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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

Income Tax Officer, Ludhiana vs. Sanjeev Malhotra, Ludhiana

The appeal stands dismissed

ITA 411/CHANDI/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh08 Sept 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 411/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2014-15 Ito Sh. Sanjeev Malhotra बनाम/ Room No 228 First Floor, 298-A Pannu Farm House, Pakhowal Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Backside Hotel Keys, Kiran Vihar Vs. Ludhiana.141012 Ludhiana 141012 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Achpm-4381-P (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : None सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 08-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 08-09-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2014-15 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 29-01-2025 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] On Best Judgment Basis U/S. 147 R.W.S. 144 Of The Act On 27-03-2022. In The Assessment Order, Ld. Ao Made Addition Of Unexplained Money For Rs.237.23 Lacs For Want Of Any Effective

For Appellant: Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DRFor Respondent: None
Section 147Section 251(1)(a)

Rs.237.23 Lacs for want of any effective defense from the assessee. Considering this fact and in view of submissions made by the assessee during first appeal, Ld. CIT(A) exercised remand power in terms of proviso to Sec.251(1)(a) and directed Ld. AO to make fresh assessment. So aggrieved ... matter. 2. We are of the considered opinion that the assessment was framed on best judgment basis. Considering assessee’s submissions / evidences during first appeal which would have material bearing on the assessment of the assessee, Ld. AO was directed to make fresh assessment. In our considered opinion

Channan Singh, Sangrur vs. Jao Income Tax Officer, Ward Sunam, Punjab

The appeal stand allowed

ITA 740/CHANDI/2025[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Sept 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.740/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2012-13) Shri Channan Singh Ito Ward Sunam बनाम/ 125, Ward No 7, Koko Majri, Sunam Mata Modi Road, Preet Nagar Vs. Sangrur-148028 Sunam, Sangrur. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.Cxups-2467-L (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate) -Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Vivek Vardhan (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04-09-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2012-13 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 24-03-2025 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] U/S. 144 R.W.S. 147 Of The Act On 30-12-2018. Having Heard Rival Submissions & Upon Perusal Of Case Records, The Appeal Is Disposed-Off As Under.

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate) -Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Vivek Vardhan (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 144

evidences as forthcoming from the assessee. The declared agricultural income of Rs.3.50 Lacs was assessed as ‘Nil’ for the same very reason. 3. During first appeal, the assessee’s additional evidences were subjected to remand proceedings wherein Ld. AO opposed admission of additional evidences and reiterated the assessment so framed

Income Tax Officer, Ludhiana vs. Sanchit Malhotra, Ludhiana

The appeal stand dismissed

ITA 365/CHANDI/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Sept 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No. 365/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2022-23) Ito-Ward No.3(1) Sh. Sanchit Malhotra बनाम/ Aaykar Bhawan H. No 1306, Sardar Nagar Vs. Rishi Nagar, Ludhiana.141001. Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Bjgpm-8369-G (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Smt. Tarundeep Kaur (Cit) (Virtual) – Ld. Dr ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : None सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 02-09-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 04-09-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Revenue For Assessment Year (Ay) 2022-23 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 13-01-2025 In The Matter Of An Assessment Framed By Ld. Assessing Officer [Ao] On Best Judgment Basis U/S. 144 R.W.S. 144B Of The Act On 07-03-2024. In The Assessment Order, Ld. Ao Assessed Income Of Rs.834.42 Lacs As Against Returned Income Of Rs.16.95 Lacs. The Assessee Failed To Make Any Effective Representation During

For Appellant: Smt. Tarundeep Kaur (CIT) (Virtual) – Ld. DRFor Respondent: None
Section 144Section 251(1)(a)

assessee failed to make any effective representation during assessment proceedings. Considering this fact and in view of submissions made by the assessee during first appeal, Ld. CIT(A) exercised remand power in terms of proviso to Sec.251(1)(a) and directed Ld. AO to make fresh assessment. So aggrieved ... matter. 2. We are of the considered opinion that the assessment was framed on best judgment basis. Considering assessee’s submissions / evidences during first appeal which would have material bearing on the assessment of the assessee, Ld. AO was directed to make fresh assessment. In our considered opinion

ITO, Patiala vs. Sh. Kamalpreet Singh, Patiala

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 225/CHANDI/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Sept 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.224/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Balwinder Singh Patiala. Prop. M/S M.P. Traders बनाम/ Vs. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. Co. No.13/Chandi/2015 [In Ita No.224/Chandi/2015] (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Shri Balwinder Singh Acit-Ward-1 बनाम/ Prop. M/S M.P. Traders Patiala. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) Vs. # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 3. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.225/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Kamalpreet Singh बनाम/ Vs. Patiala. Prop. M/S Saran Enterprises 4, Dlf Shopping Complex, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acbps-1831-N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Tejmohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 120(1)Section 133ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)

