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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

Tharmiya Subramanian Ramila, Madurai vs. ITO, Ward-1(7), Madurai

ITA 3503/CHNY/2025[2014-15]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Feb 2026AY 2014-15

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Ms. S. Padmavathyआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.3503/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2014-15 Thamiya Subramanian Ramila, Vs. The Income Tax Officer, No. 391, K.K. Nagar, 8Th East Street, Ward 1(7), Madurai 625 020. Madurai. [Pan:Aehpr1869M] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri P. Ranga Ramanujam, Ca ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Latchana, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 16.12.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 19.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 04.02.2025 Passed By The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre [Nfac], Delhi For The Assessment Year 2014-15. 2. We Find That This Appeal Is Filed With A Delay Of 226 Days. The Assessee Filed An Affidavit For Condonation Of Delay Explaining The Reasons That She Is An Illiterate & Her Husband Has To Look After The Tax Matters

For Appellant: Shri P. Ranga Ramanujam, CAFor Respondent: Ms. Latchana, JCIT
Section 143(3)Section 148Section 2(14)Section 54BSection 54F

year 2014-15. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 226 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay explaining the reasons that she is an illiterate and her husband has to look after the tax matters 2 I.T.A. No.3503/Chny/25 of the assessee ... filed complete medical records. Upon hearing both the parties and on examination of the said affidavit, etc., in the interest of justice, we condone the delay and admit the appeal for adjudication. 3. Ground No. 1 is general in nature and requires no adjudication. 4. Ground

Karam Korpom Foundation, Chennai vs. CIT, Exemptions, Chennai

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

ITA 2786/CHNY/2025[-]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai19 Feb 2026

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Ms. S. Padmavathyआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2786/Chny/2025 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: - Karam Korpom Foundation, Vs. The Commissioner Of Income 3Rd Floor, Vikram Nest, 14/19, Tax(Exemption), Vinayakam Street Near Narayani Chennai. Kalyana Mandapam, Raja Annamalaipuram S.O. Chennai 600 028. [Pan: Aadtk6044P] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Ms. R. Sridevi, C.A. ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri C.N. Bipin, Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 03.02.2026 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 19.02.2026 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 09.06.2025 Of The Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax (Exemption), Chennai In Rejecting The Application Filed In Form 10Ab Seeking Approval Under Clause (Iii) Of First Proviso To Section 80G(5) Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 [“Act” In Short].

For Appellant: Ms. R. Sridevi, C.AFor Respondent: Shri C.N. Bipin, CIT
Section 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(ii)

short]. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 39 days. The assessee filed an affidavit for condonation of delay stating the reasons. 2 I.T.A. No.2786/Chny/25 Upon hearing both the parties and on an examination of the said affidavit, in the interest of justice, we condone