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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

Thenmaipakkam Primary Agricultural Co-Op Bank Ltd., Kancheepuram vs. It, Ncc-22(1), Tambaram

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

ITA 2899/CHNY/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai07 Mar 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकर अपील सं/.Ita No.: 2899/Chny/2024 यनिाारण िर्ा / Assessment Year: 2019-20 Thenmelpakkam Perimary The Income Tax Officer, Agricultural Cooperative Bank V. Non-Corp Circle-22(1), Limited, Thenmelpakkam Village Tambaram. Anjur Post, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu – 603 204. [Pan: Aacat7857-R] अपीलाथी/Appellant) (प्रत्यथी/Respondent) अपीलाथी की ओर से/Appellant By : Shri. G.Akash, Advocate प्रत्यथी की ओर से/Respondent By : Dr. M.D. Vijay Kumar, Jcit सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 05.03.2025 घोषणा की तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 07.03.2025 आदेश/ O R D E R Per S. R. Raghunatha: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Passed By The Learned Commissioner Of Income Tax (Appeals), Addl/Jcit(A)-1, Gurugram, Dated 28.06.2024 & Pertains To Assessment Year 2023-24. 2. At The Outset, We Find That There Is A Delay Of 75 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

For Appellant: Shri. G.Akash, AdvocateFor Respondent: Dr. M.D. Vijay Kumar, JCIT
Section 139(1)Section 80ASection 80P

outset, we find that there is a delay of 75 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 :-2-: ITA. No: 2899/Chny/2024 filed by the assessee and also hearing both the parties ... ld.CIT(A), the assessee is before us. 5. The ld.AR brought to our notice that the assessee has filed an application for condonation of delay in filing the return of income by the assessee has been filed before the ld.CCIT-1, Chennai on 25.02.2025 by explaining the reasons for delay

Subbaiah Vairamani, Madurai vs. ACIT, Corporate Circle-1, Madurai

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

ITA 2380/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai07 Mar 2025AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri S.S. Viswanethra Ravi & Shri Jagadishआयकर अपील सं./I.T.A. No.2380/Chny/2024 िनधा"रण वष"/Assessment Year: 2017-18 Subbaiah Vairamani, Vs. The Assistant Commissioner Of 134, North Market Street, Income Tax, Madurai 625 001. Corporate Circle 1, [Pan:Abrpv9397H] Madurai 625 002. (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""थ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ" की ओर से / Appellant By : Shri R. Venkata Raman, C.A. & Shri R.S. Lakshmi Narayana, Advocate ""थ" की ओर से/Respondent By : Shri C. Murugesan, Addl. Cit सुनवाई की तारीख/ Date Of Hearing : 06.02.2025 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement : 07.03.2025 आदेश /O R D E R Per S.S. Viswanethra Ravi: This Appeal Filed By The Assessee Is Directed Against The Order Dated 19.06.2024 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 24 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: Shri R. Venkata Raman, C.A., &For Respondent: Shri C. Murugesan, Addl. CIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 68

year 2017-18. 2. We find that this appeal is filed with a delay of 24 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.2380/Chny/24 we find the reasons stated

Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Valsad vs. Asstt. Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle-1, Vapi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed and appeal of revenue is dismissed

ITA 632/SRT/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Surat05 Mar 2025AY 2018-19

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.762/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2021-22) (Hybrid Hearing) The Acit, Vs. Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle – 1, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.41/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2021-22) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.625/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) The Acit, Vs. Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle – 1, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.632/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent)

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assessee submitted that the delay of 63 days in filing the appeal was neither intentional nor deliberate. Therefore, the assessee requested to condone the delay in the interest of justice. 5. On the other hand, learned Commissioner of Income-tax - Departmental Representative (ld. CIT-DR) for the revenue submitted assessee ... find that assessee was neither negligent not deliberate in filing the present appeal before the Tribunal. The reasons given in the affidavit for condonation of delay would constitute sufficient cause for delay in filing this appeal. We, therefore, condone the delay and admit the appeal for hearing

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle, Vapi vs. Radha Madhav Eco Industrial Park, Vapi

ITA 626/SRT/2024[2019-20]Status: DisposedITAT Surat05 Mar 2025AY 2019-20

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.762/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2021-22) (Hybrid Hearing) Vs. The Acit, Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle - 1, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District - Valsad – 396191, Gujarat स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.41/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2021-22) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District - Valsad - 396191, Gujarat स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.625/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) The Acit, Vs. Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle – 1, Village Degam, Opp - Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District - Valsad – 396191, Gujarat स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.632/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp - Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District - Valsad - 396191, Gujarat स्थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent)

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assessee submitted that the delay of 63 days in filing the appeal was neither intentional nor deliberate. Therefore, the assessee requested to condone the delay in the interest of justice. 5. On the other hand, learned Commissioner of Income-tax Departmental Representative (Id. CIT-DR) for the revenue submitted assessee ... find that assessee was neither negligent not deliberate in filing the present appeal before the Tribunal. The reasons given in the affidavit for condonation of delay would constitute sufficient cause for delay in filing this appeal. We, therefore, condone the delay and admit the appeal for hearing

Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vapi vs. ACIT, Centarl Circle-1, Vapi

In the result, appeal of the assessee is partly allowed and appeal of revenue is dismissed

ITA 41/SRT/2024[2021-22]Status: DisposedITAT Surat05 Mar 2025AY 2021-22

Bench: Shri Pawan Singh & Shri Bijayananda Prusethआयकर अपील सं./Ita No.762/Srt/2023 Assessment Year: (2021-22) (Hybrid Hearing) The Acit, Vs. Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle – 1, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.41/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2021-22) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita Nos.625/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) The Acit, Vs. Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Central Circle – 1, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Vapi Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent) आयकर अपील सं./Ita No.632/Srt/2024 Assessment Year: (2018-19) Radha Madhav Eco-Industrial Park, Vs. The Acit, Village Degam, Opp – Padmavati Central Circle – 1, Logistics, Nasik Road, Degam, Tal – Vapi, Vapi District – Valsad – 396191, Gujarat "थायीलेखासं./जीआइआरसं./Pan/Gir No: Aaaofr2845L (Appellant) (Respondent)

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assessee submitted that the delay of 63 days in filing the appeal was neither intentional nor deliberate. Therefore, the assessee requested to condone the delay in the interest of justice. 5. On the other hand, learned Commissioner of Income-tax - Departmental Representative (ld. CIT-DR) for the revenue submitted assessee ... find that assessee was neither negligent not deliberate in filing the present appeal before the Tribunal. The reasons given in the affidavit for condonation of delay would constitute sufficient cause for delay in filing this appeal. We, therefore, condone the delay and admit the appeal for hearing