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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

Kunwar Pal Sharma, Bulandshahr vs. ITO Ward 2(3)2, Bulandshahar

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

ITA 393/DEL/2023[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi09 Aug 2023AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Chandra Mohan Garg & Dr. B.R.R. Kumarassessment Year: 2017-18 Kunwar Pal Sharma, Ito Ward 2(3)2, Bulandshahr, Up 730, Radha Nagar, Bulandshar, Uttar Pradesh 203001 Vs. Pan Bufps 7337 L (Appellant) (Respondent) For Assessee: None For Revenue : Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 09.08.2023 Date Of Pronouncement : 09.08.2023 Order Per Chandra Mohan Garg, J.M. This Appeal Has Been Filed Against The Order Of Nfac, New Delhi Dated 21.12.2022 For A.Y. 2017-18. 2. When The Appeal Was Called For Hearing Neither The Assessee Nor Any Authorized Representative Appeared Nor Any Adjournment Application Has Been Filed Despite Several Notices. However, Or Perusal Of The Appeal Records & Impugned Order, We Find That The Appeal Can Be Disposed Of Ex-Parte Qua Assessee After Hearing The Arguments Of Ld. Senior Dr. Therefore We Proceed To Adjudicate The Appeal Ex-Parte Qua Assessee. 3. On Being Asked By The Bench The Ld. Senior Dr, In All Fairness, Did Not Controvert The Factual Observations Of The Bench That The Assessing Officer Has Passed Ex-Parte Order U/S. 144 Of The Act & The Ld. Cit(A) Has Also Dismissed Appeal Of Assessee Dismissing The Request Of Assessee To Keep Penalty Proceedings In Abeyance On Account Of Pendency Of First Appeal Of Assessee & The Assessee Was Not Allowed Opportunity Of Being Heard & To Explain His Case Before The Authorities Below. 4. Therefore In View Of Above Factual Position Of The Case We Find It Appropriate To Restore The Matter To The File Of Assessing Officer For A Fresh Adjudication Of Issue Of Imposing Of Penalty For Non Compliance Of Notice After Allowing Due Opportunity Of Hearing To The Assessee & Without Being Influenced With The Earlier Orders.

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Shri Vivek Vardhan, Sr. DR
Section 144

also dismissed appeal of assessee dismissing the request of assessee to keep penalty proceedings in abeyance on account of pendency of first appeal of assessee and the assessee was not allowed opportunity of being heard and to explain his case before the authorities below. 4. Therefore in view of above