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“condonation of delay”

AppealsSection 249Section 24912,312 judgments

The decision most relied on for condonation of delay is Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji (167 ITR 471), cited in 3,926 judgments on BharatTax.

Leading authorities on condonation of delay

Collector, Land Acquisition v. Mst. Katiji
167 ITR 471 · 1987 · Supreme Court
3,926
citing judgments

Delay in filing appeals, when supported by sufficient or justifiable cause, should be condoned with a liberal approach to ensure substantial justice. This principle prioritizes the cause of justice over mere technicalities.

Collector, Land Acquisition, Anantnag & Anr. v. Mst. Katiji & Ors.
2 SCC 107 · 1987 · Supreme Court
451
citing judgments

Courts must adopt a liberal approach when considering applications for condonation of delay, preferring to decide cases on their merits rather than allowing technicalities of limitation to scuttle justice. This principle applies to ensure the substantive rights of parties are not defeated by minor delays.

Balakrishnan v. M. Krishnamurthy
7 SCC 123 · 1998 · Supreme Court
368
citing judgments

The Supreme Court outlines the principles for condoning delay in filing appeals, stating that a litigant's lapse is not always a bar if the explanation is bona fide and not a dilatory strategy. Courts should show utmost consideration to suitors and prioritize substantial justice unless the delay is deliberately to gain time.

Vishin Meghani v. DCIT & Anr
398 ITR 250 · 2017 · High Court
291
citing judgments

This case is cited as an authority supporting the condonation of delay in filing income tax appeals, particularly when an assessee presents a request for such condonation.

Concord of India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Smt. Nirmala Devi and Others
118 ITR 507 · 1979 · Supreme Court
268
citing judgments

For condoning delay, the term 'sufficient cause' must be interpreted liberally and purposively to advance justice. Delay not tainted by mala fides, gross negligence, or recklessness, and based on honestly obtained legal advice, constitutes sufficient cause.

Inder Singh v. State of Madhya Pradesh
2025 INSC 382 · 2025 · Supreme Court
267
citing judgments

Non-deliberate procedural delays caused by circumstances beyond control must be condoned in the interest of substantial justice, even if the delay is significant, such as over 1500 days.

Vedabhai v. Santaram
253 ITR 798 · 2002 · Supreme Court
262
citing judgments

When substantial justice and technical considerations are in conflict, substantial justice should be prioritized. Condoning delay requires a cautious approach without malafide or dilatory tactics, and 'sufficient cause' should be interpreted liberally to advance substantial justice.

Sreenivas Charitable Trust v. Dy. CIT
280 ITR 357 · 2006 · High Court
182
citing judgments

The expression "sufficient cause" for condoning delay in filing appeals must receive a liberal and purposive construction. This approach aims to advance substantial justice, which is of paramount importance.

Judgments citing condonation of delay

Prameela Porika, Suryapet vs. ACIT., Circle-7(1), Hyderabad

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

ITA 593/HYD/2025[2017-18]Status: HeardITAT Hyderabad11 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Vice-A N D Shri Madhusudan Sawdiaआ.अपी.सं /Ita No.593/Hyd/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18) Smt. Prameela Porika Vs. Acit Suryapet Circle 7(1) Pan:Almpp8561C Suryapet (Appellant) (Respondent) िनधा""रती "ारा/Assessee By: Advocate S. Sandhya राज" व "ारा/Revenue By:: Shri Rakesh Chintagumpula, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing: 11/11/2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Pronouncement: 11/11/2025 आदेश/Order Per Madhusudan Sawdia, A.M.: This Appeal Is Filed By Smt. Prameela Porika (“The Assessee”), Feeling Aggrieved By The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, (Nfac), Delhi (“Ld. Cit(A)”) Dated 27.10.2023 For The A.Y 2017-18. Page 1 Of 7

For Appellant: Advocate S. SandhyaFor Respondent: : Shri Rakesh Chintagumpula
Section 270A

delay may be condoned and the appeal be admitted for adjudication. 3. Per contra, the Learned Departmental Representative (“ Ld. DR”) objected to the condonation of delay and submitted that the reasons explained by the assessee are not adequate or reasonable. It was submitted that the assessee was also non- compliant ... established sufficient cause for the delay. Considering the settled position that substantial justice must prevail over technicalities, we find it appropriate to condone the delay, subject to imposition of reasonable cost. Accordingly, the delay of 449 days in filing the present appeal is hereby condoned, subject to the assessee depositing

DCIT CC1(4) Kolkkata, Kolkata vs. Dadu Taxtile LLP, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1811/KOL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata11 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyassessment Year: 2017-18 Dcit, Cc-1(4), Kolkata…..……………… ……………...……….……….……Appellant Vs. Dadu Textile Llp……………......………………………….......……...…..…..Respondent 16 Tara Chand Dutta Street, Near Mohammed Ali Park, Kol-700073. [Pan: Aamfd0909M] Appearances By: Shri Pankaj Pandey, Addl. Cit-Sr. Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri S. M. Surana, Advocate, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 14, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 11, 2025 Order Per Pradip Kumar Choubey: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 19.03.2025 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-20, Kolkata [‘Cit(A)’] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2017–18. 2. The Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue With A Delay Of 72 Days. The Revenue Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of The Delay. After Considering The Reasons Cited In The Petition For Condonation Of Delay, We Find That The Reasons Are Valid & Consequently, The Delay In Filing The Appeal Is Hereby Condoned & We Proceed To Dispose Of The Appeal On Merits.

