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“reasonable cause”

PenaltySection 273BSection 273B7,285 judgments

The decision most relied on for reasonable cause is Ashok Pai v. CIT (292 ITR 11), cited in 812 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on reasonable cause

Ashok Pai v. CIT
292 ITR 11 · 2007 · Supreme Court
812
citing judgments

“Concealment of particulars of income” and “furnishing inaccurate particulars of income” are two distinct offences under Section 271(1)(c) of the Income Tax Act. A penalty cannot be levied under one limb if the show cause notice or basis for penalty specifies the other, as this constitutes a complete variance in the reasons for assuming jurisdiction.

Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag & Anr. v. Mst. Katiji & Ors.
2 SCC 107 · 1987 · Supreme Court
451
citing judgments

Courts must adopt a liberal approach when considering applications for condonation of delay, preferring to decide cases on their merits rather than allowing technicalities of limitation to scuttle justice. This principle applies to ensure the substantive rights of parties are not defeated by minor delays.

Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy
7 SCC 123 · 1998 · Supreme Court
368
citing judgments

The Supreme Court outlines the principles for condoning delay in filing appeals, stating that a litigant's lapse is not always a bar if the explanation is bona fide and not a dilatory strategy. Courts should show utmost consideration to suitors and prioritize substantial justice unless the delay is deliberately to gain time.

Akhil Bhartiya Prathmik Shikshak Sangh Bhawan Trust v. ADIT
115 TTJ 419 · 2008 · ITAT
292
citing judgments

Penalty under Section 272A(1)(d) for non-compliance with a notice issued under Section 142(1) is not leviable when the assessee demonstrates a reasonable cause for such non-compliance. The decision defines what constitutes 'reasonable cause' in this context.

Sreenivas Charitable Trust v. Dy. CIT
280 ITR 357 · 2006 · High Court
182
citing judgments

The expression "sufficient cause" for condoning delay in filing appeals must receive a liberal and purposive construction. This approach aims to advance substantial justice, which is of paramount importance.

CIT v. K.S.P. Shanmugavel Nadai and Ors.
153 ITR 596 · 1985 · High Court
171
citing judgments

Where a reasonable cause for delay in filing an appeal exists, the period of delay may not be a relevant factor for condonation. The court has condoned even substantial delays, such as nearly 21 years, based on the presence of a reasonable cause.

People Education and Economic Development Society (PEEDS) v. ITO
100 ITD 87 · 2006 · ITAT
121
citing judgments

When substantial justice and procedural technicalities are in conflict, especially in cases involving non-deliberate delay, the cause of substantial justice must be prioritized. The opposing party cannot claim a vested right to benefit from injustice due to such delays.

Commissioner of Income Tax v. Noida Toll Bridge Co. Ltd.
262 ITR 260 · 2003 · High Court
121
citing judgments

Journal entries for accepting or repaying loans and deposits, without any actual cash transaction, do not violate the provisions of Section 269SS or Section 269T of the Income Tax Act. Consequently, such transactions do not attract penalties under Section 271D or Section 271E.

Judgments citing reasonable cause

M/S B.N. Dutta, Jamshedpur vs. DCIT, Cir. 2, Durgapur

The appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 705/KOL/2024[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata17 Dec 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Sonjoy Sarmai.T.A. No.705/Kol/2024 Assessment Year: 2011-12 M/S B. N. Dutta ….…………………………………………………..………….……Appellant Head Office: 518, G Road, Sonari West Layout, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand – 831011. [Pan: Aadfb0648J] Vs. Dcit, Circle-2, Durgapur……..……....….….. ……………….........……...…..…..Respondent Appearances By: Shri D. Khasnobis, Ca & None Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri H. Robindro Singh, Addl. Cit - Dr & None Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : February 05, 2025 & December 17, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : December 17, 2025 Order Per Sonjoy Sarma: The Present Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against An Order Dated 13.02.2024 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Indore [Hereinafter Referred To As ‘Cit(A)’] Passed U/S 250 Of The Income Tax Act (Hereinafter Referred To As The ‘Act’). 2. Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is Partnership Firm & Engaged In The Business Of Civil Construction & Maintenance Of Civil Structures Inside Stell Plants. For The Assessment Year 2011-12, The Assessee Filed Its Return On 30.09.2011 By Declaring Total Income Of Rs.36,58,080/- & Total Tax & Cess Liability Of Rs.11,30,347/- Was Discharged In Full Resulting In A Refund Of Rs.12,520/-. The Return Of The Assessee Was Processed By The Cpc U/S 143(1) Of The Act On 27.01.2012. The Assessee Did Not Receive Any Information From The Cpc Either Directly By Way Of Service Of Physical Copy Of The Same Or From The Then Authorised Representative Namely Mr. S. N. Gupta. Due To Non-Receipt Of

Section 143(1)Section 249(3)Section 250

striking a balance between the interests of the state and the litigant. 4.10 In the present case, the appellant has not adduced any reasonable cause which prevented it from filing the appeal within the 30 days' time limit and there is inordinate delay in filing of appeal. There should ... time-limits fixed by the Statutes. The behaviour of the assessee could be termed as personified in action and negligence which would not constitute reasonable cause. 4.14 Further, Hon'ble Apex Court in the case of Vedabai Alias Vaijayanatabai Baburao Patil Vs. Shantaram Baburao Patil

