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The decision most relied on for appeal before CIT(A) is CIT v. Multiplan India Ltd. (38 ITD 320), cited in 2,267 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on appeal before CIT(A)

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.

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.

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. Pruthvi Brokers & Shareholders
349 ITR 336 · 2012 · High Court
956
citing judgments

Appellate authorities can entertain fresh claims or revised computations of income made by an assessee, even if these were not submitted through a revised return of income.

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.

New Diwan Oil Mills v. CIT
296 ITR 495 · 2008 · High Court
351
citing judgments

The High Court can return a reference unanswered if the assessee fails to appear or provide assistance. This illustrates the broader principle that appellate authorities have inherent power to dismiss appeals for non-prosecution when a party does not effectively pursue their case.

Judgments citing appeal before CIT(A)

The Visnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank Ltd (Under Liquidation), Mehsana vs. The ACIT, Circle-Gandhinagar (Previously DCIT, Patan Circle, Patan), Gandhinagar

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 1414/AHD/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad26 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos.738, 1414 & 1415/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Years : (2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16) The Visnagar Nagarik Sahakari The Assistant Commissioner Bank Ltd.,(Under Liquidation) बनाम Of Income Tax, / Market Yard, Circle Gandhinagar. V/S. Visnagar, (Previously Dcit, Mehsana-384315, Patan Circle, Patan) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aaaft8764C अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri A P Nanavaty, Ar Revenue By : Shri Rignesh Das, Cit-Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 19/08/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 26/08/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: ] ] These Three Appeals By The Assessee Are Directed Against The Separate Orders Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Cit(A)”], All Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”], Arising From The Assessments Framed By The Assistant / Deputy Commissioner Of Income-Tax, Circle, Patan [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Assessing Officer Or Ao”] Under Section 143(3) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri A P Nanavaty, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rignesh Das, CIT-DR
Section 142(1)Section 143(1)Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 80PSection 80P(4)

also directed initiation of penalty proceedings under section 271(1)(c) for concealment of income. 8. For A.Y. 2013-14 the assessee preferred appeal before CIT(A). The appeal before CIT(A) was delayed by more than 6 months. The ITA Nos.738,1414 &1415/Ahd/2025 The Visnagar Nagrik Sahakari Bank

Jagdamba Gramin Bigarsheti Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, A/P- Devibhoyre Tal-Parner vs. ITO Ward 2 Ahmednagar, Ahmednagar

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

ITA 1650/PUN/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Pune26 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.1650/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2015-16 Jagdamba Gramin Bigarsheti Vs. Ito, Ward-2, Ahmednagar. Sahakari Patsanstha Maryadit, A/P- Devibhoyre, Tal- Parner, Parner, Ahmednagar- 414302. Pan : Aabtj0944P Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Shri Prasad R. Kulkarni Revenue By Shri Amol Khairnar : Date Of Hearing : 21.08.2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 26.08.2025 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 04.06.2024 Passed By Ld. Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2015-16. 2. Facts Of The Case, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is A Cooperative Society Registered Under Maharashtra State Co-Operative Societies Act. As Per Information Available With The Department The Assessee Had Deposited Cash Of Rs.1,25,61,000/- In Banks & Also Made Time Deposits Of Rs.74,31,120/-, However No Return Of Income Was Furnished By The Assessee Society.

For Appellant: Shri Prasad R. Kulkarni
Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 69A

Assessing Officer based on the information available on record completed the assessment making addition of Rs.1,24,97,234/-. Aggrieved assessee preferred appeal before CIT(A) but again failed to respond to the notices of hearing and furnish the requisite details in respect of its grounds of appeal. Before

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat vs. Massimo Enterprise, Surat

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed and additional ground raised by the assessee is also dismissed

ITA 1111/SRT/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1107 & 1108/Srt/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Jignesh Mahesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- 418, Royal Trading Tower, Nr. Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Ratan Cinema, Salabatpura, Surat- Bhawan, Majura Gate, 395 003 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aajpa 2349 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1109/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Assistant Commissioner Of Anupa Jignesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- B-19, Ashirwad Residency Near Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar China Gate, City Light, Surat-395 Bhawan, Majura Gate, 017 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acspa 6502 F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1111/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Massimo Enterprise बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- Fp No.139, Orleaans, Near Sosyo Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Circle, Udhna Magdalla Road, Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat-395 007 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aavfm 0143 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent)

Section 250Section 68

being 0.5% of the above unsecured loan towards unaccounted commission expense. 4.1 Aggrieved by the addition made in assessment order, assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). The assessee challenged validity of reopening u/s 147 of the Act as well as merits of the additions. It was submitted before him that

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat vs. Anupa Jignesh Amin, Surat

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed and additional ground raised by the assessee is also dismissed

ITA 1109/SRT/2024[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2025AY 2013-14

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1107 & 1108/Srt/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Jignesh Mahesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- 418, Royal Trading Tower, Nr. Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Ratan Cinema, Salabatpura, Surat- Bhawan, Majura Gate, 395 003 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aajpa 2349 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1109/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Assistant Commissioner Of Anupa Jignesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- B-19, Ashirwad Residency Near Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar China Gate, City Light, Surat-395 Bhawan, Majura Gate, 017 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acspa 6502 F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1111/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Massimo Enterprise बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- Fp No.139, Orleaans, Near Sosyo Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Circle, Udhna Magdalla Road, Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat-395 007 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aavfm 0143 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent)

