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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)

Jp Morgan Services (I) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai vs. DCIT 10 (2)(1), Mumbai

In the result, appeal by the assessee is allowed

ITA 3512/MUM/2019[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Mumbai05 May 2022AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Vikas Awasthy & Shri M. Balaganeshआअसं. 3512/मुं/2019 ("न. व. 2014-15) J.P.Morgan Services India Private Limited, Level Nos. 9 To 11, Prism Towers, Mindspace, Link Road, Goregaon (West), Mumbai – 400 104. Pan: Aabcd-0503-B ...... अपीलाथ"/Appellant बनाम Vs. Deputy Commissioner Of Income Tax, Circle 10(2)(1), Room No.509, Aaykar Bhavan, M.K.Road, Mumbai 400 020 . ..... ""तवाद"/Respondent अपीलाथ" "वारा/ Appellant By : Shri Porus Kaka Sr. Advocate With Shri & Divesh Chawla ""तवाद" "वारा/Respondent By : Shri Satya Pinisetty सुनवाई क" "त"थ/ Date Of Hearing : 09/02/2022 घोषणा क" "त"थ/ Date Of Pronouncement : 05/05/2022 आदेश/Order Per Vikas Awasthy, Jm: This Appeal By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-55, Mumbai [ In Short ‘The Cit(A)’] Dated 28/02/2019, For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2 2. The Assessee In Appeal Has Assailed Transfer Pricing (Tp) Adjustment & Disallowance Made U/S. 14A R.W.R. 8D Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [In Short ‘The Act’]. The Relevant Grounds Raised By The Assessee In Appeal Are As Under:-

For Appellant: Shri Porus Kaka Sr. Advocate with Shri and Divesh ChawlaFor Respondent: Shri Satya Pinisetty
Section 14ASection 92C(3)

Rs.17,55,902/- as against suo-motu disallowance of Rs.75,000/- made by the assessee. Aggrieved, by the aforesaid additions, the assessee filed appeal before CIT(A). The CIT(A) vide impugned order upheld the findings of TPO /Assessing Officer on the aforesaid issues. Now, the assessee is in second