Section 139Section 143(1)Section 148Section 250Section 69A

days. The revenue has filed a petition for condonation of the delay. After considering the reasons cited in the petition for condonation of delay, we find that the reasons are valid and consequently, the delay in filing the appeal is hereby condoned and we proceed to dispose of the appeal

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1(1), Kolkata vs. Bandhan Financial Services Limited, Kolkata

In the result, the appeal of the revenue is dismissed

ITA 1139/KOL/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Kolkata11 Nov 2025AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri Rajesh Kumar & Shri Pradip Kumar Choubeyassessment Year: 2014-15 Dcit, Circle-1(1), Kolkata..……………… ……………...……….……….……Appellant Vs. Bandhan Financial Services Ltd....………………………….......……...…..…..Respondent Dn 32 Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, Sech Bhawan, S.O Salt Lake, Kol-700091. [Pan: Aabcg0611R] Appearances By: Shri Manas Mondal, Addl. Cit-Dr, Appeared On Behalf Of The Appellant. Shri Biswanath Paul, Fca, Appeared On Behalf Of The Respondent. Date Of Concluding The Hearing : October 15, 2025 Date Of Pronouncing The Order : November 11, 2025 Order Per Pradip Kumar Choubey: This Appeal Filed By The Revenue Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11.06.2024 Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-27, Kolkata [‘Cit(A)’] Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As “The Act”) For The Assessment Year 2014–15. 2. The Appeal Has Been Filed By The Revenue With A Delay Of 56 Days. The Revenue Has Filed A Petition For Condonation Of The Delay. After Considering The Reasons Cited In The Petition For Condonation Of Delay, We Find That The Reasons Are Valid & Consequently, The Delay In Filing The Appeal Is Hereby Condoned & We Proceed To Dispose Of The Appeal On Merits.

Section 139Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 37(1)Section 40A(3)

days. The revenue has filed a petition for condonation of the delay. After considering the reasons cited in the petition for condonation of delay, we find that the reasons are valid and consequently, the delay in filing the appeal is hereby condoned and we proceed to dispose of the appeal

Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Erode vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1), Erode

In the result, the appeals filed in ITA Nos

ITA 2022/CHNY/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21 Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Ward 2(1), 1, Panakkahally, Thalavady Post, Erode. Erode 638 461. [Pan: Aacaa1566A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 30.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 11.11.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders All Dated 27.06.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2020-21 Towards Disallowance Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 80P Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short], Levy Of Penalty Under Section 270A Of The Act & Levy Of Penalty Under Section 272(1)(D) Of The Act By Rejecting The Prayer Of Condonation Of Delay In Filing The Appeals Before The Ld. Cit(A).

For Appellant: Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual)For Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 144Section 270ASection 272(1)(d)Section 80P

under section 270A of the Act and levy of penalty under section 272(1)(d) of the Act by rejecting the prayer of condonation of delay in filing the appeals before the ld. CIT(A). 2 I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/25 2. Since issues raised in these appeals of the assessee ... assessee for the delay in filing the appeal, are found to be reasonable cause. Accordingly, we direct the ld. CIT(A) to condone the delay and adjudicate the issues on merits after considering the submissions/ evidences as may be furnished by the assessee subject to the condition of payment

Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Erode vs. The Income Tax Officer Ward 2(1), Erode

In the result, the appeals filed in ITA Nos

ITA 2021/CHNY/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21 Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Ward 2(1), 1, Panakkahally, Thalavady Post, Erode. Erode 638 461. [Pan: Aacaa1566A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 30.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 11.11.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders All Dated 27.06.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2020-21 Towards Disallowance Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 80P Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short], Levy Of Penalty Under Section 270A Of The Act & Levy Of Penalty Under Section 272(1)(D) Of The Act By Rejecting The Prayer Of Condonation Of Delay In Filing The Appeals Before The Ld. Cit(A).