Priti Pravin Kapadia, Mumbai vs. Income Tax Officer 28(2)(4), Mumbai

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

ITA 8460/MUM/2025[2011-12]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Dec 2025AY 2011-12

Bench: Shri Vikram Singh Yadav & Shri Rahul Chaudharyassessment Year : 2011-12 Priti Pravin Kapadia, Income Tax Officer, D/3/703, Moraj Residency, Ward-28(2)(4), Palm Beach Road, Vs. Tower No.6, Sector-16A, Vashi Railway Station, Sanpada East, Commercial Complex, New Mumbai–400705. Vashi, [Pan: Atbpk1174B] Navi Mumbai. (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Kartik Kutmutia For Revenue : Shri Sunil Mathews, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 16-12-2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 17-12-2025 Order Per Vikram Singh Yadav, A.M : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [„Ld.Cit(A)‟], Dated 28-10-2025, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2011-12. 2. Briefly The Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Did Not File Any Return Of Income Originally U/S. 139(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 („The Act‟). Subsequently, Basis The Receipt Of Information That The Assessee Has Placed Time Deposit Of Rs. 19 Lakhs With Hdfc Bank, A Notice U/S. 148 Of 2 The Act Was Issued. In Response To The Said Notice, No Return Of Income Was Filed & Thereafter, After Issuance Of Notice U/S. 142(1) Of The Act & A Show Cause Notice Which Again Remain Non-Complied, The Assessment Was Completed U/S. 144 R.W.S. 147 Of The Act, Wherein The Ao Brought To Tax A Sum Of Rs. 19 Lakhs As Un-Explained Money U/S. 69B Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri Kartik KutmutiaFor Respondent: Shri Sunil Mathews, Sr.DR
Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 144Section 148Section 69B

demand notice on 10-01-2025 and thereafter, the appeal was filed on 06- 02-2025. It was accordingly submitted that there was a reasonable cause for the delay in filing the appeal before the Ld.CIT(A) due to non-receipt of the assessment order and original demand notice ... been heard, who has submitted that there was a substantial delay in filing the appeal before the Ld.CIT(A) and in absence of any reasonable cause shown by the assessee, the Ld.CIT(A) has rightly dismissed the appeal as barred by limitation. 4 6. We have heard the rival contentions

Nikhil Vinod Raj Rathod Jain, Mumbai vs. Ward 23(2)(6), Mumbai

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

ITA 4709/MUM/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai17 Dec 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Justice (Retd.) Shri C.V. Bhadang & Shri Vikram Singh Yadavassessment Year : 2012-13 Nikhil Vinod Raj Rathod Jain, Income Tax Officer, 3Rd Floor, Ward-23(2)(6), Jitendra House, Vs. Piramal Chamber, 20/28, Marinelines, Mumbai. Mumbai-400002. Pan : Almpr4342P (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee : Shri Gourav Sharma (Virtually Present) For Revenue : Shri Rajesh Sakhardande, Sr.Dr Date Of Hearing : 03-12-2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 17-12-2025 O R D E R Per Vikram Singh Yadav, A.M : This Is An Appeal Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [„Ld.Cit(A)‟], Dated 23-03-2024, Pertaining To Assessment Year (Ay) 2012-13. 2. At The Outset, It Is Noted That The Co-Ordinate Bench Of The Tribunal Has Passed An Order Dt. 23-12-2024, Dismissing The Appeal Of The Assessee On Account Of Non-Prosecution & The Said Order Was Subsequently

For Appellant: Shri Gourav SharmaFor Respondent: Shri Rajesh Sakhardande, Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 148Section 68

appeal as pointed out by the Registry. After hearing both the parties and perusing the material placed on record, we find that there was reasonable cause for the delay in filing the present appeal and hence, the delay is hereby condoned and appeal is admitted for adjudication

Bharati Nimba Patil, Nashik vs. National Faceless Assessment Centre, Delhi

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

ITA 503/PUN/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Pune15 Dec 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Manish Borad & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.503/Pun/2025 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2014-15 Bharati Nimba Patil, Vs. Ito, Nfac, Delhi. S. No.235, P. No.53, 54, Shri Datta Krupa Kalanagar Mhasarul, Behind Aakash Petrol Pump, Nashik- 422004. Pan : Akapp7755P Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Sanket M. Joshi (Virtual) Revenue By : Shri Bharat Andhale (Virtual) Date Of Hearing : 02.12.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 15.12.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 27.09.2024 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1] The Learned Cit(A) Erred In Dismissing The Appeal In Limine & Thereby Confirming The Addition Of Rs.48,75,000 Made By The A.O. In The Ex-Parte Asst. Order U/S 144 R.Ws. 147 Passed During Covid Period, By Taxing The Entire Consideration Received On Sale Of Agricultural Land As Stcg Without Verifying The Contention Raised In Form 35 That The Impugned Land Was Rural Agricultural

For Appellant: Shri Sanket M. Joshi (Virtual)For Respondent: Shri Bharat Andhale (Virtual)
Section 143(3)Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 2(14)

file of the A.O. for fresh adjudication after granting one more opportunity of being heard. 3] The assessee submits that there was a reasonable cause due to which the notices issued by the CIT(A) could not be complied with in as much as both the notices of hearing dated