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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

Shri Panchtalavada Seva Sahkari Mandli Limited, Amreli vs. The ITO Ward-3(1)(4), Rajkot-Amreli., Amreli

In the result, this appeal of the assessee is dismissed as withdrawn

ITA 118/RJT/2025[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot23 Jul 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.118/Rjt/2025 Assessment Year: 2019-20 Shri Panchtalavada Seva Sahkari Income Tax Officer, Ward – बनाम Mandali Ltd. 3(1)(4), Rajkot-Amreli, Panchtalavada, Amreli–3650220, Ganga Bhauvan, Keriya /Vs. Gujarat Road, Amreli–365 560 "थायीलेखासं /.जीआइआरसं . / Pan/Gir No.: Aaxas 4713 J (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""यथ"/Respondent) "नधा"रती क" ओर से/Assessee By : Ms. Devina Patel, Ld.Ar राज"व क" ओर से/Revenue By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाई क" तार"ख /Date Of Hearing : 23/07/2025 घोषणा क" तार"ख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23/07/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am: Captioned Appeal Filed By The Assessee, Pertaining To Assessment Year 2019-20, Is Directed Against The Order Passed, Under Section 250 Of The Income Tax Act, 1961 (Hereinafter Referred To As ‘The Act’), By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeal) Addl/Jcit(A)-2, Hyderabad Dated 06.01.2025, Which In Turn Arises, Out Of An Assessment Order Passed By The Centralized Processing Centre (Cpc)/Assessing Officer, U/S 143(1) Of The Act Dated 08.02.2021. 2. At The Outset, Learned Counsel Appearing On Behalf Of The Assessee Has Stated That The Assessee Wants To Withdraw The Present Appeal Because Condonation Of Delay For Filing Income Tax Return U/S 119(2)(B) Of The Act Has Been Condoned Sh. Pssm Ltd.

For Appellant: Ms. Devina Patel, Ld.ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 119(2)(b)Section 143(1)Section 250

outset, Learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the assessee has stated that the assessee wants to withdraw the present appeal because condonation of delay for filing income tax return u/s 119(2)(b) of the Act has been condoned Sh. PSSM Ltd. by the Ld. Chief Commissioner of Income

First Dastur Maherji Rana Trust Fund, Surat vs. The CIT (Exemption), Ahmedabad

ITA 489/SRT/2025[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Surat23 Jul 2025

Bench: Shri Tr Senthil Kumar & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.487/Srt/2025 (Hybrid Hearing) Bai Pirojbai Manekji Patel Singaporewalla English School For Girls, Gr. Floor, Parsi Panchayat Office, Shahpore, Surat-395 003 बनाम / Vs. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemption), Ahmedabad, Room No.609, Floor-6, Aayakar Bhavan, Vejalpur, Nr. Sachin Tower, 100 Foot Road, Ahmedabad-380 015 -394 601 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaatl 1130 C (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.488/Srt/2025 The Sorabji Burjorji Dastur Darab Paahalana Trust Fund, Ground Floor, Parsi Panchayat Office, Shahpore, Surat-395 003 बनाम / Vs. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemption), Ahmedabad, Room No.609, Floor-6, Aayakar Bhavan, Vejalpur, Nr. Sachin Tower, 100 Foot Road, Ahmedabad-380 015 -394 601 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaatt 2648 B (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.489/Srt/2025 First Dastur Maherji Rana Trust Fund Ground Floor, Parsi Panchayat Office, Shahpore, Surat-395 003 बनाम / Vs. Commissioner Of Income-Tax (Exemption), Ahmedabad, Room No.609, Floor-6, Aayakar Bhavan, Vejalpur, Nr. Sachin Tower, 100 Foot Road, Ahmedabad-380 015 -394 601 स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaatt 2651 A (अपीलार्थी/Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी / Respondent)

Section 80GSection 80G(5)Section 80G(5)(iii)

IN THE INCOME-TAX APPELLATE TRIBUNAL, SURAT BENCH, SURAT BEFORE SHRI TR SENTHIL KUMAR, JUDICIAL MEMBER & SHRI BIJAYANANDA PRUSETH, ACCOUNTANT

Sachin Chawla Ludhiana, Ludhiana vs. Income Tax Officer Ward 2(1), Ludhiana

The appeals stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 206/CHANDI/2025[2017-2018]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh23 Jul 2025AY 2017-2018

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.205/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 2. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.206/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Shri Sachin Chawla Ito Ward-2(1) बनाम/ Vs. B-Xxiii, 2945 Link Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Ganesh Nagar, Ludhiana. Ludhiana. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aggpc-0079-H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate.) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 15-07-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23-07-2025

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate.) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271A

registry has noted delay of 283 days in quantum appeal ITA No.205/Chandi/2025 and delay of 130 days in penalty appeal ITA No.206/Chandi/2025. The condonation of delay has been sought by Ld. AR on the strength of condonation petition which is accompanied by an affidavit of the accountant of the assessee ... which was being operated by the accountant. The Ld. AR also stated that Ld. CIT(A) has dismissed the appeals for want of condonation of delay which happened due to same very reasons. In this background, Ld. AR sought adjudication of appeals on merits. The same has been opposed

Sachin Chawla Ludhiana, Ludhiana vs. Income Tax Officer Ward-2(1), Ludhiana

The appeals stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 205/CHANDI/2025[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh23 Jul 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am 1. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.205/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) & 2. आयकर अपील सं./ Ita No.206/Chandi/2025 (िनधा"रण वष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18) Shri Sachin Chawla Ito Ward-2(1) बनाम/ Vs. B-Xxiii, 2945 Link Road Aaykar Bhawan, Rishi Nagar Ganesh Nagar, Ludhiana. Ludhiana. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aggpc-0079-H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate.) – Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 15-07-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 23-07-2025

For Appellant: Shri Sudhir Sehgal (Advocate.) – Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr. Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 271A

registry has noted delay of 283 days in quantum appeal ITA No.205/Chandi/2025 and delay of 130 days in penalty appeal ITA No.206/Chandi/2025. The condonation of delay has been sought by Ld. AR on the strength of condonation petition which is accompanied by an affidavit of the accountant of the assessee ... which was being operated by the accountant. The Ld. AR also stated that Ld. CIT(A) has dismissed the appeals for want of condonation of delay which happened due to same very reasons. In this background, Ld. AR sought adjudication of appeals on merits. The same has been opposed