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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

Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Ltd., Coimbatore vs. ACIT, Corporate Circle-1, Coimbatore

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

ITA 1857/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai08 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Manu Kumar Giri & Shri S.R. Raghunathaआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.: 1857/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Chiranjjeevi Wind Energy Limited, The Assistant Commissioner 26A, Kamaraj Road, Vs. Of Income Tax, Mahalingapuram, Corporate Circle -1, Pollachi, Coimbatore. Coimbatore – 642 002. Pan: Aaacc 8761H (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" क" ओर से/Appellant By : Shri R. Vijayaraghavan, Advocate ""यथ" क" ओर से/Respondent By : Ms. Anitha, Addl.Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 03.04.2025 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 08.04.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.R. Raghunatha: This Appeal Of The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Of The Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), National Faceless Appeal Centre, Delhi Dated 22.04.2024 For The Assessment Year 2017-18. 2. At The Outset, We Find That There Is A Delay Of 13 Days In Appeal Filed By The Assessee, For Which Petition For Condonation Of Delay Along With Reasons For Delay Has Been Filed. After Considering The Petition Filed By The Assessee & Also Hearing Both The Parties, We Find That There Is A Reasonable Cause For The Assessee In Not Filing Appeal On Or Before The Due Date Prescribed Under The Law & Thus, In The Interests Of Justice, We Condone Delay In Filing Of Appeal & Admit Appeal Filed By The Assessee For Adjudication.

For Appellant: Shri R. Vijayaraghavan, AdvocateFor Respondent: Ms. Anitha, Addl.CIT
Section 269SSection 271D

outset, we find that there is a delay of 13 days in appeal filed by the assessee, for which petition for condonation of delay along with reasons for delay has been filed. After considering the petition filed by the assessee and also hearing both the parties, we find that there

Shri Pratapbhai Hamirbhai Rathod, Village Dudana, Taluka Kodinar, Dist. Gir Somnath vs. The ITO Ward-1, Junagadh

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 880/RJT/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Rajkot07 Apr 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Dr. Arjun Lal Saini & Shri Dinesh Mohan Sinhaआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No. 880 /Rjt/ 2024 ("नधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: (2017-18) (Hybrid Hearing) Pratapbhai Hamirbhai Rathod The Ito, Ward-1, Junagadh Vs. 8, Karadiya Gyati Vistar, Village Ito, Bhootnath Chamber, Opp. Dudana Of Kodiar Taluka, Boudin Collage, Dist. Gir, Somnath - 362720 Junagadh-362001 "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No.: Awypr7036H (Appellant) (Respondent) Appellant By : Shri Chetan Aggarwal, Ld. Ar Respondent By : Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. Dr Date Of Hearing : 22/01/2025 Date Of Pronouncement : 07/04/2025 आदेश / O R D E R Per Dinesh Mohan Sinha, Jm:

For Appellant: Shri Chetan Aggarwal, Ld. ARFor Respondent: Shri Abhimanyu Singh Yadav, Ld. Sr. DR
Section 131Section 142(1)Section 144Section 250Section 253(5)Section 254Section 69A

delay of 354 days in filing the appeal. The Ld. AR of the assessee submitted that the assessee has filed an application for condonation of delay support by the affidavit, relevant para contain reasons for the delay, the same is reproduced. Your Petitioner, not so educated, is an agriculturist engaged ... Thus, taking into account the provision of section 253(5) and the decision of Hon’ble Supreme Court, we take a judicious view, condone the delay, and admit the appeal and proceed further for hearing. 5. Brief facts of the case that assessee during the demonetization period, the assessee

Dms Papers Private Limited, Patiala vs. CPC, Bengaluru

The appeal stand allowed for statistical purposes

ITA 741/CHANDI/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Chandigarh07 Apr 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Hon’Ble Shri Rajpal Yadav & Hon’Ble Shri Manoj Kumar Aggarwal, Am आयकरअपील सं. / Ita No.741/Chandi/2024 (िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2021-22) Dms Papers Private Ltd. Cpc 7957/5, Ranbir Marg, Ist Floor बनाम/ Dukhniwaran Sahib-147001. Prestige Alpha No.48/148/2 Beratenaagarahara Begur, Vs. Hosurrd, Uttarahalli Hobli, Karnataka. 560100. "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No. Aaecd-3740-R (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) : (""थ" / Respondent) अपीलाथ"कीओरसे/ Appellant By : None ""थ"कीओरसे/Respondent By : Sh. Vivek Vardhan (Addl. Cit) – Ld. Sr. Dr सुनवाईकीतारीख/Date Of Hearing : 07-04-2025 घोषणाकीतारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 07-04-2025 आदेश / O R D E R Manoj Kumar Aggarwal () 1. Aforesaid Appeal By Assessee For Assessment Year (Ay) 2021-22 Arises Out Of An Order Of Learned Addl. / Joint Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Bengaluru [Cit(A)] Dated 30-04-2024 In The Matter Of An Intimation Issued By Cpc On 24-08-2022. The Assessee Opted For New Tax Regime U/S 115Baa(5) But It Failed To File Requisite Form 10-Ic To Lay

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Sh. Vivek Vardhan (Addl. CIT) – Ld. Sr. DR
Section 115BSection 119(2)(b)

adjournment application of Ld. AR, it emerges that the assessee has already preferred condonation application before appropriate authority u/s 119(2)(b) seeking condonation of delay in filing From 10-IC. The application is stated to be pending for decision. Considering this fact, we set aside the impugned order