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AppealsSection 246ASection 246A5,395 judgments

The decision most relied on for first appeal is CIT v. Union Tyres (240 ITR 556), cited in 135 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on first appeal

CIT v. Union Tyres
240 ITR 556 · 1999 · High Court
135
citing judgments

The first appellate authority, the Commissioner (Appeals), cannot enhance an assessment by considering a new scope or source of income that was not part of the original assessment proceedings. Its power to enhance under Section 251(1)(a) is restricted to what was originally assessed.

Sanjay Sawhney v. Principal Commissioner of Income-tax
116 Taxmann.com 701 · 2020 · High Court
87
citing judgments

Rule 27 of the ITAT Rules allows a respondent to defend a favourable order of the CIT(A) by raising grounds decided against them, even without filing an appeal or cross-objection. Such issues can be raised orally and for the first time before the Tribunal.

Sugar Mills Pvt. Ltd. v. CIT
156 ITR 54 · 1985 · High Court
59
citing judgments

An appellate authority can admit and adjudicate a new legal ground for the first time, even if not raised in earlier appellate proceedings, provided its omission was neither willful nor unreasonable.

Kiran Singh & Ors. v. Chaman Paswan & Ors.
1 SCR 117 · 1955 · Supreme Court
55
citing judgments

A decree or proceeding initiated by an authority without jurisdiction is a nullity, void ab initio, and its invalidity can be raised at any stage, including in collateral proceedings or for the first time on appeal, as a defect of jurisdiction cannot be cured even by consent.

CIT v. S. Chenniappa Mudaliar
74 ITR 41 · 1969 · Supreme Court
40
citing judgments

The first appellate authority cannot dismiss an appeal for default without disposing of the grounds on merits. Dismissal without going into the merits is not justified.

Ultratech Cement Ltd. v. Additional Commissioner of Income Tax
408 ITR 500 · 2018 · High Court
32
citing judgments

A tribunal can exercise its discretion to admit an additional ground of appeal, even if raised for the first time, provided it considers the facts and circumstances of the case.

CIT v. Geo Industries and Insecticides (1) Pvt Ltd.
96 TTJ 211 · 2005 · ITAT
30
citing judgments

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) can adjudicate a fresh claim raised for the first time before it, provided it is permissible under the law.

Ramco Cements Ltd. v. DCIT
373 ITR 146 · 2015 · High Court
28
citing judgments

An assessee can make a claim of deduction for the first time before the appellate authorities.

Judgments citing first appeal

Prakash Shripal Chavan, Sangli vs. ITO, Ward-1, Sangli

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

ITA 580/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune12 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.580/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year : 2017-18 Prakash Shripal Chavan, Vs. Ito, Ward-1, Sangli. 1 Stand Road, Samdoli Sangli, Sangli- 416416. Pan : Ajlpc0555E Appellant Respondent Assessee By : Smt. Deepa Khare Revenue By : Shri Akhilesh Srivastava Date Of Hearing : 03.07.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 12.07.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 13.02.2024 Passed By Ld Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Appellant Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. The Ld. Cit(A) Erred In Law & On Facts In Dismissing Appeal By Not Condoning The Delay When There Was Sufficient Cause For The Delay. 2. The Appellant Prays That The Delay May Kindly Be Condoned & The Appeal May Kindly Be Decided On Merits.” 3. The Facts, In Brief, Are That The Assessee Is An Individual & No Return Of Income Under The Provisions Of Section 139 Of The It Act

For Appellant: Smt. Deepa KhareFor Respondent: Shri Akhilesh Srivastava
Section 139Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 69A

assessment order dated 31.03.2022 passed u/s 147 r.w.s. 144 of the IT Act. 4. Being aggrieved with the above action of the Assessing Officer, first appeal was filed belatedly before the ld. CIT(A)/NFAC. The ld. CIT(A)/NFAC after referring the various decisions dismissed the appeal ... assessee on account of delay in filing of the first appeal. 5. Being aggrieved with the decision of the ld. CIT(A)/NFAC, the assessee is in appeal before us. 3 6. LD AR submitted before us that LD CIT(A)/NFAC did not follow the principles of natural justice

Sandhya Suresh Dahivelkar, Pune vs. ITO, Ward 14(3), Pune

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

ITA 341/PUN/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Jul 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.341/Pun/2024 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Sandhya Suresh Dahivelkar, Vs. Ito, Ward-14(3), Pune. Flat No.6/624, Clover Citadel Wanowrie, Pune- 411040. Pan : Asypd2124N Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Dattatraya Suresh Kusumkar : Revenue By : Shri Sourabh Nayak Date Of Hearing : 27.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.07.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 28.02.2023 Passed By Ld Cit(A)/Nfac For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. The Present Appeal Is Filed Belatedly I.E. With The Delay Of 297 Days. The Appellant Furnished An Application/ Affidavit Praying For Condonation Of Delay In The Circumstances Mentioned Therein. We Are Of The Considered Opinion That The Reasons Mentioned By The Assessee Constitute Reasonable Cause For Not Filing The Appeal Within

For Respondent: Shri Sourabh Nayak
Section 142ASection 143(3)Section 54Section 55A

Rs.43,57,789/-. The assessment was completed u/s 143(3) of the IT Act by determining the income at Rs.58,82,355/-. 5. In first appeal, being unsatisfied with the contentions of the assessee, & also in the absence of accurate evidence Ld. CIT(A)/NFAC dismissed the appeal

Dr. Vikas Jagannath Pol, Pune vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 11(2), Pune

In the result the appellant gets relief of Rs

ITA 831/PUN/2022[2014-2015]Status: DisposedITAT Pune10 Jul 2024AY 2014-2015

Bench: Shri R. K. Panda & Shri Vinay Bhamoreआयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.831/Pun/2022 िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2014-15 Dr. Vikas Jagannath Pol, Vs. Ito, Ward-11(2), Pune. A/1/4 Rangriha Chs Salunkhe Vihar Road, Kondhwa-411048. Pan : Agipp7216P Appellant Respondent Assessee By Shri Kishor B. Phadke : Revenue By : Shri Sourabh Nayak Date Of Hearing : 26.06.2024 Date Of Pronouncement : 10.07.2024 आदेश / Order Per Vinay Bhamore, Jm: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 21.09.20222 Passed By Ld Cit(A)-11, Pune [“Ld. Cit(A)”] For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. The Appellant Has Raised The Following Grounds Of Appeal :- “1. That The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) Has Erred In Law & Facts Upholding Addition Of Unsecured Loan Of Rs.52,00,000. 2. That The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals] Has Erred In Law & Facts By Allowing Rectification Of Order Under Section 143(3) Under Section 154 & Upholding Addition Of Unsecured Loan Of Rs.52,00,000 Under Section 68 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961. 3. The Appellant Craves His Right To Add, Alter, Amend Or Delete Any Or All Grounds Of Appeal.”

For Respondent: Shri Sourabh Nayak
Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 154Section 271DSection 68

order of the Tribunal (supra) partly allowed the appeal of the assessee vide order dated 21.09.2022. 4. Being aggrieved with the above first appeal order dated 21.09.2022, the appellant is in appeal before this Tribunal in second round of appeal. 5. LD AR submitted before us that