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“condonation of delay”

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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

Miteshkumar Dayaljibhai Pabari, Bhatiya vs. Assistant Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner, Rajkot

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee is allowed, for statistical purposes, in above terms

ITA 420/RJT/2025[2020-21]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot30 Oct 2025AY 2020-21

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No. 420 /Rjt/2025 (िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: (2020-21) Miteshkumar Dayaljibhai Pabari Assistant Commissioner/Deputy Commissioner, International C/O Dayaljibhai Pabari, Shreeji Catlery Vs. Taxation Rajkot, Stores, Main Bajar, Bhatiya, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Room No. 312, Income Tax Office, Amruta Estate Building, Near Girnar Dwarka-361315(Gujarat) Cinema, M.G. Road, Rajkot – 360001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Bctpp7290M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Mahesh Paun, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 147Section 148Section 148ASection 151Section 274Section 69

assessee, as the objections were filed after expiry of 30 days, and the assessee has also not filed any petition for condonation of delay before the Hon’ble DRP-2, therefore, Hon’ble DRP rejected the objections filed by the assessee, observing as follows (For the sake of convenience ... assessee did not file the objections within 30 days from the date of draft order, therefore, the Hon’ble DRP did not condone the delay and dismissed the appeal of the assessee, in limini, stating that the objections were filed by the assessee after the expiry of 30 days

Indravadan Gamanlal Gandhi, Surat vs. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle - 2(1)(1), Surat

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

ITA 142/SRT/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Surat30 Oct 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinha & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.142/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Physical Hearing) Indravadan Gamanlal Gandhi बनाम/ Assistant Commissioner Of Income- Vs. At: Areth, Post. Areth, Tal: Tax, Central Circle-2(1)(1), Surat, Mandvi, Surat-394 010 Aayakar Bhawan, Majura Gate, Surat-395 001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aajpn 9673 M (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ" /Respondent) िनधा"रती की ओर से /Appellant By Shri Shaunak Zaveri, Ca राज" की ओर से/Respondent By Shri Ajay Uke, Sr. Dr सुनवाई की तारीख /Date Of Hearing 10/09/2025 उद्घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 30/10/2025

Section 115BSection 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 144(3)Section 250Section 253(3)Section 271ASection 69A

barred by 69 days in terms of provisions of section 253(3) of the Act. The assessee has filed an affidavit for condonation of delay in filing of appeal before the Tribunal. In the affidavit, it has been stated that the assessee has not received any notices of hearing issued ... notices were sent in a wrong e-mail id., which has been stated in the affidavit filed by the assessee for the condonation of delay in filing appeal before the Tribunal. Since the notices issued u/s 250 of the Act were never received by the assessee, there was no question