Section 250Section 68

being 0.5% of the above unsecured loan towards unaccounted commission expense. 4.1 Aggrieved by the addition made in assessment order, assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). The assessee challenged validity of reopening u/s 147 of the Act as well as merits of the additions. It was submitted before him that

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat vs. Jignesh Mahesh Amin, Surat

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed and additional ground raised by the assessee is also dismissed

ITA 1108/SRT/2024[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1107 & 1108/Srt/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Jignesh Mahesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- 418, Royal Trading Tower, Nr. Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Ratan Cinema, Salabatpura, Surat- Bhawan, Majura Gate, 395 003 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aajpa 2349 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1109/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Assistant Commissioner Of Anupa Jignesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- B-19, Ashirwad Residency Near Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar China Gate, City Light, Surat-395 Bhawan, Majura Gate, 017 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acspa 6502 F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1111/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Massimo Enterprise बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- Fp No.139, Orleaans, Near Sosyo Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Circle, Udhna Magdalla Road, Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat-395 007 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aavfm 0143 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent)

Section 250Section 68

being 0.5% of the above unsecured loan towards unaccounted commission expense. 4.1 Aggrieved by the addition made in assessment order, assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). The assessee challenged validity of reopening u/s 147 of the Act as well as merits of the additions. It was submitted before him that

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-3, Surat vs. Jignesh Mahesh Amin, Surat

In the result, appeal of Revenue is dismissed and additional ground raised by the assessee is also dismissed

ITA 1107/SRT/2024[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Surat22 Aug 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Raghunath Kamble & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1107 & 1108/Srt/2024 Assessment Years: 2014-15 & 2015-16 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Jignesh Mahesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- 418, Royal Trading Tower, Nr. Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Ratan Cinema, Salabatpura, Surat- Bhawan, Majura Gate, 395 003 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aajpa 2349 H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1109/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 Assistant Commissioner Of Anupa Jignesh Amin बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- B-19, Ashirwad Residency Near Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar China Gate, City Light, Surat-395 Bhawan, Majura Gate, 017 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Acspa 6502 F (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.1111/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: 2013-14 (Hybrid Hearing) Assistant Commissioner Of Massimo Enterprise बनाम/ Income-Tax, Central Circle- Fp No.139, Orleaans, Near Sosyo Vs. 3, Surat, 5Th Floor, Aayakar Circle, Udhna Magdalla Road, Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat-395 007 Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aavfm 0143 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent)

Section 250Section 68

being 0.5% of the above unsecured loan towards unaccounted commission expense. 4.1 Aggrieved by the addition made in assessment order, assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). The assessee challenged validity of reopening u/s 147 of the Act as well as merits of the additions. It was submitted before him that

Rajesh Singh Negi, Nanital vs. The Income Tax Officer Ward 2(3)(1) Nanital, Nanital

In the result, appeal of the assessee stands partly allowed

ITA 92/DDN/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Dehradun14 Aug 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Yogesh Kumar U.S. & Shri Manish Agarwalincome Tax Officer, Rajesh Singh Negi, Ward-2(3)(1), House No.50, Vs. Nanital. Jind State, Ward No.3, Nainital, Uttarakhand-263136 Pan-Aakpn3462D (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By Shri Saurabh Gupta, Ca Department By Shri Aman Pal Singh, Jcit-Dr Date Of Hearing 07/08/2025 Date Of Pronouncement 14/08/2025 O R D E R Per Manish Agarwal, Am: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Order Of Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi (‘The Ld. Cit(A)’ For Short) In Appeal No. Nfac/2016-17/10008911 Dated 13.08.2024 For Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. At The Outset, From The Perusal Of The Appellate Order, It Is Seen That The Appeal Is Filed Delayed By 193 Days, For Which Delay Condonation Petition Along With An Affidavit Of Assessee Is Filed. In The Said Petition It Is Stated That The Assessee Was Under Bonafide Rajesh Singh Negi Vs. Ito Impression That The Counsel Of The Assessee Who Was Handling The Appeal Was Taken Care Of The Appellate Proceedings. However, Counsel Had Not Communicated The Status Of The Appeal, Therefore & When The Assessee Pursued Him, It Has Come To The Knowledge That The Appeal Was Already Dismissed Ex-Parte By Ld. Cit(A). Thus, The Delay In Filing The Appeal Before The Tribunal Had Occurred. It Was Further Submitted That The Delay Was Neither Intentional Nor Deliberate & Solely Due To The Failure On The Part Of The Counsel To Communicate The Status & Out Come Of The Appeal Before Cit(A) In Timely Manner, Therefore, The Assessee Requested For Condonation Of Delay. In This Regard Reliance Is Also Placed In The Case Of N. Balakrishnan Vs. M. Krishnamurthy [1998] 7 Scc 123 (Sc) & Collector Of Land Acquisition Vs. Mst. Katiji [1987] 167 Itr 471 (Sc).

deliberate and solely due to the failure on the part of the Counsel to communicate the status and out come of the appeal before CIT(A) in timely manner, therefore, the assessee requested for condonation of delay. In this regard reliance is also placed in the case of N. Balakrishnan

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