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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

The Assocation of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, Jalandhar vs. CIT Exemptions, Chandigarh

In the result, both the appeals are dismissed

ITA 475/ASR/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Amritsar09 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Udayan Das Gupta & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 474 & 475/Asr/2024 The Association Of Colon & बनाम The Cit Rectal Surgeons Of India, Exemption, 408A, Kapurthala Road, Chandigarh Adarsh Nagar, Jalandhar स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aakat9866E अपीलाथी/Appellant प्रत्यथी/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) निर्ााररती की ओर से/Assessee By : Sh. Sushil Sharma, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से/ Revenue By : Smt. Vandana Vijay Mohite, Cit Dr सुिवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20.03.2025 उदघोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09.06.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am: Appeals In These Cases Have Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders, Each Dated 21.03.2024, Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Exemptions, Chandigarh.

For Appellant: Sh. Sushil Sharma, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Vandana Vijay Mohite, CIT DR

behalf of the Assessee , 474- 475-Asr-2024 The Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, Jalandhar 2 making prayer for condonation of delay. The contents of one of the applications along with an Affidavit in ITA No. 474/ASR/2024 is reproduced as under: - 474- 475-Asr-2024 The Association ... delay of 89 days in filing of both the appeals is condoned. 5. The ld. DR did not have any objection for condonation of delay. Accordingly, the delay in filing of the appeals is hereby condoned. 6. Since the issues, facts and circumstances involved and submissions of Counsel

The Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, Jalandhar vs. CIT Exemption, Chandigarh

In the result, both the appeals are dismissed

ITA 474/ASR/2024[NA]Status: DisposedITAT Amritsar09 Jun 2025

Bench: Shri Udayan Das Gupta & Shri Krinwant Sahayआयकर अपील सं./ Ita Nos. 474 & 475/Asr/2024 The Association Of Colon & बनाम The Cit Rectal Surgeons Of India, Exemption, 408A, Kapurthala Road, Chandigarh Adarsh Nagar, Jalandhar स्थायी लेखा सं./Pan No: Aakat9866E अपीलाथी/Appellant प्रत्यथी/Respondent ( Hybrid Hearing ) निर्ााररती की ओर से/Assessee By : Sh. Sushil Sharma, Advocate राजस्व की ओर से/ Revenue By : Smt. Vandana Vijay Mohite, Cit Dr सुिवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 20.03.2025 उदघोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 09.06.2025 आदेश/Order Per Krinwant Sahay, Am: Appeals In These Cases Have Been Filed By The Assessee Against The Separate Orders, Each Dated 21.03.2024, Passed By Ld. Commissioner Of Income Tax, Exemptions, Chandigarh.

For Appellant: Sh. Sushil Sharma, AdvocateFor Respondent: Smt. Vandana Vijay Mohite, CIT DR

behalf of the Assessee , 474- 475-Asr-2024 The Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India, Jalandhar 2 making prayer for condonation of delay. The contents of one of the applications along with an Affidavit in ITA No. 474/ASR/2024 is reproduced as under: - 474- 475-Asr-2024 The Association ... delay of 89 days in filing of both the appeals is condoned. 5. The ld. DR did not have any objection for condonation of delay. Accordingly, the delay in filing of the appeals is hereby condoned. 6. Since the issues, facts and circumstances involved and submissions of Counsel

Lothada Piplana Padavala Industrial Association, Rajkot vs. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Ahmedabad

ITA 240/RJT/2024[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot09 Jun 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.239&240/Rjt/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2023-24) (Hybrid Hearing) Lothada-Piplana-Padavala Vs. The Commissioner Of Industrial Association, Shop No. Income Tax (Exemptions), 114, Silver Complex, Umiya Room No. 609, Floor-6, Industrial Area, Rajkot Kotda Aayakar Bhawan Sangani Road, Rajkot 360021 (Vejalpur), Nr: Sachin Tower, 100 Foot Road, Anandnagar-Prahladnagar Road, Ahmedabad "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaecl0666Q (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Darshak Thakkar, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, Ld. CIT(DR)
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G

filed on 19/04/2024. ITA No. 239/Rjt/2024 late by 109 days and ITA No. 240/Rjt/2024 late by 89 days respectively, That the reason for condonation of delay is same. The relevant para of the application is : 2 LOTHADA -PIPLANA-PADAVALA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCATION Para No. 5: “I am a senior citizen ... That the delay was not willful or deliberate and that the appeal documents are Bonafide. The substantial merits of the case justify condonation of delay.” The AR submitted that the assessee is senior citizen less educated and completely unaware about the online system of compliance and completely depend

Lothada-Piplana-Padavala Industrial Association, Rajkot vs. The Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions), Ahmedabad)

ITA 239/RJT/2024[2023-24]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot09 Jun 2025AY 2023-24

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini, Am. & Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm आयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.239&240/Rjt/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2023-24) (Hybrid Hearing) Lothada-Piplana-Padavala Vs. The Commissioner Of Industrial Association, Shop No. Income Tax (Exemptions), 114, Silver Complex, Umiya Room No. 609, Floor-6, Industrial Area, Rajkot Kotda Aayakar Bhawan Sangani Road, Rajkot 360021 (Vejalpur), Nr: Sachin Tower, 100 Foot Road, Anandnagar-Prahladnagar Road, Ahmedabad "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Aaecl0666Q (Appellant) (Respondent)

