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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

Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-1(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 1964/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1962, 1963 & 1964/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 15/7, Vijayaragava Road First Street, Non Corporate Ward 1(2) T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Chennai. [Pan:Aaopi4540B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By Shri Raghav Menon, Advocate & : Shri Gautam Venkatanarayanan, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against Different Orders Dated 06.03.2025, 27.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18 Respectively.

For Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 147Section 154Section 270A

short]. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 72 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 72 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, 4 I.T.A. No.1962 to 1964/Chny/25 we find the reasons stated by the assessee

Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-1(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 1963/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1962, 1963 & 1964/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 15/7, Vijayaragava Road First Street, Non Corporate Ward 1(2) T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Chennai. [Pan:Aaopi4540B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By Shri Raghav Menon, Advocate & : Shri Gautam Venkatanarayanan, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against Different Orders Dated 06.03.2025, 27.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18 Respectively.

For Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 147Section 154Section 270A

short]. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 72 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 72 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, 4 I.T.A. No.1962 to 1964/Chny/25 we find the reasons stated by the assessee

Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Chennai vs. ITO, Ncw-1(2), Chennai

In the result, the appeals filed by the assessee in ITA Nos

ITA 1962/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1962, 1963 & 1964/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Jamal Mohideen Haroon Imran Khan, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 15/7, Vijayaragava Road First Street, Non Corporate Ward 1(2) T. Nagar, Chennai 600 017. Chennai. [Pan:Aaopi4540B] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By Shri Raghav Menon, Advocate & : Shri Gautam Venkatanarayanan, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Three Appeals Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against Different Orders Dated 06.03.2025, 27.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre (Nfac), Delhi For The Assessment Year 2017-18 Respectively.

For Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 147Section 154Section 270A

short]. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 72 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 72 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, 4 I.T.A. No.1962 to 1964/Chny/25 we find the reasons stated by the assessee

Meenakshi Traders, Chennai vs. ITO Ncw 22(1), Chennai

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

ITA 1957/CHNY/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1957/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Meenakshi Traders, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 6, Second Main Road, New Colony, Non Corporate Ward 22(1) Chrompet, Chennai 600 044. Tambaram. [Pan:Abdfm9151E] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms.T.V. Muthu Abhiramani, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 12.03.2025 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 40 Days. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Stating The Reasons. Upon Hearing Both The Parties & On Examination Of The Said Affidavit

For Appellant: Ms.T.V. Muthu Abhiramani, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 154Section 40

year 2017-18. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 40 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, 2 I.T.A. No.1957/Chny/25 we find the reasons stated

Gani Lathifsahib Shakila Banu, Trichy vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-1(2), Trichy

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

ITA 1952/CHNY/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2017-2018

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1952/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Gani Lathifsahib Shakila Banu, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, 12, A1, First Main Road, Ward 1(2), Ramalinga Nagar, Woriur S.O., Tiruchirappalli. Tiruchirappalli 620 003. [Pan:Bffps0785F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri Aarif, Cma Advocate & Ms. Keerthana, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 17.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 11.01.2024 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 465 Days. The Assessee Filed Petition For Condonation Of Delay In Support Of An Affidavit

For Appellant: Shri Aarif, CMA Advocate &For Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 69A

assessment year 2017-18. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 465 days. The assessee filed petition for condonation of delay in support of an affidavit 2 I.T.A. No.1952/Chny/25 stating that against the impugned order, the assessee preferred writ petition and vide order dated

Mrt No.1 Charitable Trust, Chennai vs. ITO, Exemptions, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 1934/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1933 & 1934/Chny/2025 Mrt No. 1 Charitable Trust, Vs. The Commissioner Income No. 16, Krishnama Road, (Exemption), Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. Chennai. [Pan:Aabtm7859A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: The Appeal In Ita No. 1933/Chny/2025 Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against Order Dated 06.04.2022 Passed By The Ld. Pcit/Cit, Chennai In Form No. 10Ac Granting Provisional Approval Under Section 80G(5)(Iv) & 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short]. The Appeal In Ita No. 1934/Chny/2025 Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 09.06.2025 By The Ld. Cit(Exemption), Chennai Rejecting Approval Under Section 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, CIT
Section 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)Section 80G(5)(iv)

1933/Chny/2024 for adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 1103 days. The assessee filed a petition for condonation of delay in support of an affidavit stating the following reasons: The captioned appeal was e-filed in the Registry of the Appellate Tribunal

Mrt No.1 Charitable Trust, Chennai vs. CIT, Exemptions, Chennai

In the result, the appeal filed by the assessee in ITA No

ITA 1933/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. Nos.1933 & 1934/Chny/2025 Mrt No. 1 Charitable Trust, Vs. The Commissioner Income No. 16, Krishnama Road, (Exemption), Nungambakkam, Chennai 600 034. Chennai. [Pan:Aabtm7859A] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri N. Arjun Raj, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: The Appeal In Ita No. 1933/Chny/2025 Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against Order Dated 06.04.2022 Passed By The Ld. Pcit/Cit, Chennai In Form No. 10Ac Granting Provisional Approval Under Section 80G(5)(Iv) & 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short]. The Appeal In Ita No. 1934/Chny/2025 Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 09.06.2025 By The Ld. Cit(Exemption), Chennai Rejecting Approval Under Section 80G(5)(Iii) Of The Act.

For Appellant: Shri N. Arjun Raj, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. E. Pavuna Sundari, CIT
Section 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)Section 80G(5)(iv)

1933/Chny/2024 for adjudication. 4. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 1103 days. The assessee filed a petition for condonation of delay in support of an affidavit stating the following reasons: The captioned appeal was e-filed in the Registry of the Appellate Tribunal

Kk 168 Naripalli Pacs Ld., Naripalli vs. ITO, Ward-1, Dharmapuri

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

ITA 1619/CHNY/2025[2022-23]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai23 Sept 2025AY 2022-23

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Ratnesh Nandan Sahayआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.1619/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2022-23 Kk 168 Naripalli Primary Agri. Co- Vs. The Income Tax Officer, Operative Society Limited, Naripalli, Ward 1, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. Tamil Nadu 636 906. [Pan:Aabak5075F] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri S.P. Chidambaram, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 18.09.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23.09.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 04.04.2025 Passed By The Addl/Jcit(A)-1, Bengaluru For The Assessment Year 2022-23. 2. We Find That This Appeal Is Filed With A Delay Of 2 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.P. Chidambaram, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Sandhya Rani Kure, JCIT
Section 119(2)(b)Section 80P

year 2022-23. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 2 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 ... before 07.11.2022. The ld. AR submits that the assessee filed condonation petition under section 119(2)(b) of the Act for condoning the delay in filing return of income and same is pending before CCIT, Coimbatore. By relying upon the decision in the case of AA520 3 I.T.A. No.1619/Chny/25 Veerappampalayam