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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

Aa531 Kesarimangalam Primary Agrl Co-Op Credit Society Limited, Erode vs. Income Tax Officer, Ward 2(5), Erode

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

ITA 1872/CHNY/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Chennai30 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Shri Aby T. Varkey, Hon’Ble & Shri S. R. Raghunatha, Hon’Bleआयकरअपीलसं./Ita No.: 1872/Chny/2024 िनधा"रणवष" / Assessment Year: 2017-18 Aa531 Kesarimangalam Primary Income Tax Officer, Agri Co-Op Credit Society Limited, V. Ward -2(5), Kuppichipalayam, Erode. Kesarimangalam (P.O), Bhavani – 638 311. [Pan: Aacaa-6388-G] (अपीलाथ"/Appellant) (""यथ"/Respondent) अपीलाथ"क"ओरसे/Appellant By : None ""यथ"क"ओरसे/Respondent By : Ms. R. Anita, Addl. Cit सुनवाई क" तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 28.10.2024 घोषणा क" तारीख/Date Of Pronouncement : 30.10.2024 आदेश /O R D E R

For Appellant: NoneFor Respondent: Ms. R. Anita, Addl. CIT
Section 142(1)Section 143(2)Section 249(3)Section 250Section 80PSection 80P(2)(c)

outset, we find that there is a delay of 72 days in appeal filed by the assessee, for which petition for condonation of delay along with reasons for delay has been filed. After :-2-: ITA. No: 1872/Chny/2024 considering the petition filed by the assessee and also hearing both the parties ... after considering the submissions made by the assessee held that the there is no sufficient cause u/s. 249(3) of the Act for condoning the delay and dismissed the appeal of the assessee without adjudicating on merits by not condoning :-4-: ITA. No: 1872/Chny/2024 the delay. Aggrieved by the order

Arunbhai Nimbalkar Gajare, Ahmedabad vs. The Income Tax Officer, Ward-5(3)(4), Ahmedabad

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

ITA 567/AHD/2024[2012-13]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad29 Oct 2024AY 2012-13

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.567/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2012-13 Arunbhai Nimbalkar Gajare The Income Tax Officer बनाम/ 2, Krishna Appt Ward-5(3)(4) V/S. Bhudarpura Road Ahmedabad Ambawadi Ahmedabasd – 380 006 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aktpg 8637 L अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, Ar Revenue By : Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 22/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 29/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri Aseem L. Thakkar, ARFor Respondent: Shri B.P. Srivastava, Sr.DR
Section 144Section 147Section 148Section 69A

modify any of the grounds of appeal on or before the date of hearing of appeal. Arunbhai Nimbalkar Gajare Asst. Year : 2012-13 Condonation of Delay 4. The appeal was filed with a delay of 130 days, for which the assessee has submitted an application for condonation, supported ... there is no evidence of any malafide intent. The medical certificate corroborates the assessee's claim. Therefore, in the interest of justice, we condone the delay of 130 days in filing the appeal and proceed to decide the appeal. 5.1. The assessee has primarily challenged the ex-parte nature

Mahamadbhai Rahemanbhai Makwana, Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, Ward-3(1)(2), Ahmedabad

ITA 1544/AHD/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Oct 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos. 1543/Ahd/2024 & 1544/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19 Mahamadbhai Rahemanbhai The Ito बनाम/ Makwana Ward-3(1)(2) V/S. Prop. Of Master Platers Ahmedabad – 380 015 Udhyognagar Tavdipura, Shahibaug Ahmedabad – 380 004 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aktpm 2009 E अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri P.F. Jain, Ar Revenue By : Shri Nitin Vishnu Kulkarni, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 21/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri P.F. Jain, ARFor Respondent: Shri Nitin Vishnu Kulkarni, Sr.DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 270ASection 56(2)(x)

facts in dismissing the appeal total disregard of propositions laid down by Supreme Court and duly considered by the other courts for condonation of delay of filling of appeal, on the ground of delay without considering the cause of delay on account of default of his counsel as detailed ... Asst. Year : 2018-19 5 9. On the facts of the assessee the appeal ought to have been decided on merit by condoning the delay occurring on account of reasonable cause and the appeal ought not to have been held as not maintainable ab - initio. 10. Appellant craves leave