For Appellant: Shri Darshak Thakkar, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Sanjay Punglia, Ld. CIT(DR)
Section 12ASection 12A(1)(ac)Section 80G

filed on 19/04/2024. ITA No. 239/Rjt/2024 late by 109 days and ITA No. 240/Rjt/2024 late by 89 days respectively, That the reason for condonation of delay is same. The relevant para of the application is : 2 LOTHADA -PIPLANA-PADAVALA INDUSTRIAL ASSOCATION Para No. 5: “I am a senior citizen ... That the delay was not willful or deliberate and that the appeal documents are Bonafide. The substantial merits of the case justify condonation of delay.” The AR submitted that the assessee is senior citizen less educated and completely unaware about the online system of compliance and completely depend

Shri Narendra Dharamdas Gidwani, Anjar Kutch vs. The Addl. CIT, NFAC, New Delhi

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is partly allowed

ITA 220/RJT/2023[2015-16]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot09 Jun 2025AY 2015-16

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 220/Rjt/2023 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2015-16) (Hybrid Hearing) Narendra Dharamdas Gidwani, The Commissioner Of Income Vs. Plot No. 29, Survey No. 193/1, Maitru Tax(Appeals), Residency Meghpar Borichi, Anjar, National Faceless Appeal Centre Kutch, (Nfac), Delhi, Income Tax Gujarat - 370110 Department, Ministry Of Finance, Government Of India "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Akmpg6386M (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Chiranjeev Tandon, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 26/03/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 09/06/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per D. M. Sinha, Jm:

For Appellant: Shri Chiranjeev Tandon, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 147Section 269Section 269SSection 270ASection 69A

contact us.” 5. At the outset, we notice that the appeal filed by the assessee is late by 29 days. The assessee filed condonation of delay supported by the Affidavit. The assessee filed an application for condonation of delay, relevant para of the affidavit is reproduced as under ... hearing the rival contention of both the parties, we perused the reason for late filing of appeal as submitted in the application for condonation of delay. That we find that there is sufficient cause for filing of the appeal not in time. There is no mistake of the assessee

The Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Circle-1, Eluru vs. The Andhra Sugars Limited, Tanuku

In the result, appeal of the Revenue is dismissed

ITA 380/VIZ/2019[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Visakhapatnam09 Jun 2025AY 2012-13

Bench: Shri Vijay Pal Rao, Hon’Ble & Shri S Balakrishnan, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./ I.T.A. No. 380/Viz/2019 (धनिाारणिर्ा/ Assessment Year: 2012-13) Assistant Commissioner Of Vs. M/S. Andhra Sugars Ltd., Income Tax, Circle-1, Tanuku. Eluru. Pan: Aaact6357Q (अपीलार्थी/ Appellant) (प्रत्यर्थी/ Respondent) सी.ओ सं. / C.O. No. 140/Viz/2019 [आयक अपील सं. से उत्पन्न / Arising Out Of I.T.A. No. 380/Viz/2019(A.Y. 2012-13)] M/S. Andhra Sugars Ltd., Vs. Assistant Commissioner Of Tanuku. Income Tax, Circle-1, Pan: Aaact6357Q Eluru. अपीलार्थीकीओरसे/ Assessee By : Shri C. Subrahmanyam, Ca प्रत्यार्थीकीओरसे/ Revenue By : Dr.Satyasai Rath, Cit-Dr

For Appellant: Shri C. Subrahmanyam, CAFor Respondent: Dr.Satyasai Rath, CIT-DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 14ASection 80I

filing the Revenue’s appeal before the Tribunal. With respect to belated filing of the appeal, the Revenue has filed a petition seeking condonation of delay in filing the appeal along with affidavit wherein it was mentioned that the delay has occurred because no regular incumbent holding the charge ... that there is a sufficient and reasonable cause that prevented the Revenue in filing the appeal within the prescribed time limit. Therefore, we condone the delay of 07 days in filing the Revenue appeal and proceed to adjudicate the case on merits. 3. Brief facts of the case are that

The Pakhowal M.P.C.S.Ltd., Ludhiana vs. ITO, Ward-1, Jagraon, Ludhiana

The appeal stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 915/CHANDI/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh09 Jun 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Laliet Kumar, Jm & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपीलसं./ Ita No.915/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2018-19) The Pakhowal M.P.C.S.Ltd. Ito Village Pakhowal Tehsil Raikot बनाम/ Vs. Ward-1 District Ludhiana.141108 Jagraon. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.Aaaat-4714-D (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : Shri Manpreet Singh Kanda (Advocate )–Ld. Ar ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 04-06-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 09-06-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2018-19 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Addl. / Joint Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals)-5, Delhi [Cit(A)] Dated 07-08-2024 In The Matter Of An Intimation Issued By Cpc U/S 143(1) On 12-07-2019 Denying Deduction Claimed By The Assessee U/S 80P(2)(B)(I) For Rs.6.10 Lacs. The Ld. Cit(A) Did Not Admit The Appeal For Want Of Condonation Of Delay Of 1571 Days Aggrieved, The Assessee Is In Further Appeal Before Us.

For Appellant: Shri Manpreet Singh Kanda (Advocate )–Ld. ARFor Respondent: Dr Ranjit Kaur (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 143(1)Section 80P(2)(b)

assessee u/s 80P(2)(b)(i) for Rs.6.10 Lacs. The Ld. CIT(A) did not admit the appeal for want of condonation of delay of 1571 days Aggrieved, the assessee is in further appeal before us. 2 2. The Ld. AR stated that the assessee is a cooperative society existing ... guiding principles laid down by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of N. Balakrishnan vs. M. Krishnamurthy (7 SCC 123), we condone the delay before Ld. CIT(A). Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside and the appeal is restored back to Ld. CIT(A) for admission and adjudication