income tax is levied only on real income that actually materializes, not on hypothetical or notional income, even if accounting entries suggest otherwise. If no income results, there is no tax liability.

Judgments citing Section 144(1)

Income Tax Officer, Barabanki vs. Sateesh Kumar, Barabanki

In the result, the appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 274/LKW/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Lucknow25 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Sh. Sudhanshu Srivastava & Sh. Nikhil Choudharya.Y. 2017-18 Income Tax Officer, Vs. Sateesh Kumar, Barabanki, U.P. H. No.9, Bhitariya, Ramsanehighat, H/O Baneekodar, Barabanki, U.P. Pan:Ctjpk3341N (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By: Sh. Shubham Rastogi, C.A. Revenue By: Sh. Sanjeev Krishna Sharma, Addl. Cit (Dr) Date Of Hearing: 02.04.2025 Date Of Pronouncement: 25.04.2025 O R D E R Per Nikhil Choudhary, A.M.: [ This Is An Appeal Filed By The Revenue Against The Order Of The Ld. Cit(A) Dated 13.03.2004 Partly Allowing The Appeal Of The Assesseee Against The Assessment Made Under Section 143(3) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 On 24.09.2019. The Grounds Of Appeal Preferred By The Revenue Are As Under:- “1. Because On The Facts & Circumstances Of The Case, The Ld. Cit(A) Has Erred In Law & In Facts While Deleting The Addition Of Rs. 77,96,530/- Under Section 69A Of The I.T Act 1961 By Suo-Moto Taking The Bank Deposits As Turnover & Estimating The Profit @ 8% Of Rs. 95,83,320/- Ignoring The Fact That The Assessee Has Not Furnished Complete Details Of Bank Deposits, The Same Is Added To The Total Income Of The Assessee As Unexplained Money U/S 69A Of The I.T. Act. 1961. 2. That The Order Of Cit (A), Being Erroneous In Law & In Facts Be Cancelled & The Order Of The Ao Be Restored. 3. Any Other Grounds Arose During The Proceedings Of Appeal.”

For Appellant: Sh. Shubham Rastogi, C.AFor Respondent: Sh. Sanjeev Krishna Sharma, Addl. CIT
Section 115Section 142(1)Section 143(3)Section 144(1)(b)Section 44ASection 69A

even filed his ITR for the assessment year 2017-18 despite issue of notices to him for the said purposes. Therefore, quoting from section 144(1)(b) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, the ld. AO held that, as the assessee had failed to furnish the income tax return ... response to his notices under section 142(1) and to furnish details regarding his income, the provisions of section 144(1)(b) were being invoked to complete the proceedings as a best judgment assessment, after affording the assessee an opportunity with a show cause notice. The ld. AO pointed

Boogie Woogie Computer Center, Mihijam vs. ITO, Ward-2(2), Asansol

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

ITA 818/KOL/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata18 Mar 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Duvvuru Rl Reddy, Vice-(Kz) I.T.A. No. 818/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2017-2018 Boogie Woogie Computer Center,…..…...……Appellant Boogie Woogie Main Road, Mihijam, P.O. Mihijam, Jharkhand, Pin Code 815354 [Pan:Aapfb0339J] -Vs.- Income Tax Officer,……………………………....Respondent Ward-1(2), Asansol, Income Tax Office, Parmar Building, 54, G.T. Road, Asansol-713305, West Bengal Appearances By: Shri Ananda Sen, Advocate & Shri Sabyasachi Mondal, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Assessee N O N E, Appeared On Behalf Of The Revenue Date Of Concluding The Hearing: January 20, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order: March 18, 2025 O R D E R

Section 133(6)Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 144(1)Section 144(1)(b)Section 272A(1)(d)Section 274Section 69A

file the return of income inspite of service of notices. The case of the assessee was taken up for scrutiny under section 144(1)(b) of the Act and accordingly notice under section 142(1) alongwith the questionnaire was issued and served on the assessee on 12.07.2019 for furnishing ... income of the assessee under section 69A of the Act. Finally, income of the assessee was determined by the ld. Assessing Officer under section 144(1) of the Act at the income of Rs.32,51,600/-. 3. On being aggrieved, the assesese preferred an appeal before the ld. CIT(Appeals