Mahamadbhai Rahemanbhai Makwana, Ahmedabad vs. The ITO, Ward-3(1)(2), Ahmedabad

ITA 1543/AHD/2024[2018-19]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Oct 2024AY 2018-19

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita Nos. 1543/Ahd/2024 & 1544/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2018-19 Mahamadbhai Rahemanbhai The Ito बनाम/ Makwana Ward-3(1)(2) V/S. Prop. Of Master Platers Ahmedabad – 380 015 Udhyognagar Tavdipura, Shahibaug Ahmedabad – 380 004 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan: Aktpm 2009 E अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri P.F. Jain, Ar Revenue By : Shri Nitin Vishnu Kulkarni, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 21/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri P.F. Jain, ARFor Respondent: Shri Nitin Vishnu Kulkarni, Sr.DR
Section 143(1)Section 143(3)Section 144BSection 270ASection 56(2)(x)

facts in dismissing the appeal total disregard of propositions laid down by Supreme Court and duly considered by the other courts for condonation of delay of filling of appeal, on the ground of delay without considering the cause of delay on account of default of his counsel as detailed ... Asst. Year : 2018-19 5 9. On the facts of the assessee the appeal ought to have been decided on merit by condoning the delay occurring on account of reasonable cause and the appeal ought not to have been held as not maintainable ab - initio. 10. Appellant craves leave

The Modasa Dhansura Taluka Teachers Co.Op. Credit Society Ltd., Arvalli vs. The ACIT, Hmt Circle, Himatnagar Present Jurisdiction the Dy.CIT, Circle-2(1)(1), Ahmedabad

In the result, the appeal of the assessee is allowed

ITA 1478/AHD/2024[2017-18]Status: DisposedITAT Ahmedabad28 Oct 2024AY 2017-18

Bench: Ms. Suchitra Kamble & Shri Makarand V. Mahadeokarआयकर अपील सं /Ita No.1478/Ahd/2024 िनधा"रण वष" /Assessment Year : 2017-18 The Modasa Dhansura Taluka The Acit बनाम/ Teachers Co-Op.Credit Hmt Circle, Himatnagar V/S. Society Ltd. Present Jurisdiction - S/43, 2Nd Floor The Dy.Cit, Circle-2(1)(1) Shyam Sunder Complex Ahmedabad – 380 015 Station Road, At & Po Modasa Ta. Modasa Aravalli 383 315 (Gujarat) "थायी लेखा सं./Pan:Aabat 2852 M अपीलाथ%/ (Appellant) &' यथ%/ (Respondent) Assessee By : Shri Dhinal Shah, Ar Revenue By : Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.Dr सुनवाई की तारीख/Date Of Hearing : 16/10/2024 घोषणा की तारीख /Date Of Pronouncement: 28/10/2024 आदेश/O R D E R Per Makarand V. Mahadeokar, Am:

For Appellant: Shri Dhinal Shah, ARFor Respondent: Shri V.K. Mangla, Sr.DR
Section 143(2)Section 143(3)Section 250Section 56Section 80PSection 80P(2)(d)Section 80P(4)

valid given the rural location and nature of the society’s operations. It is well settled that the expression "sufficient cause" for condonation of delay should be liberally construed to advance the cause of substantial justice, as held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Collector, Land ... covered by several judicial precedents, including those of the jurisdictional High Court. Therefore, it would be in the interest of substantial justice to condone the delay and decide the case to be adjudicated on merits. 8.2. The AR submitted that the disallowance was incorrect and that the interest income from