However, Ld. AO made addition of Rs.2.23 Lacs u/s 40(a)(ia) for alleged violation of TDS provisions u/s 194C. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred first appeal against the assessment order. Appellate Proceedings 3.1 The Ld. CIT(A) rejected the legal grounds of the assessee challenging jurisdiction

ITO, Patiala vs. Sh. Balwinder Singh, Patiala

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 224/CHANDI/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Sept 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.224/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Balwinder Singh Patiala. Prop. M/S M.P. Traders बनाम/ Vs. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. Co. No.13/Chandi/2015 [In Ita No.224/Chandi/2015] (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Shri Balwinder Singh Acit-Ward-1 बनाम/ Prop. M/S M.P. Traders Patiala. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) Vs. # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 3. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.225/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Kamalpreet Singh बनाम/ Vs. Patiala. Prop. M/S Saran Enterprises 4, Dlf Shopping Complex, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acbps-1831-N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Tejmohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 120(1)Section 133ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)

However, Ld. AO made addition of Rs.2.23 Lacs u/s 40(a)(ia) for alleged violation of TDS provisions u/s 194C. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred first appeal against the assessment order. Appellate Proceedings 3.1 The Ld. CIT(A) rejected the legal grounds of the assessee challenging jurisdiction

Sh. Kamalpreet Singh, Patiala vs. ACIT, Patiala

Appeal stands dismissed

ITA 185/CHANDI/2015[2009-10]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh04 Sept 2025AY 2009-10

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.224/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Balwinder Singh Patiala. Prop. M/S M.P. Traders बनाम/ Vs. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 2. Co. No.13/Chandi/2015 [In Ita No.224/Chandi/2015] (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Shri Balwinder Singh Acit-Ward-1 बनाम/ Prop. M/S M.P. Traders Patiala. (Represented By L/R Shri Simranpal Singh) Vs. # 986/3 Dhobi Ghat, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acrps-5840-M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) & 3. आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.225/Chandi/2015 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2009-10) Acit-Circle Patiala Shri Kamalpreet Singh बनाम/ Vs. Patiala. Prop. M/S Saran Enterprises 4, Dlf Shopping Complex, Patiala. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Acbps-1831-N (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Tejmohan Singh (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Smt. Kusum Bansal (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 120(1)Section 133ASection 143(2)Section 143(3)

However, Ld. AO made addition of Rs.2.23 Lacs u/s 40(a)(ia) for alleged violation of TDS provisions u/s 194C. Aggrieved, the assessee preferred first appeal against the assessment order. Appellate Proceedings 3.1 The Ld. CIT(A) rejected the legal grounds of the assessee challenging jurisdiction

The Karnataka Multipurpose Souharda Sahakari Niyamit, Chikodi vs. E Assessment, Nipnai

ITA 122/PAN/2025[2018-2019]Status: DisposedITAT Panaji03 Sept 2025AY 2018-2019

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Pavan Kumar Gadale & Shri G. D. Padmahshaliita Nos. 122/Pan/2025 Assessment Year : 2018-19 The Karnataka Multipurpose Souharda Sahakari Niyamit. Bhagyalaxmi Nagar, Chikodi, Belgavi-591201. Pan : Aaaat4824A . . . . . . . Appellant V/S National Faceless E-Asstt Centre, Delhi . . . . . . . . Respondent Appearances Assessee By : Mr Chetan Chougule [‘Ld. Ar’] Revenue By : Ms Rijjula Uniyal [‘Ld. Dr’] Date Of Conclusive Hearing : 03/09/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 03/09/2025 Order Per G. D. Padmahshali; The Captioned Appeal Of The Assessee Impugns Din & Order Itba/Apl/S/250/2023-24/1057730634(1) Dt. 06/11/2023 Passed By Addl./Jt. Commissioner Of Income Tax Appeals-1, Coimbatore, [‘Ld. Nfac’] U/S 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 [‘The Act’] Which In Turn Arisen Out Of Rectification Order Dt. 28/05/2021 Passed U/S 154 Of The Act By The Central Processing Centre, Bengaluru [‘Ld. Cpc’] Anent To Assessment Year 2018-19 [‘Ay’].

For Appellant: Mr Chetan Chougule [‘Ld. AR’]For Respondent: Ms Rijjula Uniyal [‘Ld. DR’]
Section 143(1)Section 154Section 246ASection 249Section 250Section 253(3)

Without touching merits of the case we have heard the rival party’s submission on limited issue of ex-parte dismissal of first appeal by the Ld. NFAC and subject to rule 18 of ITAT-Rules 1963 perused material placed on record. We note that, the return of income filed ... against the prima-facie adjustment made in summary assessment was rejected by Ld. CPC on 28/05/2021. Against such order of rectification the appellant filed first appeal u/s 246A of the Act before the Ld. NFAC on 29/08/2021. The Ld. NFAC however dismissed the said appeal in limine on the ground