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“Commissioner (Appeals)”

Chapter I - PreliminarySection 2 - DefinitionsSection 2(16A) / Section 1174,761 judgments

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

Leading authorities on Commissioner (Appeals)

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.

Ahmedabad Electricity Co. Ltd. v. CIT
199 ITR 351 · 1993 · High Court
441
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can consider additional grounds for deduction, even if not originally claimed before the Assessing Officer or Appellate Assistant Commissioner, provided the facts are not disputed and it pertains to a legal claim for correct tax liability. This is because the purpose of an appeal is to ascertain the correct tax liability.

CIT v. Kanpur Coal Syndicate
53 ITR 225 · 1964 · Supreme Court
359
citing judgments

The Commissioner (Appeals) holds plenary powers when disposing of an appeal, with their scope being coterminous with the Assessing Officer. This allows the CIT(A) to exercise all powers of the AO, including admitting additional evidence and redetermining income.

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.

Commissioner of Income Tax Madras v. Chenniyappa Mudiliar
1 SCC 591 · 1985 · Reported
225
citing judgments

The appellate tribunal must render a proper decision on both facts and law, disposing of an appeal on its merits rather than dismissing it solely due to the appellant's absence. This obligation is derived from Section 33(4) of the Income Tax Act, 1922, and reflects principles of natural justice.

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd. v. DCIT
30 SOT 374 · 2009 · ITAT
201
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) cannot expand the scope of an assessment or improve the Assessing Officer's case in a manner that usurps the revisional power of the Commissioner of Income Tax under Section 263 of the Income-tax Act.

CIT v. Jansampark Advertising & Marketing (P.) Ltd.
56 Taxmann.com 286 · 2015 · High Court
196
citing judgments

The Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) has an independent statutory obligation to conduct proper inquiries and verify facts, especially when the Assessing Officer has failed to do so. The CIT(A) must ensure effective inquiry is carried out before deleting additions or accepting additional evidence.

Judgments citing Commissioner (Appeals)

Shri Saraswati Kelavani Mandal, Kathlal vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Nadiad

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

ITA 1912/AHD/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad10 Mar 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Siddhartha Nautiyal & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 1912/Ahd/2024 "नधा"रण वष"/Asstt. Year: 2021-22 Shri Saraswati Kelavani Mandal, The Income Tax Officer, Patel Jivabhai Dhulabhai, बनामVs Ward-1, . Katulal, Nadiad. Kheda-387630. Pan: Aajts0827Q ( ""यथ" /Respondent) (अपीलाथ" /Appellant Assessee By : Shri Girish B. Mehta, Ar Revenue By : Shri Prathvi Raj Meena, Cit.Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख/Date Of Hearing : 05/03/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement: 10/03/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Narendra Prasad Sinha, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 04.09.2024 Passed By The Additional/Joint Commissioner Of Income Tax(Appeals), Mumbai, (Hereinafter Referred As Jcit(A)) Relevant To The Assessment Year 2021-22. 2. The Brief Facts Of The Case Are That The Assessee Is A Trust Running Educational Institutions. The Return Of Income For A.Y 2021-22 Was Filed On 09.02.2022, Declaring Total Income At Rs. Nil. In The Return Of Income, The Assessee Had Claimed Exemption Of Rs.2,42,88,361/- U/S.10(23C) Of The Act. The Return Of Assessee Was Processed By The Cpc On 09.12.2022 U/S.143(1) Of Asst. Year 2021-22

For Appellant: Shri Girish B. Mehta, ARFor Respondent: Shri Prathvi Raj Meena, CIT.DR
Section 10Section 143(1)

assessee was dismissed. 4. Now the assessee is in second appeal before us. The following grounds have been taken in this appeal. 1. The Commissioner(Appeals) has arbitrarily, non-judiciously and summarily dismissed the appeal of assessee charitable Trust, running schools( Grant in aid and Non Grantable) in rural area ... sole ground of limitation, therefore to be set aside. 2. The Commissioner (Appeals) has on the facts and in the circumstances of the case and in law, erroneously dismissed the appeal of the assessee without liberally appreciating the facts demonstrating good and sufficient cause for delay in filing of appeal