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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

Ommi Sandeep, Vizianagaram vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward-1, Vizianagaram

ITA 507/VIZ/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam24 Feb 2026AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Sandeep Singh Karhail, Hon'Ble & Shri Omkareshwar Chidara, Hon'Bleआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No. 247/Viz/2025 (निर्धारण वर्ष/ Assessment Year:2017-18) The Chinnampeta Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Limited Chinnampeta Village Chinnampeta Post, Chatrai Mandal Krishna – 521214, Andhra Pradesh [Pan: Aacat7997E] (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) करदाता का प्रतिनिधित्व / Assessee Represented By राजस्व का प्रतिनिधित्व / Department Represented By सुनवाई समाप्त होने की तिथि/ Date Of Conclusion Of Hearing घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement V. Income Tax Officer, Ward – 3(5) C.R. Building, 1St Floor Annex M.G. Road, Vijayawada Andhra Pradesh (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) Shri C. Subrahmanyam, Ca Dr. Aparna Villuri, Sr.Ar 16.12.2025 24.02.2026 आदेश /Order Per Omkareshwar Chidara: 1. The Present Appeal Is Filed By The Assessee Against The Impugned Order Dated 31.10.2025, Passed Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (In Short 'Act') By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi [Hereinafter In Short “Ld.Cit(A)”], For The A.Y. 2017-18.

Section 139(1)Section 142(1)Section 250Section 80P(2)(a)

appeal, the Ld. Authorised Representative [hereinafter “Ld.AR"] drew our attention to the affidavit filed by the assessee along with a petition seeking for condonation of delay and read out the contents of the petition which is as under:- "1. Assessee was served with order passed ... unforeseen circumstances surrounding my health. 3. In light of the exceptional circumstances surrounding my health, I kindly request hon'ble bench to condone the delay in filing the appeal. This would allow me the opportunity to have a fair and just hearing on the merits of my case

Vaibhav Babubhai Patel, Ahmedabad vs. The DCIT, Circle-4(1)(1), Ahmedabad

The appeal of the assessee is treated as allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 792/AHD/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad24 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Sanjay Garg & Shri Narendra Prasad Sinhaआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.792/Ahd/2025 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19 Vaibhav Babubhai Patel The Dcit बनाम/ 1, Jamnadas House Circle-4(1)91) V/S. Ambli-Bopal Road Ahmedabad – 380 015 Daskroi Ahmedabad – 380 061 "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Afdpp 8672 F (अपीलाथ'/ Appellant) (!( यथ'/ Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Rushin Patel, Ar Revenue By : Shri Rajiv Garg, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 26/11/2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 24/02/2026 आदेश/O R D E R Per Sanjay Garg:

For Appellant: Shri Rushin Patel, ARFor Respondent: Shri Rajiv Garg, Sr.DR
Section 250Section 56(2)(x)

Assessment Year (AY) 2018-19. 2. The appeal of the assessee is time-barred by 471 days. A separate application for condonation of delay has been filed. Vaibhav Babubhai Patel vs. DICT Asst. Year : 2018-19 3. The assessee, in this appeal is aggrieved by the action ... submit that the same is an ex- parte order of the Ld. CIT(A) In the application of condonation of delay, it has been mentioned that the Ld. CIT(A) served only first notice at the email- id mentioned in appeal Form No.35 before him. Thereafter

Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Chennai vs. Singhvi Developers, Vellore

In the result, both appeals of Revenue and the assessee are dismissed

ITA 974/CHNY/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Raviआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.648/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 M/S. Singhvi Developers, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of No. 5/3, Kasi Chetty Street, Income Tax, Ambur 635 803. Central Circle 3(3), Chennai. [Pan:Acdfs5183R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.974/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Singhvi Developers, Income Tax, No. 5/3, Kasi Chetty Street, Central Circle 3(3), Ambur 635 803. Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Department By : Shri C.N. Bipin, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 13.01.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2026 : आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: Both The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 20.12.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 20, Chennai For The Assessment Year 2019-20. 2

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri C.N. Bipin, CIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)

find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 34 days. The DCIT, CC 3(3), Chennai filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on an examination of the said affidavit, in the interest of justice, we condone the delay

Singhvi Developers, Ambur vs. DCIT Central Circle 3(3), Chennai

In the result, both appeals of Revenue and the assessee are dismissed

ITA 648/CHNY/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Inturi Rama Rao & Shri S.S. Viswanethra Raviआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.648/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 M/S. Singhvi Developers, Vs. The Deputy Commissioner Of No. 5/3, Kasi Chetty Street, Income Tax, Ambur 635 803. Central Circle 3(3), Chennai. [Pan:Acdfs5183R] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.974/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2019-20 The Deputy Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Singhvi Developers, Income Tax, No. 5/3, Kasi Chetty Street, Central Circle 3(3), Ambur 635 803. Chennai. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Assessee By : Shri D. Anand, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Department By : Shri C.N. Bipin, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 13.01.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement 24.02.2026 : आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: Both The Cross Appeals Filed By The Assessee As Well As The Revenue Are Directed Against The Order Dated 20.12.2024 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals) 20, Chennai For The Assessment Year 2019-20. 2

For Appellant: Shri D. Anand, AdvocateFor Respondent: Shri C.N. Bipin, CIT
Section 132Section 132(4)Section 143(3)

find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 34 days. The DCIT, CC 3(3), Chennai filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on an examination of the said affidavit, in the interest of justice, we condone the delay

Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corp Ward 10(6), Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3848/CHNY/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3845 & 3846 & 3847 & 3848/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2015-16 Ayngaran International Films Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 147/11, Third Floor, Rajparis Non Corporate Ward 10(6), Trimeni Towers, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan: Aaeca9531F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders All Dated 25.09.2025 Passed By The All./Jcit(A)-2, Japur For The Assessment Years 2013-14[24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] & 2015-16 [24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] Passed Under Section 200A(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.AFor Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.CIT
Section 200ASection 200A(1)Section 234E

adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which ... find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which really prevented

Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corp Ward 10(6), Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3847/CHNY/2025[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2015-16

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3845 & 3846 & 3847 & 3848/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2015-16 Ayngaran International Films Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 147/11, Third Floor, Rajparis Non Corporate Ward 10(6), Trimeni Towers, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan: Aaeca9531F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders All Dated 25.09.2025 Passed By The All./Jcit(A)-2, Japur For The Assessment Years 2013-14[24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] & 2015-16 [24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] Passed Under Section 200A(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.AFor Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.CIT
Section 200ASection 200A(1)Section 234E

adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which ... find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which really prevented

Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corp Ward 10(60, Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3846/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3845 & 3846 & 3847 & 3848/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2015-16 Ayngaran International Films Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 147/11, Third Floor, Rajparis Non Corporate Ward 10(6), Trimeni Towers, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan: Aaeca9531F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders All Dated 25.09.2025 Passed By The All./Jcit(A)-2, Japur For The Assessment Years 2013-14[24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] & 2015-16 [24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] Passed Under Section 200A(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.AFor Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.CIT
Section 200ASection 200A(1)Section 234E

adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which ... find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which really prevented

Ayngaran International Films Pvt Ltd., Chennai vs. ITO, Non Corp Ward 10(6), Chennai

In the result, all the appeals filed by the assessee are allowed

ITA 3845/CHNY/2025[2013-14]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2013-14

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3845 & 3846 & 3847 & 3848/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Years: 2013-14 & 2015-16 Ayngaran International Films Pvt. Ltd., Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 147/11, Third Floor, Rajparis Non Corporate Ward 10(6), Trimeni Towers, G.N. Chetty Road, Chennai. T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. [Pan: Aaeca9531F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Four Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Different Orders All Dated 25.09.2025 Passed By The All./Jcit(A)-2, Japur For The Assessment Years 2013-14[24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] & 2015-16 [24Q For Q4 & 26Q For Q4] Passed Under Section 200A(1) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Shri Y. Sridhar, F.C.AFor Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Addl.CIT
Section 200ASection 200A(1)Section 234E

adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which ... find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 17 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee are bonafide, which really prevented

Krishnamoorthy, Cuddalore vs. ITO, Ward 1, Cuddalore

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

ITA 3362/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.3362/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Krishnamoorthy, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 21, Krishna Nagar, 1St Street, Ward 1, Pathirikuppam, Thiruvendripuram, Cuddalore. Cuddalore 607 401. [Pan:Dzgpk4436J] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S. Aadhi Sesha Kumar, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 16.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 05.03.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. We Find That This Appeal Is Filed With A Delay Of 173 Days. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Stating The Reasons. Upon Hearing Both The Parties & On Examination Of The Said Affidavit, We Find The Reasons Stated By The Assessee Are Bonafide, Which Really

For Appellant: Shri S. Aadhi Sesha Kumar, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Gouthami Manivasagam, JCIT
Section 144Section 69

year 2017-18. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 173 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we find the reasons stated by the assessee

G2K Trust, Trichy vs. ITO, Ward-2(1), Trichy

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 3114/CHNY/2025[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3113 & 3114/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 & 2018-19 G2K Trust, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 5, Abila Avenue, Santosh Garden, Ward 2(1), Kulumani Main Road, Woraiyur, Tiruchirappalli. Trichy 620 102. [Pan: Aactg4763G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. K. Abhirame, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. T. Mythili, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 02.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: Both The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders Dated 04.07.2025 & 15.07.2025 Passed By The Addl/Jcit(A), Panaji For The Assessment Years 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively.

For Appellant: Ms. K. Abhirame, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. T. Mythili, JCIT
Section 143(1)

respectively. 2. We find that the appeal is filed with a delay of 34 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we 2 I.T.A. No.3113 & 3114/Chny/25 find the reasons stated ... grounds of appeal amongst which, the only issue emanates for our consideration as to whether the ld. CIT(A) is justified in not condoning the delay of 2235 days in filing the appeal and adjudicate the issue on merits. 6. We note that, at the outset, the CPC Bengaluru passed

G2K Trust, Trichy vs. ITO, Ward-2(1), Trichy

In the result, both the appeals filed by the assessee are dismissed

ITA 3113/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai24 Feb 2026AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.3113 & 3114/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 & 2018-19 G2K Trust, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 5, Abila Avenue, Santosh Garden, Ward 2(1), Kulumani Main Road, Woraiyur, Tiruchirappalli. Trichy 620 102. [Pan: Aactg4763G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. K. Abhirame, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. T. Mythili, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 02.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 24.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: Both The Appeals Filed By The Assessee Are Directed Against Separate Orders Dated 04.07.2025 & 15.07.2025 Passed By The Addl/Jcit(A), Panaji For The Assessment Years 2017-18 & 2018-19 Respectively.

For Appellant: Ms. K. Abhirame, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. T. Mythili, JCIT
Section 143(1)

respectively. 2. We find that the appeal is filed with a delay of 34 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, we 2 I.T.A. No.3113 & 3114/Chny/25 find the reasons stated ... grounds of appeal amongst which, the only issue emanates for our consideration as to whether the ld. CIT(A) is justified in not condoning the delay of 2235 days in filing the appeal and adjudicate the issue on merits. 6. We note that, at the outset, the CPC Bengaluru passed