For Appellant: Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual)For Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 144Section 270ASection 272(1)(d)Section 80P

under section 270A of the Act and levy of penalty under section 272(1)(d) of the Act by rejecting the prayer of condonation of delay in filing the appeals before the ld. CIT(A). 2 I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/25 2. Since issues raised in these appeals of the assessee ... assessee for the delay in filing the appeal, are found to be reasonable cause. Accordingly, we direct the ld. CIT(A) to condone the delay and adjudicate the issues on merits after considering the submissions/ evidences as may be furnished by the assessee subject to the condition of payment

Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Erode vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(1), Erode

In the result, the appeals filed in ITA Nos

ITA 2020/CHNY/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai11 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2020-21 Aa 293 Panahalli Primary Agricultural Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Cooperative Credit Society Limited, Ward 2(1), 1, Panakkahally, Thalavady Post, Erode. Erode 638 461. [Pan: Aacaa1566A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual) ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 30.10.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 11.11.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per Bench: These Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders All Dated 27.06.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2020-21 Towards Disallowance Of Deduction Claimed Under Section 80P Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short], Levy Of Penalty Under Section 270A Of The Act & Levy Of Penalty Under Section 272(1)(D) Of The Act By Rejecting The Prayer Of Condonation Of Delay In Filing The Appeals Before The Ld. Cit(A).

For Appellant: Ms. A. Vijayalakshmi, C.A. (Virtual)For Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 144Section 270ASection 272(1)(d)Section 80P

under section 270A of the Act and levy of penalty under section 272(1)(d) of the Act by rejecting the prayer of condonation of delay in filing the appeals before the ld. CIT(A). 2 I.T.A. Nos.2020, 2021 & 2022/Chny/25 2. Since issues raised in these appeals of the assessee ... assessee for the delay in filing the appeal, are found to be reasonable cause. Accordingly, we direct the ld. CIT(A) to condone the delay and adjudicate the issues on merits after considering the submissions/ evidences as may be furnished by the assessee subject to the condition of payment

Tarun Jain, Faridabad vs. ITO Ward 2(4) Fbd, Faridabad

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

ITA 4193/DEL/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Delhi11 Nov 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Satbeer Singh Godara & Shri S. Rifaur Rahmantarun Jain, Vs. Ito, Ward 2 (4), House No.641, Sector 7B, Faridabad. Faridabad – 121 006 (Haryana). (Pan : Agepj5824D) (Appellant) (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Neeraj Goyal, Ca Revenue By : Shri Ajay Kumar Arora, Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 11.11.2025 Date Of Order : 11.11.2025 O R D E R Per S. Rifaur Rahman: 1. The Assessee Has Filed Appeal Against The Order Of The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)/National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi [“Ld. Cit(A)”, For Short] Dated 28.02.2025 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. At The Time Of Hearing, Ld. Ar Of The Assessee Submitted That The Assessee Has Filed The Appeal With A Delay Of 62 Days From The Date Of Appellate Order. He Submitted That On January 7, 2025, A Robbery Took Place At The Assessee’S Shop For Which An Fir Was Registered In Sector 8, Faridabad, A Copy Of The Same Is Placed On Record & This Unfortunate Incident Caused

For Appellant: Shri Neeraj Goyal, CAFor Respondent: Shri Ajay Kumar Arora, Sr. DR
Section 143(1)(a)Section 143(3)Section 270ASection 274

Revenue did not object in condoning the 3. delay. We have heard both the counsels on the issue of condonation of delay. In 4. our considered opinion, there was a reasonable cause for the delay in filing the appeal. Therefore, we condone the delay in filing the appeal before ... appeal before the ld. CIT(A) and filed grounds of appeal and detailed submissions. However, ld. CIT (A) dismissed the appeal by not condoning the delay in filing the appeal. 10. Aggrieved with the above order, assessee is in appeal before us raising following grounds of appeal :- “1. That having

Mohali Education Society, Mohali vs. Commissioner of Income Tax, Exemptions, Chandigarh

Appeal stand dismissed as being not maintainable

ITA 511/CHANDI/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh10 Nov 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकर अपील सं. / Ita No.511/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2020-21) M/S Mohali Education Society Cit (Exemptions) बनाम/ Vs. Opp. H.No.652, Phase-X Chandigarh Mohali – 160062 "ायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaatm-6973-G (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Om Datt Sharma (Advocate) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Shri Bharat Bhushan Garg (Cit) – Ld. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 10-11-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 10-11-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aggrieved By Rejection Of An Application (Seeking Condonation Of Delay In Filing Form 10B) As Filed By The Assessee U/S 119(2)(B) For Assessment Year (Ay) 2020-21 Vide Impugned Order Dated 21-03-2025 As Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemptions), Chandigarh, The Assessee Is In Further Appeal Before Us. The Ld. Cit-Dr, At The Outset, Pleaded That This Order Is Not An Appealable Order Before Tribunal In Terms

For Appellant: Shri Om Datt Sharma (Advocate) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Bharat Bhushan Garg (CIT) – Ld. DR
Section 119(2)(b)Section 253

Pronouncement : 10-11-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal (Accountant Member) 1. Aggrieved by rejection of an application (seeking condonation of delay in filing Form 10B) as filed by the assessee u/s 119(2)(b) for Assessment Year (AY) 2020-21 vide impugned order dated