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AppealsSection 246ASection 246A1,827 judgments

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)

Ashvinkumar Naranbhai Patel, Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, TDS-Ward-1, Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 722/AHD/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Jul 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.722/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2015-16 Ashvinkumar Naranbhai Patel The Ito बनाम/ 43, Shankar Society Part-1 Tds Ward-1 V/S. Near Meerambica Road Ahmedabad – 380 014 Opp. Amikunj Bus Stand Naranpura Ahmedabad – 380 013 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aeipp 9274 R अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Jaimin Shah, Ar Revenue By : Shri Umesh Kumar Agrawal, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 24/07/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28/07/2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am: This Appeal Has Been Preferred By The Assessee Against The Order Dated 28.02.2025 Passed By The Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Hereinafter Referred To As “Cit(A)”], Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”], Confirming The Demand Raised Under Section 201(1) & 201(1A) By The Ito, Tds Ward 1, Ahmedabad [Hereinafter Referred To As “Assessing Officer Or Ao”], In Relation To A.Y. 2015–16. Ashvinkumar Naranbhai Patel Vs. Ito Asst. Year : 2015-16

For Appellant: Shri Jaimin Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri Umesh Kumar Agrawal, Sr.DR
Section 194ISection 2(14)(iii)Section 201Section 201(1)Section 250Section 271C

separate proposal for penalty under section 271C was also initiated. The assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). However, despite three notices dated 22.09.2022, 27.02.2023 and 26.02.2025, the assessee failed to make any submission. The CIT(A) dismissed the appeal citing non-prosecution and upheld the AO’s order in toto

Advance Lifespaces Private Limited, Ahmedabad vs. ACIT, Circle 1(1)(1), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 411/AHD/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Jul 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri T.R. Senthil Kumar & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaassessment Year: 2017-18 Advance Lifespaces Pvt. Ltd., Assistant Commissioner Of S-202/B/4/205, City Centre, Income Tax, Vs Nr. Idgah Gate, Asarwa, Circle-1(1)(1), Ahmedabad-380016 Ahmedabad [Pan No.:Aajca2338M] अपीलाथ"/ (Appellant) "" यथ"/ (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri P. D. Shah, Ar & Shri Saiyam Shah, Ar Respondent By : Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 22.07.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28.07.2025 आदेश/O R D E R Per T.R. Senthil Kumar: This Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Appellate Order Dated 03.07.2024 Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) (Hereinafter Referred To As “Ld. Cit(A)”), National Faceless Appeal Centre (In Short “Nfac”), Delhi Arising Out Of The Rectification Order Passed Under Section 154 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) Relating To The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Registry Has Noted That There Is A Delay Of 145 Days In Filing The Present Appeal. The Assessee Explained Vide Notarized Affidavit Stated Originally The Appeal Was Filed By The Assessee By Paying Appropriate Fees On 30.08.2024 By E-Filing. However, There Is Some Mistakes In Form No. 36 Which Was Required To Be Rectified, The Same Was Rectified & Filed On 21.02.2025 Thereby The Registry Has Noted That There Is A Delay Of 145 Days. In View A.Y. 2017-18. 2 Of The Explanation Offered By The Assessee, The Delay Of 145 Days In Filing Of The Above Is Hereby Condoned.

For Appellant: Shri P. D. Shah, AR & Shri Saiyam Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr. DR
Section 143(3)Section 145(3)Section 154

Therefore, Rectification Order was passed rectifying the total income to Rs. 2,88,52,653/-. 4. Aggrieved against the revision order, assessee filed appeal before CIT(A) claiming that it is a debatable issue which cannot be rectified under Rectification Order. The Ld. CIT(A) considered the submissions and dismissed